UltraFire 18650 Rechargeable Batteries 2800mAh Review

Good quality and consistent, I have a Andoer 60 LED lamp I use and needed two batteries for it and after having a look round decided on these as they looked ideal for the job and good value for a pair of branded batteries.

They arrived in a small flip top box in individual boxes wrapped in bubble wrap protection and after opening them up I put them into my Andoer lamp and put them on charge as this has a charge socket built in, I do have a separate battery charger for charging 18650 batteries as I use ecigs that take them but have found it is rare I use it due to them already having inbuilt charge sockets (just as a note: these are not suitable for use in ecigs).

After charging I wanted to give them a good test and also have a torch that takes a single 18650 battery so thought this idea and fitted both batteries in it one after the other leaving it turned on until the battery totally drained, the first battery lasted 48 minutes and the second 47 minutes a very good result showing not only are they consistent but they lasted 22 minutes longer than the battery I am currently using in it.

I have added a short video and will also add some pictures showing unboxing, fitting them into my torch and Andoer lamp showing them working.

• Batteries has no memory effect,up to 1200 charge and discharge cycles. Rechargeable,reusable,reduced waste battery.
• The battery is low self discharge makes itself still maintain 75% of capacity after 3 year of non-use.
• Batteries come pre-charged and can be used immediately out of the package.
• High Energy Battery is fit for flashlight ,camera, watch, toys and many other electronic devices, not for the devices match the Flat Top 18650 battery like E-cigarette, Reuleux RX 200 and so on.

Features:

• The battery is low self discharge makes itself still maintain 75% of capacity after 3 year of non-use.
• The battery can be recharged up to 1200 times when fully or partially drained.
• Application: Widely used in your household devices, such as digital cameras, toys, remote controls,hand held games, 2-way radios, PDAs flashlights,alarm-clocks, LCD-TVs, Toothbrush, Shavers and portable audio players, delivering dependable power allowing you to maximize your music gaming, computer, photography and other experiences.
• Not for the devices match the Flat Top 18650 battery like E-cigarette, Reuleux RX 200 and so on.

Summary
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Good solid quality batteries that are consistent and perform the intended job perfectly. If you have any questions please feel free to ask I will do my best to answer.

Price: £10.89
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Mini E Cig Box Mod By Teslacigs

I have been vaping now for over 5 years going from the very first basic vape pens then moving on as the hardware refined and improved, for myself vaping has always been an alternative to smoking rather than a way of giving up smoking, I have vastly reduced my nicotine intake since starting, lost my smokers cough, have a better sense of taste and don’t stink of smoke along with no longer being a social pariah when sparking up a cigarette so am a happy vaper.

This mini mod box comes in a very neat box with two sliding trays containing the battery, charging lead, extra glass, extra o-ring, a spare coil, atomise and manuals, I gave the manual a good read, it’s all fairly straight forward with the 5 button presses for power on and off, resistance lock and unlock features along with a coil type select when you fit the atomiser and temperature control etc all listed in the manual.

Some people who are new to vaping or considering taking up vaping for the first time might be a bit daunted at this point thinking you have to understand and know what temperature they need to set it to and if it needs to be set to Ti/Ni/SS mode or normal mode, a lot of the settings and features are more for when you start to get used to vaping and wish to refine the experience, for someone new to vaping you can fill the tank with juice and let it stand for 7 minutes to avoid a burnt taste, press the fire button 5 times to turn it on, select coil as normal when it asks and then press the button and start vaping, everything else is adjustment such as temperature and adjusting the air inlet to get the vape experience that suits you.

After charging this up I was ready to try this out, it’s worth noting a feature at this point that it has a pass through which means you can still use the mod box while it is charging a feature not on a lot of mod boxes. After filling the tank and letting it sit for a while so the cotton is saturated with juice I fired it up, I could hold the whole thing in my hand with only the atomised intake nozzle showing so not only is it a small powerful mod box it is also fairly discrete. This gives a great vape with huge plumes of vapour and I liked the coil which uses organic cotton and a honeycomb design inlet at the top really bringing through the taste of the juice.

I have attached a short video showing it in use, the quality often degrades when it goes through Amazon’s optimisation process so hopefully not too much.

• Original 0.6 ohm Coil. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B06XG9YR79
• Adjust Power. 0.1-3.5 ohm for VW mode. Output Wattage: 7-40W. Adjust the wattage in VW mode by pressing the up/down button and the wattage will move in 5 increments.
• Temperature Control. 0.05-1.0 ohm for Ti/Ni/SS mode. Temperature Range 100-300℃(200-600℉. You can adjust it based on your vaping habits.
• Bypass Mode. Select wattage to 40W, press the up button once more to switch device to Bypass Mode (Mechanical Mode)
• Battery Cell LiPo 1300 built in.

Package List:

1 * Atomizer

1 * 1500mAh Battery

1 * 0.6ohm Coil (25-40W)

1 * 1.0ohm Spare Coil (10-25W)

1 * Extra Glass Tube

2 * Extra O-Ring

1 * Micro USB Charger

1 * User Manual

1 * Gift Box

What I liked
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- Clever design
- Great vape experience
- Battery has a pass through
- Easy to set up and use
- Battery charge point is on the side rather than the bottom which is much better
- Nicely presented in a bespoke box with draws
- Spare coil, glass and rubber for the tank
- Coil is nice and easy to change

What I Didn’t Like
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- I haven’t found anything to put here but if I come across any issues I will edit and add them accordingly.

