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It depends on the length... the extension is for the IMR AW 18650... some protected Li-ion 18650's will fit, but I would look for shorter; not sure of length spec; check out the length of the IMR and compare.
Of course you may have to leave some threads showing on the ext. cap.
Provape is coming out with a new Provari Power Li-ion 18650 that is being beta tested... they include a teflon sleeve to make up for extended length... it's a 2500 mah.
and lasts maybe 1/2 again (150%) of the batt use time of the IMR.
Read the thread on the new batt for some info; i.e. not all 18650 Li-ions are optimal.
Of course you may have to leave some threads showing on the ext. cap.
Provape is coming out with a new Provari Power Li-ion 18650 that is being beta tested... they include a teflon sleeve to make up for extended length... it's a 2500 mah.
and lasts maybe 1/2 again (150%) of the batt use time of the IMR.
Read the thread on the new batt for some info; i.e. not all 18650 Li-ions are optimal.
I would advise using the recommended batteries 1) because they are a top quality cell and do justice to the Provari and 2) using non-recommended cells may affect your warranty if you need to use it. Just my opinion but HTH.
The Trustfire 18650s will fit with the extended cap, but there's about a 1/3mm gap at the seam where you can't tighten it down any further. Hardly worth worrying about, but if you're going to use the Trustfires, get yourself some Noalox (a good idea anyway) with your order or at your local hardware store to protect the threads from dust and crap getting in there and grinding the threads down.
Personally I'd just get a set of AW IMR 18650s. They're lower capacity, but made for high drain applications, and the power curve is much better even than the flamejacket Trustfires. Or wait for Provape to release their new branded 18650s which are supposed to be better still and have the same capacity as the Trustfires.
I have a pair of TFs at home, but use them mainly as backup.
Personally I'd just get a set of AW IMR 18650s. They're lower capacity, but made for high drain applications, and the power curve is much better even than the flamejacket Trustfires. Or wait for Provape to release their new branded 18650s which are supposed to be better still and have the same capacity as the Trustfires.
I have a pair of TFs at home, but use them mainly as backup.
You can use TF or with the extended cap. IMR batteries are capable of much higher amperage drain than Li-ion so you may not get the full voltage range when using the TF depending on the ohm carto/atty you're using but it will work.
As a side note, all IMR cells are not created equal. AW is a brand that is very good, if not the best. Some vendors sell no name IMR's which do not preform that well.
You don't really need the IMR 18650, because a regular 18650 has plenty of output capability (current wise). IMR's are rated for extreme current outputs (I believe the 18650 IMR is rated for 20+ amps), but have less overall longevity.
That said, I use the IMR's that are recommended, in mine, because quite frankly I don't usually need any longer lasting battery, the IMR's are cheap, and they fit perfectly.
I can't imagine a situation where a provari would try to draw more power than a regular li-on 18650 would be able to output, because it has a built in cut-off preventing you from going to an extreme.
That said, I use the IMR's that are recommended, in mine, because quite frankly I don't usually need any longer lasting battery, the IMR's are cheap, and they fit perfectly.
I can't imagine a situation where a provari would try to draw more power than a regular li-on 18650 would be able to output, because it has a built in cut-off preventing you from going to an extreme.
Thanks guys. the reason that I asked is because i found a supplier up here in Vancouver that is selling them cheap.
if you are having trouble getting them where you are (batts), i can understand, but one thing it's not wise to skimp on is batteries ... good batts are safe batts too.
i've heard the there are some fake batts with labels going around... make sure it's a reputable brand and dealer.
i've heard the there are some fake batts with labels going around... make sure it's a reputable brand and dealer.
Yeah, Cozzicon did a little YouTube expose' recently on fake batts. It's a good watch to give you some idea what to look for to make sure your batts are the real deal.
another question is, can you charge that new 18650 on a trustfire battery charger? i believe its the tr-001 charger.
Yes. It's just a standard LiIon, it just has lower internal resistance.
thank you mindfield. i saved some money on the charger... that money will now go to the shipping cost....
will be ordering it when i wake up.... 2 mods down, 2 to go...
looking forward to finding a vv bottom feeder next
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No shipping cost with a ProVari so you dont got to worry there. Personally i would stick with the batteries they recommend because the way i see it is they recommend them for a reason. The only other ones other than the AW IMR 18650s i will run in the ProVari are the newer 2600mah 18650 batteries that ProVape just came out with. I ordered my ProVari with 2 AW IMR 18650s though because i know for sure they perform well and I can trust those batteries. ProVapes new 2600mah 18650s haven't been out long enough for me to order those with my kit instead of the AWs. I will just order the 2600mah separately later.
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