RCR123A Batteries

space cowboy · **on:** December 25, 2010, 05:48:52 PM

Happy Holiday's Everyone! Anyone using these rechargeable's? If so what to get/avoid in this area? How happy are you with them as far as performance/leakage problems? Thank's

Sean · **Reply #1 on:** December 26, 2010, 08:56:22 AM

I use them, what are you wanting to power with them? I wouldn't buy any more. I
have 8 of the Tenergy units and the biggest drawback I find with them is runtime which
is not as long as some of the other battery options.

Teofilo · **Reply #2 on:** December 26, 2010, 11:21:36 AM

Runtime's the problem. 18650s are far better than RCRs.

NutSAK · **Reply #3 on:** December 26, 2010, 01:37:59 PM

Quote from: Teofilo on December 26, 2010, 11:21:36 AM

Runtime's the problem. 18650s are far better than RCRs.

+1

If you're using a 2xCR123 light that will take 18650, you're much better off going that route. The capacity of RCR123 cells is really poor, and will typically only give you about 1/2 the runtime of a good 18650. If you must buy RCR123, AW brand is the best, IMO, but not cheap by any means.

Always buy protected cells!