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.
yea i agree, but 26650 cells have also decent capacity compared to 18650, u will get some good runtimes on a 5000mah cell.
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.
- Clemence
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?
well u get more or less only more runtime using cells with higher capacity. Not like this light draws that much amps anyways.
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.
Try this: Page Not Found - Aliexpress.com
Shopping via mobile phone is cheaper by few cents.
I’ve been using its 18350, and probably it’s the best 18350 available today. Looks like Vapcell uses new battery chemistry.
- Clemence
I purchased my cells from Shockli directly, by e-mail. The experience was very good.
There is some data that hints on availability of a better 18350:
But unless there’s more evidence I suspect that’s just a test fluke.
Thanks, I’ll check it
- Clemence
I purchased my cells from Shockli directly, by e-mail. The experience was very good.
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I just sent a message on their website. Sounds like they email back with the price?
Know of any tests on the Vapcell5900?
Can’t find any. But I’m pretty sure some already queued in HKJ’s to do list.
- Clemence
I’m not aware of any tests of this cell, but I would expect it to be exactly the same as Shockli 5500 under the wraps.
I just sent a message on their website. Sounds like they email back with the price?
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Yes.
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.
ok but it says Availability: 16 ? so looks like they are in stock. Or try go to another webstore in US that sells similar batteries, there must be other options lol ? try ebay or amazon maybe.
I’m not seeing any 5500s in stock at MTN. Amazon is out also. Just checked. Ebay has them but I don’t know the seller. Genuine Cells is the only ebay seller recommended here that I know and they don’t carry Shockli 5500. The 3000 mah is in stock at Mtn but that is no better than 18650 capacity. I can do that with a smaller light .Just have to be patient and wait for them to restock.
For anyone that may be interested, the Shockli Battery Store,
Store No.4004003 on Aliexpress is Simon’s (Shockli) store per his email.