Are the new 2000mah going to replace the 2500s? Are they no longer being offered due to supplier problems? They rocked but some are put off by having to use the extender ring but I'm not one of them...rather have the bigger batts. Anybody know what's up with those 2500s?
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No, I heard back, they are offering the 2Ks now due to supplier issues with the 2500s + these are the same dimensions as the 1600s so no plastic ring to mar the aesthetics. There are 2900 and 3100 AWs out there but they are protected and thus would need the ring plus I have only seen them in flat top, don't know if there is any "button" top versions. I'll find out soon enough how they work, I ordered one to test and I ordered a couple of these 2K's.
Well, I don't know when their AW IMR 2Kmah are shipping yet, but I pre-ordered two. In the meantime, I had ordered the new AW Lithium Ion Protected 3100mah 18650. It works just fine in the Provari but it does need a magnetic spacer on top (won't work with just the flat top) and ideally it needs the plastic ring on the bottom over the extension. So there are options. Mine came at about 3.9V so I'll burn it out and recharge to see how long it takes to charge to 4.2V. My guess is 5-6 hours as the 2500s took 220 minutes to recharge. Best, Scott
I use a 3100mah battery with spacer ring that I got from the old 2500mahs from Provape. Its a flat top but works fine.
That's cool, but odd. I have to put a magnetic spacer on top of mine to simulate the button top or it won't work in either my chrome or black chrome versions.
The new AW cells are due to us next week, probably towards the end of the week, so once they arrive well get those on backorder shipped out. 
FYI: To those who want to risk using magnets...BE Very Careful..if you put the magnet on the negative side of the battery and reverse it by accident you can bypass the reverse battery protection and blow out the circuit board.
1 good reason not to use magnets
1 good reason not to use magnets
The magnet would go only on the positive terminal obviously to simulate the raised (ahem) nipple and these are high drain batts just protected AWs Li-ons not IMRs (aren't they?).* So yes, obviously you would need to know enough to put them on the positive terminal and also insert your batteries the correct way. If you can't don't do it as Provape has so kindly reminded us the consequences of that!
*I can't really decipher this stuff. Max discarge rate?
info for IMRs 1600s
Specifications:
Nominal Voltage : 3.7V
Capacity : 1600mAH
Lowest Discharge Voltage : 2.50V
Standard Charge : CC/CV ( max. charging rate 4.5A )
Cycle Life : > 500 cycles
Max. continuous discharge rate : 10C
Caution:
- Do not over-discharge/overcharge
- Recharge empty batteries ( resting voltage ~3.6V ) as soon as possible. Leaving LiIon batteries in discharged state will incur irreversible damage ( capacity / cycle loss )
- Do not short circuit ( will release tremendous current )
- Do not dispose of in fire.
Attention : These IMR cells have much lower internal resistance than regular LiIon 3.7V cells and they may end up with a higher ending voltage when charged in certain chargers ( especially older version WF-139 charger ). Please check the voltage of them right out of the charger to see if they are above 4.20V when fully charged with your charger. Overcharging above 4.25V may shorten life/cycles. Above 4.50V may even pop them or making them leak. DO NOT use the charger if it seems to overcharge IMR cells.
info for Protected 3100s
Built with these LiNiCoO2 NNP cells.
Powers up a WA1185/1111 with a single click.
Three triangulated raised dots ensure solid cell to cell connection when used in series.
PCB protection against overcharge/ over discharge / short circuit. - Features a new ultra thin PCB connecting flexi strip that is heat resistant to 500F.
Safety vent with thermal cut off protection.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Nominal Voltage : 3.6V
Capacity : 3100mAH ( rated at 0.2C discharge 4.2V - 2.5V @ 25°C )
Operating Temp. : Charge 0 to 45°C / Discharge -20 to 60°C
Recommended Charge Rate : max. 885mA ( 0.3C ) - ambient temp. 25°C
Max. Discharge Rate : 5.8A ( ambient temp. 25°C )
Dimensions :18.52 X 68.16mm ( +/- 0.3mm )
Nickel based New platform:
*I can't really decipher this stuff. Max discarge rate?
info for IMRs 1600s
Specifications:
Nominal Voltage : 3.7V
Capacity : 1600mAH
Lowest Discharge Voltage : 2.50V
Standard Charge : CC/CV ( max. charging rate 4.5A )
Cycle Life : > 500 cycles
Max. continuous discharge rate : 10C
Caution:
- Do not over-discharge/overcharge
- Recharge empty batteries ( resting voltage ~3.6V ) as soon as possible. Leaving LiIon batteries in discharged state will incur irreversible damage ( capacity / cycle loss )
- Do not short circuit ( will release tremendous current )
- Do not dispose of in fire.
Attention : These IMR cells have much lower internal resistance than regular LiIon 3.7V cells and they may end up with a higher ending voltage when charged in certain chargers ( especially older version WF-139 charger ). Please check the voltage of them right out of the charger to see if they are above 4.20V when fully charged with your charger. Overcharging above 4.25V may shorten life/cycles. Above 4.50V may even pop them or making them leak. DO NOT use the charger if it seems to overcharge IMR cells.
info for Protected 3100s
Built with these LiNiCoO2 NNP cells.
Powers up a WA1185/1111 with a single click.
Three triangulated raised dots ensure solid cell to cell connection when used in series.
PCB protection against overcharge/ over discharge / short circuit. - Features a new ultra thin PCB connecting flexi strip that is heat resistant to 500F.
Safety vent with thermal cut off protection.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Nominal Voltage : 3.6V
Capacity : 3100mAH ( rated at 0.2C discharge 4.2V - 2.5V @ 25°C )
Operating Temp. : Charge 0 to 45°C / Discharge -20 to 60°C
Recommended Charge Rate : max. 885mA ( 0.3C ) - ambient temp. 25°C
Max. Discharge Rate : 5.8A ( ambient temp. 25°C )
Dimensions :18.52 X 68.16mm ( +/- 0.3mm )
Nickel based New platform:
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We are scheduled to get the new AW 2000mah batteries on Friday, so thosewaiting on those will be shipped as soon as they arrive.
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Can you guys help me out, please? I emailed provape and am waiting for a response but I have (2) 18650 AW IC's in 3100 mah and am ready to order my provari. It looks like I'll need a magnet on the positive end of the battery to get it to work, right...? Can you guys point me in the right direction as to what type of magnet to get and from where? Thanks in advance!
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