UK Supplier for 18650 Protected Cells + Charger
kinioo
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Hi all,
What is the best UK source* for protected 18650 cells and UK charger please ??
*yes, I know the laptop batteries...but need few cells which are protected etc.
I am ordering some form China but its going to take few weeks, and I need something sooner.
Cheers,
Chris
What is the best UK source* for protected 18650 cells and UK charger please ??
*yes, I know the laptop batteries...but need few cells which are protected etc.
I am ordering some form China but its going to take few weeks, and I need something sooner.
Cheers,
Chris
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Good chance Chinese ones will be fakes so be careful. I would never touch Chinese sourced batteries or chargers. I go through at least half a dozen a day.
This guy is straight.
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Ilove-Torchythebatteryboy?_rdc=1
As are
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/ECOLUXSHOP?_trksid=p2047675.l2563I don't do smileys.
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Parktools0 -
Half a dozen what a day? Chinese?0
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I charge a lot every day - always have a few on charge. So I am very careful.
A lot of batteries from China are repackaged ex laptop batteries or worse. There are even fake cheap makes like Ultrafire out there.
A 18650 contains a lot of power. Short one and things get ugly.I don't do smileys.
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Parktools0 -
What are you using them for? Protected batteries are only necessary if you are using them in series. If they are in parallel or single they will discharge until the device being powered shuts down due to low voltage. Assuming the device is designed to run on 18650s it will have built in protection.
For this:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181901674054?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
C.0 -
I have a couple of those, and stick to protected batteries.I don't do smileys.
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Parktools0 -
OK, so I am confused here...
So what should I get ??
a) protected or
b) unprotected
then...
button top or
button less ??
Cheers,
C.0 -
Good chance Chinese ones will be fakes so be careful. I would never touch Chinese sourced batteries or chargers. I go through at least half a dozen a day.
This guy is straight.
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Ilove-Torchythebatteryboy?_rdc=1
As are
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/ECOLUXSHOP?_trksid=p2047675.l2563
Thanks for this CD - very helpful!
C.0 -
Am I the only person in the world who doesn't know what a 'protected' battery is?All the gear, no idea and loving the smell of jealousy in the morning.
Kona Process 134 viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=129946070 -
OK, so I am confused here...
So what should I get ??
a) protected or
b) unprotected
then...
button top or
button less ??
Cheers,
C.
Get button top, as they are fractionally longer and may rattle less, although sizes are a bit random depending on make.
And get protected just to be on the safe side. Chinese torches can also be a bit hit and miss and it's better to be safe, etc...I don't do smileys.
There is no secret ingredient - Kung Fu Panda
London Calling on Facebook
Parktools0 -
OK, so I am confused here...
So what should I get ??
a) protected or
b) unprotected
then...
button top or
button less ??
Cheers,
C.
Get button top, as they are fractionally longer and may rattle less, although sizes are a bit random depending on make.
And get protected just to be on the safe side. Chinese torches can also be a bit hit and miss and it's better to be safe, etc...
Thanks CD, you have been very helpful here !
Ordered a 'proper' charger last night, so now all I need is some batteries - I think I will get something at least @ > 3000mAh0 -
Am I the only person in the world who doesn't know what a 'protected' battery is?
Yes.0 -
Am I the only person in the world who doesn't know what a 'protected' battery is?
Yes.
Thank you. Very helpful.All the gear, no idea and loving the smell of jealousy in the morning.
Kona Process 134 viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=129946070 -
Am I the only person in the world who doesn't know what a 'protected' battery is?
Yes.
Thank you. Very helpful.
Although I tend to use IMR, mainly for vapingI don't do smileys.
There is no secret ingredient - Kung Fu Panda
London Calling on Facebook
Parktools0 -
Yes, I could have Googled it. But as we are on a 'discussion' board, I thought someone might step forward.All the gear, no idea and loving the smell of jealousy in the morning.
Kona Process 134 viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=129946070 -
My way is likely to annoy you more.
Win/win.I don't do smileys.
There is no secret ingredient - Kung Fu Panda
London Calling on Facebook
Parktools0 -
Not UK, but closer than China:
TME Electronics stock a huge range of branded 18650 cells at various quality (some protected, some not).
(Clicky)<--scroll down the page.
I ordered from them last year - no hassles. Delivery to the UK from Poland took 4-5 days IIRC. Carriage would be a bit pricy if you only wanted a couple of cells.0 -
Not UK, but closer than China:
TME Electronics stock a huge range of branded 18650 cells at various quality (some protected, some not).
(Clicky)<--scroll down the page.
I ordered from them last year - no hassles. Delivery to the UK from Poland took 4-5 days IIRC. Carriage would be a bit pricy if you only wanted a couple of cells.
Good find this one - thanks.
C.0
