You can give this Olight Chinese copy a try.
Instead of expensive single use cr123 you can use the li-ion alternative 16340

Hi guys i am looking for NCR18650GA based batteries with protection circuit either from a known supplier (Nitecore, Keeppower, etc) or otherwise (no brand). Anyone can recommend a seller locally? I found this supplier on lelong, anyone can vouch for him?

https://www.lelong.com.my/sanyo-3500mah-ncr...7-01-Sale-I.htm

For some reason he has 3 of otherwise the same battery priced differently with what seems to be different protection circuit used.

I had bought ncr18650b battery from Gearbest before and knowing that all battery is original. Lelong wise, I'm doubt the originality of the battery whether is it imitation or otherwise.

Any idea where i find maratac AAA in Malaysia?

I usually get my batteries either from:
Gadgetworld
PIC: Ms Gwen

Or:

Radiant Den
PIC: Dannie

Both are great shops.

Hi, yup familiar with those guys unfortunately they do not carry the Sanyo NCR18650GA (with button top which I need). Went to Gadgetworld last Saturday and got an Olight RCR123 though.

Since I am not able to get my cells locally I am planning to get from my usual light online seller from HK. I bought a couple of lights from them.

hkequipment Keeppower 3500mha

hkequipment good? I've never really tried buying from them

Looks like keeppower is far more expensive than Panasonic protected NCR 18650B battery. Not sure if the price correct ?

Two pieces though. Gadgetworld2u selling the Panasonic NCRB for RM30 each so kinda of makes sense i guess coz it means about RM50 each piece after conversion and shipping. Searching on other forums it seems that the Nitecore NL1835 and Olight 3600mAh versions are also using NCR18650GA from Sanyo cells inside and they are selling around RM100 each by Gadgetworld2u.

I guess so. They sell on ebay too under the same name and can be cheaper than their site coz you can offer them your price. Bought a Jetbeam PA10 and Thrunite Ti years ago and recently a Nitecore SRT5 from them. Shipment took about 1.5 weeks. Items always well packed and they have 140k feedback with 99+% positive review.

Man i sound like a sales man from them hahaha.

This post has been edited by CocoMonGo: May 16 2017, 12:54 PM

Not sure if you want to try compare the battery price with Gearbest ? shipping to msia is quite fast too.

Yup already done that. But gearbest batteries are non protected. Really considering their on the road M3 though haha

Did someone mention M3?

hi, just notice got flashlight thread here.
I'm looking for a headlamp which can take out the lamp and use as handheld like nitecore hc30.
Any others brand with this fixture?

Prefer using 18650 battery.

This post has been edited by hihi: May 23 2017, 02:29 PM

Is there flashlight which wouldn't drain energy when battery is inserted?

My grandparents always love to have battery inside flashlight all the time. It is a good thing but battery were draining pretty fast.

Any solution to that?

Yup mechanical lockout works great to prevent parasitic drain, if you remember to do it every time before storage

In situations where you forget and it drains out, its gonna suck. So best bet is to have spare batteries nearby the flashlight at all times, especially for your grandparents

Just bought a car h3 from radiant den. Nice headlamp. Think to mod a magnet on the cap.

wow thats great

any video that can demonstrate how it operates?

can recommend any flashlight that have such feature?

Now GB is having flash sales for bunch of convoy flashlights. Price seem okay and better then AliExpress if you dont mind about the led driver amp and ar lens.

This post has been edited by xenith: Jun 8 2017, 12:08 AM

Bought Zanflare F1 from GB. What do guys you think about it? And can recommend me any good 18650 battery? Thx in advance

I'm extra curious on how well it performs though. I might be getting one soon

But as for batteries the highest capacity right now is NCR18650GA from Panasonic/Sanyo
If you don't want to spend too much, a common green Panasonic NCR18650B is fine