I’ve used Torchy before. Decent prices and fast shipping.
I use these
ecolux,
xtar direct.
all good
I’ve ordered 18650, 18350, and 26650 from https://www.ecoluxshopdirect.co.uk/ (straight from the shop, and also via their E-bay shop). Happy with the result, and Norbert was very helpful answering my questions.
I also got quick replies to questions from Torchy-The-Battery-Boy ( http://www.torchy.co.uk/ ) although I haven’t purchased from this site (but would consider it in the future).
Thnaks for the links/suggestions, theres a huge choice of cells out there, any recommendations as to what model/make?
Why not just get more 30Q’s?
Ampsplus 3500 10A is good.
any thoughts on this : https://18650.uk/product/lg-mj1/ looking for something with a reasonably high capacity
Ecolux or i use www.fogstar.co.uk/ i like that site as they do a full test on the cells and show you the results in fine detail.
ive never had a bad or knockoff cells from them so far.
I would recommend the Samsung 30Q 3000mAh for best compromise between capacity and high power output:
https://www.ecoluxshopdirect.co.uk/samsung-30q-18650-battery
For a slightly lower priced Samsung 30Q:
https://18650.uk/product/samsung-30q/
Lower capacity, but lower price, and a bit higher power output(Samsung 25R 2500mAh):
https://18650.uk/product/samsung-25r/
Absolute max power(Molicel P26A 2600mAh 30A!):
https://18650.uk/product/molicel-inr18650-p26a/
MJ1 is good, but the Sanyo 18650GA ans Samsung 18650 35E are just slightly better in testing. Personally, I run the Sony 18650 VTC6 in my D4. It seems to stay brighter longer.
Thanks for the suggestions, might go with the Sony 18650 VTC6 and a Molicel P26A 2600mAh
from my ( limited and relatively new) understanding higher capacity = lower output = not as bright?
Thanks, hopefully the cells they sell will be OK, unlike someone i know who vapes and bought some cheap batteries from a market stall, apparently it blew his charger up, and burnt his table!!
Fogstar for the win.
Outstanding customer service.
I just recieved a molicel p26A from 18650uk , I chose the free postage that’s suppose to take 2-3 days but it arrived the next day , I’v noticed the D4 steps down a bit sooner with the p26A compared to a 30Q which is good because the output is slightly brighter according to my lux meter app.
According to my skyrcmc3000 the IR of the 30Q’s are 28 & the molicel P26 is 17.
Update,went with the Sony 18650 VTC6 and a Molicel P26A bot arrived in good time, happy with purchase.
the VTC6 seems to last a good while, whilst the Molicell has a slghtly bigger ‘kick’
Even managed to set fire to some old newspaper ( as opposed to burn a few holes in it )