Protected Batteries in the Vamo V3

[Mohamed]

I just realized that I could have bought the cheaper unprotected batteries as the Vamo V3 has a protection circuit built in. I've read the protected ones are also a bit longer.

Will the protected ones still work in Vamo V3 but is overkill or will they not work at all.

Panasonic CGR18650CG 18650 2200mAh Protected Rechargeable Lithium Batteries (2-Pack)

That's what I purchased. I've only used the batteries that came with vamo v3 so far...I hope those ones I linked will still work.

 

[Mohamed]

Well good news I tried one of them out. It's a tight fit. They are longer but manage to fit. I think they may be slightly fatter than original as I unscrew in the middle to pull the battery out.

Anyone know about safety using protective batteries in them?

 

[retired1]

Generally, protected batteries will mess with the circuitry in a mod with built in circuit protection. It's best to use unprotected batteries in those types of APVs.

 

[Coastal Cowboy]

It might work, but you're going to run into problems with the unit not firing. It's happened to others here.

AW IMR are the best batteries you can buy. Panasonic's CH/CGR's are a good option, too.

 

[Mohamed]

It might work, but you're going to run into problems with the unit not firing. It's happened to others here.

AW IMR are the best batteries you can buy. Panasonic's CH/CGR's are a good option, too.

Well like I said they are working for me just a bit snug and have to unscrew middle piece to get out as they are a little fatter.

FT says I'd be responsible for shipping since they sent what I ordered...not sure if it's worth the time or the shipping to send them back since they are working for me. I may run into the firing problem and when I do I'll order the correct type next go around. I also have the two that came with the kit which are the correct type I presume.

 

[Baditude]

Protected Li-ion batteries aren't the best option for a regulated device that uses buck-boost circuitry to make higher voltage. Regulated mods like the Vamo work most optimally if they have a high drain battery, which an IMR or hybrid battery is. Protected batteries may not have the maximum load current capacity that IMR/hybrid batteries have.

The same holds true for mechanical mods using a Kick or RBA/RDA. These require the high drain ability of an IMR.