1200mah 14500 Battery in Olight S15R

davidgcameron · Aug 10, 2015

Hello,
I just purchased an Olight S15R that came with a 750mah 14500 battery. Is it safe to use a higher mah battery like a 1200mah one with this torch? I am looking to maximize runtime.
Thanks!
David

Lynx_Arc · Aug 10, 2015

I have a feeling that this 1200mah battery has greatly exaggerated capacity, which basically means it probably will have LESS runtime.

chuckhov · Aug 10, 2015

1200 is a Bald Face Lie!

You need to study up a bit before people take your money.

Here's the real facts:

http://lygte-info.dk/review/batteries2012/CommonSmallcomparator.php

Thanks,
-Chuck

davidgcameron · Aug 11, 2015

I have not bought one yet, but was looking at these on Amazon. So I guess I will pass! Thanks.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FYC7K02/?tag=cpf0b6-20

chuckhov · Aug 11, 2015

Hi David,

I think that's very smart of you to skip those.

"Ultrafire" has a very bad rep around here as far as cells are concerned.

Here's what our Expert found with some Ultrafire 18650's:

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?400136-Disassembly-of-some-UltraFire-batteries

So, you did good by asking. - If ever in doubt again, Always come here and ask first.

We see posts all the time that say: - "I just ordered this... Is it any good?" - Really!

So come back, or just stick around - Someone here will always be only too happy to help you, Before you screw up

Have a good one,
-Chuck

davidgcameron · Aug 11, 2015

chuckhov said:
Hi David,

I think that's very smart of you to skip those.

"Ultrafire" has a very bad rep around here as far as cells are concerned.

Here's what our Expert found with some Ultrafire 18650's:

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?400136-Disassembly-of-some-UltraFire-batteries

So, you did good by asking. - If ever in doubt again, Always come here and ask first.

We see posts all the time that say: - "I just ordered this... Is it any good?" - Really!

So come back, or just stick around - Someone here will always be only too happy to help you, Before you screw up

Have a good one,
-Chuck

Thanks for the help Chuck! Very familiar with 18650 cells but was not sure if 1200mah was even a possibility for 14500s. Glad I asked!

chuckhov · Aug 11, 2015

Since we discussed what Not to get, we may as well talk about what is good.

For runtime, the Sanyo UR14500P 840mAh Cell is widely considered to be the best you are going to get in 14500.

Please notice that I said "runtime" Capacity = Runtime.

If you have a light that draws high Current, the you would do better with an IMR High-Draw, lower capacity cell, - 600-700mAh. Efest, Windyfire, etc.

The Olight S15 is NOT a High-Draw light, so will do fine with the Sanyo.

Thanks,
-Chuck

Marfenix · Aug 11, 2015

chuckhov said:
Hi David,

I think that's very smart of you to skip those.

"Ultrafire" has a very bad rep around here as far as cells are concerned.

Here's what our Expert found with some Ultrafire 18650's:

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?400136-Disassembly-of-some-UltraFire-batteries

So, you did good by asking. - If ever in doubt again, Always come here and ask first.

We see posts all the time that say: - "I just ordered this... Is it any good?" - Really!

So come back, or just stick around - Someone here will always be only too happy to help you, Before you screw up

Have a good one,
-Chuck

Way to go Chuck!
It is people like you that made me join this website in 2009.
I have learned so much about LEDlights! Have always been mostly interested in small lights powered by a rc123a rechargeable battery.

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