Battery questions

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I'm Sorry, but I would have to say that those will not fit.

I also have some 18650 Protected PCB batteries from a previous mod (only they are not Tenergy). And they are too long for the LavaTube.

The LT holds a true 65mm long battery. The '18650' stands for 18mm in diameter and 65mm in length. Not sure why there's a zero at the end. But the protected cell on the L-ion battery makes it a few mm's too long.

Also the LT takes a IMR High Drain Battery. The IMR is considered safer chemistry than L-Ion. And this battery chemistry also allows for high voltage vaping.

I've read about people 'making' these longer PCB L-ion 18650 batteries work, by jamming them in there and compressing the spring. But I wouldn't try it. I would consider that unsafe.

Here's a link of the appropriate battery and also where I bought mine for my LT. It shows that they are out of stock. But it is a picture of the battery that is supposed to be used with the LT. AW is a good brand but you don't have to go with that brand. Just make sure that the battery is an 'IMR 18650'.

AW IMR 18650 1600mah - IkenVape Store

Also as a side note. Even though IMR batteries are considered safer chemistry, make sure you have a charger that will not overcharge the battery.

Happy Vaping.
 
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