Best 18490 Batteries

[dirtybirdy]

I just purchased a new mod and it can be used in 18490 mode. I was wanting to know which 18490 batteries are the best?

I use Sony VTC4 for my 18650 mods.

Also how low of a build can I go on a 18490 battery? Most of my builds are from .3 - .7 will I need to go higher?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Dampmaskin]

AW IMR 18490 are rated for 16.5A continuous, so they should be fine with 0.5 ohm.

 

[dirtybirdy]

Does it matter which kind? I found some blue 18490 batteries with 1400mah vs the 1100mah.

 

[bussdriver]

Just found these on RTD

AW IMR 18490 1200mAh

18 A continuous, should handle down to .233333 ohm.

 

[Topwater Elvis]

Yes it matters what kind.
Use only high drain IMR / hybrid batteries from reputable vendors / dealers.
The continuous discharge rate is more important than mah.

 

[dirtybirdy]

Just found these on RTD

AW IMR 18490 1200mAh

18 A continuous, should handle down to .233333 ohm.

Those look like a great match. I don't image going any lower than .23 on the 18490 tube.

 

[Susan~S]

Battery Basics for Mods
- choose the safest and right battery for your applications here. Includes a list of name brand, high-drain, safe-chemistry batteries with mAh & amp ratings in 18350, 18490/18500, and 18650 sizes.

 

[Ryedan]

Does it matter which kind? I found some blue 18490 batteries with 1400mah vs the 1100mah.

Yes, it matters. You want batteries with high enough max continuous discharge to be safe with your builds. mAh relates to how long a charge will last, but it's not quite that simple. I have two 18490's and I chose AWs because I thought they were the best for higher power applications. In 18650's I've got everything but AWs. Well, not everything, just Sony, LG and Samsung

 

[Ryedan]

Those look like a great match. I don't image going any lower than .23 on the 18490 tube.

Personally, I wouldn't go below 0.4'ish with these batteries. There will be error in your ohm meter internally, the way your ohm meter contacts your atty and you could develop a partial short. So if your 0.23 is actually 0.18 drawing 23A on a fresh charge and then something else goes wrong and the resistance goes down from there you're probably not going to get much warning before that battery vents.