batteries for the rx200

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update:
i managed to get 3 batteries from the shop that sold me the unit. he says he doesnt bring in brand names cause they hardly sell so he brings these in ... they are UNLABELED but he's told they are 2500mah batteries.
they all are the same color. no writing on the batteries at all. just pink in color (wrap)

i plopped into the rx200 and the work ok.


Dude no. No! He doesnt sell name-brand batteries? Is his shop a Costco or Walmart or some crap? I regret my last post already. You have no clue who made those batteries. You have no clue of the specs unless this seller tested them before selling them. Holy crap no.
 

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Dude no. No! He doesnt sell name-brand batteries? Is his shop a Costco or Walmart or some crap? I regret my last post already. You have no clue who made those batteries. You have no clue of the specs unless this seller tested them before selling them. Holy crap no.
:) you guys should really read my signature.
Before you ask why i cant buy this or that. I am in Baghdad/iraq. thats all the stuff thats available to us in a country where vaping is banned and the people that bring the stuff into country dont know any better.
 

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:) you guys should really read my signature.
Before you ask why i cant buy this or that. I am in Baghdad/iraq. thats all the stuff thats available to us in a country where vaping is banned and the people that bring the stuff into country dont know any better.

I can't see signatures while I read this forum, my phone doesn't show them. I apologize.
 

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Can you get your hands on a very specific charger? Or find someone who can test batteries? Your safety is my first priority, your batteries May be okay but without any knowledge of what these unnamed batteries are, nobody could say they are safe. Your brand-name batteries rated at over 20 amps are safer, mixed while relatively new, If they are genuine
 

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Can you get your hands on a very specific charger? Or find someone who can test batteries? Your safety is my first priority, your batteries May be okay but without any knowledge of what these unnamed batteries are, nobody could say they are safe. Your brand-name batteries rated at over 20 amps are safer, mixed while relatively new, If they are genuine

i have this charger which i bought when i had my bro bring me the stuff in from the US.

and yes as i have stated in this long post, my batteries although mixed are never used. i only tested the ipv34li for like 10 minutes with the LGs ... they are new. i can understand why people are annoyed by their amp rating because one is 40a and one is 20a (LG).

anyways heres my charger:

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:) you guys should really read my signature.
Before you ask why i cant buy this or that. I am in Baghdad/iraq. thats all the stuff thats available to us in a country where vaping is banned and the people that bring the stuff into country dont know any better.

I totally understand vaping is banned but how could ordering battery's for your flashlight be banned ?
 
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Really, I would toss your new "unbranded" batteries, I see no reason for someone to wrap more expensive batteries to sell more cheaply, so I must assume these are lower quality :(

If you can charge every night, use port in RX200 rather than trying two batteries at a time in a charger like that. It may be okay...but I noticed my two-battery charger overcharged one battery moreso than the other - that's how I found out my mod will drain batteries down to even voltages.
 

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Really, I would toss your new "unbranded" batteries, I see no reason for someone to wrap more expensive batteries to sell more cheaply, so I must assume these are lower quality :(

If you can charge every night, use port in RX200 rather than trying two batteries at a time in a charger like that. It may be okay...but I noticed my two-battery charger overcharged one battery moreso than the other - that's how I found out my mod will drain batteries down to even voltages.
actually when i bought this i left the batteries in the unit (rx200) and plugged in the usb cable. turned it off and it started to show charging. until the battery inidcator was full and started to flash fully which i assume means it was done.

i will put them in the external charger and then when the two finish i'll do the one left alone.

in the meantime, i'll ask once more, is it ok to mix the three imren and one lg in the rx200 so i can continue to vape? or maybe two lg and one imren. (the imren has the higher amp)
 

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actually when i bought this i left the batteries in the unit (rx200) and plugged in the usb cable. turned it off and it started to show charging. until the battery inidcator was full and started to flash fully which i assume means it was done.

i will put them in the external charger and then when the two finish i'll do the one left alone.

in the meantime, i'll ask once more, is it ok to mix the three imren and one lg in the rx200 so i can continue to vape? or maybe two lg and one imren. (the imren has the higher amp)

If you bare with me for a few, I know a battery guru that can answer your question. Let me give him a call. If I knew 100% without a doubt, I'd tell ya but, alas, I don't. Push come to shove, I don't mind in the least mailing you some batteries that are new.
 

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If you bare with me for a few, I know a battery guru that can answer your question. Let me give him a call. If I knew 100% without a doubt, I'd tell ya but, alas, I don't. Push come to shove, I don't mind in the least mailing you some batteries that are new.
wow thats wonderful. i really appreciate it.
 
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Ok. No answer to texts or the phone. If you PM me a way to get stuff to ya, I'll get some batteries heading your way.
lets just go for your friends answer first. i'll search the market tomorrow maybe i'll find a brand i can use. maybe.
in desperation we'll go for option 2.
 
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lets just go for your friends answer first. i'll search the market tomorrow maybe i'll find a brand i can use. maybe.
in desperation we'll go for option 2.

I'm sure I'll hear from him before the end of the day. I'm just one of those "gotta do it now" type peoples. :D Of not, the offer will be there.
 

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actually when i bought this i left the batteries in the unit (rx200) and plugged in the usb cable. turned it off and it started to show charging. until the battery inidcator was full and started to flash fully which i assume means it was done.

i will put them in the external charger and then when the two finish i'll do the one left alone.

in the meantime, i'll ask once more, is it ok to mix the three imren and one lg in the rx200 so i can continue to vape? or maybe two lg and one imren. (the imren has the higher amp)

That imren does not have a higher "amp"
Imren 40A 3000mAh 18650 Bench Retest Results...only a 17A battery, damaged at 30A
What would be the difference of you having an ECF member ship you cells or you ordering cells ?
Orbtronic - domestic, and international shipping policy
 

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My buddy called me back. He said DO NOT mix the LG's and the Imren's. Different discharge rates. If you were able to get the 3 - 2500mah's together, you're probably fine but, from what you described, they're a "re-wrap". Assuming they're "new", it's good that they're paired together for the rx200. As far as charging goes, the rx200 charges "unbalanced", as to say, it may say/indicate a full charge but, may not have completely. Best to use the stand alone charger. For the LG's and Imren's you have, keep them with the IPV34li.
 
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