ok but why use a cell type that is not advertised that u can use? i dont get it if u really want a light for e special type of cell then why not buy something else then?
Greater flexibility and just curiosity in general I’d guess. Also if new 21700 cells are produced with greater capacity and have increased performance, it’s nice to know that there is one more light on the market that could use them.
Being able to use 21700 is simpler for some people like me who doesn’t want to carry/buy multiple battery types. I’m getting used to 18650 because this size fits my headlamps, EDC, and power bank without having to check which battery to get from my backpack during travelling.
Once 20700/21700 becomes widely popular I’ll do the same to all my travel gears.
Since we’re discussing 26500 cells, I had a couple of extra unprotected 4000mah yellow, flat top unbranded 26500 cells that I purchased from mtnelectronics awhile back.
At the time Richard described them as “King Kong” brand cells though they are unbranded and are not labeled as such.
I’ve been using them in my SC26 and they seem to work fine. With all these higher capacity 26500 cells around now, do you folks think I can get the most out of the SC26 capabilities using these cells?
I have been learning as much as I can about 26650s waiting for my SC 26 to come in. The Shockli 5500 will give the longest run times right in it’s discharge sweet spot at 6+ amps . Now trying to buy one stateside is the challenge. The only US supplier is Mtnelectronics and they are out of stock .With all the fake cell talk from China I am afraid to order from them. Might have a light without a battery soon.
For those who have trouble getting cells shipped to their country, check your local vape shop. They usually have quite a choice of high drain 18650, 26650 and now 21700.
pennzy why dont u just buy a similar battery from them? it will work just as good. No reason to not buy anything else if that brand is sold out u will atleast have a battery and can later buy when them get them back in stock.
I figure if I am going to step up in size I want to get the long run times. Shockli returned my email. I have to tell him what country I live in and if it will be used in a flashlight or e-cig. ? Most of Mtn’s 26650 are out of stock. I could probably run a 18650 30Q in the SC26 with a filler of some sort.