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SLM

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I was doing some looking and reading and can't for the life of me figure out... Can you actually get real VTC5's? A couple sites I found claim to have authentic ones and other sites say no way, they aren't available.
 

SirRichardRear

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I was doing some looking and reading and can't for the life of me figure out... Can you actually get real VTC5's? A couple sites I found claim to have authentic ones and other sites say no way, they aren't available.
you probably can, but it'll be hard not to find a fake. Most of the reputable sites have pulled them because sony asked to have them pulled
 

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I was doing some looking and reading and can't for the life of me figure out... Can you actually get real VTC5's? A couple sites I found claim to have authentic ones and other sites say no way, they aren't available.

Got this update from Liion Wholesale couple of days ago:

Sony batteries are back at Liion Wholesale! As you know we did not stock Sony for many months but now we have all the newest ones in stock like the VTC5A, VTC6, and VTC4. As always these have been fully tested and are genuine. Pre-holidays stock is limited though so don't wait.
https://liionwholesale.com/collecti...505909577&mc_cid=43cc0dcff9&mc_eid=935945768d
 

ellnic

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I was doing some looking and reading and can't for the life of me figure out... Can you actually get real VTC5's? A couple sites I found claim to have authentic ones and other sites say no way, they aren't available.

It certainly appears that you can. When I first ordered them, I got a small amount and tested them thoroughly. The performance and capacity, weight, size and general appearance match that of the spec. If they aren't VTC5s they're something very close, but I think they are real. I think the confusion has come because there were supply issues following the Fukushima disaster. This led to closure of the factory in Fukushima that produced the VTC5s. Some people in the community then mistakenly circulated that Sony were no longer making VTC5s indefinitely due to some statement by Sony. However, it's no secret that Sony don't like these cells used in vaping gear. The announcement was either not entirely true, or it was true only for a time. The factory letter on mine is different to the Fukushima letter (I don't remember what they are, but I checked - see link below). The new ones also carry a warning about not using the cells in anything where they aren't sealed. They read "DANGER: DO NOT USE OUTSIDE OF BATTERY PACK". This would tie in with Sony's feelings about the cell.

Here are some real cells:

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Here are some fakes:

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Notice the obvious differences... Here is side by side:

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This is even without weighing them. The fakes are over weight (over 44.3 grams). Mine weigh 44.1g which is within tolerance - can be under but never over.

You'll also notice that the string of text on the real ones is printed under the wrapper, this costs a LOT to do. The fakes are on the wrapper. You'll also notice that the second line is the same on the fakes, this doesn't happen in my experience. On the genuine cells, each code is different as it's a hash of date/time, some info about the materials, probably machinery, factory etc. If you get a batch with that second line all the same, be suspicious. It's helpful for Sony to change the string on each cell. It gives it a kind of serial number. This costs money. Something that would bump the price up on counterfeit cells and reduce dirty profit.

More info on that line of code here: https://liionwholesale.com/blogs/re...d-proof-we-sell-authentic-sony-vtc5-batteries

Things like the year code also places the cell after the supposed non production period from Sony. Not conclusive, but you have to look at everything.

This isn't to say all fakes will look so obvious, but the ones I've come across have.

So I believe they're real, and they certainly perform like it.




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I just got the new cells from Hohmtech, straight fro their new lab in Indonesia....they are well labeled and boxed, they are in a box in a box and then shrink wrapped! I received the Hohm Life and Hohm Work Cells, I did not get the Hohm Grown Cells to test as they didnt have any extra on hand.

The only thing I dont agree with is they list the Max Pulse Ratings on the cell, as well as all the other info on them...but Im going to suggest to them just to use the Max CD instead, they do include a booklet with all the info in it and they arent try to make exaggerated specs, these same samples were sent to Mooch to test and confirm.

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I just got the new cells from Hohmtech, straight fro their new lab in Indonesia....they are well labeled and boxed, they are in a box in a box and then shrink wrapped! I received the Hohm Life and Hohm Work Cells, I did not get the Hohm Grown Cells to test as they didnt have any extra on hand.

The only thing I dont agree with is they list the Max Pulse Ratings on the cell, as well as all the other info on them...but Im going to suggest to them just to use the Max CD instead, they do include a booklet with all the info in it and they arent try to make exaggerated specs, these same samples were sent to Mooch to test and confirm.

