Question about Batteries and Charger

[joecil]

I got my new VAMO V5 today and was wondering what batteries can be used in it without problem. Now I did get 1 - Efest 18650 Hybrid IMR 2250ma battery and a pair of Efest 18350 800mA button IMR's. I was just wondering what is the longest lasting batteries I can get that are safe to use.

Last question is the battery charger. I did get a Trustfire TR-001 charger but it is only for 2 batteries at a time. I would like to find one that can do 4. I've looked at a few on Amazon but not sure of how good. I'm looking for a good dependable charger with as much safety as possible.

Thanks for any input on this.

 

[donesmokin]

What I've been using for hassle free charging:
http://rtdvapor.com/index.php/battery-chargers/nitecore-intellicharger-i4.html
They've got a four bay Efest charger but I didn't see 18350 listed.

I'm not up to date on the latest and great batteries. I've had my Efest 2x18350 and AW 18650 batts for a while. People moved on to Sanyo or something and I just got confused!

 

[Keynith]

I use panasonic Hybrid IMR 2900mah button tops. check orbtronics.com for good deals. I know they sell chargers as well.

 

[joecil]

I found both the batteries and charger at Amazon. Being a Prime member I get two day shipping for free besides both items are cheaper at Amazon also.

I'm still wanting to know more about batteries and chargers however. The 4 I have now should last a while but not too sure about the charger as it gets mixed reviews.

 

[bender817]

I second the nitecore suggestion.

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[Rickajho]

Couple here:

All 4 or more channel battery chargers in the market today rely on bank switching the voltage between batteries in bank 1 and 3, 2 and 4, to charge more than two batteries at a time. Put more than two batteries in them and all you end up with is longer charge times. If you want to pull batteries off a charger quickly stick with 2 bay chargers.

Personally, I see way too many complaints on ECF about Nitecore chargers behaving badly and taking out the charger, or the batteries, or both when they malfunction. They might be fine when they work right, but they should also have better protections built in to deal with fault conditions which doesn't seem to be there.

For the price on a Nitecore you could spend a few dollars more on an Xtar that is backed with a two year warranty, and hasn't been reported here to go defective and do really bad things in the process.

 

[bender817]

Even charging two batteries on my i2 seems to slow it down, but one at a time is a really rapid charge. I never felt 4 lanes was necessary because they charge faster than I drain em (with the exception of my high drains... I can kill my MNKE in 5 mins if I feel the urge. Lol) you might just want to pick up another 2 lane to keep it rollin at a better pace.

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[Baditude]

BATTERY BASICS FOR MODS

A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF MOD BATTERIES

 

[joecil]

BATTERY BASICS FOR MODS

A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF MOD BATTERIES

Thanks I found both of these right after I posted this and have read them. I now have the right batteries for my VAMO V5 but still looking for a good dependable charger for them.

 

[Keynith]

I use an xtar 2 bay charger. I think it was like 25 bucks. Good deal

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[joecil]

I use an xtar 2 bay charger. I think it was like 25 bucks. Good deal

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I seriously consider that one but went with the NITECORE i4 Intellicharge universal smart battery Charger (Ver. 2) 4 bay charger. I got it off Amazon for $22. I also looked at the XTAR Panzer XP4 - 4 but decided at $44 plus shipping since it isn't one of Amazon's Prime which I'm a member of I don't pay shipping and 2 day delivery on all items listed.

 

[Keynith]

I prefer two bay chargers. Faster charging IMO

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[joecil]

I prefer two bay chargers. Faster charging IMO

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I'll let you know if that is true since I already have a two bay.

 

[Baditude]

I have both the i2 and i4 Nitecores. Excellent chargers. Both charge equally fast.

 

[bsoplinger]

I'm a bit confused. With the i4, if you use just 2 bays, assuming you use the correct pairs, will it or won't it charge just as fast as the 2 bay i2? If it will, then isn't the 4 bay handy for the occasions when you have a pile of batteries and no need for "quick" charge times? In other words, why not get the 4 bay over the 2 bay for the extra buck? Or am I missing something?

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[Keynith]

I'm a bit confused. With the i4, if you use just 2 bays, assuming you use the correct pairs, will it or won't it charge just as fast as the 2 bay i2? If it will, then isn't the 4 bay handy for the occasions when you have a pile of batteries and no need for "quick" charge times? In other words, why not get the 4 bay over the 2 bay for the extra buck? Or am I missing something?

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No your dead on. Once you charge more than 2, charging time increases. I dont charge both my batteries at once, so unless you just forget to charge them, then I dont see the need to be charging 3-4 batteries, if you use just one mod. I always have one in my mod, while the other is charging.

 

[joecil]

No your dead on. Once you charge more than 2, charging time drops. I dont charge both my batteries at once, so unless you just forget to charge them, then I dont see the need to be charging 3-4 batteries, if you use just one mod. I always have one in my mod, while the other is charging.

That assumes you are only charging batteries for e-cigs. I also have other equipment not related ecigs that use batteries it will charge. Often 4 at a time.

 

[donesmokin]

One 4 bay and two 2 bay chargers. 28 batteries of four different types for nine PVs. Plus the MVP2, Ego twists and their chargers. Come what may I will NOT be caught short, I hope...

 

[Keynith]

That assumes you are only charging batteries for e-cigs. I also have other equipment not related ecigs that use batteries it will charge. Often 4 at a time.

Well then there you go. I just assumed you were using it for your vapes.