Tote says it all I carry a surefire flashlight that uses cr123 batts, everywhere I go. Today I ordered a 134 mini that will take a an18350, so if I am in need of a batt can I steel one from my light in an emergency and use it?
Will a cr123 work in my 134 mini
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Probably not. There are two types of chemistry for the CR123:
LiFePO4 RCR123 - These are only 3.2 volts maximum charge, the same output that a regular 3.7 volt lithium battery has when it no longer can power a mod.
ICR protected Li-Ion RCR123 - These have 3.7 volts, but are a low drain battery. Regulated mods work best when they have a high drain battery with an acceptable amperage to power the buck boost circuitry of the circuit board. ICR batteries generally only have 2.5 - 3 amps, while an 18350 IMR high drain battery will have at least 6 amps.
In addition, some regulated mods will not accept a protected battery and will refuse to fire.
LiFePO4 RCR123 - These are only 3.2 volts maximum charge, the same output that a regular 3.7 volt lithium battery has when it no longer can power a mod.
ICR protected Li-Ion RCR123 - These have 3.7 volts, but are a low drain battery. Regulated mods work best when they have a high drain battery with an acceptable amperage to power the buck boost circuitry of the circuit board. ICR batteries generally only have 2.5 - 3 amps, while an 18350 IMR high drain battery will have at least 6 amps.
In addition, some regulated mods will not accept a protected battery and will refuse to fire.
If the OP is considering "borrowing" a non-rechargeable CR123 from a flashlight - absolutely not. That would be a guaranteed explosion scenario.
Beyond that, what 'Bad said applies. Rechargeable CR123's fell out of favor a long time ago with e-cigs, and at the time were only being used with standard resistance devices in the range of 2.2 ohms or higher.
Beyond that, what 'Bad said applies. Rechargeable CR123's fell out of favor a long time ago with e-cigs, and at the time were only being used with standard resistance devices in the range of 2.2 ohms or higher.
Good pick up, Rickajho! I didn't even think about non-rechargeable cr123 batteries.
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