Did I order the wrong batteries

[Blueser]

Ordered a hcigar Nem, got in a hurry to order batteries so they'd be shipped in time...hope I didn't goof


https://www.rtdvapor.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&view=productdetails&virtuemart_category_id=2&virtuemart_product_id=116

https://www.rtdvapor.com/index.php?...uemart_category_id=2&virtuemart_product_id=55

https://www.rtdvapor.com/index.php?...uemart_category_id=2&virtuemart_product_id=56

 

[gotch23]

No... Looks fine.

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

Looks like you did real good- safe chemistry, unprotected and high quality

 

[Blueser]

:~) well that's a relief...thought I read somewhere today that I needed high drain, the one I ordered aren't as far as I can tell.

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

:~) well that's a relief...thought I read somewhere today that I needed high drain, the one I ordered aren't as far as I can tell.

Yes they are all high drain.

 

[Baditude]

IMR batteries are what are recommended for all mods currently, both for mechanical and regulated mods. MNKE and AW are high quality IMR batteries and from reputable battery manufacturers/distributors. IMR batteries are both high drain and safe chemistry.

You didn't state what you intend to put on your Hcigar Nemesis as far as choice of juice attachment. I'll assume that you plan to use an RBA/RDA. The 18650 MNKE will be safe to use any resistance coil, including sub-ohm < 0.8 ohm.

The two AW batteries will be limited to coils > 0.7 ohm if you factor in a little safe headroom. Always know your battery's limitations in continuous discharge rate in amps and never exceed it. The 18490 AW has an 8.8 amp continuous discharge rate, and the 18350 AW has a 6 amp CDR. Always use the Ohm's Law Calculator to ensure the coil you make will not pull more amps than the amps your battery can safely handle without any stress. Staying within 80% of the battery's capabilities is a good rule to follow.

You could add a Kick to your Nemesis using the 18490 battery to enjoy voltage regulation. The Kick 2 can use atomizer resistances of 0.5 Ohms to 3.3 Ohms.

AW IMR
18650 2000mah 10Amp CDR
18650 1600mah 24A

MNKE IMR
18650 1500mah ​20A

Panasonic ​or Orbtronic hybrid
CGR18650CH (IMR/hybrid) 2250mAh 10A
NCR18650PD (LiNiCoAl) 2900mAh 10A
Orbtronic 18650 SX22 (hybrid) 2000mAh 22A

Samsung hybrid
INR18650-22P 2200mAh 10A
INR18650-20R 2000mah 22A

Sony
us18650v3 IMR 2250mAh 10A
us18650vct3 (hybrid) 1600mAh 30A

Efest IMR
18650 (IMR/hybrid) 2250mAh 10A
18650 2000mAh 10A
18650 1600mAh 30A

* AW IMR
18490 (1100mah) 8.8A

*AW IMR
18350 ​(700mah) 6A​

Battery Basics for Mods: IMR or Protected?

Deeper Understanding of Mod Batteries

Mechanical Mod Proper Usage Guide

Information Resources for Your First RBA

 

[Blueser]

Thanks folks, got a lot to learn. Some batteries on RTD specifically stated as high drain. I'm using mostly my KFL running 1.8 - 2.2ohm coils, the same ohm on my PT's. Don't know enough about sub-ohm or using a kick @ this point. I'm just getting my feet wet coming from an MVP2 to the Nem.

 

[Kemosabe]

Bad, are these the Samsung 20R batteries you mention? i wonder why FT lists them as 15A.

https://www.fasttech.com/products/1443728

IMR batteries are what are recommended for all mods currently, both for mechanical and regulated mods. MNKE and AW are high quality IMR batteries and from reputable battery manufacturers/distributors. IMR batteries are both high drain and safe chemistry.

You didn't state what you intend to put on your Hcigar Nemesis as far as choice of juice attachment. I'll assume that you plan to use an RBA/RDA. The 18650 MNKE will be safe to use any resistance coil, including sub-ohm < 0.8 ohm.

The two AW batteries will be limited to coils > 0.7 ohm if you factor in a little safe headroom. Always know your battery's limitations in continuous discharge rate in amps and never exceed it. The 18490 AW has an 8.8 amp continuous discharge rate, and the 18350 AW has a 6 amp CDR. Always use the Ohm's Law Calculator to ensure the coil you make will not pull more amps than the amps your battery can safely handle without any stress. Staying within 80% of the battery's capabilities is a good rule to follow.

