KTS+ Mech and Panasonic NCR18650PD batteries safe?

[acooknamedmike]

Hello Everyone,

Wanted to make my first foray into a Mechanical, so bought a budget KTS+, which just shipped today from fasttech.

https://www.fasttech.com/products/1391600

I have a pair of Panasonic NCR18650PD batteries that I had been using in my SVD, and was wondering if they are safe to put into this new KTS+. I've heard that protected batteries are better, not really sure if these Panasonics are or not. I've heard of horror stories and risks when using incorrect batteries in Mechs, I want to be sure what I'm doing here is safe. Plan on building coils at 1.5ohm or more, not interested in sub-ohming for the same reasons of safety.

Advice from a veteran out there?

 

[crxess]

Install a VapeSafe fuse and enjoy.

You want to be concerned with high quality Safer Chemistry for a mechanical. Protected Batteries may shut down(trip) die to weak chip design. The protect circuits can also fail to reset and keep the battery from recharging.

Battery chart:

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B423OSOvUSNvZmdxNE9FdjBla3c/edit

 

[acooknamedmike]

Just found this video, don't know if it's up somewhere else, but it answers some questions definitely...

Mechanical Mod and Battery Safety - YouTube

Thanks crxess, will look around for those Vape Safe fuses just in case...

 

[Ryedan]

At the ohms you are planning to run I would also use a vape safe fuse. These batteries are fine for this application. They have a max amp limit of 10 amps and are what is considered safer chemistry.