For those of you that are into reclaimed cells —- There’s a site that has several different cells available cheap —- average with shipping around $.70 each — now you will have some that are non usable but for the most part you should end up no more than a $1 a cell — Samsung 25Rs — 20Rs and LG HE4s — I have purchased several times from these guys
Interesting website - thanks for sharing. The Panasonic 18650 NCR1865J2 3400mAh look good, but I only need 2, not 12.
They made a 40 count Lot of HE4s with shipping included for $26.50 — Even if you get several bad ones — it’s still a good deal for flashlights
Thanks for the heads up chops… I have some on the way.
I received my HE4s yesterday —- As expected I’m able to salvage 75-80% from the packs (Kobalt Max)— At around $.80 a cell I’m more than happy— Most of the time packs like these a row or two of cells fail causing the pack to fail—If you’re lucky the BMS has failed and all the cells are still good
I tested 2 cells —capacity very good 2600mah + —- I’m surprised at the power of these cells —they almost keep up with a VTC5 in amperage driving a Fet driven Quad
I purchased 100 HE4s and received a bonus pack with 6 good VTC6 inside (From my experience of recycling thousands of cells — Sony has the thinnest metal housing —you have to use a twisting motion to remove the cells negative nickel strip —if you just try to pull it off the metal just pulls outward with the tac welds )
Good info chops, thank you!!