I just got my first mech.
Magneto w/IgoW plus, efest 18650 2500mah 3.7v 35A
I am running a dual coil at .4ohms.
Am I safe?
Magneto w/IgoW plus, efest 18650 2500mah 3.7v 35A
I am running a dual coil at .4ohms.
Am I safe?
Am I safe?
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You should be fine. However, you mentioned you are using 35A efest batteries; the only ones I know of which claim those limits are re-wrapped 20A cells, so I wouldn't push that battery farther than around .25ohm (personally).
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If thats true thats such a terrible idea. Are they not worried about liability?
Many believe the 35A 2500mAh efests are re-wrapped LG HE2s and the argument has been made that LG might have been too concerned with liability with their ratings for this battery, heck maybe they were trying to discourage vapers from wanting to use them. Interesting thread here about it.
If you have to ask, don't run that build. Not trying to sound like an ......, but if you want to use a mech and push it to the lowdown sub ohm territory you better know what you're doing and be prepared to deal with it if you make a mistake. There's lots of resources (including this forum) that provide you that knowledge.
Do your ohm's law, check your builds, don't short it out and you'll be good.
(also yes, the efests are re-wrapped LGs, at least the ones I bought were. I stripped the wrapper to check. [I doubt efest gives a hoot about liability])
Do your ohm's law, check your builds, don't short it out and you'll be good.
(also yes, the efests are re-wrapped LGs, at least the ones I bought were. I stripped the wrapper to check. [I doubt efest gives a hoot about liability])
+1 on this ^^^
If you are new to mech mods and rebuildables I highly recommend you spend some time with Baditude (one of our resident battery experts) and visit his blogs. You are now 100% in control of your own safety (and others around you). Make sure you purchase an ohm reader and a voltmeter or DMM so you can measure your builds, check for shorts and measure the remaining charge on your batteries.
Baditudes Blogs. The blogs regarding mods and rebuildables are listed below:
BATTERIES
9. Battery Basics for Mods: IMR or Protected ICR?
* Another 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.
17. Purple Efest Batteries Not As Advertised
* A cautionary blog that reveals that the purple Efest batteries may not have the specifications advertised. Also includes a commentary on "continuous discharge ratings" vs "pulse discharge ratings" of battery specs.
OHM'S LAW
14. Ohm's Law for Dummies (Vapers)
* My attempt at explaining Ohm's Law in layman terms and how it relates to vaping.
16. Explain it to the Dumb Noob: Ohm's Law Calculations
* As simple as it is to use, some people have a tough time grasping the concept. Warning: Includes graphic photos of mod explosions.
BATTERIES - WHERE TO BUY
Only buy batteries from a reputable supplier (not ebay or Amazon) as there are many counterfeit batteries being sold. Here are several reputable battery suppliers in the US.
* RTD Vapor
* Illumination Supply
* Lighthound
* Orbtronics
If you are new to mech mods and rebuildables I highly recommend you spend some time with Baditude (one of our resident battery experts) and visit his blogs. You are now 100% in control of your own safety (and others around you). Make sure you purchase an ohm reader and a voltmeter or DMM so you can measure your builds, check for shorts and measure the remaining charge on your batteries.
Baditudes Blogs. The blogs regarding mods and rebuildables are listed below:
BATTERIES
9. Battery Basics for Mods: IMR or Protected ICR?
* Another 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.
17. Purple Efest Batteries Not As Advertised
* A cautionary blog that reveals that the purple Efest batteries may not have the specifications advertised. Also includes a commentary on "continuous discharge ratings" vs "pulse discharge ratings" of battery specs.
OHM'S LAW
14. Ohm's Law for Dummies (Vapers)
* My attempt at explaining Ohm's Law in layman terms and how it relates to vaping.
16. Explain it to the Dumb Noob: Ohm's Law Calculations
* As simple as it is to use, some people have a tough time grasping the concept. Warning: Includes graphic photos of mod explosions.
BATTERIES - WHERE TO BUY
Only buy batteries from a reputable supplier (not ebay or Amazon) as there are many counterfeit batteries being sold. Here are several reputable battery suppliers in the US.
* RTD Vapor
* Illumination Supply
* Lighthound
* Orbtronics
Yes you are good. Just dont go below .2 ohms is my rule of thumb. Gives you plenty of wiggle room.
You're fine. The purple Efests (as previously stated) are 20A continuous, 35A pulse rated. Using the pulse rating is ok until your mod fires on it's own...
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