Protected or Unprotected?

[Bigbeatsinc]

Hello, I was hoping someone would have some imput on some batteries I found on Ebay? Maybe someone has used these before and could shed some more light (no pun intended) on the subject?

Hmm.. guess I can't post links yet so here is some info:

GTL Rechargeable CR123A CR123 Battery 3.6V 1200mAh

Product Features:
[FONT=新細明體]-100% brand new 8 x LR123A 3.6V 1200mAh rechargeable batteries
[FONT=新細明體]-Protective circuit inside: protect from overcharging [/FONT]
[FONT=新細明體]-Perfect for Flashlight, Photo camera ........ [/FONT]
[FONT=新細明體]-Model : LR123A ( Can replace for CR123, CR17345, K123A, VL123A, DL123A,5018LC, SF123A and EL123AP )[/FONT]
[FONT=新細明體]-Built in Cable Stripper with stop to ensure correct[/FONT]
[FONT=新細明體]-Capacity: 1200 mAh[/FONT]
[FONT=新細明體]-Voltage: 3.6V[/FONT]
[FONT=新細明體]-Chemistry: Li-ion[/FONT]
[FONT=新細明體]-Recharge: up to 1000 cycles[/FONT][/FONT]
Package included:
8 x LR123A 3.6V 1200mAh rechargeable batteries

http: //cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180422646055 psduo link



Thanks in advance

Big

 

[Marduke]

Don't buy eBay batteries.

1) Always buy protected
2) Buy AW brand

 

[Bigbeatsinc]

Will do, but are these protected, they say they are. I was looking for someone that might have had experences with this particular battery...

 

[Billy Berue]

Listen to Marduke. He speaketh wisdom. I think it was Marduke that I recall posting recently that "protection circuits" protect *you*, not the battery. If you have to ask, then definitely use protected cells, if any at all.

 

[Billy Berue]

Pardon my rudeness...

:welcome:

 

[TooManyGizmos]

Protected in anything that it will fit in !

Use caution with the lights a protected won't fit in.(especially multi-cell)

Sometimes the bad light makers don't give you a choice .

 

[45/70]

Welcome to CPF Bigbeatsinc! :thumbsup:

FleaBay isn't really a good place to buy batteries. That's not to say good batteries can't be found there, but you never know what you're getting, until you buy them.

For example, some dealers have had good cells, then a month later have offered identical cells that are poor quality (seconds, old stock, recycled etc.). And I'm sure you already know this, but the seller ratings are for the most part, meaningless. Until FleaBay institutes a policy where sellers are required to give buyers feedback, before the buyer, the various forms of blackmail that occur, will continue to make it a sellers market.

Dave