I lost my links as to where to purchase batteries to build my own packs. I know Loco Bill builds his own. Any help? ;D
HI rslater,
I use these batteries they are very reliable:
http://www.all-battery.com/4tenergyli-ion1865037v2600mahrechargeablebatterieswithinternalpcb.aspx
You can also now buy 18650 battery holders with a built in Protection circuit (PCB) which will allow you to use non PCB Protected Lithium IOn batteries.
I love them because it is easy to quickly check each cell when problems arise.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/A-Battery-Holder-Case-for-Li-ion-18650-w-2S2P-PCM-inside-Easy-Dis-Charge-6-8-4V/320859083096?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D34492%26meid%3Df45cba4ca8db4fde8
a2e65ad17cb0203%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D320634137053
These are some non protected cells that can be used with the battery holder:
http://www.all-battery.com/Li-ion1865036v2200mahRechargeableBattery-30023-0.aspx
The above are just starting points. You can also find may sellers of Lithium Ion batteries on Amazon and Ebay I would search using "18650 Lithium Ion Battery" I would stick with ratings of 2200, to 3600 Mah capacities. I find that the 2200 and 2600 capacities seem to be most reliable.
Hopefully others will post recommendations other than the above.
Have fun!!!
Loco Bill
Loco Bill
Those were the links I was looking for.. Many thanks and happy holidays
Rslater