Qed pl3 batteries mAh size?

[Rizsie]

Hi all
The batteries that come with the qed pl3 are 18650 3.7v li lon 2600mah, can the qed run a different mAh, like 18650 3.7 li lon 5000mah battery?
I thought the higher the mah the longer detector should ran, is this right?

 

[BrokeInBendigo]

Thats correct, mAh indicates how long the battery will last per charge cycle, roughly linear relationship between mAh and time, just be sure to get protected batteries. Protected batteries have a small circuit inside of them as a safeguard for various issues like overcharging, heat, etc. dont skimp

 

[Rizsie]

Thanks for the feedback
I have done some more research and have found that a 18650 battery highest mAh capacity is 3500mah , any thing higher that is a china fake.

 

[Ded Driver]

yep you are right on the fake mAh
The good brands are the likes of LG, Sony, Panasonic, Samsung
These manufacturers make different rated batteries for mAh & discharge current capacities

 

[user 5286]

mAh doesn't matter, its just the batteries capacity. as long as they are all 3.7v 18650 you're all good (4.2v when @ full charger)

Like mentioned above, majority of the 18650s going cheap with ratings of 4000+mAh are complete BS..

Samsung have always been my go to 18650.

 

[hippyhunter]

I run protected panasonic 3500mah in my pl2 and works great. :Y:
Samsung are also well regarded

 

[Rizsie]

Thanks for the feedback
I'm going with Panasonic 3400mAh 18650 Li-Ion 3.7V Battery NCR18650B (Button Top)

Battery spec
Capacity (Ah): 3.4 Ah Max (3400 mAh) Min (3250 mAh)
Nominal Voltage (V): 3.6 ~ 3.7 V
Charging Voltage (V): 4.2 V
Charging Current (Ah): 1 Ah (1000 mAh)
Cut-off Voltage (V): 2.5 V
Energy (Wh): 12.2 Wh
Energy Density (Wh/L): 730 Wh/L
Max. Discharge rate (C): C Rating 2C (Recommended Max current 6.8 A)
Pulse current (Ah): (5-6 sec.): 12 Ah
Weight (g): 48 g (+/- 0.5 g)
Diameter (mm): 18.09 mm (+/- 0.5 mm)
Height (mm): 69.9 mm (+/- 0.5 mm)
Protected: Yes
Top (positive side): Button top
Model: NCR18650B Protected
Made in Japan

 

[Reg Wilson]

I made the mistake of buying some cheap batteries. Total rubbish. Lesson learned.