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My opinion, AW 18650... My samsung didn't work since flat top do not work in the Provari...
The capacity of the batteries don't make a difference. The higher the mAh doesn't mean it puts out more power; just has more stored energy and will last longer between charges- at least on a ProVari.
From Provape, We recommend only using AW IMR high drain batteries in your ProVari a bit down this page, ProVari Variable Voltage Ecig: Best Variable Voltage E Cig Available!
ive seen this but i never understood why. i do use aw imrs in my mechs though, but does it really matter inside a vv mod?
Other than safety issues, performance and the fact that they are the batteries the manufacturer says to use, there's no reason to use AW IMR high drain batteries in a ProVari.
Personally, I wouldn't use anything but the AW IMR high drain batteries ProVape says to use. Why spend almost $200 on a pv, only to save a couple $ on batteries?
but download the actual manual. they do not mention AW batteries. it only says High drain imr's
From the PDF:
"We recommend you use IMR high drain 18500 batteries or IMR high drain 18650 batteries with the optional
18650 adapter. This will give you the full range of voltages and the proper power needed to use the device"
From the PDF:
"We recommend you use IMR high drain 18500 batteries or IMR high drain 18650 batteries with the optional
18650 adapter. This will give you the full range of voltages and the proper power needed to use the device"
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Maybe they haven't updated the manual yet. I think when I was looking at the ProVari before ordering one, they used to offer 2 different battery options with the kit and in the parts section. The AW IMR high drain were an add-on at additional cost; the other batteries were included in the kit. Now, they only offer the AW IMR batteries. There must be a reason for this.
I use Panasonic CGR18650CH non my provari (and PDs as well)
just put a bit of welding on top of each and they are good to go
I mean, 4 for $22 bucks on amazon vs 13.95 for each AW?
they've been workingwithout problem for the past 6 months
i know the length is 65.2mm and i sure the cgr isnt that length hence your welding. and i do not have a welding/soldering kit
I've done this for 10 18650 (8 Panasonic, 2 Sonys) and the money saved on AWs more than offsets the $20 / $25 a basic soldering kit will costs you
you may even get a decent one for $15 from fasttech.com
yea. money. i love my provari, but they do scrape the wallet for every penny they can get. after all this time your telling me an end cap is still worth 20 bucks? and they cant lower the price on the mod just a little? after 3 or so years im sure they got the return on their investment.
the aw is proven to be a good battery, they probably get them cheap. win win for them.
The price of the starter kit went down, though, after the other batteries were no longer offered and the AW IMR became the standard batteries in the kit.
The market dictates the cost. If sales waned, they would lower their prices.
From a warranty standpoint, I'd rather spend a couple $ more and use OEM batteries.
An IMR button top battery is a must for the Provari. It was designed to accept only button top batteries to prevent accidental backwards insertion of a battery, which can lead to some bad things happening in a mod. So that is an intentional design for safety reasons for your benefit.
Not only are IMR batteries inherently safer than a protected ICR/NCR li-ion battery, the IMRs are high drain capable, which the boost circuit in the processor requires for high voltage production.
Not only are IMR batteries inherently safer than a protected ICR/NCR li-ion battery, the IMRs are high drain capable, which the boost circuit in the processor requires for high voltage production.
Recommending unsafe practices when it comes to battery safety to other members that may be novices is not in the best interests of the forum. The warranty clearly states that using magnets (or solder) to use a flat top battery in a Provari will void the warranty with Provape. This too is a safety issue.dhomes said:
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Panasonic makes the best 18650 batteries. If there is a ncr18650pd with a button top that would be the best.
Panasonic makes an 18650 hybrid IMR battery rated at 2250 mAh and is often less expensive that AW's 2000 mAh. I purchased one just to test out one of the new hybrid IMRs. I can't say I've noticed any longer battery life in this battery than the AWs in my rotation. Batteries : Panasonic Hybrid/ IMR CGR18650CH Button Top
I believe Thrasher has been using Batteries : Panasonic High Drain NCR18650PD Hybrid 2900mAh Button Top with a 2900 mAh rating and likes them a lot.
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