No its from over tightening please do not attempt to make the kiss flush on the units . It should have a Lil gap.
thanks for this post.Perhaps a couple of insights will help? First off, AW is "Andy Wong", a battery broker. It's not a brand in the usual sense, he doesn't make them but buys them to spec and has QA such that defects are basically zero. There are no 'rebranded AWs' out there.
IMR is a chemistry. Many battery brands use it, some use others (like the more common Li-ion). AW versions, however, are optimized for flat out power output. This is done by very pure components with large mass for their capacity. Notice how the mAh capacity is often less than 'better' brands? In fact, the 1600 mAh version of the AW 18650 will outperform (in terms of heat delivered) their 2000 mAh version for that reason, more 'flat out power' but for a shorter time. The key specification is "internal resistance", a spec generally not published. The lower it is, the more power the battery can deliver 'in a pinch' and the cooler it stays doing so.
Here's an interesting and useful set of charts on the matter, notice the bottom two? The 1600 mah AW IMR is literally 'off the chart' in power delivered:
http://lygte-info.dk/review/batteries2012/Common18650Summary UK.html
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These http://www.lighthound.com/AW-IMR-18350-700mAh-LiMN-Rechargeable-Lithium-Battery_p_3818.html
Can't say for sure about the 18650s from that site. I am sure someone else will chime in soon regarding the 18650s.
What battey is everybody using with the 2.0 kiss carts?
18350 or 18650?
While the 18350s from Ebay are the right part, there are counterfeits out there, the source is important I think. Lighthound is a good source IMO, they offer two AW IMR 18650s, I suggest the lower capacity one:
http://www.lighthound.com/AW-IMR18650-1600mAh-LiMN-rechargeable-lithium-battery_p_2797.html
The 2000 will run a little longer, but not as hot (which is a little good and really bad...).
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I buy my batteries from RTD VAPOR. I have not found cheaper source for AW's anywhere. If anyone finds a good pplace that has cheaper AW's please let me know.
18650 or ONE 18350 (not two!!!!! two 18350 is 7.4v!)
What battey is everybody using with the 2.0 kiss carts?
18350 or 18650?
Ive got AWs contact info, Im going to try emailing them.
crazy I wonder y im sure they r real maybe newer version/older vers. idk
You can send them this!
They look like they will work however several sets or the new CORE. I need a CORE!
thats newer and older versions. Our Newer 18350's have the watt hours on them.
I broke my KISS and had to buy 3 more right away!I have RED & BLACK SS KITS the SHORTY and the K.I.S.S. pretty fun stuff!
I have a purple kiss on my GF's teal Persei and Black on my Black persei. But I also have a couple extra...blue, purple, black, matte silver. Once this one goes out I am going with some color.
I I also want to thank Naomi for getting my KISS Issues solved. Those 5 ohmers are dangerous even for an experienced user. I highly recommend the 2 ohms. I can hold the button down with no worries.