[MFLB Mod #3] - Battery Upgrades - [PICS]

Hey GC, its time for another MFLB mod. This time Ill be outlining the very basic "mod" of upgrading from the stock batteries to Powerex 2700mAh batteries.

A big problem that many MFLB users experience is a gradual decline in the power that the MFLB seems to be putting out. Some may think its due to some sort of tolerance problem, and in some cases it can be, but for the most part its due to the stock batteries being worn out. They wear out very quickly and continue to degrade with every charge. You will notice the orange light not lighting up as bright even after a fresh charge.

The fact of the matter is, the stock batteries do not bring the MFLB to its potential.

MFLB Mod #3 - How To Upgrade The MFLB Batteries

I. THE BATTERIES:

The MFLB can take any rechargeable batteries that are over a 2000mAh rating, and the higher the mAh, the hotter the box will run. Any replacement batteries will have to be peeled before they can be used with the MFLB.

For my choice, I chose the Powerex 2700mAh 4-Battery set from Amazon. These batteries are a very popular choice for an upgrade, because they are a very high mAh and are very cheap. Heres a link:

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009H5VVM"]Amazon.com: Powerex AA 2700mAh NiMH Rechargeable Batteries w/holder- 4 Batteries Per Pack: Electronics[/ame]



Mine arrived in only a few days in a nice plastic case.



Something I noticed about these batteries right off the bat is that they seem heavier then the stock batteries. I did not test to see if this was true, but they definitely feel denser.


II. PEELING:

The first thing you will need to do after receiving your batteries is peel the wrappers off of them. This allows them to fit into the MFLB and make contact.

I usually start with the tiny exposed flap at either end.



Just begin peeling away at the wrapper until it is completely off and has left a nice big patch of glue for us to deal with.



Now its time for the hard part, cleaning them.

I start by rubbing them against a thick piece of paper to get the glue to ball up and fall off. After doing this for a while, I usually get a towel and rub them to try to get any more glue off.

This is a VERY annoying and slow process, but it must be done.

You will notice there will be one big line of glue that just wont come off easily after all the other glue comes off, this is normal. I used a piece of hard plastic to scrape at it and then I kept polishing it until it came off (after what seemed like hours).

Now do this 3 more times



At this point, you will have 4 new batteries that are as shiny as the ones that came with the MFLB.

Now for the comparison.


III. COMPARISON:

So heres a comparison of the stock batteries versus the new 2700mAh batteries in regards to the light brightness:

Both were at full charge at the time of this photo.

Its clear that the 2700mAh's put out ALOT more energy and in turn, a lot more vapor and a lot more heat. They old a charge well and seem to last a lot longer then the stock batteries did for me.

I highly suggest upgrading from the stock batteries especially if you have had a MFLB for a while.

Edited by mmm223300, 28 May 2011 - 07:27 PM.

Goo be gone is great for removing the glue. An upgrade in Batt power is a must for the MFLB. They do their product a great diservice by including the weak stock batts.

Goo be gone is great for removing the glue. An upgrade in Batt power is a must for the MFLB. They do their product a great diservice by including the weak stock batts.

I was thinking it might be, but I wasent sure what king of substances I could put on the battery without ruining it so I just did it all by hand lol.

Bump for the lulz

i know that the battery company mflb used was ripping them off by selling weaker batterys then were told so i know that has a big part in it and they did switch companies those seem a bit better but nothing like the 2700 ones

ive heard WD-40 works well, but I just use some goo be gone type thing, dont know the name off hand. its actually in the bathroom attached to the room im sitting in. but being a stoner....

good guide, have you tried the power adapter? i hear it makes the box an absolute monster.

i know that the battery company mflb used was ripping them off by selling weaker batterys then were told so i know that has a big part in it and they did switch companies those seem a bit better but nothing like the 2700 ones

Yeah that was at the very beginning of the company, and the new included batteries are definitely better, but still not bringing the box to its potential.

ive heard WD-40 works well, but I just use some goo be gone type thing, dont know the name off hand. its actually in the bathroom attached to the room im sitting in. but being a stoner....

good guide, have you tried the power adapter? i hear it makes the box an absolute monster.

Eaither probably would work pretty well.

I haven't had the privilege of trying out the adapter, but I have the link in case I ever want to spend the 60+ bucks to get it. It it was 30-40 I would have already been all over it to make a tutorial about it or reverse engineer it, buts it just too expensive. It would be great for my next tutorial, which is making an MFLB glass bong

Great tutorial/post, i bet id like your mflb alot more than everyone elses.

Great tutorial/post, i bet id like your mflb alot more than everyone elses.

Yeah its pretty sweet, but one of my friends lost the HBA from mod #1

Going to do this asap, it seems like the batteries that came with it aren't performing like they used to.

99% iso and a paper towel work like magic on really sticky batteries

how does buying new batteries count as a mod lol

how does buying new batteries count as a mod lol

it doesn't, another little MFLB troll just wanted to make yet another thread on his stupid little vape

it doesn't, another little MFLB troll just wanted to make yet another thread on his stupid little vape

hahaaha yea im gonna also mod my remote by using higher powered batterys ahahahah

Are these special batteries or can you just use any other AA batteries like duracell?

how does buying new batteries count as a mod lol

Explaining why I put mod in quotes. Just supposed to be a helpful tip.

Are these special batteries or can you just use any other AA batteries like duracell?

Must be rechargeable and over 2000mah I believe.

Explaining why I put mod in quotes. Just supposed to be a helpful tip.

Must be rechargeable and over 2000mah I believe.

Oh alright makes sense my bad for being a dick

Oh alright makes sense my bad for being a dick

Its fine.

Can u recharge these powerex batterys using the charger that comes with the MFLB? or is it gonna burst into flames and a magic genie will pop out

yessir

thanks for the guide, +rep