This is just a FYI on a battery for a Lavatube

[ams30gts]

This is just a FYI on a battery for a Lavatube.

I already had a couple Tenergy 18650 2600mah batteries for my flashlights and ready that they work in a Lavatube. They do work, but are a little long. The end cap barley closes but functions properly still.

I just purchased some High Drain Panasonic CGR18650CH 10A 18650 Rechargeable Battery Cell IMR. Lets hope these work and fit properly.

 

[dasefx]

Hi, thanks for the info. I have the TW version of the Lavatube (Torpedo) and I'm using the batteries provided with it, do you happen to know if I can use BRC batteries on it, i have a bunch of them (even 4000mAh) but i don't really know what BRC is and if its safe to use in the lavatue. Have you tried that kind of batteries in your lavatube?

 

[classwife]

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[tlmoody27]

I think the imr high drain batteries are recommended for the LT.

Sent from my HTC EVO on Taptalk.

 

[carlton]

The Panasonic's will work fine, as will AW's. The Tenergy batteries are protected and button topped, which add additional length to the battery. Also, they aren't high drain IMR's, as are recommended, so they may not be able to push the current necessary to power the lt correctly, especially as they drain.

 

[GWG73]

Using the ones you just ordered...work great.

 

[Rader2146]

I wouldn't use the BRC batteries in anything larger than a bedside nightlight. They perform horribly in tests, and are nowhere near the advertised capacity; IIRC, 3000mAh -> 2200mAh actual, and the 4000mAh -> 2500mAh actual. Those numbers are from a .2A load, a 3A load is worse, and a 5A load is in the danger zone (que top gun theme song).

The Panasonic CGR High Drain is probably the best 18650 on the market today. Only the hardcore AW fans would argue that.

 

[Rader2146]

Ok, my memory was a little off for the BRC 4000's. How's 2000mAh actual sound? With a 3.5A Limit....

3000mAh
Test of UltraFire BRC18650 3000mAh (Red-silver)

4000mAh
Test of UltraFire BRC18650 4000 mAh (Brown-Gold)

 

[Pappy]

I'm using those Panasonics you ordered in my VTube and they work great.

 

[hificat101]

That's what I use as well. Never tried an AW 18650 to compare, but my Pannys work great.

 

[LeftCoastVaper]

Protected batteries are usually too long for the LT. You don't need the added circuit board if you use an IMR like the AW or Panasonic. That's what the device was designed for.