Trusted AW IMR vendors?

[HBcorpse]

Sooo...I can still shop the RTDvapor.com site.

But did they change it to RTDelectronix for good?

Am I even looking at the same site?

 

[Baditude]

Same owner and business, different websites. Probably due to fda regulations.

 

[HBcorpse]

Same owner and business, different websites. Probably due to fda regulations.

Well, I'd like to order some LGHG2's from them, seeing as they're selling for half the price as Provape sells them...

Can I click buy with confidence that I'm getting the real deal battery?

I'm assuming RTD has a good reputation?

 

[ENAUD]

Well, I'd like to order some LGHG2's from them, seeing as they're selling for half the price as Provape sells them...

Can I click buy with confidence that I'm getting the real deal battery?

I'm assuming RTD has a good reputation?

I've had very good dealings with RTD, and have only read positive things about them.

 

[Baditude]

Can I click buy with confidence that I'm getting the real deal battery?

I'm assuming RTD has a good reputation?

I buy ALL of my batteries and chargers from RTD. I've been buying from Randy for almost 5 years now and he has never let me down. RTD is probably the most popular and recommended vendor to buy batteries from among ECF members.

I had one problem, and Randy took care of it immediately. I had purchased an Xtar battery charger from him, and it didn't work unless I inserted the battery in upside down (which is a "no no"). Apparently the factory worker had reversed the wiring in the charger. I let Randy know and he sent me a new charger immediately.

 

[Rickajho]

Ironically, the way Randy explained it the development of RTDElectronix was a business spin-off, more to satisfy "ECF regulations" than anything else. It has/had nothing to do with the FDA regulations:

At the time, my only reason for opening that store was to comply with the ECF supplier rules(I had flashlights for sale on the vapor store).

 

[HBcorpse]

Hey @Baditude...
Or anyone really...

Have y'all heard of IMRbatteries.com?

I'm looking at these:

LG HG2 18650 3000mAh 20A Flat Top Battery

Going to be using them in my Provaris and my Mark Bugs WAEII at 15 watts, 1.0 ohm coil.

I'm positive my math makes them more than safe, but what I'm concerned with is authenticity...
Any word if they're a trusted vendor?

Orbtronics and RTD are out of stock, and Provape sells them at double the price.

 

[JUDGMENT AFFIRMED]

Hey @Baditude...
Or anyone really...

Have y'all heard of IMRbatteries.com?

I'm looking at these:

LG HG2 18650 3000mAh 20A Flat Top Battery

Going to be using them in my Provaris and my Mark Bugs WAEII at 15 watts, 1.0 ohm coil.

Hi HB, I only had one order from IMR, in early 2015,
for 14500 batts for some flashlights. It went well and I got lucky and they gave me a free Kanger Aero tank. Shipping was only like $2.75 for a dozen batteries. I will order again. My 2.5's only take button-top - good luck

 

[HBcorpse]

Hi HB, I only had one order from IMR, in early 2015,
for 14500 batts for some flashlights. It went well and I got lucky and they gave me a free Kanger Aero tank. Shipping was only like $2.75 for a dozen batteries. I will order again. My 2.5's only take button-top - good luck

Hey thanks!

Yeah with the state of the industry these days, you can be too careful when trying to order authentic batteries!

I always check RTD and Orbtronic first, but something is up with this particular battery, as it's out of stock practically everywhere.

Thanks again!

 

[vjc0628]

I am using P3 and I am looking for the longest lasting 18650's

Is this a good choice?

LG 18650 MJ1 3500mAh

 

[jwbnyc]

LG HG2

 

[jwbnyc]

I am using P3 and I am looking for the longest lasting 18650's

Is this a good choice?

LG 18650 MJ1 3500mAh

Only a 10 amp battery.

Go with the HG2 which is a 20 amp, 3000 mAh battery.

 

[jwbnyc]

Technically, it'd be okay. You'd be running about 7 amps with a .5ohm coil at 20W, but it would be good to have the amp cushion imo.

 

[vjc0628]

Only a 10 amp battery.

Go with the HG2 which is a 20 amp, 3000 mAh battery.

Thank you
So These ?
LG 18650HG2 3000mAh 20a

This would be among the longest lasting?

 

[jwbnyc]

It's a good safe battery with about 500 mAh less than the one you were looking at.

If you are only running 10W with a standard coil resistance, Then the other one would give you a bit more time-wise, but not a lot.

Personally, I'd go with the HG2. That is what I use, in fact.

 

[Racehorse]

I ONLY get my batteries (I like the AWs) from Randy at RTD Vapor.

4+ years, wouldn't think of getting from anyone else because I know I dont' have to "wonder" if my batts are legit.

I'm sure he carries other brands for higher watt vaping as well.

 

[vjc0628]

It's a good safe battery with about 500 mAh less than the one you were looking at.

If you are only running 10W with a standard coil resistance, Then the other one would give you a bit more time-wise, but not a lot.

Personally, I'd go with the HG2. That is what I use, in fact.

Great Thank You very much

 

[jwbnyc]

You are very welcome.

 

[JUMA55]

I ONLY get my batteries (I like the AWs) from Randy at RTD Vapor.

4+ years, wouldn't think of getting from anyone else because I know I dont' have to "wonder" if my batts are legit.

I'm sure he carries other brands for higher watt vaping as well.

Same here. RTD all the way! Last count: 60+ all good.