Cheap CR123A Batteries!

Delaware_Dan · March 30, 2009, 01:12 PM

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.5639

I found this site a while ago, and I bought a flashlight from them (Romisen RC-F4) and when it came I went to Happy Harrys (wallgreens) to buy batteries for it, and the damn batteries cost me more than the flashlight! They want $11-$12 for just ONE Duracell CR123A battery, but I just got the new toy so what could I do? So the duracells are getting weak so I decided to check out the battery selection on Dealextreme.com, and I was floored. Under 9 dollars for 10 CR123A batteries. Shipping time wasn't bad either, like 2 weeks, and it was free. The new ones have held up just fine so far, figured I'd pass it along.

-Dan

zoomie · March 30, 2009, 01:24 PM

Be careful with cheap cr123s. The Chinese ones like to blow up.

**Mike Irwin** · March 30, 2009, 01:48 PM

Batteries.com has them, including rechargable ones:

http://www.batteries.com/index.asp?s...atchpartialmax

I have a Surefire 6P light. With the original bulb it would eat these batteries very quicly.

Some time ago I replaced the lamp with an LED. Battery life is anywhere from two to four times as long. And, unlike the regular bulb, the LED slowly dims over time, but even at lower power leaves a decent amount of usable light.

Once the regular bulb hits the wall, though, it's lights out.

Delaware_Dan · March 30, 2009, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Be careful with cheap cr123s. The Chinese ones like to blow up.

Never heard that before, thanks for the heads up. The price is too good to pass up.

zoomie · March 30, 2009, 03:38 PM

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/...d.php?t=120888
http://www.equipped.org/blog/?p=42

ZEBRARANGER · March 30, 2009, 09:59 PM

Holy Sh-- I never really gave it too much thought untill I read Zoomie's links above. Lesson #1, Dont use cheap imported batteries. Lesson #2, If they feel too warm.....Run

**Shane Tuttle** · March 30, 2009, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Irwin

Some time ago I replaced the lamp with an LED. Battery life is anywhere from two to four times as long. And, unlike the regular bulb, the LED slowly dims over time, but even at lower power leaves a decent amount of usable light.

Once the regular bulb hits the wall, though, it's lights out.

Are you referring to the physical sense, or when the juice runs down?

armsmaster270 · March 31, 2009, 01:18 AM

I have had good luck with these $21.00 a dozen from Surefire.

http://www.surefire.com/Batteries

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Hirlau · March 31, 2009, 02:32 AM

My M-6 light /lasers, WML's, use this battery, and eats them like candy. Bright as

though!

**Mike Irwin** · March 31, 2009, 06:31 AM

"Are you referring to the physical sense, or when the juice runs down?"

When the juice runs down to a certain point the regular bulb simply powers down.

The LED is still shining, although not as brightly, at that point.

It is truly amazing just how bright these lights can be.

Hey_Allen · April 3, 2009, 12:45 PM

If you're asking about the blowing up in physical sense or otherwise, the rechargeable lithium-ion batteries can explode in certain circumstances.

Excessive discharge rates typically can do it, and they have some interesting reactions to improper recharging as well.

longranger · April 3, 2009, 01:58 PM

What armsmaster270 said.

only1najeep · April 3, 2009, 05:12 PM

I get mine at my local gun shop for about 18.00 per dozen.

March 30, 2009, 01:48 PM	#3
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,380	Batteries.com has them, including rechargable ones: http://www.batteries.com/index.asp?s...atchpartialmax I have a Surefire 6P light. With the original bulb it would eat these batteries very quicly. Some time ago I replaced the lamp with an LED. Battery life is anywhere from two to four times as long. And, unlike the regular bulb, the LED slowly dims over time, but even at lower power leaves a decent amount of usable light. Once the regular bulb hits the wall, though, it's lights out. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

March 31, 2009, 01:18 AM	#8
armsmaster270 Senior Member Join Date: November 25, 2008 Location: California Posts: 1,951	I have had good luck with these $21.00 a dozen from Surefire. http://www.surefire.com/Batteries . __________________ http://www.armsmaster.net-a.googlepages.com http://s239.photobucket.com/albums/f...aster270/Guns/ Retired LE, M.P., Sr. M.P. Investigator F.B.I. Trained Rangemaster/Firearms Instructor & Armorer, Presently Forensic Document Examiner for D.H.S.

March 31, 2009, 06:31 AM	#10
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,380	"Are you referring to the physical sense, or when the juice runs down?" When the juice runs down to a certain point the regular bulb simply powers down. The LED is still shining, although not as brightly, at that point. It is truly amazing just how bright these lights can be. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

April 3, 2009, 05:12 PM	#13
only1najeep Senior Member Join Date: April 21, 2008 Location: MS Posts: 157	I get mine at my local gun shop for about 18.00 per dozen. __________________ Better to be tried by 12, than carried by 6. NRA basic rifle instructor NRA basic shotgun instructor NRA range safety officer

March 30, 2009, 01:12 PM	#1
Delaware_Dan Senior Member Join Date: February 15, 2008 Posts: 1,304	Cheap CR123A Batteries! http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.5639 I found this site a while ago, and I bought a flashlight from them (Romisen RC-F4) and when it came I went to Happy Harrys (wallgreens) to buy batteries for it, and the damn batteries cost me more than the flashlight! They want $11-$12 for just ONE Duracell CR123A battery, but I just got the new toy so what could I do? So the duracells are getting weak so I decided to check out the battery selection on Dealextreme.com, and I was floored. Under 9 dollars for 10 CR123A batteries. Shipping time wasn't bad either, like 2 weeks, and it was free. The new ones have held up just fine so far, figured I'd pass it along. -Dan

March 30, 2009, 01:24 PM	#2
zoomie Senior Member Join Date: January 23, 2006 Location: GA Posts: 1,862	Careful Be careful with cheap cr123s. The Chinese ones like to blow up.

March 30, 2009, 03:38 PM	#5
zoomie Senior Member Join Date: January 23, 2006 Location: GA Posts: 1,862	http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/...d.php?t=120888 http://www.equipped.org/blog/?p=42

March 30, 2009, 09:59 PM	#6
ZEBRARANGER Senior Member Join Date: May 6, 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 620	Holy Sh-- I never really gave it too much thought untill I read Zoomie's links above. Lesson #1, Dont use cheap imported batteries. Lesson #2, If they feel too warm.....Run

March 31, 2009, 02:32 AM	#9
Hirlau Junior member Join Date: January 1, 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 296	My M-6 light /lasers, WML's, use this battery, and eats them like candy. Bright as though!

April 3, 2009, 12:45 PM	#11
Hey_Allen Member Join Date: October 14, 2008 Location: NW Washington Posts: 39	If you're asking about the blowing up in physical sense or otherwise, the rechargeable lithium-ion batteries can explode in certain circumstances. Excessive discharge rates typically can do it, and they have some interesting reactions to improper recharging as well.

April 3, 2009, 01:58 PM	#12
longranger Senior Member Join Date: November 4, 2008 Location: Buffalo WY Posts: 1,056	What armsmaster270 said.