Length of battery

[losts0ul]

Dear all,

I have recently gotten a provari standard size with extension cap.. want to get a battery which length is approximately 68mm..

Can anybody advise if it's able to fit on my provari?

Thanks alot..

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[Baditude]

I strongly recommend that you use only genuine AW brand 18650 size batteries, IMR type, with the nipple top. It's the only battery Provape recommends for the Provari and extender cap. They will always look like this pic:

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Here is a couple of vendors known for selling genuine AW batteries. I'd also recommend an Xtar or Pila charger for them; more expensive but much higher quality that the cheaper ones. Don't skimp on batteries or a charger if you have a Provari.

Genuine AW Batteries at RTD vapor

Super T Manufacturing, Innovative manufacturer of electronic cigarette products.

 

[losts0ul]

I actually thought of getting this battery..

3100Mah.. think it's high drain or something..

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[Baditude]

No, that is an IC protected battery. It would work, and does have a higher mah rating, but actually would not work as well as an IMR or high drain battery, which is designed to work better in a variable voltage device. Over time, the IMR will likely outlive an IC battery over its lifetime, so is a better deal in the long run. You want the red colored AW's.

 

[losts0ul]

No, that is an IC protected battery. It would work, and does have a higher mah rating, but actually would not work as well as an IMR or high drain battery, which is designed to work better in a variable voltage device. Over time, the IMR will likely outlive an IC battery over its lifetime, so is a better deal in the long run. You want the red colored AW's.

Sorry.. but what do you mean by the ic battery would not work as well as imr types?

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[Baditude]

Sorry.. but what do you mean by the ic battery would not work as well as imr types?

The Provari's microprocessor uses a boost circuit to create extra power to provide higher voltage vaping than a regular 3.7v mod can make. The IMR batteries are specially designed for extra bursts of power drains (hense the term high drain) for the Provair to do just that. An IC battery would struggle to do the same thing, and its higher mah would in effect drop trying to keep up.

I'm not a battery expert, but that is the way I understand it to work. Someone more knowledgable may provide better answers.

That IC 3000 mah battery would work fine and provide a long vape time between charges for a non-variable voltage APV. And its higher mah rating could be tempting to you. But as I said, the IMR batteries are much better suited by design for variable voltage despite their deceiving lower mah rating. This is why Provape recommends.

I do hope that helps.

EDIT: Here are some links I found with the ECF search function that might explain better than me. A lot of it is very technical and a lot is over my head' you'll need to read quite a bit to get much out of them:

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/ecf-library/129569-rechargeable-batteries.html

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/apv-discussion/336613-imr-protected-batteries-vvs.html

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/requests-opinions-reviews/146354-std-ic-imr-batteries-what-difference.html

 

[losts0ul]

Thanks alot for your help.. it sure clear alot of doubts I have..

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[Baditude]

Thanks alot for your help.. it sure clear alot of doubts I have..

I found this on the Provape website:

"Batteries - We only recommend using approved 18490 and 18650 batteries in the ProVari. All of the batteries that we sell on our website have been tested to work with the ProVari and these are the only cells you should use. There is a big difference between all the different batteries on the market and a lot of testing has been done on these various batteries. The reason we recommend using high drain cells is because these cells can output more current providing the ProVari with the power it needs to operate properly. There are a number of batteries that will cause issues including the Trustfire, Ultrafire and other brands. These batteries cannot handle higher current output and the battery will turn off while in use or cause a low battery alert much sooner than it should because the batteries have a high internal resistance. Please make sure you get the proper batteries to use in the ProVari to avoid problems."

 

[losts0ul]

waiting for the aw imr to restock locally.. decided to heed your advise..

 

[losts0ul]

Just received 2 aw imr 18650 from the mail.. can't wait to charge it up after work and trying vaping on them..

Thanks baditude for your advice..

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[vegas0707]

Great Batteries, and they will last a long time. I have several that have gone through many cycles over months and still chargeand work properly.