Battery help please!

[RareBreed85]

I've preordered the smy god 180 which is capable of running 3-18650 batteries (in series) so I've narrowed my battery choices down to A FEW: NCR18650BD/3200MAH/10A, NCR18650PD/2900/10A, NCR18650PF/2900/10A, 18650VTC5/2600MAH/30A, LG18650HE2/2500MAH/20A, & INR18650-25R/2500MAH/20A

I want long battery life but also want the capability of using 180w safely if I feel the need or even subohm, so what do you guys suggest? I've been using the ncr18650b but read all the bad posts about em so I'm tryna get something safer! Please help!

 

[Froth]

If you want to safely maximize the box then - VTC5, Samsung 25R, LG18650HE2 are the choices. Best to really really good In that order, all three are so close it's almost not worth arguing IMO.

 

[RareBreed85]

I was leaning towards the vtc5 too...they recommend 25A continuous to run 180W but I doubt I'll fire that high! They say subohm on regulated is pointless but I just want the option for different coil builds and the protection to do em. With 3 18650s even the 20A should cover me, right?

 

[Ryedan]

First, the resistance of the atty is not an issue regarding power output. You are setting watts and the device will set the correct voltage to make that amount of power regardless of the resistance. The only concern is the device has a voltage output limit which means you will not get to max watts with all resistances.

Minimum 25 amp batteries make sense for 180 watts output. Personally I would not go less than 30 amps which means Sony VTC. I don't know of any reputable supplier that has VTC5's. Battery Junction has Xtar VTC4 for $8, but they are button top so will be longer. They also state in the description they are protected, which doesn't make any sense. I would email them and ask about all this before buying those. RTD Vapor has the same battery in flat top and they don't talk about protection. Price is $11.79.

If you know of any VTC5s out there, let us know

 

[RareBreed85]

I don't know I thought RTD had em til I clicked on the item & it said to check back at a later time! Ugh! I'll look around to see what I can find & let you know!

 

[inswva]

XTAR Direct has the VTC4 cells for $9.95 each:

http://www.xtardirect.com/collectio...c4-18650-2100mah-battery-unprotected-flat-top

Origin Vape also has them for $9.95:

https://originvape.com/product/xtar-sony-vtc4-re-wrapped/

Be advised that the XTAR cells are taller than their OEM Sony counterparts and may not fit in all mods. They don't fit in my Hana clone but they do fit in my IPV2. So, YMMV. Origin has pics showing the difference. I also created a thread showing the difference:

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...tar-vtc4-physical-comparison-other-cells.html

 

[Ryedan]

Be advised that the XTAR cells are taller than their OEM Sony counterparts and may not fit in all mods. They don't fit in my Hana clone but they do fit in my IPV2. So, YMMV. Origin has pics showing the difference. I also created a thread showing the difference:

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...tar-vtc4-physical-comparison-other-cells.html

Thanks inswva . That's interesting! I wonder what is in there that makes them longer.

 

[Kemosabe]

Thanks inswva . That's interesting! I wonder what is in there that makes them longer.

yeah i wonder too. maybe its this type of plastic insulator (coupled with a raised flat-top):

Rewrap Instructions - Imgur

 

[Kemosabe]

I've preordered the smy god 180 which is capable of running 3-18650 batteries (in series) so I've narrowed my battery choices down to A FEW: NCR18650BD/3200MAH/10A, NCR18650PD/2900/10A, NCR18650PF/2900/10A, 18650VTC5/2600MAH/30A, LG18650HE2/2500MAH/20A, & INR18650-25R/2500MAH/20A

I want long battery life but also want the capability of using 180w safely if I feel the need or even subohm, so what do you guys suggest? I've been using the ncr18650b but read all the bad posts about em so I'm tryna get something safer! Please help!

in lieu of a sony VTC, next best choice in terms of cont amp draw would be the 24A AW 18650. its only 1600mAh, but besides sony, all other well-tested high quality batts that i know of are lower cont amp draw.