Thinking about an SVD, talk to me about batteries

[Eranda13]

I'm seriously thinking about getting an SVD- but I don't know the first thing about batteries for it. What kind would I need? How many should I get?

TIA

 

[IndyJones]

I have been satisfied using these https://www.fasttech.com/products/1315401 which allows you to use the shorter tube. I can charge one faster than I can discharge it so two batts is plenty

 

[bluecat]

I'm seriously thinking about getting an SVD- but I don't know the first thing about batteries for it. What kind would I need? How many should I get?

TIA

Basic to Advanced Battery Information from Battery University

Read it a few times. There is also a battery thread here somewhere. Some good and some bad info in it. I can't seem to find it atm.

I have a SVD and use Panasonic18650 Pd and AW 18350.

 

[E_DeCastro]

I use these for both regulated and unregulated devices.

$11.76 Sony US18650VTC3 18650 1600mAh 3.7V Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries (2-Pack) 2-pack - 30A discharge at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

 

[timk]

i use the panasonic 3400 18650 in my svd as well as the aw imr 18350. the panasonic last almost two days for me.

$15.31 Panasonic NCR18650B Rechargeable 3400mAh 3.7V 18650 Lithium Batteries 2-pack - authentic cells / 2-pack at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

 

[GPSTrucker]

I find AW IMR 18650 batteries to be great for regulated devices. The Panasonic 3400 mentioned above is also great.

You should really have at least two. One being used and one charging or in standby for use.

 

[ghola1was]

Another AW IMR 18650 user here. Two of 'em, and four AW IMR 18350.

 

[Eranda13]

Thanks!! Off I go to do more research

 

[ScottP]

The first link are the batteries that I use, and yes I use them with the short tube that you get in the SVD "Express kit".

Actually here is my entire SVD order from Fasttech:

#1. SKU 1233700 - Panasonic NCR18650PD 18650 3.6V 2900mAH Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries (2-Pack)
x 1
$13.62 Panasonic NCR18650PD 18650 3.6V 2900mAH Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries (2-Pack) 2-pack at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping
#2. SKU 1327201 - Nitecore I2 Lithium Li-ion Ni-MH Ni-Cd Smart Battery Charger (US)
x 1
$16.38 Nitecore I2 Lithium Li-ion Ni-MH Ni-Cd Smart Battery Charger (US) - car charger cable + US plug AC charger cable at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping
#3. SKU 1370201 - INNOKIN iTaste SVD Telescoping Variable Voltage E-Cigarette Mod / Battery Compartment
x 1
$37.21 INNOKIN iTaste SVD Telescoping Variable Voltage E-Cigarette Mod / Battery Compartment at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

== Other services ==
Protective shipping packet

== Order total ==
$67.21

 

[Steakjuice]

I got these ones:

https://www.fasttech.com/products/1233700

I'm pretty sure you can use just about any of the Pannies they have there. These were recommended on the discussion thread for the product among many others so I just went with them.

 

[Baditude]

This should help: Battery Basics for Mods: IMR or Protected? Long story short, you want a high quality IMR battery.

Current wisdom about battery safety from the ECF battery guru's is that the AW IMR batteries are the best choice for mod batteries for all applications over any protected Li Ion battery. Using an unprotected battery is not recommended for any mod for safety reasons.
(reference: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/ecf-library/129569-rechargeable-batteries.html)

Not only are IMRs a safer choice, for a regulated mod (like an SVD) you want the high drain capability of an IMR for the processor's boost circuits responsible for higher voltage regulation.

I have been satisfied using these https://www.fasttech.com/products/1315401

You may want to review this thread: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/general-e-smoking-discussion/462491-ok-use-ur18500-sanyo-batteries-my-mechanical-mod.html Your batteries are an unprotected Li Ion.



When purchasing any battery for your mods, it needs to be either IMR, hybrid/IMR, or protected Li Ion. The product description for a Li Ion battery must say "protected" for it to be anywhere near being safe to be used in a mod.

 

[RedhatPat]

AW IMR for all of your mods, easy breezy folks. Safety first. I bought mine from provape. 18350, 18490, and 18650 all work with the SVD and you don't even need the spare tube for the 18650 configuration. Plus the SVD allows you to stack 2 18350's if you wanted to, just make sure you reset the configuration if you do this (it's all in the manual).

As far as how many, answer is more than 2 or 3.

RHP

 

[Eranda13]

Wow Baditude that is a buttload of information...

That might be over my head for the moment... maybe I'll just stick with my eGo twist and my Itaste VV.

I have to read more and give this some thought...

but really- thanks for the info. I know that sooner or later I'll probably want to upgrade and at least then I'll know what I'm getting into.