OK, I'm gonna do it... I'm gonna get a P7. I read all of this thread and the other P7 on the front page and decided I will get this one. Could someone tell me if the barrel will fit in a 1/2" conduit hanger or will I need to get a 3/4 one?
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.16092
I will get these batteries as I see them suggested more than any other kind.
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.5790
However Ziemas suggested this lesser mah version which are also a couple bucks less. How different do these batteries perform compared to one another?
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.5776
I also want a charger that will charge both 18650 and CR123A as I will upgrade from NiMH for my Romisen light. I'm not sure which charger is best for my needs and there seem to be differing opinions on the various chargers available from DX (the Pila charger sounds great but it's way out of my price range). These have been recommended the most, but I'm looking for the best charger that will be easiest to use and pose the least likelihood of burning my house down in the event I leave my room for a few minutes while it charges.
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.1251
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.4151
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.936
Do any of these chargers have the capability to charge both types of batts at the same time or am I doomed to charging one type at a time? I'd prefer one that could do 1 18650 and 1 CR123A at the same time if that is even possible. If I decide to get a dedicated chargers for both battery types, which ones would be the best to get for them?
I will need a link to some good CR123A batts (preferably protected ones that will fit) to use with my Romisen RC-N3 CREE Q5 that are compatible with recommended chargers.
I guess I need a doodad to test the voltage of the batteries when I take them from the charger to be sure they are fully charged/not overcharged. What would such a beast be called? Searching for battery voltage tester just brings up el-cheapo battery testers for determining charge/no-charge, not the amount of charge. Please recommend a <$15-$20 (preferably under $10 but I don't know what these things are called much less what they cost) model to use soley for testing the charge of lithium rechargables.