4.5 volt stick batteries

[scalewiz]

I've seen a couple of places on the internet selling starter kits that tout their batteries as being better, since theirs are 4.5 volts instead of the standard 3.7.

I'm not going to purchase a kit just to find out if it's true, but my question is, are these batteries really different than others in that their lithium batteries actually put out higher voltage, or are these just spouting some crap?

 

[Switched]

No they are not and if they do go up to 4.5V - then they are overcharged = not good. A Lithium cell is best charged to 4.18 - 4.19V

 

[scalewiz]

Thanks switched. It's beginning to sound like a potentially dangerous situation!

 

[Switched]

You are welcome. There are a lot of false claims out there. Here is something to keep yourself informed. Basic to Advanced Battery Information from Battery University

 

[Shekinahsgroom]

I've seen a couple of places on the internet selling starter kits that tout their batteries as being better, since theirs are 4.5 volts instead of the standard 3.7.

I'm not going to purchase a kit just to find out if it's true, but my question is, are these batteries really different than others in that their lithium batteries actually put out higher voltage, or are these just spouting some crap?

I dunnow about 4.5V claims, but I have seen 4.2V variable voltage batts with a digital meter coming out for the e-Go series. These are legitimate claims as they're authentic Joye Tech batteries with voltage regulators in the switch.