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18650 battery bargains

Fogstar are a reputable business and their stuff is good quality……I have their chargers and rechrgeable batteries and have always been impressed. Good shout @Lee71
 
So will the EVE INR 18650/35V be OK for NV units & torches?

Just ordered a batch of the EVE 30p ones but was going to order a batch of them to clear out the old naff ones I have left
 
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Ratman72 said:
The EVE INR seem to take longer to charge than the 30 P ??
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The higher the capacity the longer it takes to charge (assuming the charger has a fixed charge rate). Filling a bigger glass from the tap takes longer. Same thing.

In terms of the first charge on the battery it g also is doing to depend on how charged up they were when you get them.
 
t-sat said:
Sign yourself up to the fogstar email. They send a code every Friday.

I've been buying from them for years. I make batteries packs for myself and mate's RC planes from 18650s.
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what welder do you use for the ends?
 
Having attended a training event last week with a session by a fire service who’ve done lots of research into lithium ion battery fires, I’d advise practicing extreme caution when buying rechargeable lithium ion batteries, and even more so when charging/storing/using them.

Key takeaways:

  • Only buy from reputable sellers with quality accreditation and traceability, generally this means mainstream branded products.
  • Inspect your batteries for any damage or abnormalities regularly.
  • Never leave them to charge unattended.
  • Remove from charge as soon as charging is complete.
  • Never let them get wet.
  • Store them securely to protect from impact and damage.
  • If batteries show ANY signs of damage, degradation or swelling get rid of them ASAP at your nearest battery recycling/disposal centre.
It might seem a bit tinfoil hat, but having seen how quickly lithium ion battery fires develop I’m going to be getting rid of several old batteries and power banks and storing my current batteries in steel boxes.
 
t-sat said:
The higher the capacity the longer it takes to charge (assuming the charger has a fixed charge rate). Filling a bigger glass from the tap takes longer. Same thing.

In terms of the first charge on the battery it g also is doing to depend on how charged up they were when you get them.
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Hello, Well they are all charged up now, 4 X 30P and 4 X INR , that should see me needing no more batteries as only need for I/R torch, and maybe my M 5 spotter , I keep thinking to upgrade my MK1 photon but it works well for me
 
Varminter said:
Having attended a training event last week with a session by a fire service who’ve done lots of research into lithium ion battery fires, I’d advise practicing extreme caution when buying rechargeable lithium ion batteries, and even more so when charging/storing/using them.

Key takeaways:

  • Only buy from reputable sellers with quality accreditation and traceability, generally this means mainstream branded products.
  • Inspect your batteries for any damage or abnormalities regularly.
  • Never leave them to charge unattended.
  • Remove from charge as soon as charging is complete.
  • Never let them get wet.
  • Store them securely to protect from impact and damage.
  • If batteries show ANY signs of damage, degradation or swelling get rid of them ASAP at your nearest battery recycling/disposal centre.
It might seem a bit tinfoil hat, but having seen how quickly lithium ion battery fires develop I’m going to be getting rid of several old batteries and power banks and storing my current batteries in steel boxes.
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All the more reason to get batteries from a top company like Fogstar. 👍
 
Don't forget this Fridays discount code.


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