vidramon
(vidramon)
June 29, 2017, 10:33pm
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Ok from that point I can assume that there are many liito kala 26650 versions, some genuine some not.
Look at this, according to website http://www.liito-kala.com/ ( I don’t know is this theirs official website ), official Ali store is :
https://liitokala.aliexpress.com/store/133859
But when you look at 26650 offer you can find only one type of a battery :
https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Liitokala-2PCS-26650-rechargeable-battery-26650A-lithium-battery-3-7V-5100mA-26650-50A-blue-Suitable-for/133859_1000004139007.html?spm=2114.12010612.0.0.FOB6zI
And it is completely different from other LK batteries that you can find on Ali, GB, BG etc.
They have also Lii-500 with adapter for only $17.76 and free shipping.
Hmm all of this is very very strange I will contact them and ask for other betteries and link to tell me are they genuine or not.
teacher
(teacher)
June 30, 2017, 1:26am
53
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Possibly I guess. I just know that all of mine are very uniform & test above rated capacity.
Add this link to your three & it gets even more confusing… :person_facepalming: …
LiitoKala Power Co., Ltd is a high-tech enterprise specializing in the research and sales of solar energy application product technology, automotive electronics technology, digital technology, and electronic application products.
vidramon
(vidramon)
June 30, 2017, 4:10am
54
Hahaha, this is unseen mess :person_facepalming:
This your link http://www.liitokala.com.cn are this store :
https://liitokalahongkong.aliexpress.com/store/217753?spm=2114.12010108.100004.2.nk2WIT
Since their email contact is the same liitokala@126.com , and they have same things on the web and Ali store.
Hmm, this store is old 4 years, and other two are 3 and 2 years, so I guess that first come genuine then other fake or whatever stores.
Or maybe one is worldwide other china. I contact them so I waiting for answer…
teacher
(teacher)
June 30, 2017, 4:18am
55
Good grief……. :person_facepalming: …
“Official Stores” are everywhere……
Good find…… :+1:
vidramon
(vidramon)
July 4, 2017, 8:58am
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OK, I contact them on :
emily@liito-kala.com
and
liitokala@126.com
First mail and website / store : http://www.liito-kala.com/ / https://liitokala.aliexpress.com/store/133859
No response at all.
Second liitokala@126.com I get very unprofessional answer which you can look here :
And I accidentally find this :
So GB are saying that there is a new version of liito kala 26650 cells that this stores confirms it :
https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/2PCS-LiitoKala-26650-50A-5000mah-26650-Li-ion-3-7v-Rechargeable-Battery-for-Flashlight-20A/217753_32790517311.html?spm=2114.12010612.0.0.k5W1Dz
And since they are 4 years old ( most of all others ), there is confirmation of new version of cells from GB, I get answer from them, I suppose that they are genuine store.
Barkuti
(Barkuti)
July 4, 2017, 9:36am
57
Thanks for the investigation, vidramon .
Definitively the LiitoKala brand is doing their stuff right. For whatever reason they've changed their 5000mAh cell provider, and this results in a completely new wrap with a clear “this is a different cell” insight.
Now, let's wait for HKJ to review 'em LoL. If any of you gives him notice say so please. ;)
Cheers
vidramon
(vidramon)
July 4, 2017, 11:27am
58
I order this new version and when it arrive I can test a capacity of cells, for much more complex test we must wait and ask HKJ.
Also there is some chargers that I see on the store and can’t find on HKJ tests, so it will be good if HKJ can provide a test for it.
teacher
(teacher)
July 4, 2017, 3:03pm
59
Great investigative work vidramon …… :+1:
Thanks for sharing the info.
Looking forward to hearing your results when you get the new cells.
Sukoi
(Sukoi)
July 4, 2017, 3:25pm
60
I bought from 10x 26650 “old ones” from here (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/10PCS-LiitoKala-26650-50A-5000mah-26650-Li-ion-3-7v-Rechargeable-Battery-for-Flashlight-20A/32791838898.html?spm=2114.13010608.0.0.0sigkl ) and tested them with lii-500, they seem to be legit.
Oh and the price was quite reasonable 34.88usd for the whole lot with free shipping.
teacher
(teacher)
July 4, 2017, 3:29pm
61
Sounds good. What kind of capacities did you find if you don’t mind sharing?
Sukoi
(Sukoi)
July 4, 2017, 4:05pm
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Sorry but the notes are not now with me but if I recall correctly, I think that they were all around ~4950-5100. I know that this won’t help but I get my hands on my other laptop next weekend…I’ll post the exact numbers then.
teacher
(teacher)
July 4, 2017, 4:14pm
64
Hey, no problem; thank you for the reply. :+1:
That helps a lot actually. It shows they are all pretty close to & over advertised capacity.
Barkuti
(Barkuti)
July 4, 2017, 4:19pm
65
Well, hope this is just a proper rewrap of the cell from their provider. I am not a fan of downgrades, and the blue cell has certainly been a top reference by providing capacity above the wrap figures (how many cells from the big ones do that, eh?) and great discharge performance combined .
stephenk
(stephenk)
July 4, 2017, 8:36pm
67
Let’s hope the new version consistently makes series connection.
EasyB
(EasyB)
July 4, 2017, 8:44pm
68
Yes, hopefully it is still the same cell manufactured by PowerLong Battery (PLB). Otherwise it will almost certainly be a downgrade.
Barkuti
(Barkuti)
July 4, 2017, 9:22pm
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Test/Review of LiitoKala INR26650-50A (26650-50B) @ CandlePowerForums
Even if they've decided to switch manufacturer to Hengji Battery , I see it good (a very bit less capacity, a bit better discharge performance, or thereabouts).
EasyB
(EasyB)
July 4, 2017, 9:38pm
70
Are you saying that the 50B was made by hengji?
teacher
(teacher)
July 4, 2017, 10:23pm
71
I found two Hengji Battery, it appears anyway. Any idea which is the “real one” as far as what we are discussing?
http://m.hktdc.com/manufacturers-suppliers/Hengji-Lithium-Battery-Co-Ltd/en/1X077CW4/
China Battery Supplier, Lithium Batteries, Battery Pack Manufacturers/ Suppliers - Zaozhuang Hengji Lithium Battery Co., Ltd.
………
PowerLong Battery / PLB
http://m.powerlongbattery.com/