Hogokansatsukan
Flashlight Enthusiast
First, for those who don't know battery chemistry, here is a link to the HDS FAQ. Scroll down to Batteries, then click on What are rechargeable lithium-ion batteries?
We have been working with a manufacturer to get 16340 INR batteries built. It seems that they are just not available in this size while being pretty common in the 18650 size.
After a long time testing both at HDS and from an independent person, we were quite pleased with the results and will be offering these soon. How soon? Well, they are "supposed to" arrive at HDS tomorrow. We will then need some time to get them on the web site and sample check a few, etc. etc. so most likely around May 21, 2019.
These are 700mah ( a real 700mah without exaggeration). They are currently listed in the FAQ as well, but here it is so you don't have to go looking it up.
These do NOT have a protection circuit so using in another light is at your own risk. In fact, just DON'T use it another light. I said it. Don't. (Legally I have to say "Don't Freakin' Do It!!!") Other lights might very well kill this cell over discharging where the HDS has this built into the light, and some other lights might like to discharge this battery at rates that can cause issues (more legalese).
The initial test batch was 50 units that we have "consumed" and the shipment will be for a few hundred.
We have been working with a manufacturer to get 16340 INR batteries built. It seems that they are just not available in this size while being pretty common in the 18650 size.
After a long time testing both at HDS and from an independent person, we were quite pleased with the results and will be offering these soon. How soon? Well, they are "supposed to" arrive at HDS tomorrow. We will then need some time to get them on the web site and sample check a few, etc. etc. so most likely around May 21, 2019.
These are 700mah ( a real 700mah without exaggeration). They are currently listed in the FAQ as well, but here it is so you don't have to go looking it up.
These do NOT have a protection circuit so using in another light is at your own risk. In fact, just DON'T use it another light. I said it. Don't. (Legally I have to say "Don't Freakin' Do It!!!") Other lights might very well kill this cell over discharging where the HDS has this built into the light, and some other lights might like to discharge this battery at rates that can cause issues (more legalese).
The initial test batch was 50 units that we have "consumed" and the shipment will be for a few hundred.
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