Can I charge 2-18350 batteries in a charger meant for a 18650?

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... not quite true. AW 2600mAh Li Ions are more than capable of providing the current required. it is just that folks use IMRs.
Use of protected lithium batteries results in a Lo V error with this device as if the battery's charge was depleted, even though it still has a charge.

IMR batteries are the best to use in this device.

ICR's are being shipped from some suppliers as part of a kit, but I would rather use an IMR than an ICR, just my choice for safety.
 

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Safest bet is to use a single imr - aw,efest is fine 18350 or for longer useage a 18650 battery.
Also charging them batteries a good quality charger is money well spent.
What Saw said in post#17 i ve read in past and makes perfect sense its much less hassle and safer useing a single battery along with a good charger to charge them.
 

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Use of protected lithium batteries results in a Lo V error with this device as if the battery's charge was depleted, even though it still has a charge.

IMR batteries are the best to use in this device.

ICR's are being shipped from some suppliers as part of a kit, but I would rather use an IMR than an ICR, just my choice for safety.
Interesting did not know that about the Vamo.
 

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Then why are you using a Panasonic? Panasonic doesn't even make an IMR (LiMn2O4) battery. And on that gray high drain they don't even have a PTC, which can be found on some of the cheapest batteries made.

I bought my Panasonic here-
Panasonic Hybrid/IMR CGR18650CH Button Top

It says they are IMR. I'll take RTD's word on it.
What is a PTC? A protected Circuit? I don't want or need one for this device.
 

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I used stacked 18350s in my VAMO every day. I don't need the extra power but, they seem to last longer and until the replacement spring from Health Cabin shows, up the bottom doesn't heat up like it does when using the 18650 battery. I think that's because the spring is compressed enough that the resistance is negligible when using 2 18350s and not when using a single 18650. Doesn't really get hot with the18650 but when chain vaping it gets quite warm. If you need a new spring and got your VAMO (Bamboo) from Health Cabin just go to the support area on the web site and start a "ticket" giving your information and the order number of the original order for the VAMO and they will send you a new one via Chinese snail mail. 20 to 30 days to get it.
 
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