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Has anybody found a good UK source of Lithium ion packs to rival the choice of All-Battery.com.
I had found my perfect battery Pack - 11.1v 5.2 Ah at aggod price. Went to order it only to find that delivery was as much as the battery pack.
I haven't been able to find anything equivelent here yet.


 
Posted : 20/01/2009 4:00 pm
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5mudge who used to be on here was always good for batteries - not sure if he's still aroudn though.


 
Posted : 20/01/2009 4:04 pm
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After this Puffer, I'm fed up of bike battery packs. They cost a fortune and most have their own connectors which prevent you using any other battery pack.

I think the answer is to buy a power tool that uses the same voltage, and use its charger and battery for bike lights. Of course a few connectors would have to be made up, but that would be the problem solved.

I've spent lunchtime wandering around looking at likely prospects.


 
Posted : 20/01/2009 4:46 pm
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Got one from Smudge recently - great product and very helpful guy.


 
Posted : 20/01/2009 4:47 pm
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Have a look at All-Battery's ebay [url= http://stores.ebay.co.uk/All-Battery-Center ]store[/url].

You can get 2 x 11.1v Li-ion 18650 packs with bare leads for £25 with postage £10 from the USA.


 
Posted : 20/01/2009 5:23 pm
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What price was your pack from Smudge Gary? What the the spec?

Innes


 
Posted : 20/01/2009 6:21 pm
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give him an email. smudgemtbuk@aol.com


 
Posted : 20/01/2009 11:55 pm
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I had some batteries off smudge too, very happy!


 
Posted : 21/01/2009 12:00 am
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http://www.batteryspace.com/

USA but seem to have extremely go0d pricing and selection.

The chargers are all 110-240v too..


 
Posted : 21/01/2009 2:03 am
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Thanks for the comments.
I spotted all-batteries ebay shop and will probably go that way, I just fancied the 5200mAh 11.1v pack they've got on themain site.
They have 5200mAh pack on Batteryspace but the small print says that on top of the $45 delivery to the UK there will be an extra charge for Lithium products. The airlines are a bit careful about carrying Lithium, giving the delivery companies reason to apply extra charges.
Do Smudges batteries come with PCB protestion?


 
Posted : 21/01/2009 12:21 pm
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I have a Batterspace 14.8v 4800mAh Li-ion & charger for sale on classifieds if thats any good for yo


 
Posted : 21/01/2009 12:27 pm
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Smudge's batteries are very good and they're well finished.

Contact him, for prices and options.

You can get a custom battery ( within the realms of what he can make ) and he's a nice fella too.

My Batteries have come with full protection, and when I popped the fuse on one, I sent it back and he fixed at the bare minimum of cost, just postage I think.

Highly recommend !.

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CC.


 
Posted : 21/01/2009 2:14 pm
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Innes you really would be better getting touch with Smudge, my battery is for a specific application so price could be way different for you.


 
Posted : 21/01/2009 2:23 pm
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Hi,
I'm still here 🙂
Thanks for all the kind words guys.
yes i'm still building li-Ion batteries, but due to smudge senior being in hospital for the last 3 weeks ive had to put everything to one side.

Let me know what you are after and i'll return youre email within a couple of days.
But please bear with me on my prices as the exchange rate has effected me as everyone else. But remember I am in the UK, delivery is usually within a few days of payment plus I come highly commended by the singletrack guys.

Or you could buy cheap and cheerful stuff on ebay from across the pond..

for more info and pics please email me


 
Posted : 21/01/2009 9:20 pm
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all battery are not so good, battery space were ok when exchange rate was ok but 5mudge is by far your best bet, I have had a batt from him top quality & top price


 
Posted : 21/01/2009 9:26 pm
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I would spend my money with 5mudge again.


 
Posted : 21/01/2009 9:33 pm
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Yep - Smudge is yer man.

Got a couple of li-ion packs from him now and working dandily fine with a variety of halogen, triple and quad LED's


 
Posted : 21/01/2009 9:50 pm