18650 Help

[johnnn20]

I bought a wismec that takes a single 18650 or a 26650 battery The store gave me a 18650 that only last about an hour before it is deaf also it charges really fast like 20 min. I don't know if I am charging it wrong or if it is a faulty battery. I charge it through the e-cig plugged in an outlet. kinda of pi$$ing me off any advise would be appreciated thanks.

 

[Izan]

Select and purchase a new quality battery from a reputable vendor.
(I would encourage you to buy TWO batteries and an external charger)
Best of luck
I

 

[Hitmetwice]

Welcome to the forum.
Yeah, get a separate charger.
If you want longer runtime the larger battery option will give it to you.
Be sure to get an authentic high drain 20amp cell. Play safe, Enjoy.

 

[suprtrkr]

Could you tell us the model of the mod, and the battery? It sounds to me like the charger board is bad. An 18650 shouldn't charge in 20 mins. But yes, you should buy a top quality 20A battery or two, and a quality external charger. Tell me what mod you have, and I'll recommend one.

 

[johnnn20]

I have a wismec Presa TC100W the store sold me a 18650 battery, but it can also take a 26650

 

[johnnn20]

Could you tell us the model of the mod, and the battery? It sounds to me like the charger board is bad. An 18650 shouldn't charge in 20 mins. But yes, you should buy a top quality 20A battery or two, and a quality external charger. Tell me what mod you have, and I'll recommend one.

I have a wismec Presa TC100W the store sold me a 18650 battery, but it can also take a 26650

 

[johnnn20]

Just a heads up a co-worker has a spare efest battery charger and my battery has been charging for about 45 min now and it still says charging so maybe the mod just was reading it wrong I don't know.

 

[Topwater Elvis]

What battery are you using?
Any & all markings on the wrap, brand,mah,etc...

 

[suprtrkr]

Well, that's a start. We need to know more about the battery. Can you read the markings on the wrapper?

 

[Susan~S]

I have a wismec Presa TC100W the store sold me a 18650 battery, but it can also take a 26650

What is the brand and mAh of the battery you have?

 

[johnnn20]

What battery are you using?
Any & all markings on the wrap, brand,mah,etc...

It's a purple battery and it says gn-18650-5000mah

 

[johnnn20]

What is the brand and mAh of the battery you have?

It's a purple battery and it says gn-18650-5000mah

 

[medleypat]

Definly get a new battery that is a rewrap so not good

 

[Susan~S]

It's a purple battery and it says gn-18650-5000mah

The store sold you a "flashlight" battery. It's an ICR chemistry battery, and CANNOT be used in your mod.

Battery Basics for Mods: The Definitive Battery Guide for Vaping​

• A popular and essential read to understand which batteries are safe to use in mechanical and regulated mods. Includes a frequently updated list of recommended safe-chemistry, high-drain batteries with their specifications.

Deeper Understanding of Mod Batteries Part 1​

• For those who want to learn the differences between IMR, IMR/hybrid, ICR, and LiPo batteries. What do those numbers and letters on batteries mean? What's an amp rating and why is it more important than the mAh rating when choosing a battery for vaping?

You need an IMR or IMR/hybrid battery with at least 20A CDR (continuous discharge rating).

• A 20 CDR battery can be use up to 60 watts.
• For +60 watts you will need a 30A CDR battery.
• According to the manufacturer you should not go above 75 watts with an 18650 battery.

Look at the pictoral that @Izan posted and choose a battery from it.

 

[johnnn20]

Definly get a new battery that is a rewrap so not good

this is what I ordered Efest 26650 batteries with a 32A continuous discharge rate and 64A pulse

 

[johnnn20]

The store sold you a "flashlight" battery. It's an ICR chemistry battery, and CANNOT be used in your mod.

Battery Basics for Mods: The Definitive Battery Guide for Vaping​

• A popular and essential read to understand which batteries are safe to use in mechanical and regulated mods. Includes a frequently updated list of recommended safe-chemistry, high-drain batteries with their specifications.

Deeper Understanding of Mod Batteries Part 1​

• For those who want to learn the differences between IMR, IMR/hybrid, ICR, and LiPo batteries. What do those numbers and letters on batteries mean? What's an amp rating and why is it more important than the mAh rating when choosing a battery for vaping?

You need an IMR or IMR/hybrid battery with at least 20A CDR (continuous discharge rating). A 20 CDR battery can be use up to 60 watts. For +60 watts you will need a 30A CDR battery. According to the manufacturer you should not go above 75 watts with an 18650 battery.

Look at the pictoral that @Izan posted and choose a battery from it.

this is what I ordered Efest 26650 batteries with a 32A continuous discharge rate and 64A pulse

 

[Susan~S]

this is what I ordered Efest 26650 batteries with a 32A continuous discharge rate and 64A pulse

How many mAh? Efest is notorious for overspecing their CDR.

 

[johnnn20]

How many mAh? Efest is notorious for overspecing their CDR.

3500

 

[Susan~S]

3500

According to @Mooch (one of ECF's battery experts) the Efest Purple 32A 3500mAh
battery 32A rating is exaggerated (like every other Efest battery we have seen) and he gave it a 20A continuous (estimated) rating based on his tests.

• 26650 Battery Bench Test Results and New Ratings Table

Good up to 60 watts.

Don't use the 18650 cell you have.

 

[johnnn20]

According to @Mooch (one of ECF's battery experts) the Efest Purple 32A 3500mAh
battery 32A rating is exaggerated (like every other Efest battery we have seen) and he gave it a 20A continuous (estimated) rating based on his tests.

• 26650 Battery Bench Test Results and New Ratings Table

Good up to 60 watts.

Don't use the 18650 cell you have.

Thanks I appreciate it