Reo Grand on the Way...Help!

[casualuser]

OK so I have a Reo Grand on the way. This is what I have:

1 AW 18650 IMR Battery
2 Tenergy 3.0v cr123 batteries
2 AW 3.2v cr123 batteries
WF188 Charger

I'd like to get a Pila charger bec I think that you should be as safe as possible with batteries. So here's my question:

Can I use the AW IC 18650 2900 mah battery? How about the one thats 2600 mah? Is there a difference between these and the IMR? I read that someone squashed their spring in the Reo using the 18650 IC 2900 mAh battery - shouldn't they all be the same size?

Can I safely use my Tenergys and AW cr123 in the Reo with HV attys?

Now I know this probably sounds dumb but how do you use a mulimeter and what should they read? I know you can charge the 3.7v batteries to 4.2 but after use how low is too low? Why can't I use a battery till its fully discharged?

Also I am used to the Riva so I always had something to cover the whistling sound of just an atty or carto. That atomizer cone also give the draw a little stiffness similar to an analog. Will I have this issue on the Grand? do they make atomizer cones for this?

Please help...

 

[Illuminatu]

Hi there I'll try and help you as much as possible, but I'm no expert

Can I use the AW IC 18650 2900 mah battery? How about the one thats 2600 mah? Is there a difference between these and the IMR? I read that someone squashed their spring in the Reo using the 18650 IC 2900 mAh battery - shouldn't they all be the same size?

The Reo's where designed around the AW IMR batteries, other can work but i suggest you stick to the suggested batteries for the sake of your awesome new toy !!!

Can I safely use my Tenergys and AW cr123 in the Reo with HV attys?

I run my Reo grand exclusively at 6 volts with some AW and Tenergy batteries, there awesome on a 3 ohms Boge carto ( Standard resistance) so I'm guessing HV atty would work as good !

Now I know this probably sounds dumb but how do you use a mulimeter and what should they read? I know you can charge the 3.7v batteries to 4.2 but after use how low is too low? Why can't I use a battery till its fully discharged?

I charge my 14500's up to 4.18-4.2 volts on a WF-188 charger, and vape them till they get to around 3.9-3.8 volts , and then they require a charge , and the exact reason you cannot use a battery till its fully discharged im not too sure about, but i'd guess its about preventing the battery to "vent" and fail.

As far as cones .... i dont think theres anything pre-built for Reo's, but dont take my word for it


Hope this helps as much as possible, and if not a pro will probably chime in sooner or later !!!

 

[nerak]

Congrats on your new Grand!!!

Battery length is very important. The recommended battery fits so the spring does not compress fully, allowing it to collapse as a safety feature, in case of a short. Other batteries that are longer disable the safety feature by compressing the spring too much. If you have a short, you may burn up your REO!
Please read this thread for more information: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/reos-mods/212348-what-battery-do-you-use-your-grand.html

 

[Rhapsodies Fire]

Welcome, Casualuser! There are no cones made for the REO, however, some people have used their ego cones on their REOs.

 

[ancient puffer]

You can easily tighten the draw on REOs by using a o-ring. There's a post about it here, but try it without first, you may not need it. And welcome