Search results

  1. R

    Efest 18650 or AW IMR 18650?

    Well...I am drawing 7.98A at full charge...on a 10amp battery. So what is the problem and why should a CGR/CH "never go in a mech" (your words)? Also, please define safe chemistry and state the basis of your claim that the CGR/CH is not safe. Is that not true for any and all batteries? How...
  2. R

    SVD batteries????

    I would dare to ask which Trustfire batteries you bought, but it really doesn't matter. I wouldnt use a Trustfire/UltraFire/[insert ironic superlative here]Fire if I was given a lifetime supply. You shouldn't use anything other than a high-drain IMR/Hybrid in a single battery VV/VW APV...
  3. R

    Efest 18650 or AW IMR 18650?

    I'd imagine that the vast majority of Mech/RBA users would have no need for batteries that outperform the CGR/CH and AW 2000mAh. Really, how many are using coils less than .5Ω? Are there better batteries for high current, absolutely. But if someone has a 10amp battery already, why would they...
  4. R

    Is 4.27V on a Li-Mn IMR considered an overcharge?

    Personally...I wouldn't trust a cheap charger, and certainly not a cheap multimeter. You need something you can trust to accurately measure the voltage. 50mV = .05v ;)
  5. R

    Efest 18650 or AW IMR 18650?

    While usually good practice if you're in the know, this isn't always good advice. Think of how many "Starter Kits" are sold with garbage batteries and crap chargers. An impressionable noob might get the wrong idea that their "blue" IMR is the best for their new APV. AW pulls batteries from...
  6. R

    Efest 18650 or AW IMR 18650?

    Won't be able to truely answer that question until we know how you intend to use the battery. Cartos on a VV/VW device would be a much different recomendation compared to a Mech Mod and sub-ohm RBA.
  7. R

    noob ?s low ohms concerns

    Not really a concern at the voltage and current that we are dealing with. Cant say that I'm familiar with switch bounce.?. Arching at ~4 volts is nearly microscopic. The only concern for failure that I see is oxidation/patina. Nothing that a little preventive maintenance wont fix. For the...
  8. R

    Efest VS AW

    Not messing, just asking some thought provoking questions. ;) In your example, both configurations would have equal battery life because the power is equal. Voltage alone has no indication of battery life.
  9. R

    Sigelei Mechnical Mods

    They have a nickel or chrome plating and the plating is conductive. They work great in the normal ranges, but I've never tried or tested them at high current.
  10. R

    Efest VS AW

    So 6v will use up the battery faster than 4V? Doesn't the resistance have something to do with it too?
  11. R

    noob ?s low ohms concerns

    That all depends in the power. Most "off the shelf" APV's wont push past 15 watts. So for me, that eliminates everything except my home-built stuff. My OKR mod will do 36W. I have played with 1.5Ω @ 15-20W and it just wasn't the same. Slower response time, and more prone to burning. I'd...
  12. R

    noob ?s low ohms concerns

    SLR vaping is not for the typical "noob", and not for some vets either. To vape at these power levels, a keen understanding of the electricity involved, and of the battery's capability is a MUST. It can be done very safely with specific batteries that are rated to safely discharge >6 amps...
  13. R

    GG China Clone Fire Button gets Really HOT!

    If you can't get a mod to fire correctly without it, the only thing that NoAlOx is going to give you is a greasy mess. It does NOT increase conductivity. Dielectric grease is an insulator, and probably the last thing that you want on your contacts.
  14. R

    Attention USAF Members

    Could probably find him in the GAL. ;)
  15. R

    Sigelei Mechnical Mods

    edit: Double post epidemic.?.
  16. R

    Sigelei Mechnical Mods

    Maybe .77V? or 77mV? Can you post a pic of your modifications?
  17. R

    Sigelei Mechnical Mods

    Yes, you will need to disassemble the switch. Hold the pin from the inside and unscrew the button. Don't lose the spring. ;)
  18. R

    Why do many people seem to favor low-ohm coils?

    Although this is a little late and the conversation has evolved away from this, I'm putting this out there to say... ...you're exactly right, and we do have the info... Calculating Battery Drain Current
  19. R

    Sigelei Mechnical Mods

    Battery University is a good start. Very good knowledge for the beginner. Some things should be taken with a grain salt though. They like to paint with broad strokes and some of the details don't always apply to e-cig use or a particular type of battery. I wish I had more resources of...
  20. R

    Sigelei Mechnical Mods

    There is a fundamental misunderstanding of "protected" batteries. Protection circuits are used on ICR batteries because they are inherently dangerous and not at all tolerant of abuse. Protection circuits are used to limit the danger and prohibit abuse. Protection doesnt make the battery less...
Top Bottom
Forums
Products
Vaping.com
Star Suppliers
Blogs
Menu