This may not be the appropriate forum but since I am using a GGTS and would love some input on batteries comparison. I was reading a few threads on the comparision and the charts of those just hit me out of the chair. I was looking 2 batteries both of which are 18650. 1 being the AW IMR 2000 mAh (Red color), the other being the AW Protected 3100 mAh(Black color). Which actually performs better?
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protected batteries will not give you the appropriate current every time you need it tim. So better go with aw imr that have safe chemistry.
I have heard that there are even better batteries than AW but other people will help you with this
I have heard that there are even better batteries than AW but other people will help you with this
I agree with Imeo high drain batts are the way to go. I personally like the Panasonic CGR18650
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They revue practically every battery ever made and have chart after chart with each battery compared to others.
@ the moment I use the 18650 2000 mah they work good but when i use them stacked for 7.4 volts with a single coil 1.4 ohms they drain in 6 hours. If i chain vape even quicker.
1 18650 with a Kick at 10 watts same coil resistance drained in 2-3 hours (chain Vaping). I too was looking into different batteries.
I to was looking at higher MAHs with the HighDrain.
1 18650 with a Kick at 10 watts same coil resistance drained in 2-3 hours (chain Vaping). I too was looking into different batteries.
I to was looking at higher MAHs with the HighDrain.
It's subjective.
The Panasonic is not an IMR and I have no idea why sites sell it as such. At best it's a hybrid IMR because IMR refers to a very specific battery chemistry which is not in the panasonic. They use their own proprietary chemistry.
That being said there is nothing wrong with the battery itself. A lot of people are of the opinion that it's better then the AW IMR's and will show graphs supporting these claims. Other people will show you graphs that the AW is better.
The battery dspin is showing has some really amazing statistics and is an excellent battery. It's one of the most highly regarded batteries on the market. The only downside it has for me anyway, is the capacity.
I started with ProVari's and they recommended AW IMR's so I've stuck with them as I transitioned to GGTS's. It was just easier for me since I already had about a dozen IMR's. I honestly don't think you could go wrong with any of the choices in this thread. They are all high quality batteries.
EDIT: MOST IMPORTANTLY, though you didn't ask. Battery safety and performance has a lot to do with the charger. It's one of the best investments you can make for whichever battery you chose.
The Panasonic is not an IMR and I have no idea why sites sell it as such. At best it's a hybrid IMR because IMR refers to a very specific battery chemistry which is not in the panasonic. They use their own proprietary chemistry.
That being said there is nothing wrong with the battery itself. A lot of people are of the opinion that it's better then the AW IMR's and will show graphs supporting these claims. Other people will show you graphs that the AW is better.
The battery dspin is showing has some really amazing statistics and is an excellent battery. It's one of the most highly regarded batteries on the market. The only downside it has for me anyway, is the capacity.
I started with ProVari's and they recommended AW IMR's so I've stuck with them as I transitioned to GGTS's. It was just easier for me since I already had about a dozen IMR's. I honestly don't think you could go wrong with any of the choices in this thread. They are all high quality batteries.
EDIT: MOST IMPORTANTLY, though you didn't ask. Battery safety and performance has a lot to do with the charger. It's one of the best investments you can make for whichever battery you chose.
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holy crap this battery has a discharge of 20A. but the capacity is so low
Now i know something about ohm/volt and watt but the details about battery i have to say i dont know very well. Can anyone tell me what does AW and IMR mean - and proteced. Why are these terms importent? Seems very hard to find these in Norway so i have to buy on web, and $15 in postage every time .... well..
but the details about battery i have to say i dont know very well. Can anyone tell me what does AW and IMR mean - and proteced. Why are these terms importent? Seems very hard to find these in Norway so i have to buy on web, and $15 in postage every time .... well..
AW is a brand of batteries. I think the guy that owns the company is named Andy Wong if I remember right thus, AW.
IMR is a specific, safer, battery chemistry capable of very high discharge rates. In addition IMR batteries dont explode when shorted but they instead vent gas. An IMR battery is not in itself protected because of it's battery chemistry. It can handle the current jumps caused by most shorts without being damaged and if it is fatally damaged it doesn't blow up.
Protected batteries - They generally have much lower maximum discharge rates but have circuits that will protect the battery from being shorted and will also protect it form over discharge. Generally speaking a protected battery often has more capacity due to different chemistry. However the chemistry is not as stable as the IMR so they include protection circuits to protect the user in case of very bad shorts and other problems.
IMR is a specific, safer, battery chemistry capable of very high discharge rates. In addition IMR batteries dont explode when shorted but they instead vent gas. An IMR battery is not in itself protected because of it's battery chemistry. It can handle the current jumps caused by most shorts without being damaged and if it is fatally damaged it doesn't blow up.
Protected batteries - They generally have much lower maximum discharge rates but have circuits that will protect the battery from being shorted and will also protect it form over discharge. Generally speaking a protected battery often has more capacity due to different chemistry. However the chemistry is not as stable as the IMR so they include protection circuits to protect the user in case of very bad shorts and other problems.
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