NON imr batts with the Provari

[Fra211]

Hi,

Not sure if this has been covered but is it possible to use NON high drain batts with the Provari? I am specifically talking about the 18650.

I have a good stock of Redilast and AW 2900 mah 18650's (Panasonic cell) that are capable of 2C discharge (5.8A) whereas the IMR 18650's are capable of 8C or something like that (12A). I figure since the unit limits current at ~2.5A anyway, wouldn't a standard 18650 work as well? I'm not 100% sure how the boost circut works but I can't imagine it is drawing more than 2-3 amps of current. And unless you are planning to run some rediculous 13-14 watts, I highly doubt you would need to flow that much current anyhow....

Just a thought since a non IMR battery can provide significantly longer life than the IMR's.

Any thoughts?

Thanks.

 

[ScottinSoCal]

In the big long thread, they mentioned that the wrong battery would cause erratic operation, as the protection circuitry kicked in (thinking the battery was getting drained). Later in the same thread someone reported that kind of behavior when they tried using a non-recommended battery.

It didn't sound like it hurt anything, so there's no harm in trying it, but if it acts flaky, use the recommended battery.

 

[JonnyVapΣ]

It didn't sound like it hurt anything, so there's no harm in trying it, but if it acts flaky, use the recommended battery.

So far this seems to be the case. My buddy is using a pair of UltraFire 18500 without issue. Since I ordered them in for him I also tested them out on my own ProVari without issue.

 

[A4tune8one]

I'm using BRC 18650 3000mAh Ultrafires with no problem.

 

[speedemon]

I have some 17670 ultrafires 1800mah a bit longer can't screw cap down all the way,but i do get full range of volts all the way to 6.I am thinking of getting some bigger mah 18650's.

 

[DudeInMyrtleBeach]

I'm using BRC 18650 3000mAh Ultrafires with no problem.

So the BRC 3000's fit? They're a tad larger in diameter than most other 18650's... Hmmm... If these work, they're really inexpensive.

Have you ran these over 5v?

 

[A4tune8one]

They fit and function great. I have run them up to 6v, but prefer to vape at the cooler low 4volt ranges.

 

[DudeInMyrtleBeach]

They fit and function great. I have run them up to 6v, but prefer to vape at the cooler low 4volt ranges.

Wow. Good to know! I'm gonna order 2 and give em a shot. What kind of batt life are you getting?

 

[A4tune8one]

Ya know, I have never timed a battery since I just vape when given the chance. I am going to
guess that I can at least get 3ml of juice out of a charge. Don't hold me to this, it may be more
or less.

 

[GrandPoobah]

Quick question. Are the IMR's really for higher volts? If I vape at voltages below 5, should the IMR type battery be as important as if I go over 5?

 

[SikVapor]

Has anyone used the black AW 2900 mah 18650 batts with success on the ProVari?

 

[Eks]

It will work but not as long as the IMR.

 

[doots]

Has anyone used the black AW 2900 mah 18650 batts with success on the ProVari?

I have and it works fine using them. great batt choice.

 

[SikVapor]

It will work but not as long as the IMR.

Really even though the mah is higher on the black ones?

I have and it works fine using them. great batt choice.

Thanks for the confirmation, you didnt need to use a magnetic spacer because I think its a flat-top?
Also, are you getting more than a day's worth of use with the 2900mah AW 18650?

 

[mergryphon]

Really even though the mah is higher on the black ones?

Thanks for the confirmation, you didnt need to use a magnetic spacer because I think its a flat-top?
Also, are you getting more than a day's worth of use with the 2900mah AW 18650?

I have some TrustFire Flame 18650s, some protect AW black 2600mah 18650s, some off brand IMR 18650s, and some Samsung 2800mah 18650s, I can only get the flames to work without a spacer, but in all cases the 18650 extension cap does not go on completely.

Should I not be using these? Does the AW IMR the only one that fits right?

 

[JonnyVapΣ]

The IMR fits because it does not have (or need) the protection circuit.
I also have the TF flame batts. A simple O-ring fills the gap nice. The nice thing about the LI battery is the 3x run time.