ULTRAFIRE BRC 18650 3000 mAH ?

[Herennow]

I have a LavaTube 2.0 coming tomorrow.
On Volcanoecigs site they sell the
AW IMR High Drain 18650 LiMN (2000 mAH)
They also sell the ULTRAFIRE BRC 18650 3000 mAH.
For use in the LT 2.0 only.
3000 mAH sounds pretty great. I've read some bad things
about these Ultrafire batts though. Anyone know more about these??
Better to stay with the AW IMR? or is there something better?

Thanks.

 

[Thrasher]

personally i would stick with AW or Panasonic. thats all I use myself.

 

[Herennow]

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personally i would stick with AW or Panasonic. thats all I use myself.

Any particular Model Panasonic? Panasonic is like one of the best brands there is.
I'd rather have a name brand battery!
Thanks!

 

[MattBott]

Any particular Model Panasonic? Panasonic is like one of the best brands there is.
I'd rather have a name brand battery!
Thanks!

If it will fit, the Panasonic CGR18650CH. Protected, IMR and 2250mAh. A little longer than a standard 18650 because of the protection circuit. I've seen them in the price range of $8-$10. Here's one for just under $8 + $2.15 shipping (to me).

 

[Rader2146]

The Ultrafire BRCs (3000 & 4000 mAh) aren't worth the trash bag that they should be thrown out in. Tests have been abysmal; grossly inflated capacity, wide variance between cells, different cells in the same wrapper, ect...

A single cell VV device needs a high drain battery. Stick to the trusted names; Panasonic, AW, and I'd even say Efest IMRs if the other 2 weren't readily available.

I also highly recommend the Panasonic CGR18650CH. A protection circuit is not needed and many protected batteries won't fit properly in many LTs.

CGR18650CH Panasonic 18650 Li-Mn-Li-ion CGR18650CH High Drain 10A Rechargeable IMR Hybrid Battery Cell

2 PCS Panasonic CGR18650CH 2250mAh Li-ion Battery [Panasonic CGR18650CH] - $15.45 : Led Flashlight-International Outdoor Store

 

[Herennow]

Thank you!
You'd think batteries would be a simple thing!
Glad I forgot to order extra's when I ordered the LT-2.0 now.
Two Panasonic CGR18650CH shipped for only a few bucks more
then Volcanoecigs wanted for one. And these look to be a lot better!

 

[Davenkay]

This battery stuff is way too confusing. I paid $22.00 for an ICR battery and was told it wouldn't be worth a darn in my ZMAX.

 

[Thrasher]

what they said... that panny cgr 2250 fits in both my provari and the vamo perfectly. its only a millimeter or 2 longer? i think. i get them at orbtronic for like 9 bucks.

 

[MattBott]

what they said... that panny cgr 2250 fits in both my provari and the vamo perfectly. its only a millimeter or 2 longer? i think. i get them at orbtronic for like 9 bucks.

Yup, just long enough NOT to fit in my cheapy 18xx dual charger without denting the negative cap.

 

[Thrasher]

Yup, just long enough NOT to fit in my cheapy 18xx dual charger without denting the negative cap.

he he he I got the xtar with the usb port. even kept my phone running when the power went out.