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Li-ion cells have fairly low self-discharge, but in order to prolong the life of the battery, should be stored partially discharged. | Li-ion cells have fairly low self-discharge, but in order to prolong the life of the battery, should be stored partially discharged. | ||
'''Recommended batteries:''' There are a number of sources of batteries and quality varies widely. Some are outright frauds with brand name labels pasted over recycled cells or worse (one battery was hollow and contained a small Li-po battery inside). eBay is a notoriously bad place to buy lithium ion batteries, with fake brand name batteries and false claims regarding capacity and battery protection. | '''Recommended batteries:''' There are a number of sources of batteries and quality varies widely. Some are outright frauds with brand name labels pasted over recycled cells or worse (one battery was hollow and contained a small Li-po battery inside). eBay is a notoriously bad place to buy lithium ion batteries, with fake brand name batteries and false claims regarding capacity and battery protection. Panasonic NCR18650, NCR18650A, and NCR18650B cells of 2900, 3100, and 3400 mAh capacity are high quality cells available from a variety of dealers. Cells by Samsung, Sony, and Sanyo are also good. Just make sure you find a reputable dealer with satisfied customers on the forums. | ||
'''Reviews:''' Here is [http://lygte-info.dk/review/batteries2012/Common18650comparator.php HKJ's comparison tool] of a large number of li-ion 18650 battery brands that lets you compare two different batteries at various discharge rates, based on HKJ's extensive testing of batteries. There is also this older [http://lux.yi.org/batt/ comparison by DrJones] of budget brands. Here's [http://budgetlightforum.com/node/2581 Mitro's group of discharge graphs] of different brands at different currents. | '''Reviews:''' Here is [http://lygte-info.dk/review/batteries2012/Common18650comparator.php HKJ's comparison tool] of a large number of li-ion 18650 battery brands that lets you compare two different batteries at various discharge rates, based on HKJ's extensive testing of batteries. There is also this older [http://lux.yi.org/batt/ comparison by DrJones] of budget brands. Here's [http://budgetlightforum.com/node/2581 Mitro's group of discharge graphs] of different brands at different currents. | ||