If the REO is your first mod (what you will need)

[Mudflap]

If you've made it this far in this thread, you're obviously serious about making sure you learn everything you need to know to get the best out of a Reo mod.

Here's a summary of acronyms pertaining to batteries and what they mean:

ICR = lithium cobalt oxide; aka: Li-ion; 3.7 volts
IMR = lithium manganese; aka Li-Mn; 3.7 volts
IFR = lithium iron phosphate; aka LiFePO4; 3.0/3.2 volts

Great sources for additional info:

Battery Information Table of Contents, Basic to Advanced

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/battery-mods/19698-abcs-batteries.html

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/ecf-library/129569-rechargeable-batteries.html

If digging thru tons of pages for info isn't your bag and you have a specific question, just ask! I'm lazy, so I'll just link you to one of the pages above, but other Reonauts are usually willing to be more thorough!

 

[Della Cirque]

If you've made it this far in this thread, you're obviously serious about making sure you learn everything you need to know to get the best out of a Reo mod.

Here's a summary of acronyms pertaining to batteries and what they mean:

ICR = lithium cobalt oxide; aka: Li-ion; 3.7 volts
IMR = lithium manganese; aka Li-Mn; 3.7 volts
IFR = lithium iron phosphate; aka LiFePO4; 3.0/3.2 volts

Great sources for additional info:

Battery Information Table of Contents, Basic to Advanced

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/battery-mods/19698-abcs-batteries.html

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/ecf-library/129569-rechargeable-batteries.html

If digging thru tons of pages for info isn't your bag and you have a specific question, just ask! I'm lazy, so I'll just link you to one of the pages above, but other Reonauts are usually willing to be more thorough!

How did you know that I was looking for battery info?? I'm going to have to have another cup of coffee to get through that wealth of information though!
I have a mental block with numbers and electronics....If anybody could tell me in layman's terms what I am looking for when I use the multimeter on the batteries. I think I'm seeing not to overcharge...the 14500's should be no more than 4.2 volts after a charge. (is that correct) What about the 18650's?

 

[casualuser]

Hey Della -

I'm no battery scientist but I know that When yo charge the 18650's they usually won't charge over 4.22 volts. Most chargers cut off after the battery is fully charged but by no means should you leave them in the charger anyway.

 

[Mudflap]

How did you know that I was looking for battery info?? I'm going to have to have another cup of coffee to get through that wealth of information though!
I have a mental block with numbers and electronics....If anybody could tell me in layman's terms what I am looking for when I use the multimeter on the batteries. I think I'm seeing not to overcharge...the 14500's should be no more than 4.2 volts after a charge. (is that correct) What about the 18650's?

casualuser is absolutely correct!

In my experience, 14500's usually measure right at 4.18 volts fresh off the charger and 18650's meter at 4.20 volts.

I only use AW IMR batteries and a Pila charger.

I usually swap my 18650's when they get down to 3.8 to 3.9 volts. That's just my preference.

 

[davelog]

If you run 5v (4.8v batts) in your Grand/Woodvil, mine come off the charger at 5.88v.

 

[casualuser]

Funny thing is that if I pop them back in the charger at 3.6-3.7 they only go up to 3.88-3.9 when I drain them till 3.2 they charge up much better to the full 4.20 - You have to be careful cuz I just drained my 18650 to 2.75 is that too low?

 

[mlinky]

Funny thing is that if I pop them back in the charger at 3.6-3.7 they only go up to 3.88-3.9 when I drain them till 3.2 they charge up much better to the full 4.20 - You have to be careful cuz I just drained my 18650 to 2.75 is that too low?

You might have shortened their life-span; and keep an eye on it when you charge it and first use it after the charge. Look at the specs for your battery. It will have a maximum discharge.

 

[Mudflap]

Funny thing is that if I pop them back in the charger at 3.6-3.7 they only go up to 3.88-3.9 when I drain them till 3.2 they charge up much better to the full 4.20 - You have to be careful cuz I just drained my 18650 to 2.75 is that too low?