You could add a Kick to your Nemesis using the 18490 battery to enjoy voltage regulation. The Kick 2 can use atomizer resistances of 0.5 Ohms to 3.3 Ohms.

AW IMR
18650 2000mah 10Amp CDR
18650 1600mah 24A

MNKE IMR
18650 1500mah ​20A

Panasonic ​or Orbtronic hybrid
CGR18650CH (IMR/hybrid) 2250mAh 10A
NCR18650PD (LiNiCoAl) 2900mAh 10A
Orbtronic 18650 SX22 (hybrid) 2000mAh 22A

Samsung hybrid
INR18650-22P 2200mAh 10A
INR18650-20R 2000mah 22A

Sony
us18650v3 IMR 2250mAh 10A
us18650vct3 (hybrid) 1600mAh 30A

Efest IMR
18650 (IMR/hybrid) 2250mAh 10A
18650 2000mAh 10A
18650 1600mAh 30A

* AW IMR
18490 (1100mah) 8.8A

*AW IMR
18350 ​(700mah) 6A​

Battery Basics for Mods: IMR or Protected?

Deeper Understanding of Mod Batteries

Mechanical Mod Proper Usage Guide

Information Resources for Your First RBA

 

[Bill's Magic Vapor]

I have and use each of the batteries you listed, and they are two of the top three out there for our purposes. I also use the Pannies, and would include them in the top three as well. Great job on these selections!

 

[Kemosabe]

I have and use each of the batteries you listed, and they are two of the top three out there for our purposes. I also use the Pannies, and would include them in the top three as well. Great job on these selections!

Which pannys are you referring to?

 

[Baditude]

Bad, are these the Samsung 20R batteries you mention? i wonder why FT lists them as 15A.

https://www.fasttech.com/products/1443728

They look like the same. I referenced my specifications from BudgetLightForum which lists these as 22 amp Test / Review: Samsung INR18650-20R 2000mAh (Green) | BudgetLightForum.com as does CandlePowerForum Test/Review of Samsung INR18650-20R 2000mAh (Green).

I'd trust the bench tests from the flashlight forums way more than I would FastTech.

 

[Kemosabe]

They look like the same. I referenced my specifications from BudgetLightForum which lists these as 22 amp Test / Review: Samsung INR18650-20R 2000mAh (Green) | BudgetLightForum.com as does CandlePowerForum Test/Review of Samsung INR18650-20R 2000mAh (Green).

I'd trust the bench tests from the flashlight forums way more than I would FastTech.

Good point. The flashlight guys really know their cells. I just thought it was strange that FT used a lower max amp stat than the flashlight guys. Usually it's the other way around. These batts certainly look interesting but for me, I'm sticking with my MNKE cells (for now lol).

 

[Thrasher]

beyond the model number i dont rely on fasttechs descriptions for accuracy.

 

[-G28-]

Ok I feel I'm on the same boat, at least sort of. So I decided to pre-order some MNKE 18650s from my local vape shop and when they finally came in, the batteries were literally flying off the shelf with people buying them. So I decided to pick up an extra one. Well, when I was looking at the battery it was in a different packaging and was labeled ICR. I thought that was strange, so I asked one of the sales reps, aren't these suppose to be IMRs? How come the package says ICR? So he tells me no, they're ICRs. Hmmmm. I'm still confused because I take it out of the packaging for further inspection and its labeled IMR. Can someone clarify for me? I'll post a pic of the box and packaging and also one of the battery itself.

Thanks.

 

[Thrasher]

pretty bizarre they dont even show MNKE on thier website (if i have the right ones)

http://www.aweitebattery.com/Products.asp?ClassID=1

looks like someone screwed up somewhere with the packaging.

looking at alibaba they use every cell in the book lol

http://www.alibaba.com/trade/search?fsb=y&IndexArea=product_en&CatId=&SearchText=Aweite+18650+2600

 

[-G28-]

has anyone else received their MNKEs in similar packaging?

 

[Kemosabe]

The battery wrapper looks legit, but that packaging is sketch. I'd be wondering if they just stuck an MNKE wrapper on the batts that were in that package, then wrapped em back up and tried to pawn them off. That's just not a gamble id be willing to take.