High capacity imr18500s

[Dan]

Hey everyone.

Can someone point me in the direction of some high capacity imr 18500 batteries please?

Highest mah rating I can find is 1100 which seems meager for the size of the cell!! 

Many thanks!

[maccafan]

Thats about it. The trade off with IMR is lower capacity. Some specialized cells are rated around 1500 but their actual capacity is a bit less.

There are INR cells which are rated upto 1700 mAh but they are a very limited supply and not commercially available as far as I know.

[Dan]

1100's it is then!

Are any brands known as being better than others?

[sleepyduck]

AW or Efest. Best value from Torchy...

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-Efest-IMR-18500-1100mAh-button-top-3-7v-Li-Ion-protective-case-/300917948026?pt=UK_ConsumerElectronics_Batteries_SM&hash=item46101b7e7a

[Dan]

Thankyou!

Quick question.. do i go for flat top or nipple top?

I will be using them with a crown which should arrive mid week and so need compatibility..

[Moggy]

I always buy flat tops, havent had an issue in any devices. For a telescopic they can mean the difference between a gap and showing threads or not.

[sleepyduck]

Conversely, I always use button tops I have a Provari and button tops are recommended for that. Dunno about other devices...

[Dan]

Thankyou guys!

Pair of flat tops are on their way!!

[Greigster]

Jun 23, 2013 15:15:14 GMT Moggy said:

I always buy flat tops, havent had an issue in any devices. For a telescopic they can mean the difference between a gap and showing threads or not.

Just recently acquired a Provari Mini and need to get some batteries. Will flat tops work?......I thought I had read somewhere that they had to be button tops so need to make sure before I order. I was thinking about the Efest 18350 and 18500 as I have the extension cap.

[sleepyduck]

Jun 23, 2013 19:55:10 GMT Greigster said:

Jun 23, 2013 15:15:14 GMT Moggy said:

I always buy flat tops, havent had an issue in any devices. For a telescopic they can mean the difference between a gap and showing threads or not.

Just recently acquired a Provari Mini and need to get some batteries. Will flat tops work?......I thought I had read somewhere that they had to be button tops so need to make sure before I order. I was thinking about the Efest 18350 and 18500 as I have the extension cap.

Button tops definitely work Get some of those Efests from Torchy, they are what I use (and I have some AWs too).

[eyebrook]

You need button tops for the Provari

[Greigster]

Thanks sleepy and eyebrooke. I sent a PM to Torchy over on UKV this afternoon as you get 10% off the price if you pay him direct without going through Ebay.
Just waiting for a price.
Also if you buy 4 pairs and pay direct at Ebay prices, he will send you another pair free.

[Dan]

Jun 23, 2013 20:18:05 GMT Greigster said:

Thanks sleepy and eyebrooke. I sent a PM to Torchy over on UKV this afternoon as you get 10% off the price if you pay him direct without going through Ebay.
Just waiting for a price.
Also if you buy 4 pairs and pay direct at Ebay prices, he will send you another pair free.

Wish I had known that!

[Moggy]

Yup, Provari is the only device I know that NEEDS button tops...but I haven't got one

[Greigster]

Cheers mono