18350 Mech

[rwilkin2]

I'm looking for a smaller mech than the 18650 Segeli 8W I have today.

I've read that using 18350's in sub ohm builds is not a good idea.

Could someone help me understand why ?

 

[The Goo]

18350s have a lower continuous amp discharge rating. For instance, the AW IMR 18350 has a max continuous discharge rating of 6 amps. At .6 ohms you're pulling about 6.1 amps. Check out this blog post here: (9) Battery Basics for Mods. IMR or Protected?

 

[Baditude]

The Goo is correct. Of course he probably referenced my blog for that info.

If you are already using an rba, you've already noted that they pull a lot out of a battery (noticed less battery time between charges?), and much more so if using sub-ohms. A bigger battery has more amperage to use than a smaller one. You'll probably be very disappointed with any sub-ohm build on an 18350 mod.

I'm taking for granted you already know you must use an IMR or hybrid battery with an rba, and not be tempted by the higher ohms of a protected Li Ion battery.

 

[Kenny Giron]

I didnt know this? Ive just been throwing the ssame little red batteries 18350 18650 18500 in every mod i have either mechanical or variable, lol

 

[Baditude]

I didnt know this? Ive just been throwing the same little red batteries 18350 18650 18500 in every mod i have either mechanical or variable, lol

If those "same little red batteries" have an AW sticker on them or say Efest, you'll be just fine. Just don't use them to power coils less than 0.6 ohm.

IMR batteries (safe chemistry/high drain) are now recommended for both mechanical and regulated (variable) mods. Read the link above and learn your battery chemistries.

 

[Kenny Giron]

Thanks bro! Efest they are!
Good to know cause i got a chiyou, king, nemesis, bagua and poldiac in the mail now to be here this week!
Blew all my gig money this month on mods! Weeeeeeee

 

[D. Waterhouse]

If you are running AWs or Efests and you keep your resistance above .85 ohm you'll be in the clear ratings wise, although I wouldn't do it myself. I try to keep my amp draw to half the continuous amp rating as an additional safety measure.

 

[suspectK]

The smoktek e-pipe mod is one of the smallest I've seen. It easily fits in the palm of your hand. It's really small and compact, so I don't know if you can put a kick in it without modifying it to some extent, if that is possible.

 

[Baditude]

Mini ego battery,I think may be ok!

You can't be serious!

 

[ayobreezie]

Lol.. mini ego.

 

[Baditude]

Lol.. mini ego.

Novice vapors.