18650 batteries

[yesitsme]

Why are 18650 batteries different lengths? One is 3mm longer than the other and its messing up my Vamo V3.

[FreedomVape]

Jan 30, 2014 20:00:04 GMT yesitsme said:

Why are 18650 batteries different lengths? One is 3mm longer than the other and its messing up my Vamo V3.

I totally agree with you it can be annoying as the code 18(65)0 is actually supposed to indicate the length of 65 mm  and 18350 is 35mm but some of the cheaper batteries which include protection have simply added some small circuitry at the end of a normal 65mm battery which adds an extra couple of millimetres. The more expensive protected batteries incorporate the circuitry within the overall length which is why they tend to be 65mm as they are supposed to be. You can use a rubber o-ring on some devices such as the lavatube but inevitably you should not over tighten the battery end caps to squeeze the batteries in as it can cause the top ends to work loose as I know from experience.

[Bluefish]

What he said ^

[yesitsme]

Thanks guys, guess I'll have to get some pricey ones.

[Deleted]

Jan 31, 2014 6:26:28 GMT yesitsme said:

Thanks guys, guess I'll have to get some pricey ones.

yesitsme  ...  you shouldn't use protected batteries (ICR with a protection chip) in a regulated mod like the Vamo as the protection chip can interfere with the vamo's electronics  ...  you would be better using either unprotected ICR batteries or the safer chemistry IMR batteries.

[Yorkshireman]

I didn't know this,just bought the vamo v5 full kit and extra batteries from myepack so i hope they all fit.

[ionian]

Jan 31, 2014 11:08:20 GMT Yorkshireman said:

I didn't know this,just bought the vamo v5 full kit and extra batteries from myepack so i hope they all fit.

You'll be fine with the myepack efest IMR batteries - they work just fine in a vamo, and are good batteries. 

[yesitsme]

Can anyone tell me a brand of 18650 that is actually 65mm in length, mine are 68mm and giving me problems.

Thanks in advance.

[keepitgoin]

Try torchythebatteryboy (Google it like that) he sells, and is VERY knowledgeable about all kinds of Batteries, Vaping and otherwise!!

[Deleted]

AW and Efest are both 65mm long .... available from www.vapeescape.co.uk/Vaping-Spares/Li-Ion-Batteries/ discount code ALLABOUT will give you 10% off.

ETA: any 18650 battery that is 68mm long is a protected ICR battery and should not be used in a regulated mod or a mechanical mod with a kick fitted.

[Perpetua]

yesitsme . . . I've moved your thread from Blogs and onto the General Vaping Board, plus merged it with the 18650 battery thread you currently have running.



AW's or Efests are the ones to look for as Freefrom has suggested.