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I have two VAMO's - 1 SS and 1 Chrome - Been using both for several months - after some initial testing with both 18350 and 18650 batteries I only use stacked 18350's now. I have 1 set of button top AW IMR 18350's and 1 set of flattop EH IMR 18350's so they are easy to keep paired. I also have a single EH 18650 that I "occasionally" use, but I much prefer the extra power and kick of the stacked batteries. The 18650 is just nowhere near as good or long lasting. YMMV of course.
 

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If you don't mind me asking, why are you stacking? It's probably not something one should be doing as a "noob".

There is really no need to be running stacked unless you are really pushing the limits on a DC carto or Vaping over 11-12 watts.

Plenty of mods REQUIRE stacked batteries. VVREO for instance. The electronics built in makes it very safe. I believe Bogger Box uses stacked batteries as well. You don't get a choice, that is why they take.
 

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With stacked batteries you will not have power lost when they start to drop down voltage. They will provide 6.4 at the lowest point of replace or charge vs 3.2v on a single battery you will have enough power all the way untill charge needed. Also at voltage setup of 4.2v and up you will get what you set. On a single batterie on a setup higher than 4.2v you will not get a correct volt output


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This depends on the type of PV you are Using.

Mine will output the Displayed Voltage over the Entire Range of Batter Voltage.

Dont know what device you are talknig about,, but we are talking here about the VAMO. And will not give you correct voltage outbut on a high volt setup with a single battery.

What device you have that can put like 5.5v when your battery is at 3.5v? Will be good to know for have it in my future mods list.


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What device you have that can put like 5.5v when your battery is at 3.5v? Will be good to know for have it in my future mods list.


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A Provari will output 5.5v as long as the Battery is above about 3.6v.

Below 3.6v and it will shut down Completely.
 

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Plenty of mods REQUIRE stacked batteries. VVREO for instance. The electronics built in makes it very safe. I believe Bogger Box uses stacked batteries as well. You don't get a choice, that is why they take.

That's fine and all, but we are not talking about a mod that REQUIRES stacked batteries. We are talking about the VAMO which ALLOWS the option of stacked batteries.

It is my understanding from every place I've seen the Vamo/33.3htz chip tested that it will get you to around 11-13 watts on most atomizer set ups and be pretty accurate. It's when you want to crank it all the way to 15 and/or push the limits of a dual coil that it really requires stacking.

Maybe you missed my point. My question is if what and how the OP (or anyone else) is vaping doesn't nessecitate stacking batteries, then why would a self proffesed "noob" want/need to stack batteries?

I'm not saying that stacking batteries is unsafe in and of itself, however, if you are not taking proper precautions and haven't taken the time to research it properly (like enough to know to pair batteries or why the device is shutting down at 6.4v) then you ought to either learn the basics of batteries and stacking, the dangers of uneven/over discharge, and when stacking batteries in a particular device is even called for.
 

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That's fine and all, but we are not talking about a mod that REQUIRES stacked batteries. We are talking about the VAMO which ALLOWS the option of stacked batteries.

It is my understanding from every place I've seen the Vamo/33.3htz chip tested that it will get you to around 11-13 watts on most atomizer set ups and be pretty accurate. It's when you want to crank it all the way to 15 and/or push the limits of a dual coil that it really requires stacking.

Maybe you missed my point. My question is if what and how the OP (or anyone else) is vaping doesn't nessecitate stacking batteries, then why would a self proffesed "noob" want/need to stack batteries?

I'm not saying that stacking batteries is unsafe in and of itself, however, if you are not taking proper precautions and haven't taken the time to research it properly (like enough to know to pair batteries or why the device is shutting down at 6.4v) then you ought to either learn the basics of batteries and stacking, the dangers of uneven/over discharge, and when stacking batteries in a particular device is even called for.

Rather than tell him he is a noob and has no business stacking his batteries why don't you impart to him your infinite knowledge in stacking batteries in a way he will understand so he can use his vamo with full power available?

A lot of people stack Vamo 18350's because they can use it for almost twice as long between charges when compared to a single 18350.
 
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Omg... never stacked my 350's in my vamo b4, so smooth, so right now. Is this the way a mech works? I didn't think they fit before. This is incredible. I have a roller in the mail, Is this what I can expect now with my rsst?
Somebody tell me this is normal. @OP sorry if this hijacks your thread.
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Omg... never stacked my 350's in my vamo b4, so smooth, so right now. Is this the way a mech works? I didn't think they fit before. This is incredible. I have a roller in the mail, Is this what I can expect now with my rsst?
Somebody tell me this is normal. @OP sorry if this hijacks your thread.
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So I take it You Like It?

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A lot of people stack Vamo 18350's because they can use it for almost twice as long between charges when compared to an 18650.

Twice as long! Not sir.. Stacked battery equals to serial conection wich double the voltage not the mah rating, by the other way a parallel conection doubles the mah and not the voltage wich is not the case in the VAMO. Stacked 800mah will give you a peak volt of 8.4v wich the nominal voltage will be 7.8v but they still be a rating of 800mah, wich you will have a lot more vaping time with a single 18650. Even triple or more if you go to 2600 and up in the mah (MilliAmp/Hour)
2x 18350 800mah stacked = 7.8v nominal @ .8amp / hour
1x 18650 2000mah = 3.7v nominal @ 2.0amp / hour

You will still have perfect voltage all the way till batteries are dead because the higher volt on stacked. But not more time


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The Vamo has a 5 amp switch, do the electronics regulate what goes through it or do the standard formulae play a part in coil resistance and power draw? Should I be any more cautious when wrapping a coil used with stacked batteries?

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The vamo will regulate the power, dont worrie unles you are on a stacked mech mod


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Yeah. I stack and it makes the Vamo more efficient is all I can describe. I don't use high anything. Just 7 to 9 watts depending but lowers some when I stack. I earned something though. About pairing. I have a habit of recharging batteries a lot and take them out replace them with already charged ones. This way they never died on me (anymore) because I have no atience with that event so I prevent it. And also I'm never putting freshly charged batteries in. I read somewhere that is not a great idea. That it's better to let them sit a day or two....for get why...something about overcharge. Let me ask, if ths thread is still active, when you pair them do you really need to alternate which one goes in first avk and forth? And if I'm always removing my batteries before death time do I need to pair?
 
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