What batteries do I need?

[Scottitude]

Yep, better to be prepared than caught short!

 

[wojwoj9]

For a 3.7v I suggest you have at lest two (2) AW ICR-123 li-ion 3.7V 750mAh Protected batteries.

1pcs A battery pack 3.7 V, which

 

[Scottitude]

Sometimes batteries are sold as a pair, sometimes they are sold individually.

I hope this helps - I do not fully understand your question.

 

[Tendril]

In my experience, I get much better run-times out of the IMRs. So much so that they're all I use in my GLVs, both 5v and 3.7v and my UltraFires have been relegated to emergency back-ups.

I'm between the 1000mAh UltraFires and the AW IMRs. The IMRs cost about four times as much. I use a GLV2mini. If IMRs last longer in my mini than the 1000mAh UltraFires I can overlook the price difference. Will the IMRs work on my UltraFire charger (WF-138)?

 

[Tendril]

I did some research online and from other forums (cameras and flashlights) along with Scottitude's advice I decided to go with the AW IMR16340s. I also read that these will work with my WF-138, for future reference.

 

[Pamdane]

Yep. You all were right.
My Tenergy 3.0v RCR123A lasted a whole 15 minutes. Brand spanking new. Full charge.
Fortunately, I got the batteries as an experiment, at the same time I got more UltraFire 3.6v to have.

So now, when someone asks, its not just a "dont do it" its "thats been tried by me, it doesnt work".

Anybody want to trade 2 new Tenergy 3.0v batteries? ROFLOL.

 

[AngeLsLuv]

I bought mine from GLV...

 

[Tendril]

After ~3 months of testing I suggest everyone try LiMN/IMR batteries over the usual protected lithium rechargeables Try em out if you have the extra $$; I really appreciate the consistent power they provide

 

[buckowski]

From what I've read, the high drain AW16340, despite being a lower 550 Mah, gives out a bit better performance than the non high drain AW CR123's at 750 Mah...
Is that right? ...Just like to know which battery is better for my recently ordered Super mini
Cheers.

 

[jaybird]

From what I've read, the high drain AW16340, despite being a lower 550 Mah, gives out a bit better performance than the non high drain AW CR123's at 750 Mah...
Is that right? ...Just like to know which battery is better for my recently ordered Super mini
Cheers.

Not sure of the difference, but the 750mAh have a protective chip making them safer IMO. If you trip the protective devices in an AW battery with out that chip they are ruined. AW batteries are the safest in the world IMO ,and both of those batteries will work fine.

 

[Tendril]

Not sure of the difference, but the 750mAh have a protective chip making them safer IMO. If you trip the protective devices in an AW battery with out that chip they are ruined. AW batteries are the safest in the world IMO ,and both of those batteries will work fine.

The 'High Drain 16340'/IMRs are supposed to be a safe chemistry battery, as safe if not more than a protected CR123. You can (and I do) buy them made by AW

 

[aliens]

I can't really figure out what's the difference between the IMR and ICR batteries? Anyone can help me to figure it out in term of security/performance?

 

[Tendril]

I can't really figure out what's the difference between the IMR and ICR batteries? Anyone can help me to figure it out in term of security/performance?

IMR batteries should be more safe with much more consistent performance, but they do cost more

 

[BluSwatch]

Hey Jay - would an AW protected 17500 or 17670 fit in the 3.7v GLV2s? One batt vs the 2?
Thanks!!

 

[aliens]

IMR batteries should be more safe with much more consistent performance, but they do cost more

I ordered my super mini with a kit charger and battery, but i'd like to add two more batteries now, do you have a link to these IMR batteries?

 

[Tendril]

I get all my battery supplies from a flashlight website, but they aren't a supported vendor here so I don't know if it's appropriate to post a link. I'll PM you with the info

EDIT: I'll post here what I've written to aliens in regard to his or her question about the safety of the IMRs in case it helps anyone else. Disclaimer: I'm not an electrical engineer, this isn't a professional opinion

Hey aliens,

The GLV can optionally come with AW batteries, which these are also. AW makes good batteries; they're widely regarded as more safe than Ultrafires and the like. IMR is by design a safer battery than protected lithium ion, and since they are from the same reputable manufacturer I believe these are the safest batteries you're going to find. They also fit perfectly in the GLV, as the GLV is made for the AW CR123, and AW makes these as a direct replacement.

The only thing to watch out for is discharging them. With a standard lith-ion battery it decreases in performance as the battery drains, so it's obvious that the battery has a low charge. The IMRs give consistent performance from full charge until just before they are discharged. There are only a few puffs where your performance is hindered before the batteries go from on the brink of being empty to completely drained. The charge capacity of the batteries is lowered each time you fully discharge them. Just be on the lookout after a day of vaping; if they are getting to the point where they don't perform as they have been all day, don't vape on them until after they're charged again.

FYI the 550mAh IMRs should give you more battery life than the 750mAh Li-Ions that you can get with your GLV; from what I've read they are more comparable to a 900mAh Li-Ion in terms of how much power you can get out of each charging. Just try not to run them all the way down