Going to place my REO order tonight!
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I am not sure about those, I've never seen anyone use them just the red ones.
I think those will work...still check on the Reo sub to see what the folks who have a mini think. I'm just guessing here...
What bothers me is the description doesn't list an amp rating and I'm not sure but don't think you're supposed to use protected batteries. I am a battery noob though so hopefully someone smarter than me will come along. 
What bothers me is the description doesn't list an amp rating and I'm not sure but don't think you're supposed to use protected batteries. I am a battery noob though so hopefully someone smarter than me will come along.
You and me both!! I haven't pulled the plug on them yet. I posted in the Reo sub forum so I'll see what they say. If I can't use them, I'll just order more of the ones I have and pick up a multi meter to check the charge on them.
Edited nevermind saw that you're using the 1200's but three hours or so depending on how much you vape sounds about right. I vape pretty hard and at a little lower ohms and can burn through 2100's in about 3-4 hours easy.
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2nd post here makes them sound fine. I always prefer more mAh for more run time. I am sure you will get your answers from people on your post. The trick for me was finding people talking about the REO mini 2.0
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...ound-out-about-reo-mini-have-3-questions.html
2nd post here makes them sound fine. I always prefer more mAh for more run time. I am sure you will get your answers from people on your post. The trick for me was finding people talking about the REO mini 2.0
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...ound-out-about-reo-mini-have-3-questions.html
Thanks NPL!!! I just don't seem to get the use time with the batteries I have that others do.
From what I've read so far I need to check how many amps the batteries are being charged to? I hope I worded that right but I know you know what I'm talking about. Charging is volts, and that charger you have cuts off at 4.2v when the light goes green. And I have double checked it with a DMM but having one to use wouldn't hurt at all.
Thanks for the info!! I love this charger!! And since you've checked it I know it's working like it's supposed to. Thanks my love!!
Thanks NPL!!! I just don't seem to get the use time with the batteries I have that others do.
Like Reign says the charger will be fine. Sorry about the slow response. I am super busy this morning. As far as better safety goes AW batteries are very safe. He mentioned amp draw earlier which is definitely something to keep in mind if you are doing super sub ohm builds. Most of my builds are around 1 ohm unless I am doing dual coils and then I usually stay around .5 ohm. Wish I had more time to help this morning, but sounds like you are all set. You will be a lot happier with your battery life with the higher mAh.
Lynn, Protected batteries have a built in circuit to prevent an over current draw. They also tend to slowly discharge on their own. A protected battery is not necessary in the Reo as the spring acts as a fuse. I use these AW IMR 18490 1200mAh in my Mini's and have gone as low as 0.4 ohms without any over heating issues at all. My typical builds are between 0.5 to 1.0 ohms with the sweet spot being 0.7 to 0.8 with a single coil build.
Agree with distorto. You will get less battery life on the protected, as they will drain even when not being used. You want high drain batteries for the Reo. The link he posted are excellent batteries.
Yep - you should go with IMR (safe chemistry) bats as opposed to "less safe" chemistry bats with protection.
Look for "IMR" in any bat you're considering.
As for the amp limit question, it's just a rating for the maximum current a battery can handle. You want it to be higher, not lower.
Using Ohm's Law, you can calculate the amps you're drawing from the battery as:
Battery Voltage / Coil Resistance
The batteries we use are 4.2 volts when fully charged. If you were using a 1.0 ohm coil, you'd be drawing 4.2amp (4.2/1.0), and so you need a battery capable of safely handling 4.2 amps or more.
As another example, if you want to run a dual setup at .5ohms, 4.2/.5 = 8.4amps, and you would need a battery capable of 8.4 amps or more.
Just do the simple math for any coil resistance you like to run.
Now, you also want to factor in some headroom for extra safety - some say 20%, others up to 100% - so you can calc what you need, add the safety margin, and then shop for batteries that have at least that amp rating.
Sorry, if this confuses more than helps, but hey, knowledge is power.
Look for "IMR" in any bat you're considering.
As for the amp limit question, it's just a rating for the maximum current a battery can handle. You want it to be higher, not lower.
Using Ohm's Law, you can calculate the amps you're drawing from the battery as:
Battery Voltage / Coil Resistance
The batteries we use are 4.2 volts when fully charged. If you were using a 1.0 ohm coil, you'd be drawing 4.2amp (4.2/1.0), and so you need a battery capable of safely handling 4.2 amps or more.
As another example, if you want to run a dual setup at .5ohms, 4.2/.5 = 8.4amps, and you would need a battery capable of 8.4 amps or more.
Just do the simple math for any coil resistance you like to run.
Now, you also want to factor in some headroom for extra safety - some say 20%, others up to 100% - so you can calc what you need, add the safety margin, and then shop for batteries that have at least that amp rating.
Sorry, if this confuses more than helps, but hey, knowledge is power.
Thanks everyone for your input!! I truly appreciate it!! From everything you all have said, my charger is fine and my batteries(I have the ones John posted) are the ones I need. I'm happy now!!! I'll just order a couple more of the ones I have and an extra case or 2. Thanks again!!! You guys are the greatest!!
I'll ask over there! Sorry for hijacking this thread,
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I'm happy you're getting the advice you need
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I will bet you are excited waiting for your vapemail. You picked a beauty.
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