Hi, pro trinkerer, new vaper here

[daigaurd]

New guy here.

Decided to give in to a work fad and start vaping. I have never smoked cigs but I enjoy hookah so vaping appeals to me and i love electronics and tinkering, i work on laptops and tablets for my job. All my friend already vape so I had a decent understanding already of tanks, rdas, mech and box mods, electromagnetism and junk. Decided to go HAM with a buy-once-and-never-upgrade build.

Got the new sigelei 100w v2 VW box with an atty v2 dripper. Some basic kanthal a1 and organic cotton, and im going to get some nicotine free juice from a local shop before attempting to make my own

One problem, I messed up on the batteries. Bought regular li-ion 18650 batteries instead of IMRs. So I have a conundrum.

What kind of batteries would be best for the mod i got? I read sonys but they are out of production from what i gather and I can't find them very cheap.
I've also seen efest but I read they are just rewrapped other batteries and may not be reliable.

any vets can give me some info? Heres what Ive look into

efest 2100 mAh 18650
or
samsung inr 25r 2500mAh 18650
or
possibly a sony cell relabeled as Xtar or other

Also, would the charger I got with the standard li-ion batteries work to charge iMRs? The only difference between it and the ones I see sold with IMRs is the output is a bit higher, 600mA
PS: the batteries I bought are Ultrafire 5000 mAh

 

[Frenchfry1942]

I have the Samsung 25Rs. They were recommended to me.

 

[v1k1ng1001]

sony vtc5 ...

 

[Susan~S]

Hello and welcome to the forum daiguard. Glad to have you here!

If you are new to rebuildables I highly recommend you spend some time with Baditude (our resident battery expert) and visit his blogs. Baditudes Blogs. The blogs regarding mods and rebuildables are listed below. If your charger has the word *FIRE in its name, consider purchasing another one. See Bad's blog #9 for recommended chargers and batteries. Pay particular attention to the batteries Amp rating, not the mah.

BATTERIES

9. Battery Basics for Mods: IMR or Protected ICR?
* Another essential read to understand which batteries are safe to use in mechanical and regulated mods. Includes a frequently updated list of recommended safe-chemistry, high-drain batteries with their specifications.

11. Deeper Understanding of Mod Batteries Part 1
* For those who want to learn the differences between IMR, IMR/hybrid, and ICR batteries. What do those numbers and letters on batteries mean? What's an amp rating?

12. Deeper Understanding of Mod Batteries Part 2
* Protected vs unprotected batteries - what's the difference? Ohm's Law 101. What is an AW battery? What is an inline fuse? What is stacking batteries?

17. Purple Efest Batteries Not As Advertised
* A cautionary blog that reveals that the purple Efest batteries may not have the specifications advertised. Also includes a commentary on "continuous discharge ratings" vs "pulse discharge ratings" of battery specs.

OHM'S LAW

14. Ohm's Law for Dummies (Vapers)
* My attempt at explaining Ohm's Law in layman terms and how it relates to vaping.

16. Explain it to the Dumb Noob: Ohm's Law Calculations
* As simple as it is to use, some people have a tough time grasping the concept. Warning: Includes graphic photos of mod explosions.

MECHANICAL MODS & REBUILDABLES

7. Information Resources for Your First RBA
* An essential read and reference guide for someone new to rebuilding coils. Includes a multitude of useful links on battery safety, mod safety, coil meters, coil building, and the differences in the three types of RBA's.

15. Inexpensive Mechanical Mod and RDA Setup
* A response to the frequently asked question on how to get into rebuildable atomizers with a mechanical mod inexpensively. Includes a list of commonly used tools and supplies for rebuilding and where to find them.

BATTERIES - WHERE TO BUY

Only buy batteries from a reputable supplier (not ebay or Amazon) as there are many counterfeit batteries being sold. Here are several reputable battery suppliers in the US.

* RTD Vapor
* Illumination Supply
* Lighthound
* Orbtronics

 

[KOURSAROS]

hi and welcome , susan-s covers it perfectly

 

[daigaurd]

Wow Susan-s, thorough reply! You had something for every issue I asked about! Can't wait to get home and get into all that info!