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.
What you mean, you don't have enough lights?
I am getting ready to go over the 10 mark..
I have to be on guard that this hobby doesn't overshadow my main hobby..
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..
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!!
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!! 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?
psion, where did you get it that HiMax quality has gone down?
I read a discussion here:
As a continuation of an earlier thread I started, the discharge test results for the batch of 12 I received is as follows: [image] The test results are definitely not anything like HKJ’s review My batteries were ordered from this eBay listing on the 25th July, so it is possible that since HKJ’s review something has changed in their battery formulation. Close examination of the batteries will also reveal the text “US18650GR” or “MEHM4CA” showing through the white shrink wrap used on the Himax…
Intl O now have their own version of Protected Panasonic 3400mah.
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.