Provari Mini 18500 Battery
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Bad idea if you like your Provari and want it to last as long as possible, and, if you didn't notice - " discontinued, not for sale ".
I know what you are talking about. I found that company or similar company for an ECF member about a year or so ago, but although they were still listed on the website, they were indefinitely out of stock. Extension pour Provari
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Yes, mini + provape or tatroe extension ring + extended base cap fits 18650's.
mini ~ 18350 + extended base cap = 18490
Mini + extension ring + extended base cap = 18650
Standard size ~ 18490 + either extension ring and standard flat base cap or extended base cap by itself = 18650
At one time Tatroe made extension rings and extended base caps for Provari's, the base caps were designed with a very wide base to provide a large foot print for stability & eliminate/lessen chances of tube failing over when set down.
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A couple of the recommended US battery suppliers often have 18650 Lg or Samsung button top batteries available. The button tops are added by the battery suppliers and if professionally done are safe to use.
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I have the Mini + the extended base cap so all I would need is 1 extension ring right?
You can still get 18490 and I assume Battery Junction would be a safe bet.
Efest 3457 IMR 18490 1100mAh 3.7V Unprotected Lithium Manganese (LiMn2O4) Button Top Battery - Boxed
or
Efest IMR18490 1100mah Battery - button top
or Aw's
AW IMR Battery | 18490, 1100mAh | Button Top
Efest 3457 IMR 18490 1100mAh 3.7V Unprotected Lithium Manganese (LiMn2O4) Button Top Battery - Boxed
or
Efest IMR18490 1100mah Battery - button top
or Aw's
AW IMR Battery | 18490, 1100mAh | Button Top
Yes, Hearts, and that was to be my suggestion as well.
Much as we love our Provi Minis, it's best to use them in '650 mode. You can enjoy holding them in Mini mode, but use them in "extra strength long mode".
Much as we love our Provi Minis, it's best to use them in '650 mode. You can enjoy holding them in Mini mode, but use them in "extra strength long mode".
I apologize if my previous responses were confusing or poorly worded.
P2.5 Mini, plus an extension ring, plus an extended base cap = able to use 18650's.
But, that doesn't change the need to use a button top and depending on the length added to the 18650 by the fitment of a button top onto a flat top could possibly still result in too much upward pressure against the board /+ battery contact inside the tube.
For flat top cells...
Flat Top Battery Adapter | SmokTek.com
Also just sayin' that a far better solution all around would be to find an 18650 adapter cover... button top 18650s are still readily available.
Flat Top Battery Adapter | SmokTek.com
Just one site... first one that popped up. They are available elsewhere. Don't know why it would cause problems in a Provari. Better than magnets, and better than having a mod that cannot be used as button top 18500s are quickly going the way of the dinosaurs. Just sayin'...
Also just sayin' that a far better solution all around would be to find an 18650 adapter cover... button top 18650s are still readily available.
I have used the adapters and they never caused pressure/tight fit. After all, the button tops are basically a flat top with the button top added which is about the same size as adding the adapter. YMMV
I did find Samsung 30q’s with a button top. Would that be ok?
This battery (above) is either extremely old stock or a counterfeit. Authentic AW batteries have been unavailable for at least three years since the AW factory in China was destroyed by a flood. It looks nothing like the authentic 18490 battery I posted earlier in this thread (below).
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Those AW's are extremely old stock or counterfeit.
The labeling and holographic authenticity sticker was changed from what is shown in that picture 4+ years ago.
The are literally hundreds of sources still selling fake counterfeit AW's to this day.
AW hasn't produced a single cell since late 2016.
For fun I ordered this,
And this,
ProVari P3 Titanium Extension Ring / Tube, with decoration - New! | eBay
Now I just need 18650 button tops. I saw the Samsung 30Q’s at Illumn. Going to check Liionwholesale too.
Thank you everyone for all your help! Couldn’t have done it without everyone’s input.
And this,
ProVari P3 Titanium Extension Ring / Tube, with decoration - New! | eBay
Now I just need 18650 button tops. I saw the Samsung 30Q’s at Illumn. Going to check Liionwholesale too.
Thank you everyone for all your help! Couldn’t have done it without everyone’s input.
I'm sorry, What is it you're confused about?
Any cell with an added button top / not made by the manufacturer with a button top to begin with runs the risk of being slightly longer than the cells the Provari were designed to use which can place too much pressure on the inner workings of the ProVari which either rapidly or over time can render your device useless.
The base cap springs are quite stiff, the further they're depressed the more upward pressure on the pieces that can be moved out of place by this added pressure.
Provape and AW worked closely together, the cell's the P2.5's and earlier were designed around/to exclusively use were AW 18350 & 18490, 1.5 years later AW produced an 18650 button top.
Any cell of the correct chemistry & size with a sufficient CDR to support a minimum of 8a ~ 10a will safely power your ProVari 2.5 mini or standard size.
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