Battery questions

[FaceT1me]

I am a little confused on the 18650 batteries, as I see so many different capacities for them.

Would this batterry work in a Vamo?
Amazon.com: 4Pcs 3.7V 18650 3000mah Rechargeable Batterys: Electronics


Also can i use IMR batteries in a mech mod or do i need to buy protected batteries for the mech?

 

[Leoleoleo]

IMR batteries are usually recommended for mech mods.

 

[ratchet62]

Technically, they will work in Vamo.

But no way are they 3000 mAh capacity. More than one reviewer indicated they are closer to 1000 mAh

Look like relabeled knockoffs. Wouldn't trust em as far as I could throw them.

As others have said, don't trust any battery with the word fire in the name, especially with the way we abuse batts.

Ratchet62 from my Nexus 7

 

[DJ RyckRak]

You get what you pay for....!
3000mah, I don't think so.
Price....too cheap for the batteries to be any good !
Use IMRs in mechanical mods.

(What Rachet62 says)!!!

 

[FaceT1me]

what would you suggest eb the best 18350 and 18650 for a Vamo

 

[gthompson]

Batteries are not the place to cut costs.

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

For my Vamo I bought $10.03 Panasonic CGR18650CH Rechargeable 2250mAh 3.7V 18650 Lithium Batteries 2-pack - authentic cells / 2-pack at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping
and $16.29 Panasonic NCR18650B Rechargeable 3400mAh 3.7V 18650 Lithium Batteries 2-pack - authentic cells / 2-pack at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping
4 X 2250 and 2 X 35400 mah for under $40.00 incl delivery.
Discount Code CPASTE13SPRING will give you a 5% discount
Took 11 days for delivery and they work great.
For the Vamo you need NON PROTECTED batts.
For the Mech Mod you need PROTECTED batts.
Use the scroll down for other choices on the FT website.

 

[alcarl]

For my Vamo I bought $10.03 Panasonic CGR18650CH Rechargeable 2250mAh 3.7V 18650 Lithium Batteries 2-pack - authentic cells / 2-pack at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping
and $16.29 Panasonic NCR18650B Rechargeable 3400mAh 3.7V 18650 Lithium Batteries 2-pack - authentic cells / 2-pack at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping
4 X 2250 and 2 X 35400 mah for under $40.00 incl delivery.
Discount Code CPASTE13SPRING will give you a 5% discount
Took 11 days for delivery and they work great.
For the Vamo you need NON PROTECTED batts.
For the Mech Mod you need PROTECTED batts.
Use the scroll down for other choices on the FT website.

Yes. Panasonic 18650s are the way to go. That's what I run in my vamo. If your ever want to run in short mode (single 18350), I use the efest IMR for that.

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

Forgot to mention if you don't have a good charger here's a good one that's inexpensive:
2 bay:
https://www.fasttech.com/products/0...2-lithium-li-ion-ni-mh-ni-cd-smart-batte-2013
4 bay:
https://www.fasttech.com/products/0...4-v2-li-ion-ni-mh-ni-cd-smart-battery-ch-2013

 

[Flyer]

Orbtronic.com also has great prices on the NCR18650A batteries.