Limits to batteries for full mech mods?

[Wish]

Greetings,

Okay so a local shop offered a couple of Panasonic 18650 3100mAh batteries to me. A user here told me mAh can be be an indicator of battery life where 100mAh=1hr. If this is true, this should be better then an Efest or AW 18650 2000mAh correct?

After checking a few other US mods, I found the iHybrid mod. In their website, it mentions the iHybdrid's power source is from an AW IMR 18650 1600/2000 mAh. Is there some sort of limit in mAh for mods? Should I stay low in mAh for full mech mods such as my sigelei Telescope or is this Panasonic 3100mAh battery okay?

 

[MorpheusPA]

There's no limit on the mAh in mods as long as the voltage is correct (it is with the Panasonic so no worries there). It's just the size of the gas tank in the battery and has no effect on the engine except that a big gas tank means you can go further.

Some batteries over-estimate their mAh ratings pretty badly, but I doubt the Panasonic has a problem with that--it has a good brand name on it.

 

[exodus454]

Yeah, mah is just the storage capacity of the battery and not all are rated accurately.

You can pretty much use any capacity battery as long as the size is correct. BUT keep in mind that some extraordinary high capacity batteries in the same size might have slightly bigger dimensions.

 

[Wish]

I'll try and get some more details of the batteries so I can research some more. For now, does anybody have any experience with high capacity Panasonic batteries?

 

[sawlight]

Most of the AW batteries are based off the Panasonic batteries. They test and sort the best of the lot and label them as AW's.
Mah is just one measurement of what a battery can do. You have to look at the discharge rate or "C" rating. This measure is how much load the battery can safely sustain. IMR batteries offer a higher "C" rating, meaning they can discharge more amperage safely than other types of batteries. This is why most manufactures suggest using them. In fact, Provape states that using anything but IMR type batteries in it's devices the software may sense the lack of current as a low battery and shut down. I can neither confirm or deny this, but it's an interesting notion.
This link will give you more information on batteries than most people care to know! Basic to Advanced Battery Information from Battery University

 

[Wish]

Most of the AW batteries are based off the Panasonic batteries. They test and sort the best of the lot and label them as AW's.
Mah is just one measurement of what a battery can do. You have to look at the discharge rate or "C" rating. This measure is how much load the battery can safely sustain. IMR batteries offer a higher "C" rating, meaning they can discharge more amperage safely than other types of batteries. This is why most manufactures suggest using them. In fact, Provape states that using anything but IMR type batteries in it's devices the software may sense the lack of current as a low battery and shut down. I can neither confirm or deny this, but it's an interesting notion.
This link will give you more information on batteries than most people care to know! Basic to Advanced Battery Information from Battery University

How do I check this C rating you speak of? I also notice more people using IMRs. Maybe I should consider that too. If I'm not mistaken, the Panasonic I mentioned was Li-ion?

 

[sawlight]

I can't honestly find it! Have a read through this, it might explain some things better than I can. http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/battery-issues/321162-imr-vs-protected-li-ion.html

 

[crxess]

Higher mah can effect fit. Most higher mah batteries are slightly beyond the stated length. For 18650 that is 65mm, My xsl 18650 2600mah are 68mm and will not work in my YJ vv tube. They do fit in my eVic's and Vamo as well as Tele type mods.

 

[jazon1]

yea you can use any Mahs as long as they are high drain and actually fit on your mod usually the high capacity battery's are a bit to long.

 

[Royaldrunker]

the panasonic 18650 imr hybrids put out more amps 10 ...which equals better performance and will normally last 2 days ... more than enough

 

[Wish]

Higher mah can effect fit. Most higher mah batteries are slightly beyond the stated length. For 18650 that is 65mm, My xsl 18650 2600mah are 68mm and will not work in my YJ vv tube. They do fit in my eVic's and Vamo as well as Tele type mods.

I'm going to use it for my Sigelei Telescope. Probably not a problem but if I ever decide on getting the 3100mAh Panasonic, I'll b trying it's fit before I purchase.

yea you can use any Mahs as long as they are high drain and actually fit on your mod usually the high capacity battery's are a bit to long.

How would I know if it's high drain?

the panasonic 18650 imr hybrids put out more amps 10 ...which equals better performance and will normally last 2 days ... more than enough

Is the Panasonic IMR 18650 hybrid different than what I'm talking about? 2 days sounds really really good to me.