Panasonic Hybrid 18650 Battery Co-Op - Still Time Left!

[ChellyNelly]

I leave them in my charger often overnight, because they take quite a while to charge so really they're not sitting in it for hours after they're finished, I usually sleep for 6 or 7 hours so that seems perfect.

Got mine a few days ago and enjoying them! I really do like the look of the plain panny label but the custom one isn't as terrible as I'd expected at least LOL

Thanks again to everyone involved!

 

[Mindfield]

Add me to the list of shipments received too! Just finished charging, should I leave them on the charger over night? Or should they be ok to use now? FYI Im using the charger that came with my provari (Tenergy).

Thanks Eric and Shek for arranging this co-op!

Once they're charged they're ready to use. Just drain 'em 'til the low battery kicks in, then give another full charge. Once the battery's had a couple of workouts it should be worked in and will give its full performance.

 

[Strongz]

Got mine today, thanks a bunch

 

[CityLights]

The Doctor and I have found that our Co-Op Batts do not quite fit the smok Gripper without placing extra stress on the battery bay door. We dropped an Original grey labeled Flat Top CGR18650CH into the Gripper and it fits Perfect! no extra stess on the door latch and it stays closed.

To be honest, I'm a little peeved the Co-Op Flat Top batts height was increased beyond the original specs

 

[Mindfield]

I have to admit, if it were up to me I'd have just ordered them as they came -- though I don't know what was involved in making the custom nipple tops. But I have noticed that neither flats nor nipples fit flush in everything I have. Even the flat tops leave a tiny gap in the endcap on the Lambo. Both fit fine in the LT, ProVari and Silver Bullet though.

 

[Strongz]

In a zen standard I have a gap in the threaded end cap, they are alittle bit higher

 

[BigPoppa17211]

Wow, these cells are insane! Started using them at 11pm two days ago and are still going strong. I've had the last two days off so I've been vaping like crazy too! Probably put 6mls through my Ody. And this is all on the first charge too!

 

[fourtytwo]

Yeah. These cells are getting annoying.
I had a whole routine going before I got these.
I would go through and charge everything at certain periods like clockwork. With these buggers, my whole routine is off now!!!

 

[CityLights]

I have to admit, if it were up to me I'd have just ordered them as they came -- though I don't know what was involved in making the custom nipple tops. But I have noticed that neither flats nor nipples fit flush in everything I have. Even the flat tops leave a tiny gap in the endcap on the Lambo. Both fit fine in the LT, ProVari and Silver Bullet though.

I investigated the Flat-Tops and found, Drumroll...
the Original Flat-Top under the new flat-top!
..that and the Original white isolator ring.

So 2 Flat Nipples and 2 Rings.
The New Flat Top is spot welded to the Original,
It's spot welded there by a Z shaped jumper tab.

Now why they placed a raised 'Flat-Top' on top of a 'Flat-Top' is beyond me. [Say What?]
All they had to do was slice off the Original grey wrapper and slap on the new, more robust, black wrapper while using the Original isolator ring.

Disclaimer: I discourage anyone from attempting to un-wrap their batteries to make them shorter. And I'm not responsible for your mishaps and actions. The Wrapper holds the insulator in place for a reason. There is both the + & - power right under that insulator separated only by a hair line gasket. By removing, a short can occur, even welding the new Flat-Top to the + & - of the battery. If that happens it will be in an instant! (Done it before when I slipped up) it will get Too Hot Fast to break the weld, These are 10 Amp high drain batteries!! so it would be catastrophic, and very HOT! (42 Watt Zero Ω Attie anyone? lol) It is never recommended to dissemble batteries or attempt to mod them.

Now I went out and picked up some 2:1 Shrink Ratio 3/4" Polyolefin Shrink Wrap tubing in 4 foot lengths. Cost about $5 a piece, should be able to re-wrap about 20 Batts. I will be carefully removing the black wrappers, Masking off the + & - with tape to prevent shorts and cutting off the Z tab holding the second Nipple. It's important not to get any metal filings in the valley and shorting across the Hair Line gasket, (Woo Sparks! Frak my eye!)

After my Battery Mod, [umm..?] after my Battery Restoration, the Original height will be restored and the Co-Op Batteries will fit most devices again, ..that can use the Flat-Tops, the new Smoktech Gripper, Lava-Tube..

I'll post Pics!

 

[CityLights]

Oh, did I mention I also got White shrink tubing that I plan to feed through the Photo printer for labeling?
It comes flat like paper

 

[fourtytwo]

OK. I just wanted to see if I could see in measurable terms how long one of these will last.
I used one fresh off the charger in a Lavatube with an E2-UVO and diy RY4 juice of 33/66 VG/PG at 3.8v. I measured the juice into the tank using a syringe and recorded the amount each time I topped up. I then used it over the course of 3 days. The battery just got to 3.4 volts. I topped it back up to the starting point and found that the one cell went through 9.6ml of juice.