Looking for Protected LG 18650 batteries....

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anyone know of any company that is using LG 18650 (3000,2900, 0r 2600mah varieties) in their protected cells?

they seem to be incredible cells, the 3000 even seems to be better than the Panny 3100, but I cannot find these cells anywhere with protection.

thanks!

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I doubt you'll find protected versions of them, because protection PCB's are usually made for 4.2V batteries, and those are 4.35V.

Btw, does anyone knows where I can get LG D1 3000mAh unprotected cells for reasonable ($10/cell or less) price?

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I guess im not so hesitant about unprotected anymore, I might just scoop some of these up. They seem to be flat-top cells though.

$9.50 if you buy two:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LG-18650-3000mah-Original-Li-ion-Rechargeable-Battery-2PCS-/230784852871?pt=US_Rechargeable_Batteries&hash=item35bbd96387

ships worldwide.

$8.83 if you buy 6:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LG-18650-3000mah-Original-Li-ion-Rechargeable-Battery-6PCS-/330726158728?pt=US_Rechargeable_Batteries&hash=item4d00d0b188

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Those are some nice prices, thanks :)

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Blinders;

The unprotected LG cells will be fine.

I've used ~100 of the 2600mah cells in a variety of lights and lasers.

They are tested to U.L. 1642 like Sanyo, Samsung and Panasonic cells for safety.

LarryDFW

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Aloha and welcome to BLF LarryDFW!

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Mighty nice prices indeed =). Just not sure if they would work at 4.35v in my Fenix PD32, and I would need a cottonpickers' 4.35v charger to get the best out of these babies.

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LG cells have been thru stringent U.L. 1642 testing. . . I have also seen a 1 amp 4.35 VDC charger available . LarryDFW

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Welcome to BLF Larry.

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Welcome aboard, LarryDFW!