Where to get Panasonic NCR18650

[kimck99]

Hi again CPR'ers...

So I have dipped into the Li-Ion lights and been reading quite a bit about 18650's. The consensus thus far is that AW is a good choice. However, I've read and seen test where Panasonic NCR18650 had very good results and has a higher capacity than the AW 2200 mah. (The Panny is rated at 2900 mah.)

So, the question is, where can one purchase theses? I saw that jtsgallaxy was selling them here and on ebay but it would appear that (s)he is out of stock. Searhcing, I could not find anyone selling in small quantities.

So, does anyone know where one can purchase these batteries?

Thanks!

 

[mfm]

So, does anyone know where one can purchase these batteries?

According to Panasonic, they only sell packs (not individual cells) for safety reasons.

 

[lebox97]

there are a couple of places that sell them individually - and I have bought some in the past... do a search for NCR18650 - (I just found one for $18 shipped)
but you do realize they are not protected right?

Like most 18650 cells - they are intended for use in laptop and other packs that have protection circuitry built in...

Panasonic does not sell them direct AFAIK - unless of course you wanted to buy a few thousand pcs. in cartons of 360pcs @ :laughing:

PS: AW has cells greater than 2200mAh but his high capacity protected 2600mAh is a flat top which won't work with some devices that require a button top.

 

[kimck99]

Hello lebox97,

Thanks for the clarification. I thought they were protected but apparently, too much reading and looking at charts late in the evening has played tricks on my memory (or lack thereof) . So, I will look elsewhere.

With regards to the AW 2600 mah, yes I was aware they were flat tops thus removed them from my list. So, it would appear that I will need to look at either the EagleTac 2400 mah or the Trustfire 2400 mah (flame cover) - unless there are other higher capacity, protected, and reliable 18650's . Now where can I found those EagleTac's....

Thanks!

 

[TranceAddict]

i think when it comes to industrial unprotected li-ion, sanyo 2600mah outperformed all in its class

 

[BVH]

For those who want them...

http://cgi.ebay.com/Panasonic-Li-io...ItemQQptZLaptop_Batteries?hash=item3ef5f05c7d

 

[rizky_p]

wow 2900 panasonic is that real?

fyi. britelumens also sell Sanyo 18650. I bought sanyo 18650 2400 localy at 7usd each they are unprotected but with correct light you cant beat the quality:value ratio.

 

[jtsgalaxy]

Hi again CPR'ers...

So I have dipped into the Li-Ion lights and been reading quite a bit about 18650's. The consensus thus far is that AW is a good choice. However, I've read and seen test where Panasonic NCR18650 had very good results and has a higher capacity than the AW 2200 mah. (The Panny is rated at 2900 mah.)

So, the question is, where can one purchase theses? I saw that jtsgallaxy was selling them here and on ebay but it would appear that (s)he is out of stock. Searhcing, I could not find anyone selling in small quantities.

So, does anyone know where one can purchase these batteries?

Thanks!

The ncr18650 cell is now in stock and ready to deliver. already done the discharge test on one of it and guarantee they are under specifications.

if interest you can click here or ebay to purchase them. see my customer feedback if you afraid it is not real.

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http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=238764