Counterfeit/Low Grade LG HG2 Test Results

[Baditude]

Could you possibly share the formula behind those calculations? I have forgotten all I knew about Ohm's law.

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I heard somewhere that a mech mod should not really be used with a high resistance coil such as 1.2 ohm. Is that the cause of my problem, or is it the fake battery causing over-heating?

I was using 3.0 ohm cartomizers in my cartotanks about 5 years ago on my first mechanical mod. That was the norm back in the day.

Today, the mindset is if you are using a mechanical mod, you'll be using sub-ohm coils. That mindset is wrong by the way. If you can get a satisfying vape with a 1.2 ohm coil on a mech, then enjoy it.

 

[BillW50]

Just all be careful marking those insulators, a graphite pencil is not particularly safe for checking texture if it happens to mark a line between +/-. That's how we used to disable the spark plug on a mates motorbike by grounding the sparkplug against the engine with a pencil line!!!!

Hahaha... but that is what, 50,000 volts? And the current is so low, it won't kill ya if you grab it. That high of voltage will take any possible path it could find, even graphite. I guess we should get out our multimeters and see how low of a resistance we can get a pencil to go.

 

[Mooch]

I'll post pictures after I get them. I don't have a way or know how on checking them though.

From pictures we might be able to see if they're really bad fakes. If they're good fakes then it's hard to tell by pictures alone. Testing is the best way to tell.

 

[rice721]

From pictures we might be able to see if they're really bad fakes. If they're good fakes then it's hard to tell by pictures alone. Testing is the best way to tell.

maybe I'll try and do a battery test using escribe on the dna133? would that work as a stress test for batteries.

 

[Robert Cromwell]

Fjigure I will do the visual checks on mine. Then vape it single battery at 75 watts in a vtc mini.

 

[Exchaner]

I am going through 5 Ml's of juice vaping at 12 watts before my LG HG2 completely drains out. Is that considered normal? The mod I am using is Eleaf's Pico; coil is 1.2 ohms. Sorry if I have asked this question before ...

 

[rice721]

I am going through 5 Ml's of juice vaping at 12 watts before my LG HG2 completely drains out. Is that considered normal? The mod I am using is Eleaf's Pico; coil is 1.2 ohms. Sorry if I have asked this question before ...

I don't think thats normal at all. With the pico I can go through at least 2 tanks of the goblin mini (probably around 5mls as well) sub ohm build at 35 watts.

 

[Exchaner]

I don't think thats normal at all. With the pico I can go through at least 2 tanks of the goblin mini (probably around 5mls as well) sub ohm build at 35 watts.

Thanks for that; now I definitely know mine is not an authentic - even though it came from a reputable seller. VapeNW has since sent a replacement, but it is no different from the first.

 

[Mooch]

maybe I'll try and do a battery test using escribe on the dna133? would that work as a stress test for batteries.

You need to test at above 50W per battery, or so, to easily see the difference.

 

[Robert Cromwell]

You need to test at above 50W per battery, or so, to easily see the difference.

Mooch, did you open up any for the batteries to see if a small lipo was packed in there?
I also have to wonder that the chemistry is...

 

[Mooch]

Mooch, did you open up any for the batteries to see if a small lipo was packed in there?
I also have to wonder that the chemistry is...

No, I haven't opened any up.
The capacity is good, typical for a 2800-3000mAh cell or a crappy 3200-3400mAh one. Voltage seems to point to a 10A battery. The appearance is identical to a couple of 10A LG cells but the curves are wrong. I'm still waiting for a set of MG1's to arrive to compare them to.

Testing of HG2's from 101Vape, Liion Wholesale, and Origin Vape all went well. Ecig-city and Wake and Vape still to be tested.

 

[Debadoo]

Testing of HG2's from 101Vape, Liion Wholesale, and Origin Vape all went well. Ecig-city and Wake and Vape still to be tested.

soooooooooo appreciate everything you do for us!!!

 

[Robert Cromwell]

No, I haven't opened any up.
The capacity is good, typical for a 2800-3000mAh cell or a crappy 3200-3400mAh one. Voltage seems to point to a 10A battery. The appearance is identical to a couple of 10A LG cells but the curves are wrong. I'm still waiting for a set of MG1's to arrive to compare them to.

Testing of HG2's from 101Vape, Liion Wholesale, and Origin Vape all went well. Ecig-city and Wake and Vape still to be tested.

Thanks.
With that capacity then the case is full of battery guts.

 

[CorallineAlgae]

Thanks.
With that capacity then the case is full of battery guts.

The fakes are simply rewraps of cheaper batteries.

 

[KayP]

The fakes are simply rewraps of cheaper batteries.

I like to call them reject batteries. Essentially that's what they are.

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[KayP]

Sorry for the late update from my end, but I was little hesitant in posting this as FT does not seem to be a popular vendor in this thread.

Regardless, I have contacted FT and provided them with information about these counterfeit batteries. They responded to me with assurance the LG HG2 batteries will be authentic, and they only source them from the authentic manufacturer.

I will continue with my order for LG HG2 batteries with FT and give you guys an authenticity update when I receive them. Keep in mind this is FT so it may be another 2 weeks (if I'm lucky).

In addition, I have used FT back in February to source my previous batch of batteries. These included LG HG2, Samsung 30Q and Samsung 25R. I believe they are authentic and they most certainly perform well.

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[Robert Cromwell]

got my HG2's from Orbtronics yesterday. Have not load tested them yet but they pass the visual checks.

 

[Nevweezy]

I just received my LG hg2 from imr battery. They are the ones who had the bad lg. These ones pass the visual test. They have matte insulator and white label. I don't have a way to test them but I will be vaping them at 60w so if they sag or die quick that'll be a bad sign. I think there authentic though because imr knows they has fakes and wouldn't sell anymore from the same batch. Fingers crossed. Wish I would have found this thread earlier so I wouldn't have ordered them. I'll let you guys know if they turn out to be fake or real..

 

[OlderNDirt]

Thanks for that; now I definitely know mine is not an authentic - even though it came from a reputable seller. VapeNW has since sent a replacement, but it is no different from the first.

Dang! I was ready to order a mod from them that comes with a pair of LGH2's and ran across this thread. May have to reconsider.

 

[pennysmalls]

Question. Will new HG2's under perform until they're broke in or had several charges?