SOLVED Largest 18650 battery holder Update 27Jan15 20 Gauge is too small get 12.

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Sorry not sure if this is the right place to post. I am looking at purchasing a dozen 18650 batteries. I am looking for a holder that fits them all. I see many 2 pack holders and a few four pack. Does anyone know if a case or carrier that holds a dozen or more. I have checked eBay and amazon with no luck.

Thank you as I feel it is dangerous to leave the charged bateries in a drawer.

*UPDATE 20 gauge is too small get the 12.
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Ok thanks for all the great ideas here. I talked to the EBay supplier of the shell boxes. He confirmed the inside of the 20 gauge is 0.75X 0.75 inches. This will be the perfect fit for the 18650. I will put foam on the inside to hold the cells down as it is three inches tall.

I also liked the fishing box but for 4.50 USD you can’t beat it thanks for the great idea as I am slowly moving away from my supply of 70 AA LSD to these batteries

Thank you all and have a bright day!

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http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/pennine-leisure-large-battery-box-caravanning-electrical-set-p141363

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I think there is not more than 4:

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/6-Pcs-Lot-Soshine-4-18650-Battery-Storage-Box-Hard-Plastic-Case-Box-with-Hook-Holder/2029563910.html

There are brackets where you can make your own Bat-PÜacks, but I don’t think that that is what you want…
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/DIY-18650-Battery-Holder-Case-Box-10-Pack-Diameter-18-2mm/1564852106.html
examples what you can make with that:
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/18650-battery-holder-bracket-Cylindrical-battery-holder-18650-li-ion-cell-holder-Flameresistant-material-Safety-anti/1982118662.html

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I use tackle boxes for fishing. Not a tight fit for traveling maybe, but better than in a drawer.
Something like this:

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Fishing/Tackle-Storage/Tackle-Binders-Utility-Boxes\|/pc/104793480/c/104777280/sc/104620680/Plano174-ProLatchtrade-StowAway174-Utility-Boxes/737190.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Ftackle-binders-utility-boxes%2F\_%2FN-1100380%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_104620680%3FWTz_l%3Dundefined%253Bcat104793480%253Bcat104777280&WTz_l=undefined%3Bcat104793480%3Bcat104777280%3Bcat104620680

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These are cheap and work great. Like Zanders, I also use the fishing lure boxes but the ones I use have adjustable size compartments for different size batteries.

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Will this work? maybe a little loose.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-3-4-3-12-GA-SHOTGUN-SHELL-PLASTIC-AMMO-BOX-CASE-25rd-BLUE-BERRYS-MFG-/321634285701?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ae2e5b885

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I use these “Really Useful Box” .2 liter size. It holds 10 cells perfectly.

They are pricey but can be had for less at some retailers. Very well made.

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I use shotgun shell cases

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I wonder if they would fit in one designed for .410 shotgun shells?

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That’s the best yet!

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https://www.fasttech.com/products/1872701

https://www.fasttech.com/products/1630/10009974/1872702-large-size-protective-pp-flashlight-box

Not waterproof, but sturdy and shockproof enough.

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.410 is really small, so I think not. That might function as a AAA case.

EDIT: I’m glad the shotgun shell cases idea came up again though, I’d forgotten about it. Nice!

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20 ga would be closer to the diameter of 18650’s

Yup…20ga
Rim diameter .761 in (19.3 mm)
Case length 2.270 (unfired) [57.658mm] <-hmmm…might be a little short??

Check these out
clear box…25-18650 holder
https://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/item/00008S25D/Flip-Top-25-Round-Dual-Gauge-Shotshell-Ammo-Box-12-and-20-Gauge-Up-To-3"

Here is a 3” (76.2mm) box $4.29
https://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/item/00008S2520/Flip-Top-25-Round-Shotshell-Ammo-Box-20-Gauge-Up-To-3"

whole line of fairly-inexpensive holders
https://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/Dept/shooting/ammo-boxes/shotshell

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Here’s what i use for my laptop pulls:

Its $9.40 on amazon here: 50 Round Shotshell Box

The squares are designed to hold 12 gauge rounds and the box is pretty tall so I put some foam on top of the cells to keep them from moving when the top is closed.

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Nice! With space for chargers and other stuff down the middle…AWESOME!

Is the 12ga the batteries loose, kinda flop/jiggle around, but if they are in their compartments it won’t matter :wink:

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12ga is the correct size. 20ga is still too small (15.6mm).

Nice looking box Space_Noodles.

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I like the idea of the 12 gauge shell holder.

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The divider is ArtBin #6939AB and can be found HERE:

Tray and 1 divider HERE
A second divider (6939AB) can be added

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Hmm, am I seeing this right?

  • tray is open bottom, so must sit on a flat surface
  • box is twice as tall as 18650’s, so a big foam pad or something is needed if the box is tipped/inverted

It seems like the shotgun shell boxes have a huge advantage in securely holding cells.

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You didn’t miss a thing and you are right on all three counts. I looked at the box and realized it is too deep and passed on it, then I forgot that when I posted, realized it again and I thought I edited it out???

So only the divider is useful and it needs a tray. I will make one or glue a bottom onto it if I have to.
The cells fit so perfectly that I just had to get it.