Anybody using the Grand at 6v?

[caffeinated]

I haven't exactly scoured the forum here, but, from a quick glance around, it seems that not a lot of people are talking about using their Reo Grand at 6v.

I've been 6-volt vaping on an AltSmoke BB since last July, and I've built up a nice supply of HV atties and cartos, along with a selection of juices that taste great at 6v. Since I already have all this HV stuff on hand, I'm not going to reload with a bunch of LR gear.

So, I'll definitely be using my Grand at 6v from the word go. I'll be picking one up when they're available in a couple of days, and I've already ordered up a set of eight LiFePO 3v RCR123's, which should arrive by the end of the week.

All that having been said, I guess my question is simply this: Are there many Reo Grand users vaping at 6 volts? If you do, do you have any good tips? And, if you don't, is there a reason you'd recommend against it?

 

[mlinky]

I don't have a Grand. Tried it on TennDave's set-up and it was awesome. I know TennDave and Technonut both regularly vape at 6v. IsaacClark likes the Ikenvape 3.5 ohm attys.

 

[Mudflap]

Matched with the right atty, it's pretty good.

I don't own any LiFePO 3v RCR123's, but it's my understanding they can't be charged with the same charger I use to charge my Li-ion RCR123's.

 

[Technonut]

I vaped @ 6v with my Grand when I had it, on two Woodvils, the GGTS /AVS, and Thermo..

I have REALLY been liking the IkenVape HV 510 lately... Even more than an IKV 2.5 ohm 801 Mini. (Which I used before 90% of the time with the stealth adapter from Avid Vaper)

I use the 900mAh Tenergy RCR123A 3.0v batteries.. Good, solid, performers...

Amazon.com: Card Kit: 4 Tenergy RCR123A 3.0V 900mAh Rechargeable Li-Ion Protected Batteries with a Smart Charger: Electronics

 

[Moshmarr]

Yep, I'm all about the IKV HV 510's nowadays too, don't know if it's the usa made internals or what, but they're just perfect for me at 6V on the grand.

 

[caffeinated]

Yeah, I've also been using IkenVape's 3.5ohm 510 attys, almost exclusively. They're really good performers, and amazingly durable too!

As far as the batteries go, for me it was a toss-up between the 750mAh Tenergy LiFePO's and the regular Tenergy 900mAh RCR123's. The deciding factor was the price; the LiFePO's were almost $1.50 less each.

 

[Technonut]

Yeah, I've also been using IkenVape's 3.5ohm 510 attys, almost exclusively. They're really good performers, and amazingly durable too!

As far as the batteries go, for me it was a toss-up between the 750mAh Tenergy LiFePO's and the regular Tenergy 900mAh RCR123's. The deciding factor was the price; the LiFePO's were almost $1.50 less each.

The issue with the 750mAh Tenergy is less amperage (Overall heat to the atty) than the 900mAh Tenergy li-Ion batteries.. The 900mAh batteries are also rated for 1000 recharge cycles. Personally, when I'm spending $100.00 & up for a mod, I NEVER skimp on batteries.

 

[caffeinated]

The issue with the 750mAh Tenergy is less amperage (Overall heat to the atty) than the 900mAh Tenergy li-Ion batteries.. The 900mAh batteries are also rated for 1000 recharge cycles. Personally, when I'm spending $100.00 & up for a mod, I NEVER skimp on batteries.

I hadn't really looked into the specs for the batteries until your post prompted me to do some research at Tenergy's website. It looks like the LiFePOs are rated for 2000 charge cycles, so their lifespan is pretty good. Certainly better -- by a lot -- than the protected CR2s I've been using in my BB!

However, I was unable to find corresponding specs for amp ratings for the two batteries. The LiFePO specs state a maximum discharge rate of 550mA, but the regular 900mAh RCR123A's have no similar specs mentioned anywhere that I can find.

In any case, I definitely don't feel like I skimped on the batteries. I know a couple of people who use a pair of those LiFePO's on their PVs, and they've had nothing but good things to say about them.

I guess I'll find out how they perform soon enough, though, eh?.

 

[Technonut]

I hadn't really looked into the specs for the batteries until your post prompted me to do some research at Tenergy's website. It looks like the LiFePOs are rated for 2000 charge cycles, so their lifespan is pretty good. Certainly better -- by a lot -- than the protected CR2s I've been using in my BB!

