New Fenix P3D RB100 No battery experience

[DanielG]

Can this thing use 18650?

I'm reading that getting a Sanyo 2400mAH would be a good thing if this flashlight can take these.

However I'm seeing AW Protected 18650 ( 2200mAH ) from a vendor on the forum as well.

Protected or unprotected? Assuming they work in my flashlight that is.

I guess the next step would be a charger. I'm seeing there's a lot of reading to do about that too.

 

[Kevin Tan]

No, You need to use 2 pcs of rcr123 or 16340 protected. The P3D has a buck converter and will ONLY run on higher voltage than 4v. Otherwise you lose the turbo and hi will not last very long. Also, the body can at most only fit the 17670 unprotected.

 

[DanielG]

No, You need to use 2 pcs of rcr123 or 16340 protected.

Thank you. That was exactly what I was looking for. I do appreciate the answer to why as well!

Recommendations on the rechargeable 123s? 16340 seems to be another name for RCR123, correct?

Recommendations on the recharger? I'm seeing this a lot:
http://www.batteryspace.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1421

Yes, I'm reading all the threads I can find about them too. I'd prefer buying these things from a vendor that advertises here on CPF as the least I can do for all the good ideas I've already gotten from here for long while even before I registered.

 

[Steve L]

AW's protected RCR123's http://www.lighthound.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1155 and the Ultafire WF-138 3.0-3.6v RCR123 http://www.lighthound.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=2515 charger is the way to go. You can get them from Lighthound, or AW in the Dealers section. Don't use the UltraFire or Trustfire RCR123's, they are too long.

 

[DanielG]

AW's protected RCR123's http://www.lighthound.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1155 and the Ultafire WF-138 3.0-3.6v RCR123 http://www.lighthound.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=2515 charger is the way to go. You can get them from Lighthound, or AW in the Dealers section. Don't use the UltraFire or Trustfire RCR123's, they are too long.

I do appreciate it.

I've read enough to try to avoid UltraFire's batteries for reasons other than too long but if the charger cuts off where it's supposed to that'll be great.

Thanks!

 

[Steve L]

The protection circuit on the batteries should prevent overcharging in the event the charger fails to terminate properly. You could also use the Ultrafire WF-139 charger if you want to be able to charge 14500,17670, and 18650's, but you need spacers for RCR123's.

 

[kurni]

I trust AW stuff.

 

[DanielG]

The protection circuit on the batteries should prevent overcharging in the event the charger fails to terminate properly. You could also use the Ultrafire WF-139 charger if you want to be able to charge 14500,17670, and 18650's, but you need spacers for RCR123's.

I see either the battery must be "protected" or the charger must be reliable to stop at the right place. Both is okay but one must be. Got it.

I'm looking at the larger one that requires spacers as I have no idea what the future holds and I might as well get one that will do the most batteries, within reason.

 

[cat]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Steve L
AW's protected RCR123's http://www.lighthound.com/index.asp?...OD&ProdID=1155 and the Ultafire WF-138 3.0-3.6v RCR123 http://www.lighthound.com/index.asp?...OD&ProdID=2515 charger is the way to go. You can get them from Lighthound, or AW in the Dealers section. Don't use the UltraFire or Trustfire RCR123's, they are too long.

I do appreciate it.

+1. ...I didn't see the AW batteries at lighthound - I have the Ultrafire protected 3.6V and the Ultrafire charger in the cart. Silly, I ordered stuff from them last night (including 20 Rayovacs) and now I've decided that I do want to use rechargeable. :sigh:

 

[DanielG]

+1. ...I didn't see the AW batteries at lighthound - I have the Ultrafire protected 3.6V and the Ultrafire charger in the cart. Silly, I ordered stuff from them last night (including 20 Rayovacs) and now I've decided that I do want to use rechargeable. :sigh:

I'm finding this whole thing to be about as enjoyable as reloading. It's fun. There's a LOT to learn and you end up with a useful item at the end :twothumbs