Vamo V2 - Batteries & Tips

[Tom]

Feb 1, 2013 1:29:45 GMT robby said:

Feb 1, 2013 1:23:32 GMT Tom said:

Thanks very much.

I have been thinking of starting with 18350s but still a bit undecided!

They wont last too long, I have a couple, one of my vamos was a kit with 2 18350s, they are handy if you are off out for a pint, but I reckon 4 or 5 hours is all you will get out of them (each)

I am loving the thought of 3400mah - a bit different to my 650 egos!

[bomberharris]

Please note: the eFest 18650-3400mah battery are too wide in diameter to be used safely in the Vamo, we therefore recommend the 18650-2000mah

TOM I just read this I forgot to mention it. and get two spacers

[Tom]

Feb 1, 2013 1:49:26 GMT bomberharris said:

Please note: the eFest 18650-3400mah battery are too wide in diameter to be used safely in the Vamo, we therefore recommend the 18650-2000mah

TOM I just read this I forgot to mention it.

I saw that it says that on Jason's site - I thought the 18650 name was the measurement of the size of that batt?

I think im prob gonna go the 2 x 350 route for starters.

The 650s will probably be in the post a week later!

[Tom]

Feb 1, 2013 1:19:39 GMT robby said:

I am using Panasonic 3400mah unprotected batteries as the Vamo has protection as foes my Nitecore charger.

These are £17-10 shipped for two. You can get cheaper, lower capacity batteries, no problem. These give me over two days vaping from each battery.
www.amazon.co.uk/Panasonic-NCR18650B-UNPROTECTED-Capacity-Rechargeable/dp/B00AIOH9VG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1359681155&sr=8-3

Get a quality battery charger. The Nitecores are pretty good. You need to shop around though, other people should show you other options.

Just to clarify robby...

The efest 3400mah 18650 is too big, but the panasonic obv isn't?

is that right

[bomberharris]

cool but just remember the 18350's don't last long, mine dont last a day , but I do like the small mode.

[Tom]

Im not sure whether I'm going to use the mod as an out and about (18350) device or a stay at home (18650) comfort vape or indeed both.

Because of that I think the two 350s to start will be best - would i be right in assuming you can put 2 350s in the mod and it would work like a 18650?

[Gordy]

the Xtar wp2 charger comes with a couple of spacers and will charge all manner of sizes from 350 to 650

there are alot of fakes out there of batteries and chargers ...so its always best to buy from a reputable vendor for these

i prefer the mini mode with 350's but like others have said, depending on use you may only get 4-5 hours from them

[Gordy]

it is designed to be able to stack two 350's in there but i wouldnt recommend it

[Tom]

Just found that my shopping cart has ended up with 2x350s & 2x650s & the charger & a dc plinth...

Had to spend the £40 (with all about discount of course) to get the free shipping.

Jason knows how our minds work!

[Gordy]

did you make sure you got the 2250mah 18650's ...they last me well over a day ...cracking batteries for the price

[Tom]

Mine said 18650 (2000mah)

[Tom]

just spotted the joyetech li-ion 2200mah 18650...

does that fit?

[Tom]

out of stock anyway i think...

i have filled the trolley but im going to sleep on it.

Now I can spend the next 10-15 days reading everything I can find on the vamo.

Cheers guys

[Balllsy]

i have nitecore i4 charger also. As robby says steer well clear of all batteries with 'fire' in the name. I use aw & efest 18350 batteries, they last me about 3 hours. I also use Sennybor imr 18650s.

[Toondog]

My ten pence, get the efest 18650 2000mah x 2 last me a day and a half each. Plus the WP2i charger from vapescape spacers included and guaranteed to be genuine. I use both my vamo's out and about in long mode. The 350's are 700mah so you'd get between third and a half of the batt life. Have fun!!