Maxtoch - issues with different batteries....

For the last 3 or 4 hunts I've been trying to ascertain why my Maxtoch turns off randomly - been trying all kinds of things.
Finally I've worked out that no matter what spacers or tube length adjustments I make it only likes one brand of battery and the tube fully tightened. My original Ultrafires and new Panasonics are useless :(

So the winner is:
TF18650 Trustfire
3000 mAh
1.8mm diameter
just over 6.8 mm long

I can find more of these on Aliexpress - anyone had success at getting batteries from there lately, or is it still a drama?

cheers
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I got some from here a few months ago.

TrustFire Protected 18650 3.7V Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries (Pair) - Free Shipping - DealExtreme

The Panasonics can be a pain as they are way over spec for length but I've got them working by unscrewing the battery tube from the head by a turn or two. Done right up they seem to put too much pressure on the tail cap/switch.

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Originally Posted by gadgetman

I got some from here a few months ago.
TrustFire Protected 18650 3.7V Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries (Pair) - Free Shipping - DealExtreme
The Panasonics can be a pain as they are way over spec for length but I've got them working by unscrewing the battery tube from the head by a turn or two. Done right up they seem to put too much pressure on the tail cap/switch.

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Hmmmm even my shorter original Ultrafire ones give me grief - they are my originals that I've used successfully in all my 18650 torches over the years.
Got warning on that DX link - "Due to new airline safety regulations announced by the ICAO, shipping of “pure power” products to your shipping address is not allowed. SKU:120476"

I'll see if Aliexpress is any better.

I just tried that and no joy, won't ship pure power product. just flipped into the 47th fund as well

I've just ordered from these guys - fingers crossed it appears to have gone through.
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Flash...620730053.html

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Originally Posted by thejavelin

Hmmmm even my shorter original Ultrafire ones give me grief - they are my originals that I've used successfully in all my 18650 torches over the years.
Got warning on that DX link - "Due to new airline safety regulations announced by the ICAO, shipping of “pure power” products to your shipping address is not allowed. SKU:120476"

I'll see if Aliexpress is any better.

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Ultrafire are generally not a well regarded battery. I do use those Trustfires a lot but lately I've been using the Panasonics with no issues. I've got another batch of Panasonics from GearBest due in a few days. I seem to get very lucky and have had no issues getting them.

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Originally Posted by Gapped axe

I just tried that and no joy, won't ship pure power product. just flipped into the 47th fund as well

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Thanks GA.

My maxtorch still hasnt shown up.... Any of the 'guilty' here got theirs yet?

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Originally Posted by 223nut

My maxtorch still hasnt shown up.... Any of the 'guilty' here got theirs yet?

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Give it time. Good things take time.

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Originally Posted by gadgetman

I got some from here a few months ago.

TrustFire Protected 18650 3.7V Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries (Pair) - Free Shipping - DealExtreme

The Panasonics can be a pain as they are way over spec for length but I've got them working by unscrewing the battery tube from the head by a turn or two. Done right up they seem to put too much pressure on the tail cap/switch.

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Those trustfires are great batteries.

Hey Gadgetman, do you have some of the Panasonics for sale and is there any word on when the new Sniper will be on sale?

New torch should be selling again shortly. Still waiting on batteries.

Torch showed up on wed but no batteries yet...

Javelin - what model maxtoch do you have? The M24 Sniper and new 2X normally work perfectly with maxtoch/panasonic 3400 batteries. Are your panasonics protected button tops or are you using flat-tops?

223 - if maxtoch did not include batts you paid for email amanda: amanda@maxtoch.cn

Will wait till Mon if they havent showed up I will chase her up

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Originally Posted by 223nut

Will wait till Mon if they havent showed up I will chase her up

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Did you order the batteries with the torch directly from maxtoch, or were they from another seller on aliexpress?

Big difference..