However, I was unable to find corresponding specs for amp ratings for the two batteries. The LiFePO specs state a maximum discharge rate of 550mA, but the regular 900mAh RCR123A's have no similar specs mentioned anywhere that I can find.

In any case, I definitely don't feel like I skimped on the batteries. I know a couple of people who use a pair of those LiFePO's on their PVs, and they've had nothing but good things to say about them.

I guess I'll find out how they perform soon enough, though, eh?.

There lies the issue... Here is a chart that shows the volts / amperage drawn by attys in various ohm ranges...

 

[caffeinated]

Any chance you have a copy of that chart that's actually big enough to read? Damn, that print is small and blurry!

And yes, I already have my glasses on.

 

[Technonut]

Any chance you have a copy of that chart that's actually big enough to read? Damn, that print is small and blurry!

And yes, I already have my glasses on.

Sorry... I know it's small, but the only copy I have... It is difficult to find the exact amp discharge rate on the 900mAh 3.0v Tenergys... I do know that the 750mAh are actual 3.0v batteries. The 900mAh Tenergy li-Ion are actually 3.7v batteries with internal voltage regulators to bring them down to 3.0v. This would make them better suited for higher amp discharge rates than the 750mAh 3.0v LiFePOs....

 

[silentt]

AW IMR 16340's are the same size as the rcr123's right?

I want to try different batteries in my Grand and don't know which to buy

 

[Sterno]

I haven't exactly scoured the forum here, but, from a quick glance around, it seems that not a lot of people are talking about using their Reo Grand at 6v.

I've been 6-volt vaping on an AltSmoke BB since last July, and I've built up a nice supply of HV atties and cartos, along with a selection of juices that taste great at 6v. Since I already have all this HV stuff on hand, I'm not going to reload with a bunch of LR gear.

So, I'll definitely be using my Grand at 6v from the word go. I'll be picking one up when they're available in a couple of days, and I've already ordered up a set of eight LiFePO 3v RCR123's, which should arrive by the end of the week.

All that having been said, I guess my question is simply this: Are there many Reo Grand users vaping at 6 volts? If you do, do you have any good tips? And, if you don't, is there a reason you'd recommend against it?

i vape my grand with 2x rcr123a 900mah tenergy batts and i prefer a 3 - 3.5Ω atty the voltage comes to about 7.2v - 7.4v

 

[Big Hitter]

AW IMR 16340's are the same size as the rcr123's right?

I want to try different batteries in my Grand and don't know which to buy

Yes they are, but they are 3.7v batts which means they charge to 4.2 volts. Your looking at some serious power there, I tried them once with a 3 ohm carto and it burnt up almost instantly !!

 

[mwa102464]

Been running my Grand for the last couple of months at 6v with 2 x 3v AW LiFePO4's and a Iken HV-510 a top and it is by far the best vape. Since Issac has had these newer HV-510's it has changed my vape game and there on all my mods now

 

[cadman]

I just switched to 6v with the Grand, 2x RCR123A 3v 750 mAh tenergy batts and a 4.5 ohm atomizer..... Holy Cow, vapor machine, but still getting good flavor, not burnt tasting (the juice is 100% vg, that probably helps on creating the vapor). At 6v your juice consumption really goes up.

 

[alldayvape]

Been running my Grand for the last couple of months at 6v with 2 x 3v AW LiFePO4's and a Iken HV-510 a top and it is by far the best vape. Since Issac has had these newer HV-510's it has changed my vape game and there on all my mods now

Well, I've been loving his HV 306's... Just ordered a couple of HV510's!! Do you dewick them?

 

[Derek365]

here is my reo with some batteries that were suggested in this thread, two 3 volts,

here is the link again, used a 5 ohm carto, till i got my HV ikenvape today!! thing vapes like a beast...tons of vapor and nice throat hit. The charger and four batteries and a car adapter came to a little over 30$ a total win !!

thanks for the advice even though it was not directed at me.

Amazon.com: Card Kit: 4 Tenergy RCR123A 3.0V 900mAh Rechargeable Li-Ion Protected Batteries with a Smart Charger: Electronics

 

[DevilFishPhil]

Sorry for reviving such an old thread, but I figured this was the most appropriate place to post.

Can anyone comment on the battery life of vaping at 6V using these Tenergy RCR123A 3.0V 900mAh batteries? Right now I'm using the AW 18650 2900mAh which lasts me more than a whole day, just wondering if I'll have to compromise battery life for 6V vaping?

 

[Mudflap]

You'll probably swap batteries once or twice using two RCR 123A's.