Thread: Batteries

keen for a bulk buy

I would be in for some.

Who has time to sort a bulk buy out if there is enough interest? I'm at school and have exams coming up that I need to revise for :p

Originally Posted by logesearle

Who has time to sort a bulk buy out if there is enough interest? I'm at school and have exams coming up that I need to revise for :p

Get off the forum then

Ok - an answer back from Richard at Mountain Electronics USA re 18650 batteries.

He says he has freighted units of 8 x 18650 batts out this way without problems and notes the following cost for 8 panasonic 3400 protected buttontops:

"When buying 8 batteries, the price per battery goes down to $9.15/cell (Panasonic NCR18650B Protected 3400mAh), making the price $73.20. Plus shipping costs of $18.20 for a total of $91.40. If that is something you would like to do, let me know and I will send you a paypal invoice."

This is $91.40US for 8 pana 3400s, or about $114NZ, or about $14.30 each = $28.60 for two. By comparison trademe is $34.95 for two plus $5 post = $39.95 a pair. So the mtnelctronics price 25% better. If anyone is interested email Richard/Lisa there and quote the above price to Mike in NZ. I guess $114 for 8 pana 3400s (the best batt) not too bad as they will last for many years.

If buying from Maxtoch someone has to organise a group buy of 30 to make it worthwhile. 30 Maxtoch (panasonic) 3100s x $6.50US each = $195US + maybe $80US freight = $275US. This means about $350NZ or about $23 a pair shipped. Bit cheaper than mtnelectronics in US but the hassle of a group buy.

If buying for just myself and planning to use 18650 lights for few years I'd be talking to Richard/Lisa at mtn.

Very useful info Mike!

I am keen on 4 sets if this goes ahead please, can anyone recommend a good 2 channel charger in NZ?

Edit: Doh just saw page 2...

Are the Nitecore chargers on TM ok? How would you spot a fake?

Nitecore good though I'm still using old trustfire chargers from DX and they are doing well.

Sparky here's the Mountain electronics link to bring in batts ex USA.. The lady to contact is Lisa:

Maxtoch M24 Sniper - XM-L2 U2 LED Flashlight - 2 x 18650

I just ordered the MAXTOCH M24 Sniper light and 2x Panasonic 18650 batteries from Mountain Electronics here in Seattle.

One thing to note is that the batteries are assembled in China by www.evva-tech.com

They may (or may not) include cells made by Panasonic in Japan.

Interesting to note that other "Panasonic" batteries advertised on TRADEME do not show the label so you are looking at the same dilemma.

I'll charge them and compare them with 2x Tenergy 18650's in the MAXTOCH light



THE FINE PRINT !

Not all Lithium batteries are created equal. These are top quality cells from Panasonic in Japan and are currently the highest genuine capacity 18650 class battery on the market.

I think ask this question of Richard at Mountain Electronics. He is a very knowledgeable guy, has good reputation, and only stocks the good lights/gear etc. He can test them for runtime in an M24 easy enough.

Last night tested the Maxtoch branded pana 3100s and they performed exactly same as green panasonics.

Sometimes 18650s need to be charged, run and recharged few times before they give best results - unsure why.

know nothing about batteries, so what is the go to aaa battery equivalent . thanks

There is no comparison between Lithium ion and typical AAA.