Again: Good value in 18650

What is the capacity of Hi-MAX, there are several reports, 2200mAh, 2400Mah and others.

I see that now. But, at the time, I couldn't find it or understood. Anyway, at Level One Budgeteer, I am getting better. Wink

What you mean, you don't have enough lights?

I am getting ready to go over the 10 mark.. Cool

I have to be on guard that this hobby doesn't overshadow my main hobby.. Wink

From what I have been reading you are correct. One report put them a little higher. Compared to the Ultrafires I have been running, I am almost sure the Hi Max are going to be a big improvement.

Also, I plan on going up the scale in the cell department. That is each time I order new cells, get something better. Most like I will end up getting those $17+ cells that I have been reading about..

The old saying of you "get what you pay for" still holds true.. Wink

When all arrive, I will own 8 18650 batterys and 5 flashlights + 1 mod project. So no need for more batterys.^^

Dont know if I'll have to buy more lights.. currently im suppressing my urge to buy more. :P

When you find out how to suppress the urge, please, please let us or just me know how you did it!! Wink

Right now I keep telling myself I'll have all the flashlights I need. XM-L flood, XM-L throw, XR-E throw, X-RE flood to throw.. and I keep myself from writing ILIKEFLASHLIGHTS a PM about great throwers because I know it would end up in buying more. But yeah I'm satisfied with my flashlights.. kinda..

One of the guys here tested the HiMax 2600 at a tad over 2500mah

I saw that one too. Anyway, I am graduating up from those dreadful Ultrafires that came with my one of my lights.

When my Hi Max cells get here, I am going to see how far I can sling the Ultrafires!!Smile But, then again, that not be right, need to dispose of them correctly. But, they are going...

Prepay credit card. No money on card, no fun

I would just load it with way too much money out of laziness. I usually load my student card to pay in the canteen with 50€.. thats enough for 2-5 flashlights.. I mean, one month of eating there.

I receid my HiMax cells a few days ago. They are a very tight fit on the L2P.

I am still technically new to the flashlight game. But after a fiendish bout of scouring these forums I settled on these.

http://www.intl-outdoor.com/panasonic-ncr18650a-3100mah-protected-batteryone-p-333.html

Here is the test data for these batteries.

http://lygte-info.dk/review/batteries2012/Intl-outdoor%20NCR18650%203100mAh%20(Black)%20UK.html

Probably not what you would call "Value" but I thought it seemed like a good value for higher end cells. Compare the test data to other high end cells, these are identical to batteries that cost 30-40% more.

13.96 each is a bit pricey for my taste. The photo is deceiving because they show two batteries.

Can anyone confirm if ManaFont is selling fake TF 3000?

I just ordered some for my brother as a gift.

I started off with grey Trustfires from dx (not bad). A few months back, I bought a pack of 6 Hi-Max from ebay pingyi (good). However, I read some recent forum threads about how the Hi-Max battery quality may have dropped or become inconsistent.

Which batteries are good value now? Are the Efest Sanyo from Manafont any good? http://www.manafont.com/product_info.php/efest-sanyo-protected-18650-37v-2600mah-rechargeable-battery-pairset-p-11591

Not sure on the Efest, they seem ok from what I hear and read. I'd go with the protected Sanyo 2600's from Int'l Outdoor or Panasonic's from there (or see KumaBear's sales thread and figure out cost of shipping to you).

-Garry

psion, where did you get it that HiMax quality has gone down?

Intl O now have their own version of Protected Panasonic 3400mah.

Link

I read a discussion here:

I don’t think $15 per cell is sufficiently “budget” or “value” to some of us, considering that the TF Flames and Hi-Max are about $6 per cell.