What batteries do I need?

[jenntek]

I've had my GLV for almost 2 months. I have only used LiFePO4 batteries in it. They are rated at 3.2v It does the trick for me. I use 901's, KR808's and 510 attys.
I don't see much of a difference in flavor, or vapor quality when I tested with a set of 3.6v and 3.7v batteries. I purchased the 5v mod. I LIKE IT!
Thank you Jay!
LiFePO4's are the safest battery out there... I'll take hit after hit, and the atty is hot as ever... the batteries remain cool. I tend to "hotbox" the GLV... YUM!
I look like a steam engine! Give a set of LiFePO4's a try.
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[smokum]

Got a product link to the exact battery you use jenntek ??

-Greg

 

[solitary1]

You can get these at lighthound.com or batteryjunction.com(their store should be back open on the 29th).AW LiMn batteries should work as well.

 

[miss MiA]

I thought I read here at least once that the 3/3.2Vs wouldn't power it for long, would provide only a short batt life? Not sure why. Do already have some of those, willing to try just for kicks sometime (must need a life ).

Edit: Actually it may have just been the 3.0V I read that about; *did notice just recently that there are those 3.2V LifePO4s too. Ones I saw were green and plain, and I think not marked RCR123A. Mine are Tenergy RCR123A 750mAh LifePO4, say 3.0V tho. What mAh are yours jenntek?

*Edit #2! Whas my problem tonight. I do have the plain green 3.2V I was talking about too, came with another mod (but haven't used in months)! So correction: "I noticed just recently that there are 3.2V LifePO4s too... and that I have them."

 

[Raechel]

Still sketchy on best protected batteries vs which ones suck.
and what charger? Links would rock. Thanks guys

 

[Crimmy]

Still sketchy on best protected batteries vs which ones suck.
and what charger? Links would rock. Thanks guys

The best batts for the GLV is the AW rcr123a I found them here. AW RCR123a Protected 750 mAh Battery
I have used the tenergy rcr123a 3.0v 750 and 900mah and the AW beats then out by far.

And the charger I use is this one http://www.lighthound.com/Ultrafire-WF-139-Charger-for-14500-17500-18500-18650-RCR123-37-volt-Lithium-Battery-Charger_p_2279.html It seems to work good and charges these batts in like 3 to 4 hours from dead. so that is a good thing.

 

[Raechel]

Hmmm maybe this one DSD 2 Station Charger

I have to buy two. And with the other price + spacers... ouch. Hmmmm

 

[Twinkie]

I have used the tenergy rcr123a 3.0v 750 and 900mah and the AW beats then out by far.

Is this just in terms of battery life, or overall performance?

If I understand correctly, using the 3.0's will effectively turn the 5V model in to a ~3.6V.

 

[Crimmy]

Is this just in terms of battery life, or overall performance?

If I understand correctly, using the 3.0's will effectively turn the 5V model in to a ~3.6V.

No the glv2 (large body) 2 of the 3.0v will still work at 5v but will not last as long as 2 of the 3.7v at the same mah.

 

[Crimmy]

Is this just in terms of battery life, or overall performance?

If I understand correctly, using the 3.0's will effectively turn the 5V model in to a ~3.6V.

Battery life and performance both. Personally the AW are worth the extra money. But I have heard that the ultrafire rcr123a 880 mah work good too. and there cheaper but I have never tried them.

 

[Crimmy]

Is this just in terms of battery life, or overall performance?

If I understand correctly, using the 3.0's will effectively turn the 5V model in to a ~3.6V.

True you would need the spacers but they just threw them in for me. I asked in the checkout and whalla they were there in the box.

 

[Raechel]

Hmmm maybe this one DSD 2 Station Charger

I have to buy two. And with the other price + spacers... ouch. Hmmmm

Am I right that what I have linked does not need spacers?

 

[Crimmy]

Am I right that what I have linked does not need spacers?

You are right. You will NOT need any spacers with that one. I can not vouch for how good it is though. Good luck and let us know we are always looking for cheaper stuff that works good. Crimmy is a cheapo!!!!

 

[mistinthewoods]

I was thinkin' of ordering a few of these AW high drain 16340s from Iken for $7 a pop. AW IMR-16340 CR-123a High Drain Anybody using these? Are they all they're cracked up to be?

 

[doots]

I was thinkin' of ordering a few of these AW high drain 16340s from Iken for $7 a pop. AW IMR-16340 CR-123a High Drain Anybody using these? Are they all they're cracked up to be?

with the glv i dont think you will notice much difference between them and the black aw's. I use them and can tell a little difference. If you are using the Mini GLV you will see a difference. But not so much in the 5v version.

 

[mistinthewoods]

Thanks doots. The black ones are a buck a piece cheaper with a higher mAh rating.
Cool.

 

[Twinkie]

Thanks doots. The black ones are a buck a piece cheaper with a higher mAh rating.
Cool.

Where did you see them going for less?

I checked around, and after shipping and the ECF5 coupon, Ikenvape seemed to have the best deal with the regular and high-drain for the same price.

 

[mistinthewoods]

Weird. I was looking at Ikenvape in the afternoon yesterday and I could swear the black ones were $5.99. They're both $6.99 now. Go figger.

 

[dUdEmOnIuM]

with the glv i dont think you will notice much difference between them and the black aw's. I use them and can tell a little difference. If you are using the Mini GLV you will see a difference. But not so much in the 5v version.

Crap, I just ordered 4 of the new high drain AW IMR 16340's from Iken. So there's not a huge difference between these and the regular 750 maH AW's at 5v? I just want to make sure I'm still getting the best in AW performance on the GLV. These high drains are rated at 550 maH. Is it worth going back and trying to get my order changed back to the black ones, or should I just go with the high drains and be happy?

 

[Twinkie]

Crap, I just ordered 4 of the new high drain AW IMR 16340's from Iken. So there's not a huge difference between these and the regular 750 maH AW's at 5v? I just want to make sure I'm still getting the best in AW performance on the GLV. These high drains are rated at 550 maH. Is it worth going back and trying to get my order changed back to the black ones, or should I just go with the high drains and be happy?

Drozd posted an interesting explanation of the differences in batteries in a few of the other forums. This one is probably the most relevant to us.

What he's basically saying is that the high-drain ones are better for PV's when you're not trying for 6V, because they regenerate quickly, and can supply all the power our devices demand. And, the high-drain chemistry isn't Li-Ion, so they're inherently safer batteries.