How snug is too snug? (TK22 w 3400 mAh 18650)

Chingyul · Jun 24, 2013

Hey Guys,
Havn't been here in a while, but I just picked up a Fenix TK22, and trying 18650s for the first time.
Bought a Tenigy 2600mAh that fits fine in the light.
However, I also picked up 2 KeepPower 3400mAh cells. They fit, but have to be pushed gently in. To remove, I have to "whip" the light slightly in order to get enough purchase on the battery to pull it out. Not ideal, but it works. Any concerns with it being that snug, or just a convenience factor?

Thanks

bbrins · Jun 24, 2013

Probably alright, just keep an eye on the little strip that runs from the protection circuit up to the positive terminal to make sure that the shrink wrap doesn't wear through or gets gouged by the lip of the flashlight body.

monkeyboy · Jun 24, 2013

Try peeling off the sticker

Norm · Jun 24, 2013

monkeyboy said:
Try peeling off the sticker

Just to clarify the label not the heat shrink, it will make a difference.

Norm

whiteoakjoe · Jun 24, 2013

Norm it would be nice to have a sticky for battery fitment issues. Some of the high end 18650's are getting expensive enough to make me think twice about buying without knowing if they are "fat" cells?

Norm · Jun 24, 2013

whiteoakjoe said:
Norm it would be nice to have a sticky for battery fitment issues.

Not a sticky, but there is an Oveready thread 18650 3100/3400 Fitment Guide .

If you would like to start a general thread, please do.

Existing threads .

Norm

mmace1 · Jun 24, 2013

"18650/3400's don't fit (without modification)...generic Panasonic 3400 + ZebraLight sc600"

That just saved me some money (I'm fine with removing a wrapper, but not with a cell that *needs* that just to jam it in...)

How snug is too snug? (TK22 w 3400 mAh 18650)

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