Complete battery confusion!

[TxPatriot]

I am buying a vamo v5. I read multiple threads about batteries and now I am lost. I don't know if I need protected or not, flat or button, how to know if its safe chemistry. I would like to use 18650 . Is efest a good brand. HELP!

 

[Kion]

For something like a vamo, an 18650 would be just fine. Protected batteries not really necessary unless you're planning on subohming a RBA build, which you can't even do on a regulated device like the Vamo, so, moot point.

Also, I prefer button top batteries, but flats are just as good, I don't quite recall if it makes a difference or not. Pretty sure it doesn't.

Good luck!

 

[Baditude]

You want to use an unprotected, high-drain, safe-chemistry battery in a regulated mod like your Vamo. A list of these batteries are in the following blog:

Battery Basics for Mods: IMR or Protected?

Deeper Understanding of Mod Batteries

Unless the mod manufacturer specifically states otherwise, it doesn't matter if the battery is flat or button topped.

 

[chapeltown]

Welcome to ECF!

Yes, efest is a good brand. So is panasonic.
I also have keeppower batteries that work just fine.

 

[GPC2012]

Just got my wife a V3 I've got an SVD and we both use these batteries

http://ivape.net/index.php/18650-IMR-2000mAh-Nipple-Top-High-drain-Li-ion-3.7V-2-pack.html
They are great

 

[Completely Average]

You have a Vamo V5.


You need Panasonic NCR18650PF 2900 mAh batteries.

There, confusion over, problem solved.

 

[Dochartaigh]

Also, I prefer button top batteries, but flats are just as good, I don't quite recall if it makes a difference or not. Pretty sure it doesn't.

Some manufacturer make the flat-top batteries have a slightly higher MAH rating (they use the height that the button would normally take-up and put more battery in there).