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Nice!

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CashNVape

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I just got the new cells from Hohmtech, straight fro their new lab in Indonesia....they are well labeled and boxed, they are in a box in a box and then shrink wrapped! I received the Hohm Life and Hohm Work Cells, I did not get the Hohm Grown Cells to test as they didnt have any extra on hand.

The only thing I dont agree with is they list the Max Pulse Ratings on the cell, as well as all the other info on them...but Im going to suggest to them just to use the Max CD instead, they do include a booklet with all the info in it and they arent try to make exaggerated specs, these same samples were sent to Mooch to test and confirm.

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I anticipate a full report on both of the 18650s! I have their 26650s and they are full BEAST MODE!

Stuff for sale...Inquire within.
 

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So check this out...ordered the G2 on the 5th and I sent out two orders of coils on the same day...nothing from that day was scanned in by USPS until 6 days later....remade the two orders and THE NEXT FUCKING DAY...USPS decides to scan everything and update the tracking...fucking scum


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So check this out...ordered the G2 on the 5th and I sent out two orders of coils on the same day...nothing from that day was scanned in by USPS until 6 days later....remade the two orders and THE NEXT FUCKING DAY...USPS decides to scan everything and update the tracking...fucking scum


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They suck more than usual this time of year. Helloooo Newman! Lol.

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I just got the new cells from Hohmtech, straight fro their new lab in Indonesia....they are well labeled and boxed, they are in a box in a box and then shrink wrapped! I received the Hohm Life and Hohm Work Cells, I did not get the Hohm Grown Cells to test as they didnt have any extra on hand.

The only thing I dont agree with is they list the Max Pulse Ratings on the cell, as well as all the other info on them...but Im going to suggest to them just to use the Max CD instead, they do include a booklet with all the info in it and they arent try to make exaggerated specs, these same samples were sent to Mooch to test and confirm.

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I used to have a set of the life batteries when I bought my first g2. Looked exactly the same. What's the difference now, new plant is actually theirs?


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ellnic

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I used to have a set of the life batteries when I bought my first g2. Looked exactly the same. What's the difference now, new plant is actually theirs?


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I don't think the plant is theirs.. I thought it was just the same Indonesian chemical company that produced the cells for LG? The chemistry is apparently very similar - don't quote me on any of this. It's only things I've caught along the way. I'm looking forward to some test data to see how they compare to LGs.


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raymo2u

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I used to have a set of the life batteries when I bought my first g2. Looked exactly the same. What's the difference now, new plant is actually theirs?


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The new cells they make themselves, the wrap is the same but they arent just rewraps now

@ellnic your right, its a Indonesian Plant making custom cells for Hohmtech but have made cells for LG previously
 
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Well mailman rang the doorbell just now, dropped off the Yeti Aromamizers and some other X-mas items...I chuckled...6:30pm and dude is still out delivering uggh.
I used to have a mailman like that....sit home all day waiting to sign for stuff then 5 minutes before 7pm I would go to the store and then come home to a note on my door saying "hope to catch you tomorrow!"

Im glad I moved....now the mailman usually comes around 11am, which I think is the perfect time..
 

Carmmond

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Hope you all can give me a heads up to save me some money. I ‘m loving the G2 and my DNA mods but have been spending way to much on bad tanks for them.

Crown tank- like it but lacks flavor for me

Boreas- favorite but to dang tall for every day carry.

Council of Vapor Defiant- worse tank of them all.

TMesses 2- best flavor…. Want a tank like it!

Wofo Sapor- good flavor but no tank.

Because I’m liking the G2’s now I’m looking for a good flavor 24mm RTA with a 5ml tank.

What say you?

Looking at maybe a Avocado bottom feed or top?, Ijoy Combo, Azeroth or Limitless classic edition.

I can get one or two tanks top and I’m sick of putting the ones I don’t like in the pile:(
 

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Hope you all can give me a heads up to save me some money. I ‘m loving the G2 and my DNA mods but have been spending way to much on bad tanks for them.

Crown tank- like it but lacks flavor for me

Boreas- favorite but to dang tall for every day carry.

Council of Vapor Defiant- worse tank of them all.

TMesses 2- best flavor…. Want a tank like it!

Wofo Sapor- good flavor but no tank.

