Rechargeable rcr123a batteries

[Adobewan]

Hi All,
I imagine this has been asked many times since the days of TVape.
I broke out my original Thermovape after many years and while I got some heat out of it, the batteries are nearly done.
Googled but having a heck of a time finding them.
Any suggestions where to find rechargeable rcr123a batteries would be appreciated.

 

[RustyOldNail]

Hi All,
I imagine this has been asked many times since the days of TVape.
I broke out my original Thermovape after many years and while I got some heat out of it, the batteries are nearly done.
Googled but having a heck of a time finding them.
Any suggestions where to find rechargeable rcr123a batteries would be appreciated.

I believe RCR123A batteries are usually 3.0 volts, rechargeable lithiums are 4.2 (3.7 nominal volts).

RCR123A Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Batteries

RCR123A - The Lithium CR123A has become a popular power source due to its high-performance and compact size. Now you can save with these Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) rechargeable versions of the CR123A. Li-Ion can give you higher voltage than the non-rechargeable CR123A's. While this might not work with...

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“The Lithium CR123A has become a popular power source due to its high-performance and compact size. Now you can save with these Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) rechargeable versions of the CR123A. Li-Ion can give you higher voltage than the non-rechargeable CR123A's. While this might not work with all devices, many LED flashlights relish in the extra voltage and thank you with a brighter output.”

 

[Adobewan]

I believe RCR123A batteries are usually 3.0 volts, rechargeable lithiums are 4.2 (3.7 nominal volts).

RCR123A Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Batteries

RCR123A - The Lithium CR123A has become a popular power source due to its high-performance and compact size. Now you can save with these Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) rechargeable versions of the CR123A. Li-Ion can give you higher voltage than the non-rechargeable CR123A's. While this might not work with...

tinyurl.com

“The Lithium CR123A has become a popular power source due to its high-performance and compact size. Now you can save with these Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) rechargeable versions of the CR123A. Li-Ion can give you higher voltage than the non-rechargeable CR123A's. While this might not work with all devices, many LED flashlights relish in the extra voltage and thank you with a brighter output.”

Thank you @RustyOldNail

 

[Adobewan]

I believe you're correct regarding 3v vs 3.7 v @RustyOldNail
I didn't realize the world of batteries was so deep.
My limited understanding is mAh indicates the storage capacity and length of charge, so I looked for the highest mAh. Surprisingly, the higher the mAh, the lower the cost, which gave me pause(arf, arf!).

An Olight 650mAh is $5.50

Olight ORB-163P06 RCR123A / 16340 650mAh 3.7V Protected Lithium Ion (Li-ion) Button Top Battery - Retail Card

Equipped with built-in triple overheat and discharge protection to protect battery from damageUp to 500 recharge cycles for cost effective and environmentally friendly powerHigh capacity even at low temperatures means that your flashlights will be in top shape despite the climateFree from...

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A Trustfire 880mAh is $3.75

TrustFire RCR123A / 16340 880mAh 3.6V Protected Lithium Ion (Li-ion) Button Top Battery - Bulk

The Trustfire 16340 batteries are a replacement for standard CR123A batteries in many applications. Sometimes called an RCR123A or Rechargeable CR123A, these cells may be longer than a standard CR123A. Caution must be exercised when using these cells, as

www.batteryjunction.com

A Titanium Innovations 1600mAh is $1.10

Titanium Innovations CR123A 3V Lithium Battery - BatteryJunction.com

Consistently rated as a Consumers Top Pick, the Titanium Innovations CR123A batteries are designed to offer long run times to high draining devices.

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Guessing brand has something to do with it, but could someone drag me clear of my ignorance.

 

[RustyOldNail]

I believe you're correct regarding 3v vs 3.7 v @RustyOldNail
I didn't realize the world of batteries was so deep.
My limited understanding is mAh indicates the storage capacity and length of charge, so I looked for the highest mAh. Surprisingly, the higher the mAh, the lower the cost, which gave me pause(arf, arf!).

An Olight 650mAh is $5.50

Olight ORB-163P06 RCR123A / 16340 650mAh 3.7V Protected Lithium Ion (Li-ion) Button Top Battery - Retail Card

Equipped with built-in triple overheat and discharge protection to protect battery from damageUp to 500 recharge cycles for cost effective and environmentally friendly powerHigh capacity even at low temperatures means that your flashlights will be in top shape despite the climateFree from...

www.batteryjunction.com

A Trustfire 880mAh is $3.75

TrustFire RCR123A / 16340 880mAh 3.6V Protected Lithium Ion (Li-ion) Button Top Battery - Bulk

The Trustfire 16340 batteries are a replacement for standard CR123A batteries in many applications. Sometimes called an RCR123A or Rechargeable CR123A, these cells may be longer than a standard CR123A. Caution must be exercised when using these cells, as

www.batteryjunction.com

A Titanium Innovations 1600mAh is $1.10

Titanium Innovations CR123A 3V Lithium Battery - BatteryJunction.com

Consistently rated as a Consumers Top Pick, the Titanium Innovations CR123A batteries are designed to offer long run times to high draining devices.

www.batteryjunction.com

Guessing brand has something to do with it, but could someone drag me clear of my ignorance.

The first two are 3.7volt lithium batteries, the last one is a 3.0 volt NON-RECHARGEABLE, disposable.
If the device you are using was designed for 3.0 volts, a 3.7 volt rechargeable lithium, that comes off the charger at 4.2 volts could DAMAGE or DESTROY your device, and you need an external charger too. Better to stick with the 3.0 volt disposable ones if you are not sure. I have some flashlights that are designed to take both types. Good luck.

BTW: The site link in my sig is a good place to learn about all batteries.

 

[Adobewan]

Yes, I see that now, thanks @RustyOldNail
I realized afterward that the third was non-rechargeable, but missed the .6 and .7 on the first two.
The search for the elusive, rechargeable, 3 volt rcr123a continues.

 

[RustyOldNail]

The search for the elusive, rechargeable, 3 volt rcr123a continues.

They don’t exist!

 

[maremaresing]

They no longer exist. Tenergy used to make them, but stopped years ago. I really wish this wasn't the case, because I want to use my T1 so bad.

What you are looking for isn't lithium or lithium ion. You are looking for LiFePO4 3v rechargeable 16340 (or similar sizing). Be aware that even if you find one, it will have a protection circuit built in that will stop its use when it detects the loads the T1 requires.

Better to stick with the 3.0 volt disposable ones if you are not sure.

While these cells are great at taking high loads, don't you think it would explode in this application?

 

[RustyOldNail]

While these cells are great at taking high loads, don't you think it would explode in this application?

I’m not familiar with the device, I assumed the device originally used disposable 3.0v batteries, and the OP wanted to switch to rechargeable batteries. I certainly would not use a 3.0 volt battery in a device that was designed for 4.2/3.8 volt lithiums.

 

[badbee]

Time to hook that puppy up to a variable voltage desktop supply...