what batteries would I use in a.....

[drifter17x]

lets say a vamo? and why? protected? unprotected? what brand? and what would you typically use in a mech?

 

[madstabber]

unprotected batteries because the vamo has protection. panasonic cgr18650ch's because the last a long time and they can handle the amp load. same battery for a mech just add a safety fuse because they do not have any protection against thermal runaway A.K.A. boom.

 

[Robbieadams25]

I just ordered the Orbtronics 18650 they say its better then the Mnkes and way better then the IMR.. Guess we will see?

 

[Dakota Jim]

I use the panasonic cgr18650ch's and efest batteries both 18650 and 18350 in my Vamo and have had good luck with both- have read horrible reviews on Ultrafire batteries (incredibly cheap on amazon - not worth it and incredibly over rated for mah - several people stated the 3700 actually load tested at 1000 mah)

 

[drifter17x]

thank you all so much

 

[tj99959]

Batteries are being improved all the time, and there is no doubt that we will see better batteries in the future. BUT, I'm quite willing to let new types of batteries be around for a while, and develop a track record before I jump on the band wagon. AW IMR's have been around for a while now, and while several have vented .. none have gone BOOM. I kinda like that.

This vid is a MUST SEE IMO
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMy2_qNO2Y0
What the vid doesn't show is that what took 30 minutes to do while charging, can happen in a mili second when discharging. So learn all you can about battery safety.
That big ole 18650 battery that we all like so well can be a 1/4 stick of dynamite if misused.