Hello, yes I'm a Newbie, Green horn, Forum Tard,

[Tripple V]

Hello, I was looking for a comparison for batteries and found this site....Awesome

just wondering about 18650's the sony cte4's and 5's, samsung 18650 (never used) and the Panasonic 18650 I have and use the panasonic and the sony.
I cannot find the cte5's anywhere my distributors are always out of stock. Anyway wanted to say hello and I'm glad I found this site.

Cheers

 

[Lurch]

Welcome to the ECF! You definitely found the right place to ask any questions regarding vaping.

I have not used the various batteries you are asking about, but I am sure someone with the answers will be a long in a minute....

 

[keonee]

Welcome Tripple V to ECF. I only use AW IMR Batteries but I'm sure someone will help you out with your question.

Good Luck to You!!!

 

[JimzDogz]

There is a battery thread that has everything you could want to know. Type in batteries into the search box and you should find what you want. And welcome to the community.

 

[shatteredsoul76]

Keep in mind that if you are planning on buying any AW IMR batteries you need to make sure they are from an authorized AW dealer, if not you are almost guaranteed to get a clone. In other words steer clear of Ebay, and Im an Ebay junkie! I think the top 3 AW vendors in the US are probably provape, RTDvapor and lighthound. Im about to order at least 2 more AW 18650s myself, good luck and Happy Vaping!

 

[DingerCPA]

Tripple V.... Welcome. I'm on my phone, so links aren't easy, but check out user Baditude. He has a great blog on batteries. I personally don't use replaceables, but there's a wealth of knowledge in general.... Welcome aboard!

Sent from.... ooh look! Something shiny!!!

 

[Warpigs]

I would definatly get your batteries from a proven good dealer for example i get these as my batteries AW 18650 Protected 3100 mAh Rechargeable Lithium Battery - AltSmoke. Altsmoke is a good vendor. I have had no problems with thier batteries. Also got my Silver Bullet from them.

 

[GPC2012]

Welcome home, rest assured we've all been in your shoes

 

[NewellVW]

Welcome to ECF! Tons of battery info and whatever you need to know here. As you can already see, lots of people here to make sure you get quality stuff.

 

[Susan~S]

Hello and welcome to the forum. Glad to have you here!

Only buy batteries from a reputable dealer (not ebay or Amazon) as there are many counterfeit batteries being sold. Here are a few reputable battery suppliers in the US.
* Illumination Supply
* Lighthound
* Orbtronics
* RTD Vapor -- Sony US18650VTC5 2600mAh 30amp -- IN STOCK

Check out Baditudes blog post on batteries: Battery Basics for Mods: IMR or Protected ICR?
- choose the safest and right battery for your applications here. Includes a list of name brand, high-drain, safe-chemistry batteries with mAh & amp ratings in 18350, 18490/18500, and 18650 sizes.