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Clangley5
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Does anyone have safety concerns regarding cr123a batteries. Mine is outside under a metal roof overhang..

Thanks much.
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TomMac
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The OEM batteries are very safe if that's what your asking....( cr123 )

 

The RCR123 rechargeable batteries can be an issue IF you use poor quality cells from unknown manf's.

A good li-ion 123 cell ( or 16340 ) will have a safety PCB built in to prevent over-discharge, over-charge.... without this there can be a possible fire issue.

 

Netgear only recommends the Tenergy li-ion cells built to their specs with thess safety features built in

seen here ; https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N0DVFA7

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steve_t
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No concerns but if you have Arlo Pro cameras, you don't use CR123A batteries

Clangley5
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My apologies.

I have a Pro and a NON PRO.  So I still have the question. 

 

TomMac
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The OEM batteries are very safe if that's what your asking....( cr123 )

 

The RCR123 rechargeable batteries can be an issue IF you use poor quality cells from unknown manf's.

A good li-ion 123 cell ( or 16340 ) will have a safety PCB built in to prevent over-discharge, over-charge.... without this there can be a possible fire issue.

 

Netgear only recommends the Tenergy li-ion cells built to their specs with thess safety features built in

seen here ; https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N0DVFA7

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