Batteries for Mini

[NoMoreCope]

So, with ReosMods making their exit, I ordered a fresh Grand, and my first Mini.

In my haste, I didn't realize that 18490/18500 batteries aren't nearly as easy to acquire as their 18650 counterparts... or, at least, the sources aren't as mainstream.

Do the Mini users have any well trusted sources for these batteries? Preferably AW IMR? I've read a few things that point towards there being a lot of counterfeits, and I'm a little concerned with where I get them from.

Thanks!

 

[SteamStack]

Aw is not making anymore batts since their factory was flooded years ago. No idea if they ever will come back as it seems like it's been 2 years now.

Hopefully someone has info on other batteries as I have a few minis now as well but lucky enough to have 3 aw 14500 that are like new still from years ago.

 

[NoMoreCope]

I heard that mentioned about AW, which is why it made me nervous just ordering the ones that are still in stock, without checking in.

I've found other brands on Amazon as well, but again, it makes me nervous.

I've always just ordered VTC5's from Kidney Puncher... this is a new experience.

 

[SteamStack]

Well hopefully someone has kept up on 14500 batts that are vape worthy..

Assuming high ohms like 1.5-2 ohm would be were one would want to stick at with 14500 batts. I've done 1ohm with the AW 14500 IMR batts but those are the latest model (15C 650 mAh).

 

[SteamStack]

I see some EFEST IMR 14500 Li-Mn 700maH HIGH DRAIN Rechargeable Battery 3.7V -BUTTON TOP on ebay that look interesting.. no info on them other then hunting for reviews.

 

[bnrkwest]

Would any of these work in the Reo mini? I have a mini too so need to find batts too! 14500 Batteries [AA Lithium] - Battery Junction

 

[elencius]

Would any of these work in the Reo mini? I have a mini too so need to find batts too! 14500 Batteries [AA Lithium] - Battery Junction

I have used some of the efest 700 mah imrs shown and they have worked pretty well for me. Is battery junction a good company? Isn't it mooch that does all the testing and has a list of reliable vendors? I need to check it - I have need for some 14500s too!

 

[elencius]

I also have to ask, are protected batteries acceptable in a reo? Distant memory, but I seem to remember something about that being a no?
Anyone?

 

[elencius]

I have used some of the efest 700 mah imrs shown and they have worked pretty well for me. Is battery junction a good company? Isn't it mooch that does all the testing and has a list of reliable vendors? I need to check it - I have need for some 14500s too!

Additional on the efests: I just looked at the ones I have. They are marked V1 and V2; flat top and button top respectively. The ones listed at battery junction are flat top, but not labeled with V1. Everything else looks the same - my 14500s are pretty old too. I'm afraid I've just brought more questions than answers, but I wanted to give you this info.

 

[SteamStack]

I believe people do t like protected cause you cant vape low ohms on them?

I'd go flat tops. Its tuff as I bet no one has done any research on the 14500 batts. 18650 is the norm and so they prob stuff with.thst size for testing.

We've always had aw imr batts. :/

 

[bnrkwest]

My mini is an Lp and looks like it will take a 18500 batt.

 

[SteamStack]

18500/18490? If so It must be a mini 2.1 and not a mini 14500.

 

[bnrkwest]

18500/18490? If so It must be a mini 2.1 and not a mini 14500.

Yes it's a Lp mini 2.1, just found my invoice from way back when

 

[elencius]

Yes it's a Lp mini 2.1, just found my invoice from way back when

I know Rob always advised using button tops, but I've used 18500 flat tops in my 2.1s and they work well.
@SteamStack - what would we do without you? And how did your daughter's homecoming thing go? Scare off any young men?

 

[Horselady154]

I see some EFEST IMR 14500 Li-Mn 700maH HIGH DRAIN Rechargeable Battery 3.7V -BUTTON TOP on ebay that look interesting.. no info on them other then hunting for reviews.

Never ever buy batteries off of Ebay. They are frequently re-wraps and aren't at all what they say they are and that can be dangerous.

 

[Horselady154]

Mooch's blog: Mooch's blog | E-Cigarette Forum
If you check this out, Mooch should name good batteries and the sites that are safe to order them from.

REO thread: REOville After Dark

 

[TheBikeGuy]

So, with ReosMods making their exit, I ordered a fresh Grand, and my first Mini.

In my haste, I didn't realize that 18490/18500 batteries aren't nearly as easy to acquire as their 18650 counterparts... or, at least, the sources aren't as mainstream.

Do the Mini users have any well trusted sources for these batteries? Preferably AW IMR? I've read a few things that point towards there being a lot of counterfeits, and I'm a little concerned with where I get them from.

Thanks!

I made the same mistake. I bought one simply because I have the others. I had a Mini years ago, but I prefered the Grand. I also have a couple of 14500 Minis. The 14500s are still easy to get.

 

[SteamStack]

I know Rob always advised using button tops, but I've used 18500 flat tops in my 2.1s and they work well.
@SteamStack - what would we do without you? And how did your daughter's homecoming thing go? Scare off any young men?

Ok I guess.. but had to see 2 kids making out 10 feet from us at our post for like over an hour before we found some teacher to mention it to and he grabbed the kid and had a talk with him.. and that was over..

Was just disgusting how they didnt have a care in the world being out in the open at the back of the crowd where everyone could see them and going at it like that and force us to watch it! No one else was doing that crap.

Yeah I went and found her in the crowd and embarrassed her good with all her friends..haha.

Way too much going on that day.. had 61 or so people over just to meet at our house and take pictures out front and then goto a park close by for more photos.. then the dinner out with all of her friends. Then the Homecoming.. then an after party at a friends.. and then finally a sleep over at another friends house with a bunch of girls..

No thanks! Now dealing with her super tired out crabby but today.

 

[TheBikeGuy]

Sounds like my "Notify when back in stock" for the AW 18490 might be a pipe dream.

 

[elencius]

Ok I guess.. but had to see 2 kids making out 10 feet from us at our post for like over an hour before we found some teacher to mention it to and he grabbed the kid and had a talk with him.. and that was over..

Was just disgusting how they didnt have a care in the world being out in the open at the back of the crowd where everyone could see them and going at it like that and force us to watch it! No one else was doing that crap.

Yeah I went and found her in the crowd and embarrassed her good with all her friends..haha.

Way too much going on that day.. had 61 or so people over just to meet at our house and take pictures out front and then goto a park close by for more photos.. then the dinner out with all of her friends. Then the Homecoming.. then an after party at a friends.. and then finally a sleep over at another friends house with a bunch of girls..

No thanks! Now dealing with her super tired out crabby but today.

Just... Wow. I'd want to sleep for two days after the one you had Sounds like you kept everything in hand though - nice work there!