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Not a bargain or deal but I think it's worth the time to spread the word. I spotted these at Bunnings and I think they're at a decent price.
Purchased a set for the Ultrafire torches from previous deals and they work like a treat.
18650 Solar Magic 2200mAh Lithium Ion Rechargeable Batteries - 2 Pack $10.40 @ Bunnings
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For most applications I'd agree but for solar lights and stuff you really don't want super high capacity batteries. One year with our Xmas lights I replaced all the crappy included batteries with eneloops (or similar) and the buggers ran for far too long of an evening.
Please share a good recommendation. I use 2 x 18650 in my headlamps, but they're dying. Also use a Nitecore D4 to charge if that helps.
Prefer to buy x6 or x8 if they're sold that way for a better price.
$16 for two? Hit us up with a link pls
For example - the model number is Panasonic NCR18650B 3.6V 3400mAh.
But before you buy anything, make sure to check whether your torch/device accepts protected cells (usually with button tops) or (slightly shorter) unprotected cells!
I don't trust buying batteries from ebay, there's a lot of counterfeits. Cheaper ($7.50) from here if buying two or more. Seller seems reputable and has posted on ozbargain before.
Note they stock a number of other 18650's which have different multi buy prices.
https://www.techaroundyou.com/Panasonic-NCR-18650B-3400mAh-F…
Not a bargain or deal
Not a great way to start a post on OzBargain :)
$5.20 each for an 18650 battery with a bricks and mortar warranty? That's not okay, really?
Sure, some may have better quoted specs but these work fine for torches etc
do have these and they seems pretty good so far.
bunnings are handy for some people ….what other options are there for a chain of bricks and mortar stores with comparable price ?
i also use ebay but sometimes you need stuff in a hurry ….
Have used these a few times as they have the "nipple" connector that many eBay offerings don't. Basically they work fine and Bunnings typically stand by their warranty.
Sure, not the best but very adequate and available off the shelf.
You can use Powerpass (ABN holders) for another approx. 5% discount.
they have the "nipple" connector
Sounds painful…
Or exciting… Depends on the individual.
a real ozbargainer would collect "dead" laptop batteries from hard rubbish collection. usually only one "cell"/18650 has degraded so that the inbuilt circuit board no longer registers correct/adequate voltage for the laptop to run on.
but still, thank you for sharing OP.
Yep I've done this and got more batteries than I need. Ended up buying my old man an 18650 torch as well because I've got so many batteries.
For bonus points, collect enough old batteries to make your own Powerwall.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-09-01/aussie-blokes-diy-tesl…
Peter Matthews? Are you here?
Or are you Mr Mathews?
I'm not worthy to remove his sandals.
Has anyone had experience purchasing 18650's off Ali Express, specifically if they get through customs?
No problems importing, you just can't export.
no problems getting them except for delivery times , so depends how quick you need them or are planning ahead.
I have customs reject two EMPTY power banks that used 18650s!
As per the description of the comment - not a bargain. As per the first comment, you can get better stuff for cheaper.
Yeah, I'm not saying they're rubbish or a horrendous buy BUT they've been sourced by the maker for use in solar lights - these tend to have a very slow prolonged power draw. Most people here are prolly looking to use in flashlights, which have very high draws for short periods of time. So completely opposite.
Is that an issue? Based on what I've read from 18650 battery reviews (yes there is such things) this is definite factor in battery selection….but its going to come down to do you see these as such a good bargain it's not an issue or do you want a battery you know is suited to flashlight usage.
IMHO these are likely pretty low end cells and as such hardly a superior choice than your cheap and cheerfuls via AliExpress etc. As others have said for marginally more you can get known quality cells suited for flashlight usage - I'd tend to go in that direction UNLESS I needed an 18650 right now and didn't want to pay much.
Ozbargain spirit tip: you can also get 18650 from your old used notebook battery
Definitely not a bargain. 2200mAh is not a high capacity for an 18650.
Harris Scarfe have single-cell power banks with better batteries in them for $3/ea currently.
Thanks everyone for all the comments here! I have some solar powered motion activated outdoor lights that weren't lasting very long. Decided to be adventurous and tear open an old laptop battery pack and will install them into these lights. Can't believe how many batteries I could have harvested before!
I've read a few articles about protected vs unprotected and it's still unclear about how much FUD is out there in making a choice between the two kinds of battery for 18650 cells..
Is it fair to assume that unprotected cells are much less of an issue in torches etc - like these cells ?
Not a bad price, but note that you can get higher capacity Panasonic 3400mAh batteries for around $8 on eBay!