does anyone use 18650 lithium batteries?

spaceboy

They are popular in North America but not so much here. Can anyone recommend a brand and a charger for them? I am considering buying a torch that takes 18650 batteries.

System

That must be a huge torch to take that many batteries :rotfl:

spaceboy

I know for whatever reason they are not popular here but this is a poor response on a tech forum!

santer_2

Haven't used them but googled as if I were going to

About the batteries, not popular with airlines either.

http://batteryuniversity.com/learn/article/is_lithium_ion_the_ideal_battery

So far, Amazon is returning the better prices

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/B0070QEOA4/ref=dp_olp_0?ie=UTF8&condition=all

Amazon do the chargers but this charger has some information about them, such as automatic cut off, and is similar in cost to the ones on Amazon.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/18650-Lithium-Ion-Dual-Battery-Cell-Rapid-UK-Charger-/160549848417

techspec

!!!!!! wrote: »

That must be a huge torch to take that many batteries :rotfl:

U beat me too it. Better find another thread to try and be witty on.

partan

i read about them on a mountain bike forum, theyre a popular choice for front bike lights for mountain biking

paddyrg

They are small and light and 3.7v, so pack some punch - try model shops, those ate all desirable traits for model aircraft, for instance, or remote control cars

pww2004

I would recommend looking at

http://www.torchythebatteryboy.com/p/18650-batteries-chargers.html

Bought to mysel torchy 2600 mah batteries

yangptangkipperbang

!!!!!! wrote: »

That must be a huge torch to take that many batteries :rotfl:

Definition of "Torch"

"A metal or plastic tube used for storing dead batteries"

Johnmcl7

Funnily enough I was just asking the same question in the bike forum:

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4250453

I'd never come across them before but they sound pretty useful so planning on giving them a go.

John

headcoat

I have used them for about 3 years now, and recommend http://www.torchythebatteryboy.com for torches and batteries. In fact just got a new torch from him last week, dug out a battery I have had in my desk for over a year and it still had power in it!

My only concern about them and the charger is overheating! I never leave them to charge over night or when I am not around, just a precaution because they generally come from cheap chinese sources.