Best Batteries to use on Mech?

[PhatRon]

What are the best batteries to use on a mech mod?

I don't plan on going any lower than .5 and will start at 1 and slowly work my way down.
I am familiar with rebuilding coils and taking proper measurements with my DMM to make sure there are no shorts.

I am interested in buying one and would like to know what would be best to get in terms of Amp Limitations, highest voltage output, mah (battery life between charges), overall lifespan (how long before needs replacing), and price.

Links to trusted vendors would be nice if able to provide.

Thank you in advance.

 

[BillyWJ]

These.

AW High Drain Rechargeable Batteries | Best 18650 Batteries

 

[Topacka]

The higher the amp limit, the safer the battery. Sony 30 amp batteries are very trusted and have a great track record.

(2 Pieces) 30A Sony 18650 Battery 1600mAh 3.7V High Drain US18650VTC3:Amazon:Cell Phones & Accessories

 

[generic mutant]

The 2000 mAh AWs have a 10 amp limit.

That's a little close for comfort to my reckoning on a 0.5 ohm coil.

The 1600 mAh's have a higher limit (can't remember what it is, but it's higher), so they'd be better.

A lot of people seem to recommend the Sony 30 amps as well.

 

[umarbutt610]

I bought sony 30 amp from trianglevape for 7$ each.

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[Ryedan]

I agree with generic mutant on going higher than 10A for this application. I think you are then into the 20A and above in 18650's. Here's a chart with IMR and hybrid batteries, their amp limits and cross referenced to coil resistance. Find 0.5 ohms at the top and stay in yellow for your battery choices. I buy batteries from RTD Vapor, Orbtronics or Illumination Supply. All are trusted suppliers.

 

[Baditude]

AW IMR
18650 1600mah 24A
18490 (1100mah) 16.5A

MNKE IMR
18650 1500mah ​20A

Orbtronic
Orbtronic 18650 SX22 (hybrid) 2000mAh 22A
Orbtronic 18650 SX30 (hybrid) 2100mAh ​30A

Sanyo
UR18650EX 2000mAh 20A

Samsung hybrid
INR18650-20R 2000mah 22A

Sony hybrid
us18650vct3 1600mAh 30A
us18650vtc4 2100 mAh 30A

Efest IMR
18650 1600mAh 30A

 

[eMats]

Copied from the list above: Sony us18650vtc4 2100 mAh 30A

These are highly recommended in the sub-ohm arena. I have the 1600 mAh version of this and have been very pleased by its performance. I'll be getting the vtc4 soon.

 

[PhatRon]

Thanks for all the advice and resources guys,

I decided to go with (2x) Sony us18650vtc4 2100 mAh 30A.

Is Nitecore i2 Intellicharger a good choice for a charger?

 

[alkaiser]

yes, the nitecore i2 intellicharger works very well.

excellent choice of battery too

 

[Mr343]

Thanks for all the advice and resources guys,

I decided to go with (2x) Sony us18650vtc4 2100 mAh 30A.

Is Nitecore i2 Intellicharger a good choice for a charger?

Very good choice IMO.... I run these Sony's as well as Samsung 20r's and like them both but I get a little more linearity out of the Sony over a charge and therefore like them a little more. I run them on .4 coils most of the time so you should really like them. The Samsung do come out of the gate harder but the Sony is just a real good flat power curve to me. Great battery

That is also a great charger!