battery help

[ZongtokerEh]

Hi, Im ordering the innokin svd. This will be my 1st APV and I need some help with choosing batteries. It takes 18350, 18500 and 18650. This is home use so size is of no concern. Few questions:

Is there any advantage to 18350/18500 over 18650? If I use 18650 will I notice any difference? The svd is vv / vw so batteries only effect the range i can adjust correct? So using 18350 or 18500 would only mean the device would be a bit smaller, but could also only handle lower volts / watts? This would make 18350 / 18500 useless for anything other then making the device smaller?

RTD vapor is very reputable so I decided ill buy from them. Pardon my language, but they have ....ing pages of batteries! Im thinking of getting two 18650s, 1 for use, 1 for swapping during charge, but I have no idea where to start. Research shows SVD requires unprotected batteries. But theres literally dozens of 18650 batteries on the site.....

What is the difference between high drain?

Also, spending $20 on a nitecore battery charger seems wasteful to me. I have no use of a charger for anything other then the battery I will be charging for my APV. I also only need it to charge one at a time really.

Are there any good cheaper chargers? Preferably on RTD vapor?

Thanks for the help

 

[CreepyLady]

Hello ZongtokerEh - the difference you will experience in use on an SVD between 18350, 18500 and 18650 is the size of the SVD and the only performance factor would be the mAh (how long the batteries last) 18350 has much lower mAh than the 18650 options. A solid go to choice for a regulated APV is AW IMR.

Spending 20 bucks on the Nitecore is definitely not wasteful, that really is the lowest end charger that you would want to use. Spending money on good batteries is a moot point if you put them on a crappy charger. Having a good charger helps to make sure that you are getting optimal safety and performance from the batteries. Its kind of a big deal

 

[cocacola31173]

You will find that having more then one fully charged battery at a time will be useful. I have 5 18650 and 3 18490 and 2 18350. I keep them in a compartment holder in a little set of plastic drawers. This way I don't have to charge every day. I usually charge every 3 to 4 days. And plus if you have to go somewhere its nice just to be able to grab a couple of fully charged batteries so you know you are good for the day. JMHO.

 

[smacuser]

I just received my SVD earlier this week after having sent a defective one back.

I also bought the i4 Intellicharger, 2 Panasonic NCR18650PF 18650s, 2 Efest IMR 18350s (these make the size of the SVD really handy), and looking to get a couple of 18500s for the heck of it.

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe High Drain gives better performance without regulation since the SVD will do that for you.

Unless you plan on stacking the 2 18350s in the longer tube, the only performance difference in the sizes will be the amount of time you will be able to use your device until it's time for a fresh battery.

Stacking the 2 18350 will allow you to nail the higher limits of your lower ohm coils, though not everyone recommends stacking. I bought the express kit, so I don't have the longer tube.

This guy seems to know a little about batteries;

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/blogs/baditude/5163-12-deeper-understanding-mod-batteries-part-i.html

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/blogs/baditude/5162-11-deeper-understanding-mod-batteries-part-ii.html

 

[Txaggiesaunt]

Try here for your batteries. Authentic AW Batteries at RTD Vapor. Good luck & VAPE ON

 

[DaveP]

Another reason to own a good charger extends to the batteries we use in our everyday lives outside of vaping. For the price of a jumbo pack or two of AA or AAA batteries, you can pick up a dozen Tenergy or other respected brand of rechargeable NiMH (or Ni-Cad) batteries to swap in and out of anything that uses that size. They will last as long as alkalines and can be recharged 500 to 1000 times.

We all spend big bucks over time on alkaline batteries. If you have children in your life you are constantly buying batteries for toys and electronic devices. The Nitecore will charge them all and the I4 is a better deal than the I2 for that purpose.

 

[Baditude]

The following articles will help you choose what batteries to use in your mod. Basically, you want a high drain IMR or hybrid battery, not a protected ICR battery.

There's a list of recommended batteries in the first link below. AW (red) and Panasonic (green) will be excellent choices for you. It shouldn't matter if the top is flat or button for the SVD. The higher the mAh of the battery, the longer it will last on a charge. However, the Panasonic NCR18650A and B (3100 & 3400 mAh) batteries are NOT high drain.

Battery Basics for Mods: IMR or Protected?

Deeper Understanding of Mod Batteries

Why High Drain Batteries?

It is extremely important to use a reputable charger, by either Pila, Xtar, or Nitecore. You need a high quality charger for faster battery charging and safer charging. Statistically, most battery incidents occur while charging batteries, therefore a safe intelligent charger is a must. Always charge your batteries while at home and on a flame resistant surface (ie stovetop, marble countertop, metal pan or pyrex dish).