Thread: Which 18650 rechargeable battery brand?

Originally Posted by Flyblown

Oh dear. I got flat tops. Because that's what the ones I already have are.

Why do I need button tops @gadgetman?

A lot of the flat tops cannot make contact between the positive and negative when stacked in a 2 cell torch.

I bought these for my Maxtoch: https://www.trademe.co.nz/electronic...2870603790.htm

Whether they will go the distance or are the best option I am not sure. I have put them in and they work though so a good start!

https://www.mrpositive.co.nz/18650-l...ion-batteries/

I get them from these guys. Seem good

That's the ones.
As with good batteries it pays to have a good charger too. I use a Nitecore. Treat the batteries with care and avoid dropping or bashing them and there shouldn't be any nasty flame ups.
You want at least 3400mAh ones to power the Maxtochs with any decent runtime.

Originally Posted by stagstalker

I bought these for my Maxtoch: https://www.trademe.co.nz/electronic...2870603790.htm

Whether they will go the distance or are the best option I am not sure. I have put them in and they work though so a good start!

Check website for Northland based 'Piercing the Darkness'...modifies torches for hunting and has a wide range of batteries....I use his Samsungs with a Xtar VC2 charger. Good kit.

Originally Posted by stevodog

https://www.mrpositive.co.nz/18650-l...ion-batteries/

I get them from these guys. Seem good

I've got 18650s from the same outfit, along with the wee plastic carry cases to put spares in. Over the last couple of months they seem to have been working well.

Originally Posted by stagstalker

I bought these for my Maxtoch: https://www.trademe.co.nz/electronic...2870603790.htm

Whether they will go the distance or are the best option I am not sure. I have put them in and they work though so a good start!

That would be me. Every batch that I bring in is tested on my computerized battery analyzer to ensure everything is authentic, I'm the only seller/store in NZ to go to this length to ensure customer safety.

Originally Posted by Night_Into_Day

That would be me. Every batch that I bring in is tested on my computerized battery analyzer to ensure everything is authentic, I'm the only seller/store in NZ to go to this length to ensure customer safety.

I've pointed many buyers your way.

Originally Posted by Night_Into_Day

That would be me. Every batch that I bring in is tested on my computerized battery analyzer to ensure everything is authentic, I'm the only seller/store in NZ to go to this length to ensure customer safety.

Just purchased a little torch off you today

Originally Posted by Gibo

Just purchased a little torch off you today

Cheers, I'll have it sent out tomorrow.

Originally Posted by gadgetman

I've pointed many buyers your way.

I appreciate that. I'll pm you about possibly reviewing a hunting light of mine if interested.