VAMO help !!

[jordan]

They are protected batteries, the Vamo doesn't work with protected batteries mate

[spikus]

Oh well .... Live and learn ... Thanks guys icon_shoppingm

[Karma]

Aug 31, 2013 20:49:35 GMT spikus said:

Oh well .... Live and learn ... Thanks guys icon_shoppingm

You'll have to buy a Mec Mod now so as the protected batteries don't go to waste 

[spikus]

I was thinking just that ....

[Brambles]

Hi Spikus, even though they are protected they should work but wil not be as good as unprotected batteries. Try cleaning the negative end of the battery if it is tarnished looking. Personally I would discharge them in a bucket of salty water and bin them putting their purchase down to experience. However, they should work even though they are protected so you could telling Fasttech they are faulty and will not charge and ask for a refund as you want to purchase some panasonics instead. My suggestion is

www.fasttech.com/products/0/10001980/1143700-panasonic-cgr18650cg-36v-2250mah-18650-rechargeabl for value for money or any of the other unprotected panasonics. Bear in mind you will not be able to use the full capacity of the larger sizes as they are a different chemistry and need to go below the 3.2 volt cuttoff the vamno has built in.

www.fasttech.com/products/0/10002357/1170800-authentic-samsung-icr18650-26f-18650-37v-2600mah-r
and www.fasttech.com/products/0/10001901/1136603-authentic-sanyo-ur18650fm-18650-2600mah-37v-rechar
www.fasttech.com/products/0/10004182/1315001-authentic-lg-icr18650b4-18650-3-6v-2600mah
are also reputable batteries but the panasonics are regarded as better and safer.

It is not worth taking a chance with cheap poor quality batteries or chargers which fandyfire batteries are.

[spikus]

Thanks brambles... I'll try your suggestions ..

[Deleted]

spikus these are a great unprotected battery that will suit the vamo. I use them in my SVD and they are top rated batteries.
www.fasttech.com/products/0/10001980/1141100-panasonic-ncr18650b-rechargeable-3400mah-37v-18650

[spikus]

Thanks for the suggestions ... I can't wait another 2.5 weeks for the slow boat ... And the Vamo feels just too big with the large battery config so I've ordered these from e-bay ..... Hope they will work !!....I really should've checked here first....


£7,50...... Have them in 2 days .... Pleaseeee work !!

[Karma]

Did you order them from Torchy on ebay spikus ?

I've not heard of that make but Torchy does decent batteries or buy unprotected Efests or AWs. It really isn't worth buying unknown cheap batteries

[spikus]

No it's another company .... Sounds pretty genuine .... Lots of blah blah about testing ... Blah etc,,,,, good feedback

[xs2man]

I laughed. Problems with getting cheap batteries, looking for advice, then going and buying more cheap batteries.

Anyway, I have no problem using my protected Panasonics (3600mah) in my Vamo. But I do find the don't last twice as long as my 1200mah 18350's never mind 3 times as long. Plus, 18350 mode is nicer to hold, so take it out all day like that, and change to either 18650 mode, swap 18350's or use my SID

[Deleted]

I may be wrong but I vaguely remember reading somewhere that the protection chip on the bottom of a protected battery can be easily prised off and the excess battery plastic trimmed off to essentially yield a non protected battery. Perhaps one of the resident techie genies such as raid2506 could clarify is this is possible / safe?

[raid2506]

Thanks @freefromsmoking, but why do I always get fingered with the ones that can kill people?


I absolutely cannot advocate interfering with the integrity of a battery in any way.

Doing so can lead to fire and/or explosion, damage to property and serious risk of injury to those concerned.


Having said that, yes you can slit the plastic wrapper and the circuit releases from the bottom.

Snip the return strap on the side and you have an unprotected battery.

Some batteries also have an additional cap on the top which may be removed in a similar manner to further reduce length.

Allegedly

[spikus]

thanks for the advice Raid ... I will definitely heed your warning...

Now where'd I put that Stanley knife .....