Just want to ask if this is ok? i like to make my 1st box mod with this battery... TIA
Cellphone 1500mah 3.7v Li-ion MOD
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Welcome Edzel! I have no idea, but if you post 4 more times, you can post in other areas of the forum. I think I saw a mod section in hear somewhere (although I can't seem to find it now). Good luck!
Thats why im posting here to my access to the mod section..and i think thats the right place to post this... i cant search for the topic about this one... i ll try harder...
I found lots of MOD using cell battery and it makes me more hmm!!! let me try mine...
Sounds like a bad idea to me.
FWIW, I've spent a lot of time on this board and have never heard of someone using a cell phone battery. I don't see how it could be safe.
If you want to have a battery blow up in your face go for it.
FWIW, I've spent a lot of time on this board and have never heard of someone using a cell phone battery. I don't see how it could be safe.
If you want to have a battery blow up in your face go for it.
That doesn't necessarily mean it's a good idea. Is the battery designed for rapid discharge? I would think that cell phone batteries are designed for a long, slow, gradual discharge. Does it have any kind of protection circuit?
Just because you CAN do something, or just because others HAVE done something, doesn't mean it's safe or a good idea.
Don't spread misinformation and scare people just for the hell of it.
Even the epipemods USBaux uses a HTC EVO phone battery!!!
How many AMPs is that pushing?
All battery mods are deemed "unsafe" via ECF, unless a certain criteria are met (i.e. venting, protection circuit, etc.) Regardless of whether this battery is safe to use, I think the OP is questioning the battery's function. I'd have to say I doubt it. Depending on the actual cell, it's my understanding that most cellphone batteries are rated for .5amp discharge. A typical 3.7v e-cig circuit draws somewhere around 2amps (alot of variables). You would need 4 of these batteries in parallel to come up with 2amps of discharge current, but of course this would give you 6000mAh of capacity, too. There are more cost-effective, high_drain batteries in the form-factor of a cellphone battery on the market.
If you're intent on trying to use your li-ion cellphone battery, do youreself a favor and construct a dummy circuit with it to test function. If you're satified with the cells ability, build away. Be sure to keep in mind that the battery's stored energy can become volatile and explosive if misused.
If you're intent on trying to use your li-ion cellphone battery, do youreself a favor and construct a dummy circuit with it to test function. If you're satified with the cells ability, build away. Be sure to keep in mind that the battery's stored energy can become volatile and explosive if misused.
Never use a battery that has a C rating lower than the rate you are going to discharge it at, it is dangerous. Use protected batteries, most cell batteries are not protected, the protection is built into the cell phone. If you do and it blows, sue cop.
Sorry about my noob moves now i know... i googled about protected batteries and now i need to buy a protected battery to start my first mod... thanks Vape on...
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most cell phone batteries won't stand up to the draw current....
The battery for my android tablet max output current is only 2.3 amps... which is somewhat on the weaksauce side of things... and leaves some danger for ruining such a battery... and yourself. You want to have at least 3-4 amp max output current, which most phone batteries just don't have... especially if it is not a smartphone battery.... Some 4G type batteries MAY be able to handle 3-4 amps, but they are designed for quick charge, and long life, unlike an RC type battery which is designed for high discharge rates... which is why you end up with different energy densities given the same material construction between the two types. it is all about what is on the inside.... not quite as simple as voltage and capacity. Over discharging can result in catastrophic failure at worse... very shortened battery life at best.
The battery for my android tablet max output current is only 2.3 amps... which is somewhat on the weaksauce side of things... and leaves some danger for ruining such a battery... and yourself. You want to have at least 3-4 amp max output current, which most phone batteries just don't have... especially if it is not a smartphone battery.... Some 4G type batteries MAY be able to handle 3-4 amps, but they are designed for quick charge, and long life, unlike an RC type battery which is designed for high discharge rates... which is why you end up with different energy densities given the same material construction between the two types. it is all about what is on the inside.... not quite as simple as voltage and capacity. Over discharging can result in catastrophic failure at worse... very shortened battery life at best.
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