Because I’m liking the G2’s now I’m looking for a good flavor 24mm RTA with a 5ml tank.

What say you?

Looking at maybe a Avocado bottom feed or top?, Ijoy Combo, Azeroth or Limitless classic edition.

I can get one or two tanks top and I’m sick of putting the ones I don’t like in the pile:(
I'm not a fan of the bottom rdta style but azeroth is the best of the bunch. For rta boreas, supreme ( you can get a 4ml supreme so it's not tall) I have a review of it on my channel. I have a griffin 25 plus but haven't tested it yet. Or maybe @Deucesjack can recommend a small single coil tank

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~Don~

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Hope you all can give me a heads up to save me some money. I ‘m loving the G2 and my DNA mods but have been spending way to much on bad tanks for them.

Crown tank- like it but lacks flavor for me

Boreas- favorite but to dang tall for every day carry.

Council of Vapor Defiant- worse tank of them all.

TMesses 2- best flavor…. Want a tank like it!

Wofo Sapor- good flavor but no tank.

Because I’m liking the G2’s now I’m looking for a good flavor 24mm RTA with a 5ml tank.

What say you?

Looking at maybe a Avocado bottom feed or top?, Ijoy Combo, Azeroth or Limitless classic edition.

I can get one or two tanks top and I’m sick of putting the ones I don’t like in the pile:(

I have a few Aromamizer 4ml tanks ;-)
 

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I love the Serpent Mini but it's a single coil that only holds 3mls. My favorite flavor tank so far. The Alleria is a dual coil and gives great flavor as well. The original Merlin is another single coil for flavor. The Merlin Mini comes with 2 decks, a dual coil and single coil. Haven't tried it yet but it gets great reviews. Since you already have the Crown get the RBA section. It gives off one hell of a flavorful vape once you get the wicking down. If you already have a Boreas then the Aromamizer would just be a duplication of that effort. Tbh I think the Boreas edges the Aromamizer out in the flavor department but the Aromamizer is definitely machined better. Either way those two tanks are extremely close in how they vape.

Here's my review on the Serpent Mini:
http://vapingunderground.com/index.php?threads/294139/

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CashNVape

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Hope you all can give me a heads up to save me some money. I ‘m loving the G2 and my DNA mods but have been spending way to much on bad tanks for them.

Crown tank- like it but lacks flavor for me

Boreas- favorite but to dang tall for every day carry.

Council of Vapor Defiant- worse tank of them all.

TMesses 2- best flavor…. Want a tank like it!

Wofo Sapor- good flavor but no tank.

Because I’m liking the G2’s now I’m looking for a good flavor 24mm RTA with a 5ml tank.

What say you?

Looking at maybe a Avocado bottom feed or top?, Ijoy Combo, Azeroth or Limitless classic edition.

I can get one or two tanks top and I’m sick of putting the ones I don’t like in the pile:(
aromamizer supreme or tfv8 beast or baby beast. all fit perfectly on the g2

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~Don~

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I used to have a mailman like that....sit home all day waiting to sign for stuff then 5 minutes before 7pm I would go to the store and then come home to a note on my door saying "hope to catch you tomorrow!"

Im glad I moved....now the mailman usually comes around 11am, which I think is the perfect time..

Thing is, he made a trip back I guess...as I saw him while I walked my dogs earlier...
 

Carmmond

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I love the Serpent Mini but it's a single coil that only holds 3mls. My favorite flavor tank so far. The Alleria is a dual coil and gives great flavor as well. The original Merlin is another single coil for flavor. The Merlin Mini comes with 2 decks, a dual coil and single coil. Haven't tried it yet but it gets great reviews. Since you already have the Crown get the RBA section. It gives off one he'll of a flavorful vape once you get the wicking down. If you already have a Boreas then the Aromamizer would just be a duplication of that effort. Tbh I think the Boreas edges the Aromamizer out in the flavor department but the Aromamizer is definitely machined better. Either way those two tanks are extremely close in how they vape.

Here's my review on the Serpent Mini:
http://vapingunderground.com/index.php?threads/294139/

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I got the RBA for the Crown but have about 15 coils I have rebuilt from the normal coils and they are working great.... just not getting the flavor of the TM2.
Looked at the big baby beast but have read a lot about how the rba is not good.
 

