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[Citiguy]

You can try having a look at fstoplights' battery page.

And as mentioned, the price is often determined by the battery's capacity and technology.

Hope this helps!

Thanks for the link, hairil.

 

[Citiguy]

Nitecore HC50 is good choice. I almost wanted to get one too. Wait till I get my helmet first. Haha.

Products sold by your link are over-priced...

kineticworks007, thanks for your comments. Yes, I realised that now, AFTER purchasing the headlamp...

 

[kineticworks007]

Kill enemy with 68,000 lumens? LoL

Blazing Light Bazookas - The Dogstar Portable LED Searchlight Packs Some Serious Power (GALLERY)

 

[hairil]

Thanks for the link, hairil.

No problem; glad to be able to help.

http://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/thumbs/dogstar-portable-led-searchlight.jpeg

Blazing Light Bazookas - The Dogstar Portable LED Searchlight Packs Some Serious Power (GALLERY)

Shining this bad boy around at night will most definitely make it seem like its daytime!

 

[radiancez567]

To those getting 18650, just don't get those UltraFire-branded ones

 

[kineticworks007]

Charger too. But their flashlights are fine xD

To those getting 18650, just don't get those UltraFire-branded ones

 

[hairil]

To those getting 18650, just don't get those UltraFire-branded ones

Charger too. But their flashlights are fine xD

Sorry for sounding a little clueless about this, but may I know why? Thanks.

 

[kineticworks007]

I believe they are reported on candlepowerforums long ago. These cheap 18650s are prone to reliability issue, exaggerate capacity, fake cells and even explosion.

Sorry for sounding a little clueless about this, but may I know why? Thanks.

 

[radiancez567]

Many UltraFires 18650 batteries are fakes. Just google "Ultrafire fakes", and you get plenty of readings. If you ever take off those battery wrappers, most won't match each other (low quality cells sourced from everywhere, and re-packaged). Those that advertised 3000mAh, or even 4000mAh, are in actual fact less than 1000mAh in some cases.

 

[Ye_Rongtian]

Get Panasonic cells and you will be fine. Panasonic is one of the cheapest reliable one.

 

[Citiguy]

Get Panasonic cells and you will be fine. Panasonic is one of the cheapest reliable one.

Ye_Rongtian, thanks for your comments. Where do you normally source for the Panasonic batteries?

 

[hairil]

I believe they are reported on candlepowerforums long ago. These cheap 18650s are prone to reliability issue, exaggerate capacity, fake cells and even explosion.

Many UltraFires 18650 batteries are fakes. Just google "Ultrafire fakes", and you get plenty of readings. If you ever take off those battery wrappers, most won't match each other (low quality cells sourced from everywhere, and re-packaged). Those that advertised 3000mAh, or even 4000mAh, are in actual fact less than 1000mAh in some cases.

Get Panasonic cells and you will be fine. Panasonic is one of the cheapest reliable one.

I see. Thanks for the head-up!

I'm using EagleTac 18650s for my Fenix PD35, so I guess they'll be alright.

 

[kineticworks007]

EagleTac 3400mAh(grn/white) 18650 is actually Panasonic cell under the wrapper with their own protection circuit. Yes, you are safe using EagleTac.

I see. Thanks for the head-up!

I'm using EagleTac 18650s for my Fenix PD35, so I guess they'll be alright.

 

[kineticworks007]

Anyone into DIY lights or Mod?

 

[Citiguy]

This Nitecore looks interesting: NITECORE

 

[kineticworks007]

PD35 vs P12

This Nitecore looks interesting: NITECORE

 

[Citiguy]

PD35 vs P12

Fenix vs. Nitecore.

 

[kineticworks007]

Nitecore P12 VS Fenix PD35 (youtube)

Fenix vs. Nitecore.

 

[Citiguy]

kineticworks007, why do 18650 batteries comes with flat top and button top?

 

[kineticworks007]

18650s are used in number of applications. They are commonly found inside notebook battery pack.

credit: csshih CPF

I believe flat-top will help to reduce the spacing in between the batteries, since their anodes and cathodes are usually soldered together.

Another reason is because these OEM flat-tops are also repackage into other brand names. With their own protection circuits included in it.

Correct me if I am wrong

OEM batteries are usually flat-top and unprotected, because there will be separate controller to manage charging and discharging issues.

Note: Some flashlight accept both button and flat top, but others do not. This is usually due to the contact point design or physical length of the 18650.

kineticworks007, why do 18650 batteries comes with flat top and button top?