CR123 Batteries

[jtriron]

For our lights, Which CR123 batteries do you recommend, and of course where is the best place online to order?

 

[blackwater]

I have found that CTD has pretty good prices, a pack of 6 for 15 bucks.

 

[TexMex247]

Sure fire are the industry standard for quality, shelf life and longevity. A little while back I bought a 12 pack of Rayovac lithiums. They seem to work just fine but hard to compare how long they will last vs surefire. I have also heard good things about panasonics if you can find them. SG(sportsmanguide)has the Rayovac 12 pks for under $30.

 

[30+GSXR]

Surefire cr123 @ jim pruett's for $25.00 pk of 12

 

[jtriron]

OK subing to my thread. Just ordered the following from Batteryjunction.com:

Titanium Innovations TITANIUM-CR123A 20 @ 0.98
CR123A 3V Lithium Photo
Battery 1400mah

These batteries got good reviews, and I have some Surefires left to compare em to.

 

[zembonez]

Streamlight 12 pack for under 21 bucks shipped.

Amazon.com: Streamlight 85177 CR123A Lithium Batteries, 12-Pack: Home Improvement

 

[ChuckDC]

Lighthound in Pearland has Energizers for $1.50 ea. No ordering necessary.

 

[tussery]

Surefire is the way to go. Don't go cheap on CR123's it could end explosively. ROAR of the Pelican (CR123 Explosion during use, firsthand account)

Duracell's and Surefire batteries are made in the same facility in the US I believe.

 

[KAK]

Holy shit! Walgreens had a 2 pack of energizers for 15!! I got ripped.

 

[shipwreck]

Hell, worse case scenario - Lowes sells 2 packs of Surefires for $4.99. I typically buy a pack from them here or there. The wife seems to not complain much that way - as opposed to 1 big order online...

 

[Mexican_Hippie]

Holy shit! Walgreens had a 2 pack of energizers for 15!! I got ripped.

I know, I missed the memo too. I was about to get a new flashlight that ran off AAs or AAAs instead because batteries were getting expensive. Then I figured out I was just a moron for paying $7 each for batteries.

 

[shipwreck]

Get an 18650 lithium ion rechargable and a charger, if your flashlight supports that battery type (basically, like two 123s stacked on top of each other). Then, no more worries. Just charge and go...

 

[MuddyWaterMan]

Get an 18650 lithium ion rechargable and a charger, if your flashlight supports that battery type (basically, like two 123s stacked on top of each other). Then, no more worries. Just charge and go...

You can get rechargeable RC123s as well. If you do go for rechargeable no matter what size I recommend AW brand. They are rated less mAh but they don't inflate their stats. I guarantee they will out last any other brand ratted higher. I like to get mine from lighthouse.com good service and fast shipping as they are located in Houston.


Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.

 

[shipwreck]

You can get rechargeable RC123s as well. If you do go for rechargeable no matter what size I recommend AW brand. They are rated less mAh but they don't inflate their stats. I guarantee they will out last any other brand ratted higher. I like to get mine from lighthouse.com good service and fast shipping as they are located in Houston.


Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.

Yes, but your light must support the extra voltage.

A primary 123 is 3 volts. A rechargable 123 is 3.7 volts, but is actually close to 4.2 when completely charged.

2x3=6

2x4.2 is 8.4. You will blow many LEDs if they don't support this. My Lumapower Trust 2 does support them, so I have them in that light.

The 18650s are 3.7v (4.2 totally charged). But, there is only 1 of them. So, you won't blow the light.

Just an FYI

 

[MuddyWaterMan]

Yes, but your light must support the extra voltage.

A primary 123 is 3 volts. A rechargable 123 is 3.7 volts, but is actually close to 4.2 when completely charged.

2x3=6

2x4.2 is 8.4. You will blow many LEDs if they don't support this. My Lumapower Trust 2 does support them, so I have them in that light.

The 18650s are 3.7v (4.2 totally charged). But, there is only 1 of them. So, you won't blow the light.

Just an FYI

You can find the RC123s in 3.0v but not AW brand.


Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.

 

[Skip]

Streamlight 12 pack for under 21 bucks shipped.

Amazon.com: Streamlight 85177 CR123A Lithium Batteries, 12-Pack: Home Improvement

Thanks for posting that link, I am going to order a pack for the OLIGHT T20 I have coming.

 

[shipwreck]

I only use the r123 s in tha 1 light. I really am liking the 18650s, though

 

[vietboy1st]

my local gun store is selling 12 surefire in box for $24 bucks that is a good price. Surefire has more juice than others somehow... Also. Stay away from cheap china cr123 batteries... not worth it..

 

[BigBoss0311]

Surefire or Energizer lithium are the 2 I have found to last the longest. All CR123's I have tried get super hot after being on for prolonged periods.

 

[texasz]

From my experience in the desert (thus current as Im still here) Im lucky if my surefire 123s last 30min if Im lucky before it goes DIM AS HECK and is no longer usable, unless its to find new batteries. Ive gone through 6 in one night trying to do my job. Panasonic batteries seem to last quite a bit longer.

Due to the terrible battery life I ended up purchasing a Coast LED flashlight that takes 3 regular AAA batteries and has 42hrs of battery life. Here is something similar but has 64 hours of life and 200 lumens of light output:

Amazon.com: Coast LED Lenser HP8420 LED Lenser Focusing LED Flashlight T7: Home Improvement

Also, you wont fry your hand with this light like the surefire flashlight I have after five minutes lol