Efest 3400MAH went DOA in a week

tsask

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During a a recent purchase from BatteryJunction I saw this 18650 3400mah Efest cell for about $13. Thought it was a good deal there. I am glad I bought it from BattJunction as it will no longer take ANY charge. :(I know BattJunct will make it right. It is a shame because most of my other 18650 cells are less expensive lower capacity. I was looking forward to longer run times.no idea why it will not charge.:confused:
 
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You can get LG MJ1 or Sanyo GA in both protected and unprotected for a little more than half the price you paid for your Efest.

They can be had at Liionwholesale, Illumns, IMR batteries w/ Liionwholesale having them in both protected and unprotected versions. an NCR18650 can also be had,,,that will be also half the price or less than what you paid.

https://liionwholesale.com/collections/batteries/Panasonic

https://www.illumn.com/batteries-ch...ers/batteries.html?___store=default&brand=243

https://www.imrbatteries.com/sanyo-ncr18650ga-3500mah-10a-button-top-battery/
 

tsask

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You can get LG MJ1 or Sanyo GA in both protected and unprotected for a little more than half the price you paid for your Efest.
They can be had at Liionwholesale, Illumns, IMR batteries w/ Liionwholesale having them in both protected and unprotected versions. an NCR18650 can also be had,,,that will be also half the price or less than what you paid.
https://liionwholesale.com/collections/batteries/Panasonic
https://www.illumn.com/batteries-ch...ers/batteries.html?___store=default&brand=243
https://www.imrbatteries.com/sanyo-ncr18650ga-3500mah-10a-button-top-battery/

Thanks and all the best to you in NW Penna (Oil country? Drake Well?)
 
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Thanks and all the best to you in NW Penna (Oil country? Drake Well?)

Your welcome. I live near Avonmore,Pa. which is near a town that was called EDRI,,,a small town on the Kiskiminetas River that was wiped out by a flood in 1936.

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During a a recent purchase from BatteryJunction I saw this 18650 3400mah Efest cell for about $13. Thought it was a good deal there. I am glad I bought it from BattJunction as it will no longer take ANY charge. :(I know BattJunct will make it right.

I spoke to BatteryJunction this morning and the replacement cell is on the way today! Excellent service!:party:
 
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^^^^

That is good that they took care of you,,,,,,,,any dealer with a good reputation should do just that.

In the future I would highly recommend the much cheaper priced batteries along with their respective dealers that I mentioned. You are paying a higher cost for a Re-wrapped cell from Batt. Jct.

When you compare the prices you will see that the majority of Batt. Jct. batteries are overpriced compared to the dealers I mentioned.

Bottom line for today is you are getting a well deserved replacement.:D
 
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