Battery for APOLLO MOD?

[Taok]

hey just bought the apollo mod and i can't wait to try using it.
Im still looking for a battery. But i came up with a battery that came from my powerbank. I tried using it and it fired back nicely.

Is it safe to use this in the meahwhile? Will it not expole like the ones circulating on the internet?


Check out this link. Here is a picture to my mod and the batter,
cant seem to attach one here.
View image: image

 

[Taok]

hey just bought the apollo mod and i can't wait to try using it.
Im still looking for a battery. But i came up with a battery that came from my powerbank. I tried using it and it fired back nicely.

Is it safe to use this in the meahwhile? Will it not expole like the ones circulating on the internet?


Here is a picture to my mod and the batter

So sorry if its blurry. But the one written on the battery is this:

+ ICR18650 2000mAh 3.7V -

 

[Topwater Elvis]

Apollo mechanical tube I assume.

When using a mechanical the resistance range you intend to vape dictates the appropriate battery.

I would not press the fire button one more time using an unknown quality used battery harvested from a powerbank.
Yes, it could be dangerous.

ICR chemistry batteries should not be used for vaping purposes, especially in a mechanical.

 

[Tommy-Chi]

Welcome to ECF!

Contact this co and see if they have replacement parts. Their phone number is at the bottom right of the page.

 

[Taok]

Apollo mechanical tube I assume.

When using a mechanical the resistance range you intend to vape dictates the appropriate battery.

I would not press the fire button one more time using an unknown quality used battery harvested from a powerbank.
Yes, it could be dangerous.

ICR chemistry batteries should not be used for vaping purposes, especially in a mechanical.

I see.

How about the battery of the lite 40 mod by jomotech? Can i recycle that? The thing fell from the top table and its not working anymore.

 

[Topwater Elvis]

No,
You need new name brand high quality IMR or hybrid chemistry high drain batteries with a sufficient continuous discharge rate (CDR) to safely support the amp demands of the resistance ranges you intend to use.

Not to sound rude, but, if you don't already understand basic battery saftey and selection & ohms law I suggest setting it aside and not using it until you do.

 

[Susan~S]

I agree with @Topwater Elvis.

You are going to want a safe-chemistry, high-drain battery with a high CDR. How high? I'll quote @tj99959 as this is the practice I follow with regards to amps & headroom.

When considering how low you can build you need to give yourself some headroom. I try to never exceed 50% of the CDR (continuous discharge rating) of a fully charged battery (4.2v). So with a 20A battery (like the Samsung 25r), that would be 10A. This Ohm's Law Calculator tells me that a 0.4Ω build is as low as I would want to use.

The reason that I place a 50% limit is because as a battery ages the mAh of the battery degrades, as the mAh degrades so does the batteries c rating (amp limit). So down the road, a 20A battery may only be a 10A battery."

With a 30A battery (like the LG HB6), 0.28Ω is the lowest I would build.
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I highly recommend you spend some time with @Baditude & @Mooch (two of our resident battery/safety experts) and visit their 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.

Here are some of his blog links I often post for others.

• There are no 18650 batteries with a genuine rating over 30A!
• Battery pulse ratings are useless!
• 18650 Safety Grades -- Picking a Safe Battery to Vape With
• Links to all his battery tests to date: List of My Battery Tests

And below are several links to Baditude's Blog - Table of Contents: The blogs that address battery safety, Ohm's Law, CDR (continuous discharge rating/Amps) and how they all work together are detailed below:

BATTERIES

#9. Battery Basics for Mods: The Definative Battery Guide for Vaping

• A popular and 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 an important commentary on "continuous discharge ratings" vs "pulse discharge ratings" of battery specs.

OHM'S LAW

#14. Ohm's Law Explained for Vapers

• My attempt at explaining Ohm's Law in simple 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

#8. A Beginner's Guide to Your First Mechanical Mod

• Covers the differences between a mechanical vs. regulated mod, essential safety accessories, optional safety accessories to add layers of safety to your mech, routine maintanance, use of proper batteries, proper ventilation, low resistance vaping, and faux hybrid mods.

#7. Information Resources for Your First RBA

• An essential read and referrence 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.

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
• Orbtronics
• IMR Batteries
• Liion Wholesale

 

[suprtrkr]

I'm forced to agree. You need good batteries, especially in a mech mod. I never use anything but Sony VTC4s in 18650 size, and MNKE Orange in 22650. I should further caution you that Apollo appears to have a faux hybrid top cap. If so, there really isn't any safe way to use it. Those things are famous for blowing up.

 

[Susan~S]

I should further caution you that Apollo appears to have a faux hybrid top cap. If so, there really isn't any safe way to use it. Those things are famous for blowing up.

Good catch!

 

[Taok]

Thanks for all the heads up. Appreciated much.

 

[Andrewshane29]

hey just bought the apollo mod and i can't wait to try using it.
Im still looking for a battery. But i came up with a battery that came from my powerbank. I tried using it and it fired back nicely.

Is it safe to use this in the meahwhile? Will it not expole like the ones circulating on the internet?


Check out this link. Here is a picture to my mod and the batter,
cant seem to attach one here.
View image: image

Honestly, use a 40amp high drain efest or Sony... I had two appollos and they both melted a battery... But they are still my favorite! Just watch your ohms, I usually run like .21-.23

 

[Susan~S]

Honestly, use a 40amp high drain efest or Sony...

Check out some of @Mooch battery blogs regarding amp rates.

• There are no 18650 batteries with a genuine rating over 30A!
• Battery pulse ratings are useless!
• 18650 Safety Grades -- Picking a Safe Battery to Vape With
• Links to all his battery tests to date: List of My Battery Tests