18650 Batteries...

[s]

What's your recommendation for 18650 batteries?

I am using the two supplied ones with my LT and two 3000mAh UltraFires'. The supplied ones perform much better (last longer).

I don't mind paying decent money for items that work, so what do you use?

[leftfield]

I'm using the same ones you're using and found the same thing. Haven't gotten around to buying in more batteries yet but I saw dave recommend these: allaboute-cigarettes.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=private&action=display&thread=4636&page=1

Might be worth a shot.

[Perpetua]

Ledfire AW 18650's use CPF8 for a small dissie Kerby . . . p&p is free for orders over £30, great service from them to.

I'd give you a linky, but my laptap connection seems to be playing up tonight, our Dave has also sourced another AW Supplier from overseas.

[Anne (fuzzy)]

I'm using 3100 panasonic, but can't comment *yet* as the first one is still in use. That wasn't much help was it! lol. Watch this space.

[Gordy]

I have the AW IRM 1600mah as well as there panasonics and have to say i am very happy with them. they out last the AW's by 30% easily... oh and they are exactly 65mm so fit perfectly

EDITED TO ADD:
one thing i think i should say is the Panasonic dont have built in protection so best to use in devices that do. not recommended for mechanical mods

[Scylla]

Feb 6, 2012 23:15:11 GMT Anne (fuzzy) said:

I'm using 3100 panasonic

Me too. I think that their performance fell off quite quickly, they don't seem to keep their charge as long as at first, I noticed it after only a few uses. They're still okay, but... ???

[Gordy]

how long are you getting from them now Scylla ?
i know mine are a different model / make up but mine are fantastic and havent dropped off at all

[dave]

The Pannies sound good Gordy - I believe that the AW's use Panasonic cells.
I might try one of the new 2000 mAh AW IMR's - they should be available in a few days time.

[Gordy]

the AW 2000mah are apparently ever so slightly longer than the 1600mah version ...hope someone can confirm how they fit in provari / lavatube

[s]

Just purchased some Panasonic 2250mAh CGR 18650 3.7v's, see if they are any better than the Ultrafire BRC 3000mAh

[blakey]

Feb 7, 2012 10:18:52 GMT dave said:

The Pannies sound good Gordy - I believe that the AW's use Panasonic cells.
I might try one of the new 2000 mAh AW IMR's - they should be available in a few days time.

They're available now, I've ordered a couple

[Brian]

I need 2 18650 batteries and charger so is this a good deal? Thinking get a multi charger to cover all future possibilities. Don't know if this is a good name though

[DiscoDes]

Looking at the graphs on the Ebay page the Yezl's look the best, why is no one using them?

[Gordy]

Feb 8, 2012 13:41:24 GMT DiscoDes said:

Looking at the graphs on the Ebay page the Yezl's look the best, why is no one using them?

they are 69-70mm long and wont fit Des

[Gordy]

Feb 8, 2012 13:34:09 GMT Brian said:

I need 2 18650 batteries and charger so is this a good deal? Thinking get a multi charger to cover all future possibilities. Don't know if this is a good name though

charger from Liberty flights using 'ERC69' code £6.79 but they dont have stock right now ... Wizard for £7.44 then grab a UK figure 8 lead from ebay for a quid if you dont have one