Be gentle.... It's my first time

[numbskull]

Hello ECF!

This is my first post and I wanted to ask a couple of questions, but first a little background on me.
I was a pack a day smoker for close to 12 years. I found vaping in the beginning of summer and haven't looked back! I started with an Ego Twist and a Vivi moved to a Vapeonly BCC and an Evic and am currently an avid dripper/rebuilder. I have encouraged the smokers in my life to make the switch and am always happy to share my knowledge with them. I have used ECF as a reference since there is so much useful info in regards to battery safety, trouble shooting etc. I want to thank ECF for all the info and am excited to be involved, share ideas and learn!

So, my question is regarding batteries. I currently use an Igo-W and a Nibus clone with a k-100. I usually wrap dual micro coils and stay in the .3-.4 ohms range (using either Sony 30amp or MNKE batteries, safety first!) I have recently purchased a Kayfun lite/Russian 91% TOBECO clone and built it to .82oms

What I want to know is-Which 18490/18500 batteries would you recommend? According to Vapecal.com it would de drawing 4.51 amps, but I'am unable to find max amp outputs for 490/500 batteries. I ask because using an 18650 and a kayfun is a bit large for my taste and want more life than a an 18350 has to offer.

 

[Ryedan]

Hi numbskull and welcome to ECF! Have a look at this battery chart. If you can't see it on that web page, just click 'file' and then 'download' and you'll have it on your computer. IMO the best 18490/18500 battery for sub-ohm use is the AW IMR 1100 mAh cell rated for 16.5A continuous discharge. That's enough to take you down to 0.4 ohms safely with some head room left over and no other 18500 is going to give you more mAh.

Buy from a known good battery vendor so you are sure you are not getting a counterfeit. Let us know if you need any leads.

Vape on

 

[killin'em]

AW batts are all at least 6 amps so any of the 18490 aw's should be fine on the russian

 

[killin'em]

use the sony's for your dripper

 

[numbskull]

Thanks for the info! That chart is perfect, saved it right into my docs. RTD Vapor seems to have the best prices I have seen and has gotten some good reviews. I'll be pacing an order later this week. Thanks again!

 

[Buggainok]

Just want to say...I am new and loving reading all the posts. I am so NOT a techy, just a grandma who wants to push the button and make things go. I am in awe of the technical talent that you people display!