a question about Wetbox batts

[Unscarred]

I know they take 14500 batts but im still brand new to this big batt mods so i was wondering if these SAFT 3.6V AA Lithium Battery - LS14500BA - Batteries Plus batts r the same because i can buy them local from a retail store if thats the case along with the charger

 

[Turbo]

Good question, I don't see where they're protected or not which would concern me. I'm curious now myself.

 

[eHuman]

Your link shows a non rechargable battery I believe.

 

[Unscarred]

Okay so after talking to three different people none of them knew what i ment by protected batts so i asked the manager(whom by the way sounded exactly like Lumburg from Office Space) Chris if all of their batts looked like the ones u can buy in an 8 pack at walmart or if they had a thicker coating on them and he assured me they all just have the single wrap on them like normal AA's and that the ones they had were not rechargeable but he did say to check hobby shops so when i get around to it ill post what i find out

 

[eHuman]

The protected batteries are a longer package because of the circuit board. The minimal defference in price between protected and non is not worth giving up the safety option IMO.

Here's one for under $7. Protected UltraFire 14500 AA sized 3.6V Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery 900 mAh CR14500 Lithium Ion

And a charger here for under $17. Ultrafire wf-139 Lithium Ion battery charger 14500, 17500, 17670, 18500, 18650, 18670

A pair of batts and charger for $31.

 

[Unscarred]

Thanks a ton just trying not to spend alot if i dont have to

 

[eHuman]

lol I blame you not one bit. Unfortunately the battery/charger combo is the greatest expense of our hobby. (Unless of course you want something custom milled and powder coated.) We want to go as inexpensive as possible, but if we go too cheap then replacement costs could ruin the goal.

What ever battery you choose, make sure you use care in selecting the right charger for it. Li-ion batteries charge rates are not the same as others. Some chargers claim to be able to charge them fast, but it will be outside of the battery manufacturers specs and can be harmful to them.