Description
This is a 3 Cell (in series) 18650 Lithium Ion Cell Holder, it will also fit (a little tightly) unprotected 17670 cells and should probably fit protected 18650 cells too (a little tightly).
I have had a report that this type of holders may not work (well) for cells that have “flat positive end” rather than a “button shaped positive end” although I haven’t had that issue myself, I can not guarantee that these holders will work with flat positive end type cells. If your cells do not have button positives, you might be able to add some solder to the positive terminal of the holder (not the cell!) to thicken it up, if you are very quick.
AKA: Triple Cell Holder, 3S Holder
Caution! It's just a "dumb holder", wire, plastic, tab and spring, there is no protection or charge circuitry at all.
If you are using Lithium based cells, make sure you know what you are doing and take all appropriate safety precautions!
18650 size cells (and close relations) are often found in laptop battery packs, and Tesla Roadsters amongst other devices.
When a laptop pack dies, often (usually) just a couple of the cells are dead and you can very carefully take it apart and remove the good cells from it to put to work in other ways.
So if you have an old laptop battery pack, or a no longer required Tesla Roadster parked in the garage - you might have some use for a cell holder like this to make use of the old cells.
I stock various 18650 cell holders, insulation and supplies. ( https://tinyurl.com/24jrd74p )
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| Destination & description | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Nationwide 1-2 days, Express Urban | $5.70 | |
| Nationwide 2-4 days, Rural | $11.70 | |
| Combine with another item you've paid shipping on | $0.00 | |
| Shipping more than one item | No extra charge | |
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FAQs: All stock is in Christchurch. Express Urban and Rural Standard is with Courier Post (NZ Post Courier), PO Box welcome. Pickup is not possible sorry. Tracking and GST Invoice links are emailed when shipped - CHECK YOUR SPAM. Combined shipping means you pay shipping on one item, and choose "Combine with another" on the rest. Seller comment Monday, 20 April 2026 HOW TO SAVE WITH COMBINED SHIPPING: Use the Trade Me cart or purchase each separately - choose Urban or Rural shipping option (not Economy) on one item, and choose "Combine with another" on the rest - NO LIMIT! Seller comment Monday, 20 April 2026 RURAL DELIVERY: Rural dwellers, if you have a Woolworths or NZ Post nearby did you know you can use a Parcel Collect address with NZ Post so you only have to pay urban shipping? Google NZ Post Parcel Collect to register. Seller comment Monday, 20 April 2026
18650 (etc) 3 Cell Series Lithium Ion Holder
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