6volt Reo Mini !

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250+250=500 so 2x14250= 1x14500 in height.:)
The only difference is the positive poles. With 2x14250 in series (because of the pole hanging) there is about one millimeter more than the height of 14500.
The Li-ion 14250 3,7v, instead, are longer (about another mm) of the IFR14250 3v, because they have the protection circuit; the IFR do not need it because they are Lifepo4
 

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I ordered the xtar wp2 charger for my aw14500's that will arrive about the same time as my mini. Can I order these IFR14250 batteries and charge them safely on this charger? It came with 1 spacer for each side, will extra spacers need to be bought to fit them?

As nearly as I can tell from looking online, the Xtar WP2 only charges 3.7 volt lithium ion batteries. The the IFR 14250 are LiFePO4 batteries and require a compatible charger for 3.0/3.2 volt batteries.
 

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As nearly as I can tell from looking online, the Xtar WP2 only charges 3.7 volt lithium ion batteries. The the IFR 14250 are LiFePO4 batteries and require a compatible charger for 3.0/3.2 volt batteries.

I discovered that too. So would a icr123 ultrafire charger work? Sorry, not good with batteries :)
 

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There is another solution: make a small incision on the bottom of the Mini, so you can enter the IFR 15,270 (which are much better than the battery 14250)

Here's how I did:

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Given that the difference in diameter between 14250 and 15270 is 1mm, it is sufficient a small excavation (with a dremel) of 0.3 mm on the door, and 0.7 mm on the bottom
Now my Mini has a new engine and at 6v is fantastic:vapor: it is the smallest 6v machine that I have. (Of course, it cannot have the same autonomy of the Grand, but bringing 3 pairs of spare batt, costs me nothing)

PS The IFR 15270 have 300mAh, but they last quite a bit more than the 14250 (I would say that their autonomy is similar to the 15270 Li-ion 600mAh, because the lifepo4, as is known, have generally an higher capacity than the Li-Ion ..... I already tried to verify possible differences, given that in my Mini now enter also the 15250 li-ion 600mah, and, as I said, their life is very similar)
 
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