worst possible name for a battery pack (brand) - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: linux-works
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 26, 2014, 07:22:37 pm
content: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ultrafire-3-6V-880mAh-LC-16340-Protected-CR123A-Battery-2-Pack-/191114219616sometimes, companies should really think twice before choosing a brand or model name

author: pickle9000
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 26, 2014, 07:24:47 pm
content: It's descriptive.

author: BBQ
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: March 26, 2014, 07:37:36 pm
content: Maybe that is what they are made for.

author: pickle9000
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 26, 2014, 07:47:31 pm
content: There is Trustfire as well.I think the original name (ultrafire) relates to a flashlight.

author: amyk
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 26, 2014, 09:38:23 pm
content: You're only hearing about these now? They've been around for years... UltraFire,TrustFire(version with "more intense flame" packaging),SpiderFire,FandyFire,UranusFire,FireWorm, etc...Quote from: pickle9000 on March 26, 2014, 07:47:31 pmIt came from SureFire flashlights,and they also had unfortunately-named batteries, then somehow the Chinese decided that *Fire was a good name for a battery, leading to the current situation.Edit: another one I hadn't seen until now:

author: linux-works
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 26, 2014, 09:56:45 pm
content: yes, I'm just hearing about this now. never ran into this before because I don't search for strange brand names; this just came up while I was searching for something else (or was in a vendor's store).wonder if there are also 'ultra bang!' brand batteries, too?

author: Psi
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 26, 2014, 10:49:13 pm
content: There's also SureFire

author: tszaboo
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 26, 2014, 11:30:12 pm
content: BTW does anyone have a trusted source for these size batteries? I've only found local ones, and the usual warehouse dealers doesn't stock them. I'm looking for something where "I will fax a PO, and pay in 60 days" grade shit is usual.

author: justanothercanuck
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 26, 2014, 11:47:54 pm
content: Quote from: NANDBlog on March 26, 2014, 11:30:12 pmIf you're really interested in buying such a terrible battery, you might as well go with Alibaba or FastTech. Personally, I'd rather stick to AW, Orbtronic, Sony or Panasonic.

author: rexxar
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 27, 2014, 02:17:59 am
content: Quote from: justanothercanuck on March 26, 2014, 11:47:54 pmI think he meant to ask where you can get cells that are actually made by Panasonic, Sony, et al. The internet is entirely saturated with ShitFire batteries, which makes finding even half-decent cells difficult.

author: justanothercanuck
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 27, 2014, 02:43:56 am
content: Quote from: rexxar on March 27, 2014, 02:17:59 amHere's one that's pretty good if you want 18650.http://www.amazon.com/US18650VTC4-2100mAh-DRAIN-RECHARGEABLE-Battery/dp/B00GU37LNA#productDetails30A high-drain... I hear the VTC5 is out, but I'm too lazy to find any retailers.