Recharging batteries

[abunaitoo]

I have some C123 lithium batteries from our alarm system.
They go to the sensors, so they are not recharged over time.
Since these are lithium batteries, can they be recharged????

[Johnch]

No

I use those batteries in 2 BRIGHT Flashlights
I buy ShureFire brand batteries in 12 packs

Same company that makes the flashlights

Way less of a cost per battery ... like 1/2 price
But since they sell the flashlights , I figure they should sell good batteries also
I tested the batteries and found they last the same as other brands

I have found the batteries 2 places
Both online and through a friend that has a FFL
Acu Sport was the last place he got them from , but I am sure lots of other whole sale houses sell them also
LOL I get them for just $ 1 over his cost

But I have to wait till he has a order already going in

John

[GhostHawk]

If you google C123 lithium batteries you also find images for C123 battery chargers.

Amazon has charger and a 12 pack of 700 mah batterys but its 70$.

If it was me, I'd try this one.
https://www.amazon.com/Rechargeable-Battery-Zeasun-Lithium-ion-Batteries/dp/B072HF4FVK/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1546177500&sr=8-6&keywords=cr123+battery+charger

[blackthorn]

I went through this just before Christmas. After some research, I decided on Eneloop batteries from Amazon. I bought a charger that does both AA & AAA, brand name Panasonic. These are not Lithium, they are NiCad(?sp). So far I am pleased with this combination Charger/battery. I have some old Cobra walkie/talkies and 4 AAA will give 32+ continuous "on", standby power.

[JoeG52]

I went through this just before Christmas. After some research, I decided on Eneloop batteries from Amazon. I bought a charger that does both AA & AAA, brand name Panasonic. These are not Lithium, they are NiCad(?sp). So far I am pleased with this combination Charger/battery. I have some old Cobra walkie/talkies and 4 AAA will give 32+ continuous "on", standby power.
Eneloop batteries are NOT NiCad, they are NiMH.

[JonB_in_Glencoe]

Warning: Most C123 batteries are disposable. Charging disposable Lithium batteries is just asking for an explosion/fire. If they are clearly marked rechargeable, then with a correctly designed charger device, you can recharge them.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fG_UuPmLO1c

[blackthorn]

Eneloop batteries are NOT NiCad, they are NiMH.

Yep---my mistake---(old man syndrome I guess)

[Mr_Sheesh]

JonB, you say that like fires aren't fun? :p

There are indeed non rechargeable and rechargeable Lithium Batteries; And the two run at different voltages, some of the rechargeables run at a higher enough voltage that it COULD possibly damage a device IIRC. (Been a while but I looked into these in earnest for some devices I have.) I elected to just buy non rechargeable batteries for that, for now, to prevent cooked electronics.

You can definitely use partly discharged batteries in flashlights etc., but, carry a spare battery or two, for when the first one discharges.

[Rick Hodges]

Rechargable 123's are called "16340" batteries. They have different chemistry than 123's.