VTC5 in eVic Supreme?

[EvilRubberDuck]

Any reason not to do this?

I mean it came with a VTC4 and the website says to use a Samsung INR 18650-25R.
Is the mah the only difference between the VTC4 and the VTC5?

 

[Spirometry]

The VTC4 can handle a higher discharge amperage than the VTC5. The VTC5 is really on par with the Samsung INR 18650-25R.

The eVic Supreme is only a 30 watt device, there is no reason you couldn't use the VTC5.

Because of the low amp rating of your device, I would try the Samsung INR 18650-30Q

 

[93gc40]

In a regulated device probably doesn't matter. But since the 4 does handle more amperage, it would be considered safer. in a Mech go with the 4 or whatever battery can handle the highest amp load.

 

[Mooch]

I agree with @Spirometry...

At 30W you can use the 3000mAh Samsung 30Q or LG HG2 batteries and enjoy the longer time between recharging. But the VTC4 is a fantastic battery if you want to use it.

 

[EvilRubberDuck]

Thanks for the feedback and information everyone.

 

[Jim_ MDP]

It's regulated which, as I understand it, separates what the chip "creates" for the atty, from what it draws from the battery. So for the batt side, it's watts divided by battery volts (which is why amps rise as the battery fades). By that reckoning... a 30 watt regulated can never hit the battery with higher than a 10 Amp draw (at 3.2V battery).

Save the VTCs & 25Rs for mods that need them.
I'd hunt down the biggest mAh 12-15A cell I could, and call it a day.