Has anyone tried these 16340's for the Buzz?

[evilfrog]

I saw these - Solar Force - on a battery test site (AkkuDB). Almost 700 mah at 2amp output - better then Powerizers and protected so nobody has to freak out about ridiculous 'safety' issues.
I can't find a 3Amp test anywhere, so maybe they suck when pushed to the limit? Has Buzz tested these? I couldn't find his post with the battery tests...
hmmm... 3V cutoff might ruin these for Buzzes. Maybe they're overprotected.

Anyone know anything about these?

 

[Bovinia]

They are 1mm in diameter larger than the Trustfires and Ultrafires, I don't know if that would make them too fat. I'll send the link to Mike and see what he thinks.

 

[Bovinia]

Mike says they should be fine, Evil. If you order some, let us know how they do for you

 

[evilfrog]

I'm still in research mode on these I have a bunch of Powerizers (and they work great), but I could use one or two more sets, so I've been wandering through battery forums...
I'll post my findings if I get something unorthodox.

 

[Bovinia]

Good deal. Almost all of my batts were 2+ years old and they all started biting the dust at once! I have mostly the old, grey jacket ultrafires, and 3 sets failed this past 2 weeks. I can't complain too much since I worked the hell out of them over the last couple of years. I have 1 set of powerizers that are not holding a charge as long as they should, they are just a little over a year old.

 

[5cardstud]

I'm still using my trusty flames. Just got a couple more sets about a mo. ago. They are protected so they fit a little tight but there's no rattle that way.

 

[Bovinia]

I just got a couple of sets of the flames, and I'm back to normal vaping times

 

[evilfrog]

Well, I ordered a few of these. They should get here in a couple weeks.
I'll post my non-scientific findings after trying them out... I wish I had some cool battery testing gear!

 

[Bovinia]

Mike finally restocked the Powerizers too Evil.

PTC (Positive Temperature Coefficient) installed for short circuit protection. DO NOT use in any APV that does not have a PCB!

 

[evilfrog]

I bought 3 pairs last week

 

[evilfrog]

Well, I got a package from solarforce today... instead of four 16340s, they sent me a couple flashlights and six protected 18650s!

 

[Bovinia]

Oh no Evil Sure hope they take care of you!

 

[evilfrog]

Well, what they sent is probably five times the cost of what I ordered
And now I have some cool high-powered flashlights!

 

[Bovinia]

Haha, well then YAY for the order mix up

 

[IzzyD]

Hi all,

I bought he solarforce a few months ago but there are a few cavets.

Issue with the length of the batts. With the added protection they are a bit too long for the BP and the bottom cap won't screw all the way in but will still work. I used a spare o-ring from a cart tank to fill the gap and stop over screwing in the cap and damaging the BP and/or batts.

Runtimes ... this is so unscientific I find they don't run as long than the powerizers. The powerizers easily run a good few hours longer. Plus when the SF do trip due to low voltage you have to take them out and recharge.

Given all the safety built into the BP and it's a buck device rather than boost I'm sticking with the powerizers. To date I haven't found a better batt for the BP ... thanks Mike

 

[Bovinia]

Izzy, thank you for the report! I've not tried a lot of different batts, but I get the best performance from the TrustFire flame jackets, and Powerizers are a close second. Others get better results with the Powerizers.

Really sucks that our customers outside the US can't buy the batts from us, but I think that postal ban was due to expire Jan 2013...I need to check on that.

 

[evilfrog]

Oh well. At least they make an ok flashlight!

 

[IzzyD]

Izzy, thank you for the report! I've not tried a lot of different batts, but I get the best performance from the TrustFire flame jackets, and Powerizers are a close second. Others get better results with the Powerizers.

Really sucks that our customers outside the US can't buy the batts from us, but I think that postal ban was due to expire Jan 2013...I need to check on that.

Thanks Bovinia. I have 4 sets of powerizers he he. I bought them when I get my BP in April.

BTW its still performing stellar. In that time I had a provari Don't get me wrong it's very nice device but to heavy and battery life compared to my BP wasn't that good.

I know mike is working on a new project and I eagerly wait to see what genius he comes up with ... don't know what it is but I'll be getting one regardless

 

[Bovinia]

We're all eagerly awaiting the new Buzz child!

 

[5cardstud]

I found out you get what you pay for. I bought some trustfire flames because I liked them and I really never tried the Powerizers. But, the new batteries I got didn't seem as good as I remembered so I got some Powerizers from Mike last week and they give me a stronger puff and last longer than my TF's. It doesn't take much of a difference for me to notice but I want the best for my PVs. So I now havearond 10 sets of batteries for my Buzz and Buzz Pro's.