I went to a local vapor store today to purchase a new vv battery and bought a lavatube instead of the ego twist I intended. The batteries that came with the lavatube say ICR 18350 900mAh 3.7V on them. Are these safe?
Worried about batteries for lavatube
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I google searched and they look just like the blue batteries at easyvapors.com. Where should I buy safer batteries? I am really paranoid but I love this device already! Now I have to stop using it until I figure this out.
A safe bet would be to get some AW IMR 18650's. I don't know where to get the best price, but you can look around. They come in 1600mah and 2000mah, the 2000mah would last a bit longer per charge. Here's some for example-> Genuine AW Batteries at RTD Vapor
Thanks! I am on the hunt now. Disappointed that I have to wait for more mail now. Unfortunately, the local shops don't offer much. At least I am learning.
So here's an update. I went back to the B&M where I bought the lavatube and asked for an IMR battery. They sold me a trustfire. I also purchased 2 efest IMR batts and an efest charger from myvaporstore. I am worried that the trustfire batt is also unsafe but the efest stuff won't arrive until Monday. Are trustfire batts so unsafe that I should just not use it? I really have no patience and want to use my lavatube! Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Also, does myvaporstore sell reliable batts? I wish I had just bought a provari and know I have the best quality but I blew my budget this month. I will get one next month, I believe.
Using any battery with the word "fire" in the name is not a good idea. They are low rate on the scale of safety and quality. You can use it at your own risk - but I personally would not. I would rather avoid a battery venting incident so close to my face. Not saying that that would definitely happen in a few days use. You may use it and have no issue at all. Its kind of an "is the risk worth taking" to you personally thing. I would advise against it 
Better safe than sorry!
If it is 2 stacked 18350s - please dont even question using them! Avoid stacking batteries whenever possible. There are certain rules one must follow if they have a mod that requires stacking or they stack to up voltage in a mech mod. Stacked batteries are married once they were stacked - battery A and B are now a pair forever. They need to be equivalent in age and # of charge cycles. Otherwise - the stronger battery can rob the weaker...amongst other issues.
Look up Baditude and read his blogs - he has compiled tons of amazing info into a few well written, concise, easy to understand blogs. He is the Guru of everything battery!
I hope this helps and if you are able - I would take all of the batteries back to the B&M and get your money back! Shame on them ICRs and trustfires. Not surprising - but SHEESH.
Better safe than sorry!If it is 2 stacked 18350s - please dont even question using them! Avoid stacking batteries whenever possible. There are certain rules one must follow if they have a mod that requires stacking or they stack to up voltage in a mech mod. Stacked batteries are married once they were stacked - battery A and B are now a pair forever. They need to be equivalent in age and # of charge cycles. Otherwise - the stronger battery can rob the weaker...amongst other issues.
Look up Baditude and read his blogs - he has compiled tons of amazing info into a few well written, concise, easy to understand blogs. He is the Guru of everything battery!
I hope this helps and if you are able - I would take all of the batteries back to the B&M and get your money back! Shame on them ICRs and trustfires. Not surprising - but SHEESH.
I keep hearing about the trustfire batteries... how many of them have gone bad ( percentage wise?) 30% 50% 80%???
Thanks, CreepyLady! I know I goofed....twice. I need to be patient and wait for the mail. The other warning sign about the B&M is they think this noob knows her stuff. Yikes! I am just going to eat the loss and learn from this experience. Their responses to my questions don't make sense to me yet I feel I should trust their knowledge. I do believe they have good intentions, but I know not to blindly buy new items from them, especially in the mod dept.
@ bunnykiller, it is a vv and a mini. I guess I should have said that in the beginning. I love it. Even at 3.7v it vapes so much better than my ego!
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What!? Yours capes?? Mine doesnt have a cape...now Im jealous!
(they are a great reliable device until your OH borrows it and he pulls the whole thing apart on accident because he is a numbskull that works as a contractor with your lavatube in his pocket and a tank on top
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I found a nice Panasonic by checking http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/pay-forward-pif/418767-deals-steals-88.html. ecigexpress.com had a great deal and i ordered my 18650 3100 mah.
I have to say, I don't know what I would do without ECF and everyone sharing info here. I feel awful for the people who don't know about ECF!
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