The VAMO battery thread

[midnight_stray]

I just picked up (2) Vamo's from Exhale Vapors. Couldn't pass up the deal. Problem is in my excitement I completely forgot to pick up batts and an charger. A quick trip to batteries plus led me to tenergy 18650 li-Ion 3.7 but i wanted some advice as to whether this would be a match or if i should hold out for an IMR.

 

[meli.]

IMR's would be better and you know they will work for absolute peace of mind get the recommended batteries.

With ICR's you are taking a gamble. Some say ICR's work, some say they don't work, some say ICR's mess with the Vamo's chipsets. Why chance it?

 

[LucidAce]

IMR's would be better and you know they will work for absolute peace of mind get the recommended batteries.

With ICR's you are taking a gamble. Some say ICR's work, some say they don't work, some say ICR's mess with the Vamo's chipsets. Why chance it?

Agreed. There may be exceptions to the rule, but as a rule current ICRs are not capable of supplying the amps to the boost circuit that it needs. This can lead to potentially dangerous battery conditions and/or to damage of the electronics. Some devices that use boost circuits void the warranty if the user uses batteries that are not high-drain i.e. uses anything other than IMR or hybrid-IMR.

 

[Gunner83]

While cruising Vapor Joe's blog for the latest deals, I found one for the Panny batts.

Panasonic CGR18650CH

Use coupon code: Outcast Vaping , and it brings the price down to $6.56 each. Great price on some great batteries. They're what I'm using in my Vamo.

 

[midnight_stray]

Thanks for the heads up. Orbtronic came through today with 2 IMR Hybrid 18650s. I love this mod, next up maybe a few 18350 for stealth short mode. I'm running 1.7ohm mega short single coil carts and still working on the mega dual coil to find just the right wattage/voltage.

 

[Domcap]

does anyone know if two 18350 flat top stacked will work? or is there gonna be a little to much room?

 

[meli.]

Which spring have you got?

 

[Domcap]

not sure yet. the vamo should be in a few days. I'll know then. I would assume it is the thicker one since it was just ordered

 

[meli.]

Flat tops are fine, I have two efest 350 FT's and they stack well with no rattling.

 

[Domcap]

alright thank you

 

[Trainguy059]

Definitely a good deal and thanks for sharing. Those appear to be flat tops. Anyone tried the Panny flats in a Vamo? Rattles? Disconnects? Issues?

While cruising Vapor Joe's blog for the latest deals, I found one for the Panny batts.

Panasonic CGR18650CH

Use coupon code: Outcast Vaping , and it brings the price down to $6.56 each. Great price on some great batteries. They're what I'm using in my Vamo.

 

[xbassman]

Definitely a good deal and thanks for sharing. Those appear to be flat tops. Anyone tried the Panny flats in a Vamo? Rattles? Disconnects? Issues?

Haven't tried the Panasonics, but I have tried my AW ICR 3100mah flat tops and they have no issues.

The AW dimensions are: 18.52 X 68.16mm

 

[midnight_stray]

I have the button top version and they worked great, no rattle. Not sure if it helps

 

[Gunner83]

Definitely a good deal and thanks for sharing. Those appear to be flat tops. Anyone tried the Panny flats in a Vamo? Rattles? Disconnects? Issues?

I'm using those exact batts and have zero battery rattle or movement in my Vamo. I'm also using a Helix spring, in place of the factory one, though.

 

[quickload187]

I know its been said about what batteries to use. I was just wondering if I would be OK if used either a Ultrafire unprotected 18350, or a Panasonic cgr18650cg, I have a Panasonic cgr18650ch on the way and two efest 800 imr. Wish I would of read this thread before I bought batteries lol. I have used both of those batteries with no problem but am I lil worried to continue for another day.

 

[meli.]

There is NOTHING wrong with Panasonic CGR18650CH Batteries!
There is NOTHING wrong with Efest IMR Batteries!
They work Perfectly within a Vamo.
Panasonic CGR CH Batteries are Hi Drain Hybrids using Safe Battery Chemistry.

I would not buy any battery ending with *Fire, have read too many issues with these. Would not bother taking a risk even if they are cheaper than most batteries.

If you feel unsure best buy AW IMR Batteries.

 

[quickload187]

Thanks, I wish I would of originally found the cgr18650ch, instead I settles for the cg, wondering if anybody has used the green cgr18650cg
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There is NOTHING wrong with Panasonic CGR18650CH Batteries!
There is NOTHING wrong with Efest IMR Batteries!
They work Perfectly within a Vamo.
Panasonic CGR CH Batteries are Hi Drain Hybrids using Safe Battery Chemistry.


I would not buy any battery ending with *Fire, have read too many issues with these. Would not bother taking a risk even if they are cheaper than most batteries.

If you feel unsure best buy AW IMR Batteries.

 

[Mudflap]

Your CGR18650CG is probably safe to use. I would avoid higher voltage/wattage settings when using it, though. It's a lithium cobalt battery rather than a lithium manganese battery, so it has a higher resistance to the flow of ions. Trying to draw too much current from it will stress the battery.

 

[meli.]

Okay, according to a the leading german battery testing site, your CGR18650CG is an IMR battery.
Also going by their Recommended batteries list your CGR18650CG will work great in your Vamo
So no need to Panic, many happy Vamo Vapes ahead

 

[louis]

Just received my Vamo Saturday after a 28 day ship time from China via China mail. Won't do that again.
It came with 2 18350 gray batteries in a kit & it seems to operate fine.
I also tried a AW IMR 18650 with no problems.
My son is supposed to be trying the new Panasonic batteries with his Reo Grand & I will report on them when, & if, I hear from him.

louis