high drain batteries vs normal protected.

[mrjaguar]

how do the high drain batteries compare on a buzz? I've yet to try them on this, but I would imagine they'd work better. I have some trustfire and a buncha gtl 1200mah cr123/16340 and I was looking for something with a longer life. anyone know if the 1800mah batteries are really 1800mah? or just a relabel?

 

[JoeChemo]

Drozd gave a good explanation here.

 

[Hyperspace]

Mike, WitchWay, and a few others tested the high drains and they don't last as long as Li-Ions.

Don't believe battery manufactures mAh claims. They inflate the ratings to get you to buy them. Most 16340 batteries test out between 500mAh to 650mAh.

Some R123 li-ion comparison tests - CandlePowerForums

I've used AW and the black Trustfire batteries and get around 12 hours out of them.

AW RCR123a Protected 750 mAh Battery

Protected Trustfire 16340/CR123 Lithium Ion Battery, 3.7v, 880mah

 

[mrjaguar]

thanks hyperspace, that's what I was looking for. I didn't think the writing on the plastic wrapper was very accurate. I'll look into getting some trustfires, I like that brand. and 12 hours?? wow, I get about 6 or so.

 

[Hyperspace]

thanks hyperspace, that's what I was looking for. I didn't think the writing on the plastic wrapper was very accurate. I'll look into getting some trustfires, I like that brand. and 12 hours?? wow, I get about 6 or so.

I'm guessing it was the GTL batteries you were only getting 6 hours with. They were tested at only 300mAh. GTL is about the lowest performing battery you can buy.

GTL 16340 Li-ion Ebay Batt "TEST" !!! - CandlePowerForums

 

[metapuff]

so what's the best performing battery for the buzz? i'm getting an extra set soon and would love some advice. pretty please

 

[Hyperspace]

so what's the best performing battery for the buzz? i'm getting an extra set soon and would love some advice. pretty please

I think AW and the black Trustfire perform the best.

 

[WitchWay]

I've used both the Li-Ion AW batteries and the AW LiMN High drains and both gave about the same 7-8 hours. My UltraFire batteries give me 10-12 hours. I have not tried the TrustFire yet. I also tried SpiderFire batteries and they were like 5-6 hours.

Hubby is using the AWs, both sets and is fine with them. Of course he vapes about 1/4 the amount that I do. He only changes his batteries every 3 days. Must be nice!!


Happy Vaping!!!

 

[metapuff]

thanks
ordered the trustfires

 

[BuzzKill]

Ive got some AW's and they do NOT last as long as others

 

[metapuff]

Got the trustfires in but they don't fit in my charger.
Just a smidge too long. Anyone recommend a good charger?
Thanks

 

[Hyperspace]

Got the trustfires in but they don't fit in my charger.
Just a smidge too long. Anyone recommend a good charger?
Thanks

The one Mike sells works well or the Trustfire TR-001.

 

[BuzzKill]

I've got Trustfires and they fit the WF-138 charger that we have. it is 3.0 - 3.7 volt switchable

Buzz

 

[portguy]

I like the batteries Mike sells...Too bad i only ordered 4. Went to DX and ordered the black trustfire.

So far the Buzz works very well with 3 volt LifePO4 and even with the batteries that came with my screwdriver. These are unprotected and last OK (in fact i think that 2 of these last longer than a single one in my SD...can´t find a reason why).

 

[WitchWay]

I like the batteries Mike sells...Too bad i only ordered 4. Went to DX and ordered the black trustfire.

So far the Buzz works very well with 3 volt LifePO4 and even with the batteries that came with my screwdriver. These are unprotected and last OK (in fact i think that 2 of these last longer than a single one in my SD...can´t find a reason why).

I have that same experience. I use the same type batteries in my Chameleon as I do the Buzz. The Chameleon only takes one for 3.7v vaping. That battery last me around 6 hours, but 2 of the same brand and size batteries in the Buzz lasts me 10-12 hours. I was under the assumption that the mah was not doubled in the Buzz because both batteries are used at the same time, but the usage time suggests otherwise.

 

[Hyperspace]

I have that same experience. I use the same type batteries in my Chameleon as I do the Buzz. The Chameleon only takes one for 3.7v vaping. That battery last me around 6 hours, but 2 of the same brand and size batteries in the Buzz lasts me 10-12 hours. I was under the assumption that the mah was not doubled in the Buzz because both batteries are used at the same time, but the usage time suggests otherwise.

I remember we had this discussion in another thread, I don't remember the guy's name but I think he was wrong when he said the mAh isn't doubled. If he wasn't wrong, how else can you explain 2 16340 batteries lasting longer than 1?

 

[5cardstud]

Ive got some AW's and they do NOT last as long as others

I agree, the only thing I've found is they cost more, are shorter, and don't last as long. I'm very disappointed in them. The 14500s Too.

 

[5cardstud]

Id a series the mah is the same. In parallel it is doubled. So in the Buzz it is not doubled.

 

[portguy]

Yes. That is why i think it's intriguing. In series the mHa stays about the same. And at 4,5 volts the batteries should last as long , but the the Buzz beats the SD easy.

 

[WitchWay]

I remember we had this discussion in another thread, I don't remember the guy's name but I think he was wrong when he said the mAh isn't doubled. If he wasn't wrong, how else can you explain 2 16340 batteries lasting longer than 1?

This is one of the mystries of the world I guess.

I agree, the only thing I've found is they cost more, are shorter, and don't last as long. I'm very disappointed in them. The 14500s Too.

I am so glad to see others state this. I do not like the LiMN high drain batteries. I like the UltraFire batteries much better. And I'm going to try the TrustFire one of these days.

Id a series the mah is the same. In parallel it is doubled.

The Buzz is in series or parallel? I thought it was series. If so why do the batteries last longer?