Batteries

[bostoncloud]

Hello All,

Thanks to the moderators for this forum.

I am two months new to vaping and have just started on rebuildables with a Super T Strata and a Patriot, using 28 and 30 ohm wire and an Ohm meter. I have a two mech mods, a Kick by Evolve and a clone regulated mod and 18650 batteries AW and those black and red batteries supposedly with panasonic components.

I am having a hard time finding a thread about a reliable genuine battery supplier with some variety and good prices. Given the posts about the green Sony batteries and that they are probably not made by Sony, I was thinking of trying Panasonic protected batteries, so that would also be a factor in finding a supplier. So maybe someone could advise me or identify the right thread.

Thanks,
Bostoncloud

 

[bacc.vap]

Hello. RTD Vapor is often mentioned concerning a reliable place to get authentic batteries. Batteries-Chargers - Batteries - RTD vapor

 

[Susan~S]

Hello and welcome to the forum. Glad to have you here!

Do not use protected batteries in any of your mods. The only batteries recommended are IMR (Li-Mn) or IMR/Hybrid safe-chemistry, high-drain batteries. See blog #9 below for a list of recommended batteries. Make sure you buy batteries with a high enough amp rating to support your builds (i.e. you must understand Ohm's Law).

For an education on mods and rebuildables I highly recommend you spend some time with Baditude (our resident battery expert) and visit his blogs. Baditudes Blogs. You are now 100% in control of your own safety (and others around you). Make sure you purchase an ohm reader (if you haven't) and a voltmeter or DMM so you can measure your builds, check for shorts and measure the remaining charge on your batteries.

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.

11. Deeper Understanding of Mod Batteries Part 1
* For those who want to learn the differences between IMR, IMR/hybrid, and ICR batteries. What do those numbers and letters on batteries mean? What's an amp rating?

12. Deeper Understanding of Mod Batteries Part 2
* Protected vs unprotected batteries - what's the difference? Ohm's Law 101. What is an AW battery? What is an inline fuse? What is stacking batteries?

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.

MECHANICAL MODS & REBUILDABLES

7. Information Resources for Your First RBA
* An essential read and reference guide for someone new to rebuilding coils. Includes a multitude of useful links on battery safety, mod safety, coil meters, coil building, and the differences in the three types of RBA's.

15. Inexpensive Mechanical Mod and RDA Setup
* A response to the frequently asked question on how to get into rebuildable atomizers with a mechanical mod inexpensively. Includes a list of commonly used tools and supplies for rebuilding and where to find them.

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

 

[Warpigs]

From altsmoke.com were I bought my Silver bullet Your Online Electronic Cigarette Store

Says to not use Un-protected batteries. I bought 5 protected and 5 unprotected
DO NOT use unprotected batteries! Also stacking batteries is not recommended. - See more at: Your Online Electronic Cigarette Store

 

[Katya]

From altsmoke.com were I bought my Silver bullet Your Online Electronic Cigarette Store

Says to not use Un-protected batteries. I bought 5 protected and 5 unprotected
DO NOT use unprotected batteries! Also stacking batteries is not recommended. - See more at: Your Online Electronic Cigarette Store

Those instructions look very old. ECF doesn't recommend using protected batteries for vaping. Safe chemistry (IMR) or hybrid is the new recommendation.

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/ecf-library/129569-rechargeable-batteries.html#post2029353

 

[kitten frenzy]

Hello. RTD Vapor is often mentioned concerning a reliable place to get authentic batteries.

I spent an hour last night looking for a reputable site with a good battery selection. Thanks!

 

[bostoncloud]

Thank you for this posting. This is the best collection of material on vaping I have read. I like the Ohm triangle. The explanation is more understandable than the other on line material so i think I understand it now.

I think I might try one of those two cents fuses too. I gather I would not need to use those when I am using the Evolve Kick or a variable voltage mod. Not finding anything for 22650/22500 batteries.