LED lights and CR123 batteries

[Federal LG]

Hi there

Here in Brasil CR123 batteries are too expensive (aprox. 10 dollars each!) so I will buy a lot of batteries in a few weeks, right there in the US.

I will use them in my SF L1 Cree and in my new Lumapower IncenDio (both LED lights).

Questions:

Which brand do you guys recommend ?

I will probably buy them in Battery Junction.

Is there a difference between the Surefire CR123 battery and the Duracell Coopertop CR123 ?

I wanna buy one brand that offers a good relation between quality/power and cost.

Thanks a lot, in advance!

 

[Federal LG]

Oh, I forgot... I would like a "safe" brand, please. Those who have the minor chances to explode, or something like that...

Thanks!

 

[1 what]

I'm in Australia and the're expensive here as well.
I buy Panasonics from the Fenix Store.
Great price, rapid (free) delivery and never any problems.

 

[Big Bob]

My use of CR123A's in LED lights has really diminshed over the past few years. I'm using AW's rechargeables almost exclusively now in my LED lights. It's my understanding that a single RCR123A works just dandy in both of the LED lights that you mentioned. Is this not a viable, more cost-effective option for you? In any event, I've gone through hundreds and hundreds of SF, Duracell and Streamlight CR123A's over the years without a single incident. Mostly, I use Streamlight CR123A's (primarily in an incandescent lights) these days because I have an inexpensive local source.

 

[roymail]

If rechargeables are not the solution you prefer, then I'd recommend you ask Matt at Battery Junction for his opinion given your situation. Best to you...

 

[Federal LG]

Yeah... for now, I prefer primary cells.
Thanks for the tips.

I´m gonna ask Matt! :thumbsup:

 

[precisionworks]

For both price & quality, it's hard to beat Surefire's in the 72-pack. $126 delivered anywhere in the USA.

I looked for any retailer who sells the SF batts for less than $126, and could find none, after probably two hours searching.

 

[PayBack]

I don't know enough to tell you what's good, but I do know enough about one brand that's bad. WF.

 

[selfbuilt]

You might want to check out some of SilverFox's excellent threads in the "Flashlight Electronics - Batteries Included" forum for info on various brands.

Personally, I stick with Duracells, Energizers and Surefires (in that order). When you can get the coppertop Duracells for ~$2 each from lighthound, I personally don't see the point in skimping on a few cents for cheapo brands.

 

[vagalumi]

Hi federal LG

i live in Brazil too and the cr123 are expensive !
i know you like primary cells ,still IMO the best way is to go with protected 16340 batteries. take advantage while you in the U.S and buy a quality charger and plenty of rechargeable cells. I use only rechargeable 16340 ,14500,17670&18650 batteries and no problem so far.

hey , what city do you live in ? there is a battery store down town sao paulo ( centro) they got some good prices on cr123 about 10R$ each.

 

[vagalumi]

sorry ! double post