help with 18350 batteries?

[username215]

So I just bought a Hammer by Katos clone and I can throw a 18650 battery in with no problem but when i try to throw a 18350 battery in it gets stuck. It's a no name blue casing battery that i got from my local vape shop. My question is, Are all 18350 batteries the same width? Are some thicker or thinner then others?

 

[Harlen]

For the most part they are the same +- a little

 

[username215]

When I bought the mod it said that it could fit the 3 battery sizes. As I stated the 16850 slid in like butter. The 18350 gets jammed and I'm not trying to jam it in. I didn't know if some companies made their 18350 thinner or wider then others.

 

[KenD]

You shouldn't use the no name 18350s. They almost certainly don't have the amp rating to support any kind of vaping. I've used red Efest, purple Efest, and blue Tensai 18350s in my Hammer clone and they all fit perfectly.

 

[Riff]

In my Hammer clone I use (older) red AW, (older) red Efest, and some B&M recommended batteries called Demonfire. I was really worried about those. You may or may not follow the mindset avoid any battery with -fire in the name. At this point I can say those are the exception to the rule. I can slap on in my SVD 2 or Vamo v5 and run them at both device's upper range without problems. My only issue is I can't find a manufacture site or better (more trusted) information than the most basic ad sheet. Also the easiest way to buy them is the dreaded amazon. I got them for around 6 bucks each, and can't really complain. I don't go crazy on the Hammer, and find myself more and more just running a Nautilus mini or Aerotank mini on it. Can't really vouch how these would handle more aggressive sub ohm builds, but who would look to 18350's for that anyway?

Expect to need lots of batteries if you want to stay with the Hammer. I can sit and puff away on that thing all night and run through 3 batteries.

Hope I was helpful. Cheers!

 

[username215]

Upon further inspection of the battery I notticed "ICR 18350 900mAh 3.7V" located on the side of the battery. Is there an ideal brand that would fit into the hammer clone? I'm a new comer to the vape life and have quit smoking completely. So any friends or helpful tips and tricks would be helpful.

 

[Topwater Elvis]

AW IMR 18350 800mah 12a CDR ---> AW IMR 18350 800mAh

I wouldn't use any ICR batteries for vaping.

 

[wv2win]

Upon further inspection of the battery I notticed "ICR 18350 900mAh 3.7V" located on the side of the battery. Is there an ideal brand that would fit into the hammer clone? I'm a new comer to the vape life and have quit smoking completely. So any friends or helpful tips and tricks would be helpful.

Most vapers consider the best batteries for vaping is AW's:

This site sells silver labeled authentic ones:

AW IMR 18350 800mah 12A - AW, Panasonic - Mod Batts Chargers

 

[Rebuke]

I've had really good experiences with sweet-vapes. Everything ive ordered has been spot on and they ship fast. I've consistently gotten 2 day shipping from them to NW pa. I also went with the AW 15c batteries for my non18650 cells.

 

[Warpigs]

I use Sony VTC4's They fit perfect in my Silver Bullets.

 

[Riff]

I use Sony VTC4's They fit perfect in my Silver Bullets.

Aren't those 18650's?
We're talking about 18350's about half as tall and really not near as "powerful" as the best I've seen are around 10 amps in in limit.

 

[InTheShade]

Aren't those 18650's?
We're talking about 18350's about half as tall and really not near as "powerful" as the best I've seen are around 10 amps in in limit.

AW make a 12 amp battery now. AW IMR 18350 800mAh

 

[KenD]

Tensai's blue 18350s are supposedly 14 amps (testing supports the claim).

 

[InTheShade]

Tensai's blue 18350s are supposedly 14 amps (testing supports the claim).

I've searched and searched for testing on this battery before KenD, I can only find testing for the grey cell.

Do you happen to have a link to it please?

 

[TeeJohnston]

Should all be pretty much the same

 

[yzer]

Upon further inspection of the battery I notticed "ICR 18350 900mAh 3.7V" located on the side of the battery. Is there an ideal brand that would fit into the hammer clone? I'm a new comer to the vape life and have quit smoking completely. So any friends or helpful tips and tricks would be helpful.

IMR batteries feature inherently safer chemistry than ICR batteries. That is why smart vapers use them

ICR batteries can vent violently with flames, fumes and smoke. IMR batteries can vent too, but usually without the flames and smoke. For this reason there are protected ICR batteries. Protected ICR batteries feature a protection chip on the battery and there is a ribbon wire that runs under the wrapper that an unprotected battery will not have. That makes a protected ICR battery wider than unprotected battery.

You should choose an IMR battery for your mod, regulated or mech. IMR batteries are available with different current and capacity ratings. Choose a current rating that is high enough to meet your needs.

Red IMR Efest batteries are excellent for lower wattage vaping. Purple Efest are better for higher wattage. AW, Samsung, Panasonic, and Sony are among the other IMR and IMR hybrid battery brands that offer the highest current ratings.

 

[yzer]

18350 is a little battery and the current and capacity ratings will be somewhat limited compared to longer 18xxx series batteries like 18490, 18500 and 18650. 18650 are most in demand and benefit from the latest battery technology first.