Batteries - what to get, and where to get them?

[bwh79]

I've heard the stories about fake name-brand batteries going around or about some others not living up to their advertised specs. What kind of batteries are best to get, and where should I get them from to ensure they are what they say they are?

What kind of places would have these, besides dedicated vape-gear suppliers? Are there likely to be places where I can pick them up locally, or will I probably have to get them online?

 

[ReigntheGamer]

This is a good place to start - Authentic AW Batteries - RTD Vapor

 

[Topwater Elvis]

Always best to buy batteries from reputable dealers / vendors such as;
RTD Vapor
Illumination Supply
Lighthound
Orbtronics

30a CDR batteries,
VTC4 2100 mah 30a cdr
Xtar 2100mah 30a cdr ( rewrapped vtc4)
Orbtronic sx30 2100mah 30a cdr

20a CDR
AW 1600mah 24a cdr
Samsung 20r 2000mah 22a cdr
AW 2200mah 20a cdr
Samsung 25r 2500 mah 20a cdr
LG he2 / he4 2500mah 20a cdr (same battery re wrapped and mislabeled by efest as 35a)

 

[Thrasher]

I vote rtd

picked up some lg he2 last week 7.50 ea and shipping is reasonable
4 batts and charger for car 47 shipped

Illumsupply wanted12 shipping for same order but they do have good selection

 

[dbrandt01]

You can get locally in vape shops, but I'll cast another vote for RTD Vapor. I use the AW IMR Batteries

 

[ReigntheGamer]

You can get locally in vape shops, but I'll cast another vote for RTD Vapor. I use the AW IMR Batteries

And depending on what you order sometimes even throw in a free battery case, I have got all my batteries and charger from them since.

 

[dbrandt01]

And depending on what you order sometimes even throw in a free battery case, I have got all my batteries and charger from them since.

Haven't had that yet, but I'm planning on ordering some more batteries from them and a vp4 charger. The Nitecore i2 is starting to go out on me. Having 2 Reo's, I'm going through batteries quick in a day now.

 

[ReigntheGamer]

Haven't had that yet, but I'm planning on ordering some more batteries from them and a vp4 charger. The Nitecore i2 is starting to go out on me. Having 2 Reo's, I'm going through batteries quick in a day now.

You'll love the VP4 I just recently got one and love the adjustable charging rates which give me options depending on if I am in a hurry or want a "gentle" charge.

 

[Thrasher]

Just so ya know if you always check here first for stuff like this we wont lead you astray. We'll make sure you gi to trustworthy people..

And yea im with ya on rtd, been going there since the early days of that site.