Cant Find CR2 Protected Rechargeables!

[Bogalu]

I've been searching online for quite a while and I cant find CR2 3v Rechargeable "PROTECTED" (thats the big one cause the VP i want to get which is the BB requires Protected batteries. So does someone know where I can get those batteries and chargers to charge them?

 

[VaporPhreak]

I dont think they exsist. I know you can get Protected rechargeable CR123a's. And those can be used in the Chuck (*hint hint wink wink*)

 

[Bogalu]

FINE! CHUCK IT IS! I'm soo tired of shopping I just want to by something already, I feel like a kid on christmas whos been shaking his present trying to figure out what it is for 2 straight days! So now its time to buy!

 

[M3Tyler]

I've done extensive research on this topic. The bottom line is they simply do not produce protected CR2's (AW used to, but they don't and have no intentions of making more) your only options are LifePO4. Which are safe chemistry batteries, they wont explode or cause harm.

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[Bogalu]

Thanks for all the help, although after seeing the poor mAh for the Cr2's I've decided to go with a chuck so I can get the Cr1's. So I suspose this thread can die out. Although I put up another saying I'm buying a chuck and that I need some vendor options for accessories if anyone has ideas for me then visit that thread. Thanks everyone.

 

[youfillintheblank]

There was some discussion SOMEWHERE in this massive forum about the Ultrafire CR2 batteries from dealextreme, someone had tested them and discovered by their discharge rate that they are indeed LiFePO4 batteries but just aren't labelled as such. I've been using those for almost a year, I've bought 8 sets, 2 chargers, with 0 problems. The giveaway for LiFePO4 batts is that they are rated at 3 or 3.2 volts. Regular (regarded as unsafe) LiIons are always 3.7 volts. The chemistry of the LiFePO4 cells is what makes them run at a lower voltage, and makes for safer use. I've tested mine as well during their discharge cycle, and lo and behold, after the initial reading of 3.6 volts off the charger, 45-60 minutes later they read 3.2, EVERY time. I've even shorted them out (by accident) and nothing happened other than damage to the spring inside my unit.

 

[M3Tyler]

There was some discussion SOMEWHERE in this massive forum about the Ultrafire CR2 batteries from dealextreme, someone had tested them and discovered by their discharge rate that they are indeed LiFePO4 batteries but just aren't labelled as such. I've been using those for almost a year, I've bought 8 sets, 2 chargers, with 0 problems. The giveaway for LiFePO4 batts is that they are rated at 3 or 3.2 volts. Regular (regarded as unsafe) LiIons are always 3.7 volts. The chemistry of the LiFePO4 cells is what makes them run at a lower voltage, and makes for safer use. I've tested mine as well during their discharge cycle, and lo and behold, after the initial reading of 3.6 volts off the charger, 45-60 minutes later they read 3.2, EVERY time. I've even shorted them out (by accident) and nothing happened other than damage to the spring inside my unit.

That was me. I posted graphs showing these DX CR2's do indeed appear to be LifePO4 chemistry, though it all fell on deaf ears. I suppose unless they are marked as LifePO4 on the sleeve, no one is buying what I had to say /shrug

Anyway, to the OP - I'm sure you'll be happy with the chuck. I've heard nothing but great things. Personally I want the smallest 6v PV myself, yet I want CR123a battery life along with! I want the best of both worlds I guess, damn it!

 

[youfillintheblank]

I think I'm going to try getting hold of someone from Ultrafire, and see what they say. Maybe convince them to re-label these batteries for what they are. IT's really in their best interests.......if they care.

EDIT: Email sent to Ultrafire.

That was me. I posted graphs showing these DX CR2's do indeed appear to be LifePO4 chemistry, though it all fell on deaf ears. I suppose unless they are marked as LifePO4 on the sleeve, no one is buying what I had to say /shrug

Anyway, to the OP - I'm sure you'll be happy with the chuck. I've heard nothing but great things. Personally I want the smallest 6v PV myself, yet I want CR123a battery life along with! I want the best of both worlds I guess, damn it!