I have 2x NX brand 18650 batteries which use NCR18650B Panasonic cells, bought from allbatteries.co.uk last month here:
I don’t need them anymore as I’ve replaced them with LG cells which I think have a higher discharge current capacity. Although the above link claims 17A it seems widely believed that NCR18650B cells can only put out around 5A. The LED in my new light takes 5-6A peak current so I wanted to get cells capable of 10A.
After getting them I enquired with Enix as to whether allbatteries were a legit supplier and they told me they are the official supplier of NX brand batteries. As you can see from my earlier post here: What are the best 18650 batteries? - #39 by negev they took about 3148mAh after being discharged to 3.28v so are likely very close to their stated capacity of 3400mAh.
I’d rather not have these lying around the house not being used so will give them away, I only ask for the postage to be covered as it’ll have to be USPS or another courier that allows lithium batteries to be sent. I had a quick look and USPS is about £6 ish I think but happy to use any courier that accepts these batteries.
Would prefer to send both at the same time rather than individually as I already have suitable packaging and a double plastic case (made by PPower) that fits them.
I have discharged them both to 3.7v (tested with a multimeter) for safety.
Before sending them I will require you to send me an email with your name and address and a statement indicating that you understand these batteries are unprotected, can be dangerous, will take all relevant safety precautions when handling them and agree not to hold me liable for any fires damage or injury etc Just being careful. Seriously though please don’t ask me to send these to you unless you know what you’re doing.
“Batteries that are classified as dangerous goods by the latest edition of the Technical Instructions for Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air published by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) including wet spillable lead acid/ lead alkaline batteries (such as car batteries), lithium batteries when not sent with or contained in equipment, used alkaline metal, nickel metal hydride (NiMH), nickel cadmium (NiCd) and zinc-air batteries, and damaged batteries of any type. Please note this includes power banks.”
Hah thanks. Batteries are cheap enough that it’s more hassle than it’s worth trying to sell them. I wouldn’t buy used batteries when new ones from trusted sources only cost a fiver. Maybe I can help someone getting into the hobby though…
Just being careful. Seriously though please don’t ask me to send these to you unless you know what you’re doing.
