I just wanted to know about batteries

[iCe]

I needed to replace the CR123A batteries in an EOTech and all I could find was CR123's. I googled CR123 vs CR123A. I found:

(1) Candlepower forum. Pretty interesting place. It's all about lights, leds, batteries, etc. I didn't join but it was still interesting

(2) Electronic cigarette forum there's a forum for that?

I found a post that answered my question on the E cigarette forum.

They call regular cigarettes analogs I guess that's better than cancer stick.

Here's the post:

The proper term is CR123A. This stands for cylindrical shape and lithium chemistry (CR), a single cell (1), that is 2/3 the size of an A cell (23A). This designation is for a primary cell.

16340 is 16 mm X 34 mm 0 = round, simply a size designation and nothing about the actual battery, or if it's protected or not.

[srwatters]

I tried electronic cigarettes once. I couldn't keep the end lit, so I quit...

(rim shot!)

[jeeper]

I've wondered if the 'A' on the end meant anything before. CR123A's seem to be hard to find, while CR123's are fairly common.

[iCe]

Originally Posted by srwatters

I tried electronic cigarettes once. I couldn't keep the end lit, so I quit...

(rim shot!)

Originally Posted by jeeper

I've wondered if the 'A' on the end meant anything before. CR123A's seem to be hard to find, while CR123's are fairly common.

Turns out that they are the same battery.

[venchka]

I will sleep better tonight knowing that this perplexing conumdrum has been solved.

Wayne

[Hanky]

Whats the shipping weight? I was going to order some shoe laces but they were 1.2 pounds.

[SCone]

Never figured out electric cigarettes. If it's only water vapor, then what are you paying for? Seems like a little tap water in a spray bottle would last longer and be cheaper.