AW IMR 18490 3.7v 1200mAh Batteries

[hcour]

I've been using these in my Provari for years, went googling to find a couple of new ones and they're a bit hard to find and a bit pricey when I do find them. Is there something comparable, cheaper that I can use?

Thankye!

 

[the wind]

18500 Is 10mm longer,might be the ticket.
I'm sure someone more knowledgeable will be along.

 

[Izan]

18500 Is 10mm longer,might be the ticket.
I'm sure someone more knowledgeable will be along.

1 mm diff between 18490 and 18500.
18mm in diameter
49mm in length or 50mm in length
The last "O" designates a round battery shape.
Unable to find AW brand, I was forced to use the Efest 18500. I think Brillpower(sp) also has a decent 18500.
Check the Mooch charts.

Cheers
I

 

[ppeeble]

At the risk of being shot down in a blaze of righteous indignation.....
I've been using TrustFire IMR 18500 1300mAh (realistically around 1000mAh) nipple top batteries for the last 4 years in my Provaris. They have been performing as well as AW batteries.
They are freely available at fast tech


Cue the 'fire' comments....

 

[r77r7r]

At the risk of being shot down in a blaze of righteous indignation.....
I've been using TrustFire IMR 18500 1300mAh (realistically around 1000mAh) nipple top batteries for the last 4 years in my Provaris. They have been performing as well as AW batteries.
They are freely available at Fast Tech


Cue the 'fire' comments....

The least safe battery in the most safe mod. I guess that works. Lots of vent holes on that device?

 

[Baditude]

The AW battery plant in China was destroyed a couple of years ago by a flood. I don't think anyone knows the future status of AW, but any AW batteries that you may find online or in a B&M are at least 2 years old or a counterfeit. I do know that the AW batteries shown to be in stock at Ali Baba (China) are confirmed counterfeits.

As much as I hate to say it, your best bet for a 18490/18500 size battery would be the button top purple Efests. And since it is for a Provari, make sure you get the buttontop model. The better manufacturers of batteries (Lg, Samsung, Sony/Murata) do not make that size of battery.

Cue the 'fire' comments....

@ppeeble, I'll be the first to say it: "Never trust a battery that has fire in its name".

I've had one battery explode in the 7 years that I have been vaping, and it was a Trustfire.

 

[Baditude]

The least safe battery in the most safe mod. I guess that works. Lots of vent holes on that device?

One large one in the battery cap.

Or three smaller holes in the limited edition Provarinati end caps..

 

[tj99959]

Actually a Provari will vent through the switch as well as the bottom cap. So they *are* vented at both ends of the battery.

Of all ICR batteries, Trustfire cells are the best, and ANY battery will vent if you do what Bad did to make his blow up. (in a pants pocket without the ability to lock the switch)

But lets face it, all smaller batteries are going to become harder to find. Everything these days uses 18650 or bigger.

 

[ppeeble]

I can ony relate my personal experience which is - i have never had a problem with a TrustFire battery in any regulated mod. They work (cool) and charge (cool) fine giving a reliable 1000mAh of power.. Perhaps the fact that the way i vape means i never draw more than 6-7 Amps has a bearing on that. Perhaps not.
I wonder where Efest get their 18500 nipple top batteries from. TrustFire ?

 

[Baditude]

I wonder where Efest get their 18500 nipple top batteries from. TrustFire ?

Most likely from one of the many Chinese battery manufacturers. According to Battery Mooch, there are some that actually make a decent battery. Most of them do not.

I believe that AW made most of their red IMR batteries (all sizes), but they also re-wrapped other manufacturers' batteries, too. Their last and best 18650 IMR battery was probably a re-wrapped LG HG2.

• AW 20A 3000mAh Flat-Top 18650 Bench Test Results...a good high-capacity 20A battery, could be an HG2

 

[tj99959]

I wonder where Efest get their 18500 nipple top batteries from. TrustFire ?

No, the Trustfre cell is "Lithium Cobalt", and the Efest is "Lithium Manganese"

 

[Baditude]

No, the Trustfre cell is "Lithium Cobalt", and the Efest is "Lithium Manganese"

You are correct, the silver 18500 battery is a protected ICR battery.

They also make a red 18500 IMR battery, too.

 

[tj99959]

If you're looking for a good deal right now, try these.
Efest IMR 18490/18500 1000mah 15A Li-Mn Button Top Battery - CLEARANCE

oops ........ to late, it now shows "SOLD OUT"

 

[tj99959]

They also make a red 18500 IMR battery, too.

I did not know that!!
fasttech has them for $6.50 for two. Not a bad price if you don't mind the wait.

Fastech also notes that they test out at 1100 mAh, and 15c discharge rate.
So it should be a solid 10A CDR class battery

 

[ppeeble]

Yep. They're the ones i use !
Also - the only battery i have ever had a problem with was a..... wait for it...... Efest 18500. Self discharged down to 1 volt from 3.7v over the space of 10 days. Never again.

Funny how a single experience can colour someone's attitude.

 

[r77r7r]

But, but, what about my old GP Paps mech? With a Zenith tank? Maybe a 18350 and kick? I don't recall if it's a 490 or 500.

 

[hcour]

Bought the efests. Thanks all!

 

[sonicbomb]