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[wet willy]

I took my vorze apart because, like all rechargable devices, they eventually loose power and/or charge capacity.

I started to notice that my vorze was not as powerful as it used to be, Which is understandable after 5 uses per week for 5+ months.  Sometimes, my sessions can go on for over an hour.

Hence, it needs a new battery, but I could not find a replacement battery specifically for the vorze a10 SA.

Taking it apart was easy.  The only tough part was 2 of the screw holes had silicone in it, which I just scraped away and shoveled out the silicone with a screw driver.

Well, it turns out that the batteries are located in the back of the unit, right in the box shaped area where the rubber pad is located (so you can rest it on a flat surface)

The batteries are 18650 cells. 

Does anybody have any experience with 18650 batteries?  I have seen them sold with varying voltages (3.7 / 4.2). and with varying maH (2500 / 3400).  I have novice electrical skills, and I really don't want to experiement with my vorze.  It was expensive and I don't want to blow the machine that blows me

Also, could I solder in a radio shack transformer that it equvalent to 2 18650 batteries?  That way, I can just plug it in and not worry about charging it.

[zamentor]

You've done all Vorze Cyclone owners a great service by disassemblng your toy. Thank you - we'll all benefit from your pioneering work. The 18650 batteries can be recharged about 500 times., so eventually they will need replacing.

The 18650 lithium-ion rechargeable battery has a standard output of 3.7 volts. It is 65mm in length, but is also produced with an internal protection circuit that makes it 68mm long. It has the same shape as a AA battery, but about 25% larger, and is easily replaced. There are two models, one with a positive button and one with a flat top. Check on Amazon for replacements that match the dimensions of the batteries currently in the Vorze and let us know how it works out.

Perhaps the soldering option would be risky. A worse case scenario is the destruction of the electrical connections that feed the motor. Have you tried just connecting the Vorze battery charger while using it? That may be a viable and easier solution to the depleted batteries.

[OverwhelmingInspiration]

Not sure if the Rens folks read this, but I'm very much hoping they release a new version of this. 

Specifically looking forward to a model that:

• Can be run via the batter or while plugged in
• Can accommodate a wider size :/
• Hopefully has sleeves that look a bit more durable than what I've been seeing on reviews