Need recommendations for 18650 batteries for SolarForce L2P and charger

[curvenut]

Hi,

I just bought the Solarforce L2P light and now need the batteries.

Which ones do you recommend that will fit the L2P ?

After searching the forum , I found these one :

” Panasonic NCR18650PD 18650 3.6V 2900mAH Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries (2-Pack) Panasonic NCR18650PD 18650 3.6V 2900mAH Rechargeable Li-ion”:http://www.fasttech.com/products/1420/10001980/1233700-panasonic-ncr18650pd-18650-3-6v-2900mah

” Panasonic NCR18650B 18650 3.7V 3400mAh Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries (2-Pack) Panasonic NCR18650B 18650 3.7V 3400mAh Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries “:http://www.fasttech.com/products/1420/10001980/1345500-panasonic-ncr18650b-18650-3-7v-3400mah

As-Is Authentic Sanyo UR18650ZTA 18650 3000mAh 3.7V Rechargeable Li-Ion Batteries

The 2 Panasonic had some reviews from users but the Sanyo had none which really surprise me since I thought Sanyo made some good batteries (Enelloop) ??

I basically want one reliable, durable and not too expensive.

As for the charger, what do you think of the NiteCore I4 version 2, I read lots of good review.

Thanks a lot

[moderator007]

The I4 v2 charger is considered a good charger. It does closely follow the proper charger cc/cv algorithm.
As for a good battery, this discussion has been brought up several times before and does depend on your preference and length can be a issue for some lights.

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[bdiddle]

Don’t buy the Sanyo’s marked “as-is”. They are likely pulled from laptop packs, not brand new cells.

Any of the mentioned cells will work fine, if the drop in is not a barn burner I would say get the NCR18650B.

[borked]

Panasonic owns Sanyo by memory.
I suspect Panasonic package their inferior cells under the Sanyo brand.
I’ve no proof whatsoever of this though.

[photon1k]

I recommend protected cells - the Pana PDs are nice. My L2Ps don’t work well with laptop pulls and other unprotected cells because they’re too short to get sufficient spring compression.

[curvenut]

@moderator007

The I4 v2 charger is considered a good charger. It does closely follow the proper charger cc/cv algorithm.
As for a good battery, this discussion has been brought up several times before and does depend on your preference and length can be a issue for some lights.
Optimum 18650 for all-round torch use?
Best protected 18650 Batteries on Fasttech?

Thanks for all the replies.

I finally bought this one recommended by 007 in another thread :

Sanyo UR18650F 18650 2600mAh Protected Rechargeable Lithium Batteries