Can primary lithium (CR123) cells be used to power this product?
1786943
No, unfortunately. We do not support any battery other than a single Protected 18650B Cell.
1786944
Hello J.Yes. The instructions say not to (voids the warranty) and I have not tried it yet, but in digging a little further I did find out that you can run primary lithium CR123 in your R-Pal. However, you definitely cannot run secondary (rechargeable) without frying the unit which would for sure void the warranty!
1587713
I don't see why not. A lithium ion battery charger for a given type of lithium battery type will work for the any of the same type of lithium battery. It also shouldn't affect overall battery performance.
875497
No, but you can use the CR123A, just don't use more than 3, and of course the 18650, and 3 of them as well.
494437
It takes two CR123 or DL123AB batteries. Use lithium batteries for longer life.
1342703
I don't see why not, although I don't know if a rechargeable would hold its power level as long as an alkyline or lithium. After all, these units primarily just sit there for months/years, whilst rechargables are made for heavy power drain over shorter periods, like toys, electric razors, radios, then be recharged.
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No, for 2 reasons: the CR123a are too big around to fit in the battery compartment and 2 CR123a together are too much voltage for the LED. You can fit 2 of the CR2's, but they are also too much voltage for the LED. I use AA rechargeables and 14500 batteries and they work fine. I hope this helps and have a good day.
1720122
Yes. They take the Energizer 2032 Battery CR2032 Lithium 3v (1 Pack of 5) for $2.74. Here's the link: Energizer 2032 Battery CR2032 Lithium 3v (1 Pack of 5)
1674204
Yes... You can use two CR123 batteries or one 18650 battery. The led will operate on a range of voltage from 3.7v to 7.4v or slightly higher controlled by its built in circuitry.
2129589
No these batteries are Primary (non-rechargeable). For more general info, look here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Primary_cell
954484
They do (or at least they used to) make AAA lithium and yes, you should be able to use them. Lithium are still 1.5-1.7 volts so there's no reason they shouldn't work.
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I'm not sure but it seems that the CR2 batteries are very similar in size and voltage to the cr123 batteries which is stated as acceptable.
1596767
You very well could be right about using the lithium batteries. I will try that before I write it off. Thanks!
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Yes Alyce, you may use these in any appliance or device that accommodates AA cells; however, it is best to reserve lithium cells for devices and appliances or devices such as digital cameras, portable CD players, smoke and CO2 detectors or those that continually draw current. I would use less expensive alkaline AA cells for more decorative appliances.
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Yes. I think that is the only kind you can use. I tried regular batteries (non-lithium) and it would not work.
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Yes, you can. The problem is if you're asking the question, you shouldn't. I have contacted Shorai technical and they actually recommended to me a programmable Li battery charger the R/C folks use once they knew I knew what I was talking about. I, of course, believe my charger is better and have programmed it. THe hard part is determining the balance connector they use, which is NOT proprietary. I use a Cellpro from Revolectrix. I will look up the connector when I get home. The Shorai connectors change the wire harness from 5 wire to 7 wire for some unknown reason. Other than, perhaps, to force people into using their charger.
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Yes. They take the Energizer 2032 Battery CR2032 Lithium 3v (1 Pack of 5) for $2.74. Here's the link: http://www.amazon.com/Energizer-2032-Battery-CR2032-Lithium/dp/B0042A9UXC/ref=pd_sim_e_1
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It uses the 18650 3.7V. I may accommodate two CR123's if I recall correctly. Hope this helps.