Can I use a 3.7V Li-Ion 14500 in OSTC sport?

[Hans]

Does a 14500 3.7V Li-Ion work in a OSTC sport?

Some types are as long as 52mm due to a protection circuit. Will the battery compartment still close realiably with one of those?

Best regards, Hans

[Sputnik]

Yes, it works , without protection circuit for example the Panasonic Sanyo UR14500P 840 mAh, with a button top (different types available), without protection circuit.
Nom. Capacity: 840mAh
Nom. Voltage: 3,7V
Charge Voltage: 4,2V
Cut Off Voltage: 2,5V
Max. charge current: 840mA Cont.
max. Discharge Current: 1,6A
diameter: 14,mm
height: 49,5mm

or the Trustfire 14500 900mAh 3,7V with prtection circuit
Nom. Capacity: 900 mAh
Nom. Voltage: 3,7V
Charge Voltage: 4,2V
Cut Off Voltage: 2,75V
diameter: 14,15mm
height: 50,95mm

[Hans]

Thanks Sputnik, very helpful.

Hans