Thread: 18650 rechargable batteries

Originally Posted by Grotto

Batteries are plain blue with a sticker saying "7.4 wh 800 cycle times". Don't thinks there's anything dodgy about them, he's been repacking power tool batteries for years so must be doing something right. Wouldn't imagine he'd still be in business if he was using crap batteries.

That means they are 2000 mAH @ 3.7 v nominal.

That will be at .5 or 1 Amp whereas a typical light will draw 3amps.

Honestly man, you run the risk of blowing your hand off, or worse. Its just not worth it using unbranded cells.

Chris

Problem is you have no idea how much use those batteries have had.. They may be cheaper than brand new Panasonic 3400's but the won't be as high capacity and they could be on their last legs...

Edit: just saw Chris' post. Basically what he said