Summary
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This really is a great mod box ideal for on the move vaping or a good started mod box for someone just taking it up, it delivers great plumes of smoke along with really bringing through the flavour of the juice. If you have any questions please feel free to ask I will do my best to answer.

Price: £42.99
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GP BATTERIES Ultra Alkaline AA Batteries 24 Pack

I needed a decent quantity of AA batteries due to the fact I use high quality rechargeable batteries in my keyboard, Xbox One controller and mainly ‘My Stuff’, over time these disappear into items such as my children’s toys, remote controls and my wife’s numerous gadgets never to be seen again.

This pack is ideal and I have put on the side so now anyone after a AA battery is pointed to this pack, they are good quality and hold a decent amount of power as I tested four in my daughters most battery hungry toy which was still dancing round the floor two hours later and it would normally wipe out a cheap set in under a hour. At the time I ordered £6.15 for 24 the cheapest of this brand I could find. Overall I am pleased with this purchase and they come in a handy little dispensing box which is a bonus.

• Longer operating time
• Best for power hungry devices
• Handy storage box

Price: £6.15

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Universal Intelligent Multifunction LCD Battery Charger

What a clever charger this is.
Nicely presented and comes with a detachable uk mains plug lead, plus a car cigarette lighter adapter.
Although written in Chinenglish, the instructions are simple to follow.
Upon switch on, the LCD screen is bright and easy tor read and displays voltage, charging current, charging time and battery type, but will switch to a power saving mode (screen goes dim) if left unattended for 30 seconds.

It's also capable of charging in 2 modes in either slot: 500mA and 1000mA, which you switch by simply pressing the relevant button above each battery dock. A longer press (10 seconds) allows you to switch between L-ion and LiFe P04 batteries
The negative battery poles are spring loaded, so will accept any pencil shaped battery and keep them in the device by tension alone.
This offers a distinct advantage over the usual chargers, as generally they are type specific, although I do have one which will take either AA or AAA batteries.

I tested this with an AAA battery and an 18650 battery from my e-cigarette mod box. Not only did the charger accept and begin to charge both, but also identified the battery type,(1 being NiMH, the other, L-ion).
The device charged the AAA in about two hours, the 18650 in 4 hours. The device is capable of charging a single battery also.

Very nice item.

Price: £22.99
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Eleaf Istick Pico 75w E Cigarette Starter Kit

I will start off by saying this is a great product, I have been using e-cigs for over 5 years now starting off with the basic e-cig pens through a variety of different tanks and batteries and have been mixing my own e-juice for around 3 years now.

Don’t be put off by that thinking the Eleaf iStick Pico Kit is just for experienced vapers it is to put it in computer terms PLUG AND PLAY as well as having a multitude of options and adjustments for the pro vaper to get the perfect vape.

I would note early on as no doubt even though it is clearly stated it requires a High Quality 18650 Battery and this is not included so I purchased two separately, I also purchased a charger but it does have a charging port in the front of the iStick so you can charge the battery through that without the need for a charger for me it’s personal preference to always have a spare battery charged.

The Eleaf Istick Pico has an upgradable firmware so the first thing I did was visit the site and download the latest firmware and upgrade, very simple and quick but also a great feature, then it was time to fill it up the tank and give it a test.

As I stated at the beginning it is for new and pro users alike so at this point you can vape and adjust the air filter on the tank have a vape and adjust the wattage to get your desired result.

For the pro user there are a multitude of options and adjustments to achieve the perfect vape something we all strive for.

- The standard 5 clicks to turn it on and off
- With it turned off hold the plus and minus to flip the screen display and to lock the screen when it’s on hold the plus and minus with the same process to unlock
- To enter stealth mode hold down the minus and the fire button, minus and fire button to exit stealth mode
- To change modes hit the fire button 3 times then use the plus and minus to scroll through them
- With it turned off hold the fire button and plus button to enter TCR modes

Pros:
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- Nice design
- Easy to use
- Firmware upgradable
- Clean and easy to adjust LED screen
- Multitude of options and adjustments
- Chargeable with the battery in
- Great vape

Cons:
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- Does not come with a battery although this is clearly stated

Summary:
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The iStick Pico really is a beast and gives a fantastic vape experience and great for both the new and experienced vaper, great value and great product I’m finding it hard to find any faults.

Price:  £37.00
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Lloytron AA 2700 mAh NIMH AccuUltra Battery (Pack of 4)

I purchased these back in May 2016 and am now editing to update, these are simply the best rechargeable batteries I have purchased, I use them in my Xbox One controller and have had many rechargeable types before but they either don’t hold a good charge or start off holding a good charge then gradually fail.

I have been using these on a daily basis for 2 hours plus a day and one charge normally lasts 7-10 days depending on how long I play for, I have seen no decrease in the length of time they last in 6 months of use so I would highly recommend these.

• 2700mAh capacity
• Battery size: AA
• NiMH Rechargeable
• 1000 charges
• Lloytron provides 1 Year guarantee

Price: £5.80

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