Vamo V5 (APV ONLY – not a kit) CO-OP : Closed

mikepetro;10815641 said:

Erin.R;10802799 said:

Can someone tell me what kind of batteries I will need please?

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Ok, now that everything is done, and the order is in China's hands, I can chat......

Here is my take on the battery question. YMMV

The Panasonic CGR18650s are GREAT for mechanicals:

• Mechanicals have no protection, so the safer IMR chemistry is a major plus.
• Their 2250 mah rating is "OK".
• Their 10A current draw is pretty good, especially for sub-ohms

The biggest danger with a mechanical is if/when you short the battery, if your coil shorts for example, that it could blow or vent on you. This risk is increased with sub-ohm builds. These risks make IMR chemistry better suited for them. I use IMRs in my own Mechanicals.

Now lets consider the Vamo V5 device:

• It has a 5A max current rating
• It has a minimum resistance requirement of 1.2 ohms, so if your coil shorts it wont fire.
• It has over/under voltage protection
• It has reverse polarity protection.

You cant put a sub-ohm coil in it, it wont fire. If your coil shorts, it wont fire. Since it has so much protection built in, I personally dont see the "need" for IMR chemistry for the Vamo.

For an APV like the Vamo with built in protection I use the Panasonic 18650PD.

• It has a 10A current draw
• It has a higher 2900 mah capacity
• It is a newer hybrid chemistry that is a balance in safety

For my Vamos I go for the longer runtime of the 18560PDs. for my mechanicals I go for the safer IMRs.

Either battery easily exceeds the 5A limit of the Vamo, running a battery at less than it's max draw is good because it means you wont be pushing them too hard so they should last longer. So either should work just fine. The decision comes down to the risk vs capacity equation, and you have to decide that for yourself.

Again, only my opinion, YMMV

Or........ you could do a little soldering and rewire you Vamo to use one of these:

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