"High Drain" batteries... do I really need them?

[BanjoMan]

I've been using the same Trustfire 14500's in my box mods for months with no problems. Do I really need to switch?

 

[doots]

Honestly, I would say not really. I have used both and can tell a difference after using them for a month or so, but it is negligible in the long run.

The 14500 and the 16340 I see the greatest amount of difference. The 18650 I see no differences at all.

You can feel a little extra oomph from the IMRs but it isnt the difference in night and day IMO.

So yes, there is a slight difference with th IMR's in a good way.. But keep using your trustfires and you wont regret it a bit.. Also the IMRs dont stay charged as long..

 

[BanjoMan]

Thanks doots.

 

[bsoplinger]

You really should be using high drain batteries when using LR atomizers. If you are using regular atomizers or using a regulated 5V mod they aren't necessary as a regular battery has a high enough drain rate to power them vs. the LR style. Also 6V vaping with HR atomizers don't need IMR batteries either.

 

[kase]

The IMRs are a little better.... If you've got the dough, grab some. If not, its okay

 

[lexi60]

i bought 2 for my LR's. a more consistent draw every time. they may be 600Ma, but they'll last 2 days before i charge them (I vape heavy) and thats cause they are not what they could be, not cause they're dead. no regrets buying them


hooge gonna stock the IMR's?;-)

 

[5cardstud]

The only thing I've found is the highdrains cost more and have to be charged more because vaping time on them is less. The only positive thing I've seen is if you have a mod with tight quarters they are shorter and take up less room.

 

[ACM]

I got high drain 14500s with my Wetbox and while they're a huge improvement over the RN4081 batteries, they don't last as long as I expected. I was reading posts where people were claiming things like "12 hours of HEAVY vaping" and "I change mine every 2 or 3 days", etc. Personally, I am a moderate-to-heavy vaper (not much during the day, but I use it like a pacifier at night) and I burn through both of my batteries in a day. The one I use in my Wetbox hits the charger as soon as I get home. The other get charged when I get to work the next day. All-in-all, I suspect I am averaging about 6 hours from each battery. AND I am using regular (not LR) 510 cartos. They're the high drain 600mAh 14500s manufactured for Nhaler.

I just picked up a couple of regular, gray Ultrafire 900mAh 14500 batteries from COV, which are charging as I type. I will be curious to see how they compare, especially in terms of how long they hold a charge.

 

[WillyB]

I've been using the same Trustfire 14500's in my box mods for months with no problems. Do I really need to switch?

It all depends on the ohms of your atty/carto.