Is there a big advantage to high drain 18650s?

[Evilgrin]

As opposed to a protected 18650? I see conflicting reports - some saying the high drain can handle higher amperage but that it's really not needed or applicable and that they'll just discharge faster - others saying it's all people will use.

I'm slightly concerned that with the high drain, they warn against overcharging - that could be a problem as I typically put them on the charger at night while I sleep. Are there issues with overcharging the HD batteries?

 

[Big Hitter]

I don't see (or feel) a bit of difference in the 18650 size ......

14500 is a different story. I wouldn't have a 14500 mod that didn't take IMR batts.

 

[brian5470]

Check out this video!

 

[speedemon]

Great review of the batts thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Evilgrin]

Anyone ever have any issues overcharging the high drain? I guess I'm not seeing the point on an 18650.

 

[Big Hitter]

Check out this video!

That was kinda worthless. I would have been interested in an AW black compared though.
That only tells one minor part of the story.

My seat of pants testing tells me that for 18650 go with AW ..... either black protected - or - red IMR

 

[mlinky]

Ehhh, I am not the best about pulling my batts off the charger immediately, and I haven't had any problems with the IMR batts. OTOH, I think if your charger doesn't trickle charge, it's a non-issue.

 

[Mudflap]

In that video, were all those batteries being tested under load? I mean, I saw how he had the leads routed thru a 510 battery, does that qualify?

 

[Elendil]

In that video, were all those batteries being tested under load? I mean, I saw how he had the leads routed thru a 510 battery, does that qualify?

Yes, it was under load as the atty was heating up when he connected the leads.

 

[speedemon]

I have not had any trouble overcharging my aw's,charger goes red safe don't even get warm.

 

[Technonut]

Depending upon battery quality, it DOES make a difference.. There have been quite a few reports on ECF regarding LR attys tripping protection circuits on TrustFire & UltraFire 18650 "3000" mAh batteries..

AW high drain batteries will provide consistent voltage and amperage for your vape. Will protected AW 18650's work? Sure thing.. they will.. BUT, after the first 20-30% of a fresh charge, expect voltage droop to a degree, and along with this, a reduction in amps (heat) to the atty...

 

[Evilgrin]

Depending upon battery quality, it DOES make a difference.. There have been quite a few reports on ECF regarding LR attys tripping protection circuits on TrustFire & UltraFire 18650 "3000" mAh batteries..

AW high drain batteries will provide consistent voltage and amperage for your vape. Will protected AW 18650's work? Sure thing.. they will.. BUT, after the first 20-30% of a fresh charge, expect voltage droop to a degree, and along with this, a reduction in amps (heat) to the atty...

Bolded is precisely what I've been using to date. Maybe I'll get a high drain and see what that's all about.

 

[brian1g]

My question is how long does an imr last in a reo on a single charge. I like that the voltage doesn't drop off as much until they are dead but how much vaping time does it take to drain one? If i can get a solid day of vaping on a single charge on the imr I would be happy.

 

[dopeh]

My question is how long does an imr last in a reo on a single charge. I like that the voltage doesn't drop off as much until they are dead but how much vaping time does it take to drain one? If i can get a solid day of vaping on a single charge on the imr I would be happy.

If you don't get a full day off a protected batt, IMR won't be any different. The IMRs hit better not longer.

 

[mlinky]

Basically you get the same amount of time of effective vaping (or more) with the AW IMR battery. The protected batteries might theoretically last longer, but you will be sucking burbley weak vape.

 

[Evilgrin]

Ordered two high drain AW IMR 18650s.

 

[pianoguy]

Out of curiosity, I ordered a couple of the AW IMR 18650's earlier this week, and they came today. I have to say, they hit much better than the UltraFire 3000mAh protected batteries I was using. The UltraFires will be retired to the stash box.