Battery Question

[Mateo the Great]

Hello Vapers,

I had a question as to how many different types of batteries are used for devices? I know that question may be mundane in a sense.

I am only aware of the 18650 and the 18350 battery. Is there another battery that I am unaware of?

Thank you for your help!

 

[Ryedan]

Well, 18650 and 18350 are battery sizes, not really 'types'. The first 2 numerals are the diameter, the next 2 are the length and the last is the battery shape. An 18650 is 18mm diameter, 65mm long and is round (cylindrical). There are also 18500, 16xxx, 14xxx and I believe 10xxx used for vaping.

Battery types for me refers to chemistry used. IMR, ICR, hybrid and LiPo are all used for vaping. ICR are typically protected, the rest are typically not but can be also. A couple of other types are used too, but not often.

 

[Baditude]

Batteries can be classified by size. (ie. 14500, 18350, 18490/18500, 18650)

By chemistry. (ICR, IMR, hybrid, LiPo)

By function. (high capacity or high drain)

Choose your batteries wisely for the application that they will be used. They are the most important item in your vaping setup.


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