Probably a stupid question but...

[Jerri]

Just ordered a CV1 in the co-op, it uses both 18350 and 18650 batteries.

I'm going with this charger from alba vapours

alba-vapours.co.uk/trustfire-tr006-battery-charger

They also have the efest batteries, I can't afford both a 18350 and a 18650 right now and here comes the stupid question,

Do I need both? Is it just a case of one if bigger and therefore will last longer? Or are there more reasons for both batteries?

Thanks

[Rybes]

i had the same issue when i bought a vamo. i opted for 3 18650s in the end. in the future ill get some 350s. as far as i can tell the bigger battery will last longer.
i was also advised to get this charger over the trust fire one. they seem to have occaisional meltin wires and explodin bits where as this one aint supposed to do that

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/120947168942?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

[Jerri]

Right, thanks, ebay shop says seller is away till 1st jan 2014 LOL.

I know vape escape sell them though so i'll grab one from there.

[Rybes]

dunno where ya gettin ya batteries from but i found vaporhut was cheapest in the uk that i could find

vapourhut.com/batteries/Mod-Batteries/efest-18650

[Deleted]

Jan 12, 2013 21:04:33 GMT Rybes said:

i had the same issue when i bought a vamo. i opted for 3 18650s in the end. in the future ill get some 350s. as far as i can tell the bigger battery will last longer.
i was also advised to get this charger over the trust fire one. they seem to have occaisional meltin wires and explodin bits where as this one aint supposed to do that

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/120947168942?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

the only problem i have with this is the contact details are in chinese it makes me dubious as they could have stock in the uk but is it of a quality that will be to a british kite standard

[Rybes]

well spotted colliwobbles. i never even thought to give that a look. looks like ill be goin to VE to get mine too. thanks for pointin that out

[djs]

Without wishing to spoil anyone's party, I would describe 18350 batteries as having pathetic run times.
I have a mini Lavatube which lives at home and only gets used 25% of the time. I don't vape above 4 volts and I don't vape much. I have to charge one of the batteries every day.

My Riva (1100mah) goes for 1-2 days used the other 75% of the time. It's illogical.... ???

Although a small device is fun and less obvious (not that I take it anywhere.. :-[) I personally can't wait to get an 18650 device.

[Jerri]

Jan 12, 2013 21:20:05 GMT djs said:

Without wishing to spoil anyone's party, I would describe 18350 batteries as having pathetic run times.
I have a mini Lavatube which lives at home and only gets used 25% of the time. I don't vape above 4 volts and I don't vape much. I have to charge one of the batteries every day.

My Riva (1100mah) goes for 1-2 days used the other 75% of the time. It's illogical.... ???

Although a small device is fun and less obvious (not that I take it anywhere.. :-[) I personally can't wait to get an 18650 device.

No party spoiling, just the type of info I'm after,I''ll just stick with the 18650 and buy another when I can afford it.

[djs]

The infamous £11.99 ebay charger was giving the impression of a UK stock product.

I would source one in the UK. If it's £15 with a 10% discount code that's £13.50.

I ordered a battery this week (completely not related to vaping/e-cigs).
£4.99 from China. £5.50 from Europe £6.24 from Kent.

It's a no-brainer for £1.25 more....and it came in 14 hours.....and it's genuine......and it has 12 months warranty....and I can phone them with questions.....

[Karma]

Jan 12, 2013 21:07:02 GMT Jerri said:

Right, thanks, ebay shop says seller is away till 1st jan 2014 LOL.

I know vape escape sell them though so i'll grab one from there.

Good, if you're going to go for a decent charger it makes sense to buy it from a known vendor. No point saving £2 and ending up with a clone!

[millerkev]

Jan 12, 2013 21:23:28 GMT Jerri said:

Jan 12, 2013 21:20:05 GMT djs said:

Without wishing to spoil anyone's party, I would describe 18350 batteries as having pathetic run times.
I have a mini Lavatube which lives at home and only gets used 25% of the time. I don't vape above 4 volts and I don't vape much. I have to charge one of the batteries every day.

My Riva (1100mah) goes for 1-2 days used the other 75% of the time. It's illogical.... ???

Although a small device is fun and less obvious (not that I take it anywhere.. :-[) I personally can't wait to get an 18650 device.

No party spoiling, just the type of info I'm after,I''ll just stick with the 18650 and buy another when I can afford it.

just dont buy the efest 3400 mah 18650 as it probably wont fit
and if your device damages the battery ..your phukked

[Jerri]

Jan 12, 2013 21:28:57 GMT millerkev said:

Jan 12, 2013 21:23:28 GMT Jerri said:

No party spoiling, just the type of info I'm after,I''ll just stick with the 18650 and buy another when I can afford it.

just dont buy the efest 3400 mah 18650 as it probably wont fit
and if your device damages the battery ..your phukked

Thanks! I had that pointed oout to me the other day. Good job too, I'd have bought it other wise.

[Karma]

Jan 12, 2013 21:09:34 GMT Rybes said:

dunno where ya gettin ya batteries from but i found vaporhut was cheapest in the uk that i could find

vapourhut.com/batteries/Mod-Batteries/efest-18650

that's a good price but they are V1 effests with the flat top, some devices need the V2 effests with the nipple top

I'm not sure what our new CV1 mods are going to prefer ???

[millerkev]

also u be better off with the xtar charger

[VE Jason]

Jan 12, 2013 21:28:57 GMT millerkev said:

Jan 12, 2013 21:23:28 GMT Jerri said:

No party spoiling, just the type of info I'm after,I''ll just stick with the 18650 and buy another when I can afford it.

just dont buy the efest 3400 mah 18650 as it probably wont fit
and if your device damages the battery ..your phukked

Only if the battery jumps into the device itself