Sounds like a charger issue to me. What charger are you using?

Also, discharging down to 2.75 is lower than what most manufacturers recommend. If you decide to recharge it, I'd do it outside on a slab of concrete away from anything else. Just to be safe.

 

[casualuser]

well its already recharged up to 4.22 so thats good. I use the WF-188 charger - should I get another one?

 

[Mudflap]

well its already recharged up to 4.22 so thats good. I use the WF-188 charger - should I get another one?

This is what Alice had to say about that charger:

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...-reo-grand-opening-sale-3812.html#post4242821

She knows her stuff. A back-up charger might not be a bad idea.

 

[Della Cirque]

So the "I have my Reo but no battery saga continues."
Got the batteries today for my mini, but the mini is in transit.
So I am still looking at my Woodvil, wishing I could use it. I contacted a ECF neighbor that can meet me tomorrow and let me borrow some 4.8 Ni-mah's. Will these work?

It is raining, so I did throw myself in the mud.

 

[Mudflap]

So the "I have my Reo but no battery saga continues."
Got the batteries today for my mini, but the mini is in transit.
So I am still looking at my Woodvil, wishing I could use it. I contacted a ECF neighbor that can meet me tomorrow and let me borrow some 4.8 Ni-mah's. Will these work?

It is raining, so I did throw myself in the mud.

Yes, they'll work. 2.0 to 3.0Ω attys or cartos are suggested. 1.5Ω dual coil cartos are also decent with those batteries. Enjoy!

 

[Rhapsodies Fire]

You'll need a different charger though. Make sure they loan you a charger for them as well if you don't have one already.

 

[Della Cirque]

YEA!!! I get to use my Reo tomorrow! He's also bringing some 3.0 cartos, and his mini. Can't wait to meet another vaper, especially with a Reo, get me some squonking lessons too.

Thanks Mudflap...you have been a wealth of info. Thanks for your endless patience with this clueless noob.

 

[Della Cirque]

Thanks Rhapsodies Fire too....I love this group. You are ALL so friendly and helpful!

 

[Mudflap]

YEA!!! I get to use my Reo tomorrow! He's also bringing some 3.0 cartos, and his mini. Can't wait to meet another vaper, especially with a Reo, get me some squonking lessons too.

Thanks Mudflap...you have been a wealth of info. Thanks for your endless patience with this clueless noob.

Aw, shucks, ma'am. It's not like you asked any hard questions.

Lemme know if you need any further accessories. I'm in the next county over, ya know.

 

[Della Cirque]

Aw, shucks, ma'am. It's not like you asked any hard questions.

Lemme know if you need any further accessories. I'm in the next county over, ya know.

That's right...East Texas Reos Unite!

 

[mlinky]

Awwwwwwww...{{{{{{{{group hug}}}}}}}}

 

[Vego]

Hi REO family. I'm getting real close to choosing a REO as my first mod. After reading this thread, I'm left wondering, if I don't have a mutlimeter, how do I tell when the battery is getting down to that 3.0ish level and needs to be replaced and recharged? I can see it's not good to discharge them too low. I mean, it's obvious that a multimeter is very handy to have, but is it IMPERITIVE to have one if you're going to use a REO? Are there any flashing lights or indicators like on my ego batt?

Thanks.

 

[redeyedancer]

Hi REO family. I'm getting real close to choosing a REO as my first mod. After reading this thread, I'm left wondering, if I don't have a mutlimeter, how do I tell when the battery is getting down to that 3.0ish level and needs to be replaced and recharged? I can see it's not good to discharge them too low. I mean, it's obvious that a multimeter is very handy to have, but is it IMPERITIVE to have one if you're going to use a REO? Are there any flashing lights or indicators like on my ego batt?

Thanks.

Hello Vego Having a multimeter is nice but its not necessary. Most people can tell when its time to change the battery. I can tell just by the performance of the mod .If your running a 18650 reo change the battery once a day and your set .If your running a mini or a 14500 mod change the battery when your bottle of juice is half empty .I just change the battery when the performance drops .