Single AA Flashlight Mod Battery...

[mjp808]

I got these in the mail:

DealExtreme: $4.75 TrustFire Protected 14500 3.7V 900mAh Lithium Batteries (2-Pack Blue)


Just in case any of you didn't already know, this 14500 size is exactly that of a AA, making it perfectly fit any flashlight housing that's designed for one AA battery. And thus, mod.

 

[Tone]

THANK YOU!
I have been checking these batts out for like 3 days now waiting to pull the trigger. I wanted to see if someone would say if they were in fact an exact fit for AA. Now when you can let us know hour many hours of life they have before they need a charge.

 

[mjp808]

You're welcome--glad to know I'm helping.

I've been using the smaller 16340s, at 880mAh, and they last a good long while. They stay at a good peak voltage for a couple hours, and I'm a pretty heavy puffer. But, I will try the the 16500s and see how they do. I'm guessing very well.

An interesting part of tinear's SideWinder is that he says the LED he put in will indicate low voltage by dimming or flickering.

 

[opusMorian]

Here is a good resource on battery sizes and model numbers. Also has information on protected vs non-protected li-ion. The battery sizing is near the bottom.

Rechargeable Lithium Battery Information - Protected vs. Unprotected Li-Ion Batteries - Lithium Ion Battery

I have order some these batteries 3 weeks ago and still waiting for them to show up . Planned to use it for a mod. I finally learned that patience is the key when ordering from dealextreme.

 

[franklyspeaking]

I believe these are 18mm long whereas a AA is 14mm, do these still fit?

 

[mjp808]

I believe these are 18mm long whereas a AA is 14mm, do these still fit?

I put the 14500 pictured above side by side with a standard AA and they are the same size, as far as I can tell.

 

[freddo]

are these rechargeable?

 

[franklyspeaking]

I put the 14500 pictured above side by side with a standard AA and they are the same size, as far as I can tell.

Good to know. Thanks!

 

[franklyspeaking]

are these rechargeable?

Yes they are rechargeable

 

[freddo]

Thanks alot! just ordered a set. Can;t wait to get a moddin'

 

[mjp808]

So make sure you get the appropriate charger too.