Ele 2 Battery Holder Problem

sylathnie · Jul 30, 2008

My Ele battery holder doesn't seem to fit?
http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x79/sylathnie/IMG_3716.jpg

4 cells seem to fit fine. 8 or 12 creates an increasing gap between the cap and the screw on brass thingy.
The batteries are Emolis from a Ryobi One+ pack.

Any thoughts? Am I doing something wrong?

Starlight · Jul 31, 2008

Add washers between the pack and the screw on top. That will let you tighten down on the batteries. I have the same problem and found some copper washers.

sylathnie · Jul 31, 2008

So this isn't just mine? Is this a design flaw or are there variations in cell lengths and I just happened to pick short cells? (I could see protection circuitry lengthening the cell)

Maybe I will wedge a piece of mag spring in there. :thinking:

LuxLuthor · Jul 31, 2008

Although a light like this is oriented towards a higher current Emoli type cell, indeed you are correct that FM used the 2mm longer (than Emoli) AW 18650 due to their extra protection circuit.

sylathnie · Aug 3, 2008

I snagged a few nylon washers and stuffed them in at the top. Everything is good now. Thanks folks! :thumbsup:

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