18650 batt question?

[my4jewels]

Can the Provari fit 18650 AW protected batts with the extender cap? I have several AW IC 18650 2900mah batts.

 

[Batsu]

i believe so, but i think you have to get the spacer ring that they sell.

 

[Traver]

Yes but they I think they may have to be the button type. I use 18650 AW IMR batteries with the extender.

 

[my4jewels]

The AW IC 18650's protected batts are about 2mm longer then AW imr 18650's

 

[Retriever]

I think they will fit with both the extension cap and the spacer ring. I would personally go with the IMR's if you can do it though.

 

[Frick]

Provape does specifically recommend AW IMRs because of the high amperage draw at higher voltages.

More info here, if you're interested: http://www.provape.com/v/faq.htm

 

[Traver]

The AW IC 18650's protected batts are about 2mm longer then AW imr 18650's

In that case I don't know.

Provape does specifically recommend AW IMRs because of the high amperage draw at higher voltages.

Yes but even at 1 C wouldn't this battery be above the amps for the cutoff off switch? In other words the Provari would cut off before this battery passed it's safe discharge rate.

 

[Frick]

Yes but even at 1 C wouldn't this battery be above the amps for the cutoff off switch? In other words the Provari would cut off before this battery passed it's safe discharge rate.

The cutoff is monitored by the converter for amperage at the coil, not at the battery. The actual battery amperage can far exceed the 2.5 amp (V1) limit. In Provape's example (below), the actual battery amperage pulse can reach 8+ amps.

That's the reason high-drain batteries are recommended.

Read here, near the bottom, "Why does the ProVari need to use high drain batteries (the full technical answer)?": http://www.provape.com/v/faq.htm

 

[Traver]

The cutoff is monitored by the converter for amperage at the coil, not at the battery. The actual battery amperage can far exceed the 2.5 amp (V1) limit. In Provape's example (below), the actual battery amperage pulse can reach 8+ amps.

Thanks Frick, It seems I have a basic misunderstanding on how these switches work. I'll read the link you posted first chance I get.