Best battery for capacity (and safety)?

[mberlinger3]

I have a vtc4 in my sx350 box mod but I seem to drain it in less than a day so I was looking FOR the HIGHEST capacity battery that is still safe. What is the best solution on the market? I've been looking at vtc5 and the Panasonic hybrids so far.

EDIT: I guess I forgot to mention I don't subohm and I would like an 18650

 

[Susan~S]

I would say the Sony VTC5's but they are out of stock. Check Baditudes blog for a list of other safe batteries:

Battery Basics for Mods: IMR or Protected ICR?
- 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.

 

[eratikmind]

Depending on the intended use of the batteries, the AW IMR 18650 - 2000 and 1600 mAH batteries are good choice, as well. The 1600 mAH affords a higher max continuous discharge rate of 15C, which is some 24 amps, which bests the 2000's 10 amp rating.

 

[mberlinger3]

Depending on the intended use of the batteries, the AW IMR 18650 - 2000 and 1600 mAH batteries are good choice, as well. The 1600 mAH affords a higher max continuous discharge rate of 15C, which is some 24 amps, which bests the 2000's 10 amp rating.

Well right now I'm vaping single coil 1.5-2 ohms. I don't see that changing very much. I vape between 10-15w. I am close to chain vaping

 

[eratikmind]

Well right now I'm vaping single coil 1.5-2 ohms. I don't see that changing very much. I vape between 10-15w. I am close to chain vaping

Your VTC4 will serve you well. If available, the VTC5 has a higher capacity. It's 2100 mAH.

At your current max scenario, the above mentioned AW IMR 1600 would work, as well. However, it has a much shorter run time.

 

[mberlinger3]

Your VTC4 will serve you well. If available, the VTC5 has a higher capacity. It's 2100 mAH.

At your current max scenario, the above mentioned AW IMR 1600 would work, as well. However, it has a much shorter run time.

Anything with higher run time than vtc5?

 

[eratikmind]

Anything with higher run time than vtc5?

Personally, nothing that I would prefer to use.

 

[mberlinger3]

Personally, nothing that I would prefer to use.

Actually I just pulled my battery out and it is a vtc5.i bought it at a vape shop that said it's capacity was really low so I just assumed that it was a vtc4 but it is labeled vtc5 and it seems legit. So now I know I drain a full vtc5 before days end...

 

[Topwater Elvis]

What charger are you using?
What voltage are the batteries after charging & a 30 minute rest period?
Are you sure it is an authentic vtc5?
Picture of battery side, top & bottom?

 

[mberlinger3]

What charger are you using?
What voltage are the batteries after charging & a 30 minute rest period?
Are you sure it is an authentic vtc5?
Picture of battery side, top & bottom?

I am using an sx350 chip which has a built-in micro usb charger. I can see the battery voltage increase as it charges and if I remember correctly it's between 4.5-5.4V fully charged. The battery looks authentic but the only difference I noticed is the text and the qr code is on opposite sides instead of right above. The test font and color looks all the same as an original.

 

[eratikmind]

Actually I just pulled my battery out and it is a vtc5.i bought it at a vape shop that said it's capacity was really low so I just assumed that it was a vtc4 but it is labeled vtc5 and it seems legit. So now I know I drain a full vtc5 before days end...

Umm . . . That's most likely a fake.

 

[mberlinger3]

Umm . . . That's most likely a fake.

Because of the qv code misplacement ?

 

[Topwater Elvis]

5v ~ 5.4 v - single battery configuration is severely over charging the battery, to the dangerous point.


There is more to identifying a fake vtc5 battery than what you mention.

 

[Susan~S]

How to Spot Fake Sony Batteries

 

[eratikmind]

If the info is still pertinent, later, I'll take some pics of some VTCs.

The only battery vendor that I trust and buy from is RTD Vapor. I'm sure there are other reputable vendors out there. However, RTD Vapor has always done right by me.

 

[Warpigs]

18650, 18500, 18490, 18350, 26650 Mod Batteries - Electronic Cigarette - AltSmoke., and Madvapes - Electronic Cigarettes, E Cigarettes, E-Cigs is the vendor's I use for my batteries. I have not had a problem yet

 

[Moohaaa07]

The vtc3, vtc4 and vtc5 are best for sub ohm builds. Please chime in anyone if I'm wrong about that. I was told the vtc3 is the best of the 3 when it comes to very low ohm builds even though it might not last as long.

 

[mberlinger3]

How to Spot Fake Sony Batteries
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Everything there checks out real except the qv code is opposite from the serial number ;] that's what I used to check

Edit: contacted the vape shop and he informed me that they don't sell counterfeit batteries.

 

[tj99959]

You do understand that your 1.75 ohm coil @ 10 watts is only pulling 2.4a.


Wanna know WHY there are no vtc5's around? Because everyone just had to have them ! ! ! Even if they didn't need them.

Edit: contacted the vape shop and he informed me that they don't sell counterfeit batteries.

OH-OK The only way he can have authentic Sony vtc5's is for them to be "New, Old Stock".

No new VTC4/5s are able to be sourced at this time. End of story.

Sony isn't making them, so NO ONE is buying them from Sony.

 

[mberlinger3]

You do understand that your 1.75 ohm coil @ 10 watts is only pulling 2.4a.


Wanna know WHY there are no vtc5's around? Because everyone just had to have them ! ! ! Even if they didn't need them.



OH-OK The only way he can have authentic Sony vtc5's is for them to be "New, Old Stock".


Sony isn't making them, so NO ONE is buying them from Sony.

Well ive had mine for MONTHS so it was before the counterfeit influx