Ipv3 Battery question

[John Manuzon]

Im getting an ipv3 later this week and i found out that it takes two 18650 batteries. I read up more about it and saw that they recommend using 30amp batteries. I have quite a few VTC3's so, question, would these batteries be sufficient for use with the ipv3? I have read up more about the ipv3 and the recommended batteries are vtc4's or vtc5's. Interestingly enough, i found out that VTC3's are 30amp batteries. So is it ok to use and if so would there be a noticeable difference with using VTC3's or vtc4's or vtc5's.

 

[Subintro]

I'm sure VTC3's would work fine, but I'd opt for the recommeneded VTC4/5

 

[classwife]

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[Baditude]

All three Sony VTC batteries are 30 amp batteries, they differ in the mAh capacity (how long they will last on a charge).

Sony IMR/hybrid
18650VTC3 1600mAh 30A
18650VTC4 2100mAh 30A
18650VTC5 2600mAh 30A

I'm surprised that the manufacturer recommends a 30 amp battery. Evolv, the manufacturer of the DNA chips, only recommends a high drain (IMR) battery with a minimum 12 amps continuous discharge rating. That would include any of the 20 amp continuous rated batteries.

 

[anumber1]

All three Sony VTC batteries are 30 amp batteries, they differ in the mAh capacity (how long they will last on a charge).

Sony IMR/hybrid
18650VTC3 1600mAh 30A
18650VTC4 2100mAh 30A
18650VTC5 2600mAh 30A

I'm surprised that the manufacturer recommends a 30 amp battery. Evolv, the manufacturer of the DNA chips, only recommends a high drain (IMR) battery with a minimum 12 amps continuous discharge rating. That would include any of the 20 amp continuous rated batteries.

Yeah but...

The ipv3 is a 100w mod. Supposedly upgradeable in the future to 150w.

No idea what the chip can draw but I can see a 30a battery being the only choice for max power.

 

[John Manuzon]

All three Sony VTC batteries are 30 amp batteries, they differ in the mAh capacity (how long they will last on a charge).

Sony IMR/hybrid
18650VTC3 1600mAh 30A
18650VTC4 2100mAh 30A
18650VTC5 2600mAh 30A

I'm surprised that the manufacturer recommends a 30 amp battery. Evolv, the manufacturer of the DNA chips, only recommends a high drain (IMR) battery with a minimum 12 amps continuous discharge rating. That would include any of the 20 amp continuous rated batteries.

Wow thanks for the input. Another question, can i use 2 different batteries? Lets say a vtc3 and a vtc5 at the same time as opposed to 2 VTC3's or 2 vtc4's or vtc5's?

 

[anumber1]

The batteries should be matched. Same brand, same model, same age.

They should also be charged and discharged together.

 

[realsis]

I'm also getting the ipv3 and I'm going to use two genuine vtc5. Hope this helps

 

[Fictitious Character]

I have two matched sets of vtc4's set aside for this box.

 

[Zebrawaterfall]

Yeah but...

The ipv3 is a 100w mod. Supposedly upgradeable in the future to 150w.

No idea what the chip can draw but I can see a 30a battery being the only choice for max power.

The box can supposedly push around 40 amps (.1 ohm coil) so I'd definitely recommend using Sony's. I'd even stay away from the 25r's and HE2's, but that's just me.

 

[John Manuzon]

The batteries should be matched. Same brand, same model, same age.

They should also be charged and discharged together.

I have 2 vtc5's that I just recently bought but I been using them alternately on my DNA30. Would that be OK to use or should I buy 2 new batteries for it?

 

[anumber1]

I have 2 vtc5's that I just recently bought but I been using them alternately on my DNA30. Would that be OK to use or should I buy 2 new batteries for it?

Yes. Your batteries should always be as matched as possible. So a new pair is in order.

 

[John Manuzon]

Yes. Your batteries should always be as matched as possible. So a new pair is in order.

Ok thank you all for the help!