18350 Nipple Batteries?

[AshJD94]

I have these standard 18350 batteries for my Lavatube v4

But i have found these batteries which seem much better, however they have a nipple unlike my current ones.


Will these batteries still work in my device? Does the nipple make any difference?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Choc_Addic]

Try to stay away from ****Fire brand batteries. AW is where you want to be @.

 

[AshJD94]

Oh really? The reason i'm looking at them is because of how cheap they are. But could someone still clarify if a battery with a nipple will still work? Regardless of brand.

 

[kimbo55]

The larger diameter of the tip nipple fit some chargers better. More surface area contact. But quality/safety comes first especially in light of the recent battery exploding incident.

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

I owned some TrustFires and UltraFires. They are low quality batts and a couple failed on me. Also the 1200 mah Ultrafires are not protected and not safe chemistry. Best/ safest batts to use are safe chemistry batts.
If stacking batteries realize there's safety precautions you should observe. Either AW or eFest batts would be good.

 

[Choc_Addic]

Oh really? The reason i'm looking at them is because of how cheap they are. But could someone still clarify if a battery with a nipple will still work? Regardless of brand.

It will work find.
Other good brands include Efest IMR 18350 High-Drain Battery, Panasonic IMR 18350 and as above AW high-Drain 18350.
Besides the cost, Lithium Manganese (IMR) is less likely to blow up.
Good luck.

 

[Caridwen]

Oh really? The reason i'm looking at them is because of how cheap they are. But could someone still clarify if a battery with a nipple will still work? Regardless of brand.

Being that you put this in your mouth, between your teeth, right below your eyes I buy the best batteries I can find and try to save money another way. And I'm cheap.

Don't cut corners with batteries or chargers.

Most places give the size- do they?

 

[D. Waterhouse]

You will be a lot better off with these. Never skimp on batteries, your front teeth may depend on it.

 

[AshJD94]

Thanks for the advice!
I'm looking on Fast Techs website and there isn't much choice when it comes to 18350 batteries :/

 

[AshJD94]

How about these ones?

$3.55 TrustFire Protected 18350 3.7V 1200mAh Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery - with protection board at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

 

[D. Waterhouse]

How about these ones?

$3.55 TrustFire Protected 18350 3.7V 1200mAh Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery - with protection board at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

I'd avoid any of the "fire" brands, I've had some and they work ok, but not great. Their lifespan is a lot shorter when used with VV also, they don't have the higher amp limits of IMRs. I'm sorry for being a typical american and not noticing you are from the UK, try the IMRs from here, orhere. Liberty Flights is a registered forum supplier, the other one I've never heard of.

 

[D. Waterhouse]

How about these ones?

$3.55 TrustFire Protected 18350 3.7V 1200mAh Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery - with protection board at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

I'd avoid any of the "fire" brands, I've had some and they work ok, but not great. Their lifespan is a lot shorter when used with VV also, they don't have the higher amp limits of IMRs. I'm sorry for being a typical american and not noticing you are from the UK, try the IMRs from here, hereor here. Liberty Flights is a registered forum supplier, the other two I've never heard of.