What kind of Li-xx are used in ProVari?

[Kami]

The above link show the AW IMR18650 cell,it has a very high discharge rate of 10C,how they are getting 6volts out of it?

They must use a voltage boost circuit like led lights do............. that's my guess and I'm stickin' to it

 

[Nomoreash]

The above link show the AW IMR18650 cell,it has a very high discharge rate of 10C,how they are getting 6volts out of it?

The Provari uses a booster circuit. To get more voltage than a single battery is rated for the circuit converts current/amps to volts. That's why IMR/liMN which is capable of higher current output is recommended for single battery applications with a booster circuit.

 

[JenBruin]

The Provari uses a booster circuit. To get more voltage than a single battery is rated for the circuit converts current/amps to volts. That's why IMR/liMN which is capable of higher current output is recommended for single battery applications with a booster circuit.

Is this "safe"? I know modders are reluctant to call anything safe, but this seems suspect. I'm not any kind of battery or electronics expert, so maybe this is a stupid question . Also, how durable/reliable is this thing? I'm currently using a megolodon and I like the fact that there are no electronics to go kaput and ruin my day.

 

[Vidi]

Jen,

For me the deciding factor was this:

The ProVari has been out for a year and other than the price of the unit, I have not seen a single complaint about the thing.

And I was looking for them.

 

[denali_41]

the boost circuit in a provari does the same as a "transformer" does,,albeit the technology is far more advanced

 

[badkarmaiii]

ProVape recommends using a high-discharge-current (IMR) battery and I agree with them.
That being said, I use Panasonic NCR18650As which are 3100mah and rated for 6amp discharge.
They have very high capacity and fit with the use of a small magnet spacer but without the use of the spacer ring.
Bear in mind that this is not the recommended setup and you will, likely, sacrifice your warranty if you go this route.

Thanks,
Lee

 

[badkarmaiii]

For the 1100mAh rated capacity, the AW IMR 18500s last quite a while.
ProVape knows what they are talking about.
I don't have any of the IMR 18650s to try but I'll be sticking with ProVape's recommendations from now on.

Thanks,
Lee