I want some 14500 and 18650 Protected "TrustFire Flame" batteries. DinoDirect has a coupon for September 2011 that makes the following batteries reasonably affordable. (https://budgetlightforum.com/t/-/3825 "FREECASH")
Joseph Spengler Bought this item on 04-04-201120DinoPoint™gained for this post
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Worth the price. They cost about 2x more than regular alkaline batteries, but last at least 4-5x longer. I've had a pair in a seldom used (about twice a month) Flip camcorder for over two years and every time I power it up, it's ready to go.
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Do you think this is about the tf flames or some other battery..... hmmmm.... he used them in his camcorder. hmmmm......
PROJECKTCHAOS Bought this item on 04-26-201120DinoPoint™gained for this post
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I purchased these batteries for my fenix pd31 flashlight. They fit right and work pretty good. I recommend this product if your looking to save money, instead of buying regular ones over and over.
Didnt know the PD31 took 18650's???
PD 31
• Cree XP-G LED (R5) with a lifespan of 50,000 hours
• Uses two 3V CR123A batteries (Lithium)
• 120mm (Length) x24 mm (Diameter)
• the inner diameter of the tube is 18.8mm
might though its not listed like it is with other fenix lights
like
TK 21
• Cree XM-L LED with a lifespan of 50,000 hours
• Uses two 3V CR123A batteries (Lithium) or one 18650 rechargeable battery (Li-ion)
I have the 14500 protected and for the price i got some good ones......there hit and miss with the quality but for the price you might just get a good set. Compared to AW's the TF's are a tad bit longer, so you might have problems screwing in the tail cap all the way.
I tested some TF flames a few weeks ago I bought on DX. I was not impressed. They came in at about 2200 mah... not bad but they did suffer from high internal resistance. I think the quality has dropped in the last few months. Someone also posted about not getting matching batteries.
However if your getting the 18650's $6.99 their probably worth it.
edc, I (mostly) agree with you, but I ordered the batteries anyway. :p By the way, I miss your Pinhead avatar; I didn't think that pic was all that disturbing.
I learned that the FREECASH coupon code can be used with every order over $5. If the items you want are less than $20, then create a separate order for each item and milk the freecash. If the individual items are over $20, there are a couple of 10% off coupon codes out there (CABIN10 and DINOGIFTCARD), but I didn't use them because everything I wanted was under $20.
I ordered some Flames- 3000mah in 18650 and the 900mah 14500's from FocalPrice. They may not have the best price but they ship pretty fast and they have Genuine Trustfire Batteries.