~Don~

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Don't we all lol. Actually I'm out. I have 3 left out of 5 on ebay. Sold 1 here, keeping 1, and gave 4 to friends.

But I have like 9 of the 7ml left.

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I have 4-4s and 4-7s all black...just wanted one silver...

Already had the 7ml LE, and the Lite...and I am not using any of them...Been using the Billow 2.5 lately and enjoying it. Just wish it had a touch more air flow...but that one is Silver! lol
 

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I got the RBA for the Crown but have about 15 coils I have rebuilt from the normal coils and they are working great.... just not getting the flavor of the TM2.
Looked at the big baby beast but have read a lot about how the rba is not good.
I'm not an RDA guy. Don't even own one but from everything I've heard it's probably not fair to compare an RDA to a tank. Maybe an RDTA would be a good compromise for you. Take a look at the Azeroth, Limitless Plus, or Avocado. Just a suggestion.

Here's my review on the Azeroth:

http://vapingunderground.com/index.php?threads/279673/

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SirRichardRear

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I'm not an RDA guy. Don't even own one but from everything I've heard it's probably not fair to compare an RDA to a tank. Maybe an RDTA would be a good compromise for you. Take a look at the Azeroth, Limitless Plus, or Avocado. Just a suggestion.

Here's my review on the Azeroth:

http://vapingunderground.com/index.php?threads/279673/

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I got one for him too ;)

And the Supreme

I got a few supremes on sale on ebay currently. Listed 5 total. 2 of them sold already. 3 are left



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mjag

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Hope you all can give me a heads up to save me some money. I ‘m loving the G2 and my DNA mods but have been spending way to much on bad tanks for them.

Crown tank- like it but lacks flavor for me

Boreas- favorite but to dang tall for every day carry.

Council of Vapor Defiant- worse tank of them all.

TMesses 2- best flavor…. Want a tank like it!

Wofo Sapor- good flavor but no tank.

Because I’m liking the G2’s now I’m looking for a good flavor 24mm RTA with a 5ml tank.

What say you?

Looking at maybe a Avocado bottom feed or top?, Ijoy Combo, Azeroth or Limitless classic edition.

I can get one or two tanks top and I’m sick of putting the ones I don’t like in the pile:(

Hmmm, Boreas too tall but you want to hold 5ML of juice. That's a tough one but the Aromamizer Supreme LE comes with both the 4ml and 7ml tanks along with the normal velocity and postless deck for about $30 on fasttech. I really like the postless deck by the way.
 

mjag

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I got the RBA for the Crown but have about 15 coils I have rebuilt from the normal coils and they are working great.... just not getting the flavor of the TM2.
Looked at the big baby beast but have read a lot about how the rba is not good.

The Smok RBA's are hit or miss, don't have one for the Baby Beast and not planning on getting one, that tank is so so but not close to a TFV8 full size Beast. Got 2 good RBA's for the TFV8 but one that is giving me trouble, has something loose that has my ohms jumping. I love the TFV8 full size as just a sub tank, that and the Cleito 120 are my favorite subohm tanks.
 

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Hope you all can give me a heads up to save me some money. I ‘m loving the G2 and my DNA mods but have been spending way to much on bad tanks for them.

Crown tank- like it but lacks flavor for me

Boreas- favorite but to dang tall for every day carry.

Council of Vapor Defiant- worse tank of them all.

TMesses 2- best flavor…. Want a tank like it!

Wofo Sapor- good flavor but no tank.

Because I’m liking the G2’s now I’m looking for a good flavor 24mm RTA with a 5ml tank.

What say you?

Looking at maybe a Avocado bottom feed or top?, Ijoy Combo, Azeroth or Limitless classic edition.

I can get one or two tanks top and I’m sick of putting the ones I don’t like in the pile:(
Griffin 25 is the best 25 mm tank going, if it's too tall you can get the mini. The Supreme is good but the Griffin is better. Avocados are great but get hot quick, I have a couple I uses casually every day when I'm at home but they don't leave the house anymore because of the heat
 

SirRichardRear

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Griffin 25 is the best 25 mm tank going, if it's too tall you can get the mini. The Supreme is good but the Griffin is better. Avocados are great but get hot quick, I have a couple I uses casually every day when I'm at home but they don't leave the house anymore because of the heat
I still have an unopened griffin 25 plus. Can't wait to Crack it out. I love geekvape products

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