Can i use CR123a rechargeable 3.7V battery

[Gaaroriep 2]

Hello all

I would like to know if i can replace the CR123 battery with a rechargeable CR123A battery 3.7V as they are at 4.2V at full charge will it blown the module? 

I know some device can't handle it, i already blown a flashlight with these, don't want to blown a module

Thank you

David

Edited September 7, 2016 by Gariep

[barend121 13]

I use rechargeable batteries in my motion detectors. No problems at all. 

[petergebruers 1,268]

BTW what capacity do you get out of those LiIons? I bought some from a "cheap seller", advertised as 1000 mAh and expected them to be around 500. I got 250

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/emoticons/default_icon_smile.gif" alt=":-)" /> So expect to change batteries 4 to 6 times faster than when using "primary lithium cells".

I use these for test purposes only

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BTW it didn't blow my MultiSensor 6 from Aeotec.

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BTW what capacity do you get out of those LiIons? I bought some from a "cheap seller", advertised as 1000 mAh and expected them to be around 500. I got 250

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I use these for test purposes only

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BTW it didn't blow my MultiSensor 6 from Aeotec.

 

Good info...Just what I was looking for. Next cycle, I put two of them in and see how it turns out.

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