Hey I'm new and have a question about the subtank mini kit

[amisssamack]

Hey guys,
I'm pretty new to vaping. I had a hand-me-down istick 30 watt with a subtank mini on it for a while, and liked the tank a lot so I figured my next step up would be the Kangertech subtank mini kit.
I just want to know if the batteries I'm using is ok for what I'm doing... I haven't had a problem yet, but safety first..
ok so I'm using a .5 ohm coil and usually around 35 w or so... the batteries I'm using are LGhg2 18650s (i think... they are brown) and run 3000mAh 3.7 v
So basically I need to know if this is ok -and also if any one has any links for battery safety and info for me (that isn't super complicated) that would be great!

 

[BackDoc]

HG2s are fine.......check out battery university

 

[chai04]

Hi guys im a newbie here just wanted to say hi and hope to talk to you soon

 

[Susan~S]

From a safety standpoint whats important is your batteries continuous amp rating.

For a regulated mod, in VW mode, you calculate the max current draw as Max Amps = Max Wattage / Min Battery Voltage. Min battery voltage is usually calculated using 3.2 volts (this is the point your mod will no longer fire).

So Max Amps = 50 watts/3.2 volts = 15.625 Amps. A 20A CDR battery (like your LG HG2) will allow you to operate safely through the whole range of wattage/voltage of your devise.

The mAh stands for milli-Ampere-hours and indicates how much electric charge the battery can provide. For example, if you discharge your battery through a circuit that requires 1 milli-Ampere of current it will last 3000 hours before the battery runs down (if the mAh of your battery is 3000). The higher the mAh, the longer your battery will last before it needs charging.

If you are interested in learning more about batteries/battery safety check out the blogs by @Baditude & @Mooch (two of ECF's battery experts).

 

[amisssamack]

awesome thank you for that breakdown for me! Super helpful

 

[suprtrkr]

LG HE2s will be great in the Subox. I'm on my tab an linking is a pain, but if you will do a forum search for @Mooch you'll find a link in his sig block to an extremely useful battery chart. His blog is also worth reading, as well as that of @Baditude 's.

 

[Two_Bears]

Hey guys,
I'm pretty new to vaping. I had a hand-me-down istick 30 watt with a subtank mini on it for a while, and liked the tank a lot so I figured my next step up would be the Kangertech subtank mini kit.
I just want to know if the batteries I'm using is ok for what I'm doing... I haven't had a problem yet, but safety first..
ok so I'm using a .5 ohm coil and usually around 35 w or so... the batteries I'm using are LGhg2 18650s (i think... they are brown) and run 3000mAh 3.7 v
So basically I need to know if this is ok -and also if any one has any links for battery safety and info for me (that isn't super complicated) that would be great!

Sounds like you will do fine with that setup.

Be sure to PM Mooch about those batteries. He has firg more about batteries and battery safety than I will ever know.

 

[djsvapour]

LGs are good. The run time is a little disappointing, but hey... we used to have VTCs for longer life.

 

[M&L Vapes]

Not related but you should try the .2 Nickel coils, I pawned my subtank off to a buddy who wanted to quit smoking as I didn't like the new vertical coils and he did, but when I tried the nickel coils I regretted selling it.

 

[Susan~S]

Not related but you should try the .2 Nickel coils

Just a FYI. The OP does not have a temperature control mod. The NI-200 cannot cannot be used in the mod that comes with the Subtank Mini Kit.

 

[M&L Vapes]

Just a FYI. The OP does not have a temperature control mod. The NI-200 cannot cannot be used in the mod that comes with the Subtank Mini Kit.

I am glad I found that out as I was going to trade my friend a tank for my subtank back, but I do not have a temper control mod whereas my other friend who was using the Ni-200 does. Glad I joined this forum - sorry to have to posted something that was wrong.

 

[Susan~S]

I am glad I found that out as I was going to trade my friend a tank for my subtank back, but I do not have a temper control mod whereas my other friend who was using the Ni-200 does. Glad I joined this forum - sorry to have to posted something that was wrong.

No need to apologize.

I've learned more on this forum (from my mistakes and others) than I have anywhere else.

 

[amisssamack]

Not related but you should try the .2 Nickel coils, I pawned my subtank off to a buddy who wanted to quit smoking as I didn't like the new vertical coils and he did, but when I tried the nickel coils I regretted selling it.

Great tip I'll definitely have to try that out

 

[amisssamack]

Great tip I'll definitely have to try that out

Ok nevermind I just read all the other posts after and that's good to know.
Everyone here is so helpful, it's pretty awesome. Especially for a new vaper, the whole thing can be a bit intimidating