Brief Battery Question re. Mechanical Mod

[Epyx78]

I'm beginning to research the workings of mechanical mods, and was looking at this AW 18650 battery:

2 PC AW IMR 18650 Rechargeable Battery Flat Top 3 7 2000 mAh Batteries | eBay

Seeing that it is labeled "IMR", among other ticked boxes, I would assume it's relatively suitable for the task, but consulting the "material" in the specifications I see it is listed as Lithium cobalt oxide (ICR) which I've read isn't really ideal for vaping. This is a contradiction in the item description, correct?
Thank you for any input, or just taking the time to read.

 

[generic mutant]

Andrew Wong (AW) has stated categorically that all AW batteries sold on alibaba are fake. If you have a look on alibaba, it's pretty easy to get hold of them cheap.

1) Buy fake AWs on alibaba
2) Sell them on ebay for a huge markup, pretending they're real
3) Profit!

You should only buy batteries from reputable dealers. Positive ebay feedback means very little - most people are not going to realise they've been sold fakes. I've seen reports of people buying kanthal which was *vastly* shorter than the advertised length from ebay vendors with very good reputations. If you can get away with conning people that blatantly, you can certainly get away with selling fake batteries.

 

[Epyx78]

I see. I suppose when the time comes I will need to locate a more reputable source. Again, thanks for your time!

 

[mackman]

Aw batteries are a superior battery. RTDvapor is a trusted vendor that many members buy from. IMHO for a mech this 18650 1600mah battery is a better choice due to the fact that its discharge rate is 24 amps vs. the 2000mah 0f 10 amps. RTD sells it for $9.87 ea.
AW IMR 18650 3.7v 1600mAh - Batteries

 

[iamlenb]

No love for the Sony VCT4? 2100 mah with 30 amp discharge, stays above 3.6 volts for longer than my mech predecessor Panasonic PD 2900 mah 10 amp battery does. Got mine for 7 bucks each at illumination supply on sale, seen em for 10 various vape vendors.

 

[D. Waterhouse]

I'm beginning to research the workings of mechanical mods, and was looking at this AW 18650 battery:

2 PC AW IMR 18650 Rechargeable Battery Flat Top 3 7 2000 mAh Batteries | eBay

Seeing that it is labeled "IMR", among other ticked boxes, I would assume it's relatively suitable for the task, but consulting the "material" in the specifications I see it is listed as Lithium cobalt oxide (ICR) which I've read isn't really ideal for vaping. This is a contradiction in the item description, correct?
Thank you for any input, or just taking the time to read.

AW does NOT sell flat-tops, button tops only. AWs are good but the new sonys are better.

 

[D. Waterhouse]

I'm beginning to research the workings of mechanical mods, and was looking at this AW 18650 battery:

2 PC AW IMR 18650 Rechargeable Battery Flat Top 3 7 2000 mAh Batteries | eBay

Seeing that it is labeled "IMR", among other ticked boxes, I would assume it's relatively suitable for the task, but consulting the "material" in the specifications I see it is listed as Lithium cobalt oxide (ICR) which I've read isn't really ideal for vaping. This is a contradiction in the item description, correct?
Thank you for any input, or just taking the time to read.

AW does NOT sell flat-tops, button tops only. AWs are good but the new sonys are better.

 

[Glenn_K]

Welcome to the forum, Epyx78. I moved from regulated mods to mechs a couple months ago, and have never looked back (although to be fair to my Vamo, I still use it occasionally). Good luck with your search.

-- Glenn

I'm beginning to research the workings of mechanical mods, and was looking at this AW 18650 battery:

2 PC AW IMR 18650 Rechargeable Battery Flat Top 3 7 2000 mAh Batteries | eBay

Seeing that it is labeled "IMR", among other ticked boxes, I would assume it's relatively suitable for the task, but consulting the "material" in the specifications I see it is listed as Lithium cobalt oxide (ICR) which I've read isn't really ideal for vaping. This is a contradiction in the item description, correct?
Thank you for any input, or just taking the time to read.

 

[Baditude]

As others have pointed out, those batteries linked to 2 PC AW IMR 18650 Rechargeable Battery Flat Top 3 7 2000 mAh Batteries | eBay are counterfeit. As AW brand batteries are the most popular battery in the world, they are the most counterfeited in the world, too.

AW does not make any flat-top batteries. All AW batteries are button-top batteries. When buying AW brand, always use an authorized dealer Authentic AW Batteries at RTD Vapor or buy from trusted dealers that you have trusted in the past.

Saying that Sony's are a better battery than AW's can be misleading. That would depend upon the application that you are going to be using your chosen battery for. AW's IMR'S are still the best "general purpose" battery available. http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/ecf-library/129569-rechargeable-batteries.html You don't need one of the "high amp" batteries unless you are doing sub-ohm home-made coils; these typically have a lower capacity (mAh rating) and you may not get as long of use between charges. If not doing sub-ohm, an IMR or hybrid chemistry battery with higher mAh would likely give you longer time of use between charges.

BATTERY BASICS FOR MODS: IMR OR PROTECTED ICR?

 

[GreenDragon5]

+1 for the Sony 30amps. I have several types of 18650 bats, and for the money (especially in my mech mods) the Sony ones are far superior. Also, IMHO, being 30amp continuous bats they are much safer in that there is a much lower chance of them venting or blowing up in your face.