I just recieved my Lavatube. I was thinking I could use my 18650 batteries from my Silver Bullet. I put them in the Lavatube, it works but I dont feel like im getting full range that I could. The batteries seem to get a little warm. Not to mention the batteries do not go in the device all the way. I dont want to damage the batteries or the device. Where do I get the correct size batteries for this? It recommends a Flat top High drain IMR 18650, I really dont see the difference when looking at the pictures for the 18650 I have now. Maybe the top is more flush so it screws all the way in? If someone who has the Lavatube would help me out Id appreciate it, thanks.
Heyas MegaT4ever,
Disregard what it says about flat top batteries. That was originally the recommendation from the manufacturer. But, the flat top aw imr's that volcano originally sold ended up being counterfeits (not aw batts). Turns out aw doens't even manufacture a flat top imr 18650. So pretty much everyone using the lt, and even volcano themselves, went to using the button top imr 18650's, which fit and function just fine.
The reason your sb 18650's don't fit is because they are most likely protected batts. The protection circuit adds a couple milimeters of length to the batt. The imr's are safe chemistry batts, therefore they don't need the protection circuit, so are standard length for an 18650 batt.
The button top aw imr 18650 batts from super t manufacturing or other suppliers seem to be what everyone is using. That's what I've been using with my lavatube, with no problems. They fit and function perfectly. They run ~$10 each.
Maximillian the Vaguely Disreputable
