How do I know when its dead and needs to be recharged? Protected batts shut off, but these have no protection, so how do I know?
AW IMR 18650 batt question
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I'm sure someone more qualified will jump in on this, but I'll take a crack at it. For myself, I use it for around a day, or until I feel a difference from "normal" or acceptable vaping quality. Some people think that you don't want to completely discharge the battery, to extend the lifetime of them.
You will notice a difference from that fresh battery "feel", and the feeling after it has been used for a while. My advise is to go with your preference to when it is time to recharge.
You will notice a difference from that fresh battery "feel", and the feeling after it has been used for a while. My advise is to go with your preference to when it is time to recharge.
It varies a bit from user to user, but you didnt say what device your using, and that makes some difference, I use a Silver Bullet and AW18650s they may last for 2 days or so..or a day if Im power vaping...when it dont fire no more it needs charging...If its still firing after a couple days I will switch it out and put on a charger anyways..
I agree with both crazy canuck and tybin.
I have the same type of battery as you mv and before I got myself a multimeter I figured out when it was due for a recharge based on the lower vapor production. I just got a cheap multimeter on ebay (for like $8) and it works just fine. Now that I can test my batteries my hunches were right all along. Anything below 3.6-3.7 its time for a recharge.
I have the same type of battery as you mv and before I got myself a multimeter I figured out when it was due for a recharge based on the lower vapor production. I just got a cheap multimeter on ebay (for like $8) and it works just fine. Now that I can test my batteries my hunches were right all along. Anything below 3.6-3.7 its time for a recharge.
I agree with everyone above. I bought a "stupid proof" one from Radio Shack. Only has 3 settings. One to check voltages, one to check resistance, and one to check current. Can get easier than that. Pricier than everyone else's but I'm electronically handicapped. $30
Don't feel bad, I'm about to get my mom a Jitterbug cell phone. She keeps accidently changing the settings on hers.
But is there really a need to use IMR batts instead of say AW 2900Mah protected batts? I understand the need to use IMR batts on a mini when using a LR atty, but 18650 batts have no problem prividing the amps a LR atty draws, right?
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Actually, because it is a flat top, it will not fire well with the design of the firing pin. You have to add a magnet. Most people get a full day on the AW IMR 18650. Unless you are an extraordinarily heavy vaper, it shouldn't be an issue.
The length of the AW IMR is 65mm. Other higher mAh batteries can be up to 68mm. The spring has no where to go to collapse when those batteries are used. See here: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/reos-mods/168278-if-reo-your-first-mod-what-you-will-need.html#post2831234
Flat tops actually fire fine without a magnet ... just a longer throw.
I like the way they fire with a flat top in there.
But the batts them self are way too long for the spring to collapse if need be.
If you wan't a little more mAh in a Grand the Black AW 2200 mah button top are the next shortest one.
They leave a little space for the spring. I still rotate 4 of these in my grand every day.
I like the way they fire with a flat top in there.
But the batts them self are way too long for the spring to collapse if need be.
If you wan't a little more mAh in a Grand the Black AW 2200 mah button top are the next shortest one.
They leave a little space for the spring. I still rotate 4 of these in my grand every day.
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