Question GGTS

[Bishopheals]

Got a question for the GGTS the one that is being shipped out this month. Do I need to get anything special to stack 2 18650's or 18350's batteries?

Also does the kick work on the GGTS?

 

[Ezkill]

Extra top tubes to stack 18650's.

2x 18350's nothing special needed because that would be just a bit longer then one 18650.

Kick works great but it doesn't play well with the fuse upgrade if you have it. If you want to use a 18650 plus a kick it's also good to get an extra top tube. 18500 + a kick fits fine. 18650 + AW IMR + Kick barely fits if you opt to remove the spring.

With a kicked 18650 I find I like the look of using an extra top tube better then having the telescope all the way extended but that's a personal preference.

 

[Bishopheals]

is this what i need for the two 18650's and kick?
GGTS Top Tube


would this fuse fit? sicne it has no springs http://www.cloudsofvapor.com/store/127-new-at-cov/1217-2-cents-for-safety-mod-fuse.html

 

[Ezkill]

Yes but I have no idea how many top tubes you would need to stack a kick plus two 18650. If no one answers I can find out later today as I do have 4 top tubes here and it can't possibly take more then that.

Kick already has short circuit protection. I don't think it's necessary to add one.

 

[Bishopheals]

ya let me know so I can place an order today if you can also include some pictures that be real helpful.

 

[Ezkill]

I can do it but I'm not sure why you would want to stack two 18650's plus a kick. It's not like you can go over 10 watts anyway. With stacked batts I assume you are going for huge wattage and the kick limits you to 10 watts.

So is that really what you want a picture of?

 

[Bishopheals]

well I can use the kick with one 18650. then with 2 18650s I wont need to use the kick i should be pass the 10 watt

 

[Ezkill]

Ok then you have a few options, my iphone is charging so no pictures but:

I use AW IMR's they are a bit(few mm's) shorter then some other batteries so I can ONLY tell you how it will work with them.

18650 + a kick:
1) You can use a stock GGTS and have the telescope all the way extended with the spring removed from bottom post. You will have the first SS thread ridge showing on both top and bottom. It's not the thread itself just the first polished SS ridge and it looks pretty natural.
2)2 top tube total(you would buy 1 extra) This looks better to me. Two total top tubes and the Telescope is barely showing with a spring still installed. Can't quite get it not to show with the spring removed.

2 18650 no Kick:
1) 3 top tube total(you would have to buy 2) This barely works with the spring still installed. I didn't try to take out the spring but you need to leave a few thread showing and telescope all the way extended. I don't like it.
2) 4 top tube(you would need to buy 3) Works well, only a bit of telescope showing with the the spring still installed.

 

[Bishopheals]

Thanks EZ so pretty much I should get 3 tops.

has anyone tried 4 18350s... I guess thats pretty sick voltage past 12volts.

 

[Beco]

If you remove the spring does ggts still work?
If it does why is the spring needed?
Do you have to put something else to replace the spring

 

[fright88]

Kick will not work with 2 18650;s it can't handle 7.4v into it.

 

[RiverNut]

If you remove the spring does ggts still work?
If it does why is the spring needed?
Do you have to put something else to replace the spring

If you use it without the spring just be extra careful to not screw too tight. The spring gives you some play when tightening. TS works without the spring

 

[Beco]

So will it work with the kick and the spring-I read that some people had problems with kick if the spring was installed?

 

[RiverNut]

Ez said that the kick doesn't play nice with the fuse upgrade...not sure if thats what you meant. The tiny spring in there doesn't conduct well.
I've got to get some no ox before I try the kick again as it wasn't friendly the first time I tried it.

 

[fright88]

So will it work with the kick and the spring-I read that some people had problems with kick if the spring was installed?

I've used both methods. While I think it works slightly better without the spring I use a spring in mine for convienence.