AW IMR battery times

[jnnfrlsw]

I have 2 provaris and have only used the AW IMR batteries from Provape but am puzzled. I typically get 2.5-4hrs before my batt light starts flashing. I get the same time whether my batt is a 1100 or 1600mah. I run single coil Boge 3.0ohm on one provari and a dualcoil on the other. Batt time is the same on both units.
I have tried 2 different chargers with the same results. A fresh batt reads 4.0. I have o couple KGO-Ego types that are 1100 and I get 10+ hours from them.
Most provari owners talk about getting a full days use from their AW IMRs so I am wondering whats up with my batts?

 

[TheBlueAdept]

I'm still pretty new with my ProVari and AW batts, but I'll answer you based on my experience:

I'm using the 18650 AW's, and am getting 6-8 hours from them consistently, I couldn't be happier with that!

I agree that you should certainly see SOME noticeable difference in runtime between an 1100mah cell and a 1600mah one. I have no idea how to even start troubleshooting that one, except to allow for the possibility that the 1600mah cell is not working correctly/to its full capacity.

You noted that a fresh batt reads 4.0 -- A fresh batt should come off the charger at 4.2v; If it isn't fully charging, I would start my investigation there. Are you sure you're not confusing the Check Battery (cB) value with the one for selected power (Pu/Pd)? I ask because 4.0 is the default setting for selected power output.

Hope this helps!

 

[mwa102464]

AW are definitely top notch batts been using them for a long time and still do, however you might want to also try the Panasonic CGR18650CH this Batt is another super Batt, and for me it out performs the AW IMR with Run times.

 

[TheBlueAdept]

Agreed mwa, I'm curious to see how those panasonics do.. Am waiting for the early adopters to report back more

 

[Riverboat]

I have 2 provaris and have only used the AW IMR batteries from Provape but am puzzled. I typically get 2.5-4hrs before my batt light starts flashing. I get the same time whether my batt is a 1100 or 1600mah. I run single coil Boge 3.0ohm on one provari and a dualcoil on the other. Batt time is the same on both units.
I have tried 2 different chargers with the same results. A fresh batt reads 4.0. I have o couple KGO-Ego types that are 1100 and I get 10+ hours from them.
Most provari owners talk about getting a full days use from their AW IMRs so I am wondering whats up with my batts?

I vape moderate to heavy..
I own a Provari full size and a Provari mini
With a 18650 AW 2000 mah IMR battery I get a true all day vape
With a 18490 AW 1100 mah battery I get a 8-10 hour vape
With a 18350 AW 700 mah I get a 5 hour vape
Thats with my Provape set at 5.1 volts using a 2.5 ohm atty.

I assume you are getting the fresh battery reading with an atty attachaed (so there is resistance)? Without resistance your batteries should read 4.2 volts when fresh off the charger...
I do use a PILA charger/ best investment ever... Its been perfect for 1 1/2 years...

 

[TheBlueAdept]

Ah yes didn't think about on load voltage, thanks for adding that. I still check my batts with a multimeter, so I was speaking of the voltage without load.

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[jnnfrlsw]

The 4.0 CB reading I was getting was with a carto. Just did a reading without a carto and getting a 4.1. I had no idea that I would get a different reading without a carto screwed on.
I think I will order a pila charger. I have 2 trustfire chargers that I rotate. As far as my batts I have 8 diff ones in rotation and am not getting more than 4 hours on any of them. Maybe upgrading my charger will help. Thanks for all the tips.

I vape moderate to heavy..
I own a Provari full size and a Provari mini
With a 18650 AW 2000 mah IMR battery I get a true all day vape
With a 18490 AW 1100 mah battery I get a 8-10 hour vape
With a 18350 AW 700 mah I get a 5 hour vape
Thats with my Provape set at 5.1 volts using a 2.5 ohm atty.

I assume you are getting the fresh battery reading with an atty attachaed (so there is resistance)? Without resistance your batteries should read 4.2 volts when fresh off the charger...
I do use a PILA charger/ best investment ever... Its been perfect for 1 1/2 years...

 

[narcosleepygirl]

Also remember batteries have a life span. After three months of use, they lose their capacity to hold a charge and can die more quickly.

But then, if this is happening even with new batteries, I'd definitely say looking into a new charger would probably help a lot.

 

[psymbiote]

Three months? Lithium batteries are supposed to have life of 300-500 charge cycles before any significant drop in capacity.

 

[otrpu]

jn, maybe you just vape more than most. I know I do. I don't even get an "all day" out of a 2200mAh batt, (ProVari set at 3.0v). JMHO

Cheers,
otrpu

 

[Riverboat]

jn, maybe you just vape more than most. I know I do. I don't even get an "all day" out of a 2200mAh batt, (ProVari set at 3.0v). JMHO

Cheers,
otrpu

Your kidding me... You cant vape all day with a 2200mah battery with the Provari set at 3.0 volts? Something wrong there.
3.0 volts thats pretty mild...

 

[TheBlueAdept]

I can get 8 hours of moderate chain vaping on my 2 week old batteries and charger from the kit at 4.0 , with a 2 to 3 ohm load. We are all unique in our usage patterns of course etc etc

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