Dual Bay Lithium Ion 18650 Battery Charger Rec.

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Originally Posted By: kc8adu
the 18500 found alongside these are nice for the 3aaa stuff.
roll up some cardboard and drop it in in place of the 3aaa carrier.make sure you get the 3.7v ones.

The one 3aaa light I have takes an 18650 cell, but there is quite a bit of space left, possibly a 20700 or 21700 cell would fit, but these are expensive.
 
Lately I been trying a Xtar charger for my Orbtronics 18650 batteries and so far termination has been spot on.
 
get the inr21700-48g samsung.
fits the 3aaa capable zoomies fine.
if i have to take up space in a light i would rather it be with a bigger cell than a 3d printed sleeve.
Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete
Originally Posted By: kc8adu
the 18500 found alongside these are nice for the 3aaa stuff.
roll up some cardboard and drop it in in place of the 3aaa carrier.make sure you get the 3.7v ones.

The one 3aaa light I have takes an 18650 cell, but there is quite a bit of space left, possibly a 20700 or 21700 cell would fit, but these are expensive.
 
Originally Posted By: kc8adu
they are a decent cell for a non demanding light.
lightyears ahead of whateverfire junk.
2a max and they do well.
they sag a bit at 3a in my tests.
the 18500 found alongside these are nice for the 3aaa stuff.
roll up some cardboard and drop it in in place of the 3aaa carrier.make sure you get the 3.7v ones.


I have 2 lights (that use 18650)
The 2 cell light
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006LTCKZ2/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The 1 cell light
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JE329YO/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

There was no 18500 near me, just 87 4-pack packages of the 18650.

I do have the junk battery that came with the 1 cell light. The charger makes loud chirping noises so its retired and I use my LiitoKala

For 9 bucks the second light is really nice IMO.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LZAIN93/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&th=1

and fast amazon shipping.
 
Originally Posted By: Rand
For 9 bucks the second light is really nice IMO.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LZAIN93/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&th=1

and fast amazon shipping.

A zoomable 18650 light at under $10 is hard to beat, indeed.

I know I sound like a broken record, but $10 will also get you a Convoy S2+. It's not zoomable, but it's a well known quality brand that uses genuine LEDs. Alas, you'd have to wait 3 weeks for delivery.
 
Have you been to this website? The selection is mind-boggling.
https://www.fasttech.com/search?convoy%20S2%2B
 
Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete
Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete
FYI, here is a single bay Li-Ion/Nimh charger for $1.99: http://www.gearbest.com/chargers/pp_650011.html?lkid=10943670

Use coupon code MINI100B at check out.

I just grabbed one. Good to take with you when you travel. Just needs a USB port or wall adapter for power.


This one finally made its way from China... it's impressive what you can get for $2 and free shipping. This one is really nice and small enough to throw in the bag when traveling. They also have a 2-bay version for not a whole lot more. This is my second Lii charger. Happy with this brand so far.

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Let me know if you see this deal again.
 
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Originally Posted By: Advanced Knife Bro
Protected cells are usually a few millimeters longer than un-protected cells. Sometimes some lights need flat tops because the battery tube has tight tolerances and a button top is technically a longer battery.

Read ^^^^^ if your having trouble with your flashlight.



Some good info on batteries.
 
Originally Posted By: Advanced Knife Bro
Protected cells are usually a few millimeters longer than un-protected cells.

Yup. I have a Utorch UT01 in the mail. It can't fit a protected 14500, so I had to buy an unprotected one. But it can also run on regular AA NiMH - you're just not going to get the same light output as from Li-Ion.
 
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Does https://packageradar.com/ give you any more info?

If there is still no further activity in about a week, I'd contact the seller.

With that said, i've seen deliveries take as long as 40 days, especially around november/december timeframe where the volumes increase greatly due to holidays.
 
I just picked up a Nitecore 2017 model intellicharger for $19 from these guys. Its 100% genuine (the scratch code is there and authenticates) and it works great, its faster than the 2016 model.
The Panasonic 3400mA protected cells charged in a couple of hours (not total empty). I use them in my multiple cell light.
Great battery but longer than many, in the light they are fine.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/NITECORE-New-i4-Intellicharger-2017-Smart-Charger-4-Slot-18650-Battery-Case/142244330088?epid=2254379924&hash=item211e6c3a68:g:ZbMAAOSwjDZYeP3X
 
Originally Posted By: Warstud
Originally Posted By: Warstud
Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete
This is the biscotti UI one:
https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product...2820745681.html


I just ordered that one. thanks!


I still haven't recieved my light yet.


I finally got it yesterday. Ordered on 10/19....Received on 11/27 with free shipping. I like how Aliexpress tracks the order to your door. This light is pure Awesomeness.
 
Good to hear. I've got a few things coming from GearBest, and they've been pretty slow moving through the mail systems, too.

Have you figured out the the mode programming yet? I have mine set to mode 2: 5 different brightness levels and no blinkies.
 
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