LR fix for lavatubes?

[lxrubin]

I havent tried a LR DCT, but from what I understand, it's da ..... Unfortunetly the lava tube can't handle the amperage. What about adding a 1ohm resistance to it (say at the connection)? The obvious drawback is that it will reduce the current and thus the wattage, but it's still more watts then with a 3.7 battery. This would only be a fix for those that have LR DCT's and no other VV but the Lavatube.

3.7V with 1.5ohm - 2.5A, 9.13W
6.0V with 2.5ohm - 2.4A, 14.4W
6.0V with 1.5ohm - 4.0A, 24.0W

 

[ChrispyCritter]

Really there is no need for LR coils in VV devices because you can get the wattage you want with regular ohms. The biggest downside is for people who like dual coils as they lower the resistance so need more amps to drive them. I don't feel you really need dual coils though as I think most people would be very happy with single coils in the 2.5-3ohm range on a LT. There will be a higher amp limit in the future though..maybe not high enough to make everyone happy though.

I would feel safe with a 3-4a limit in these devices but not any higher as that would already start to get close to a single battery limit but I probably wouldn't come close to the limit..at 2.5a output it doesn't even come close to what these high drain batteries can handle which is good so less chance for a bad battery to vent..I've been reading that the Sanyo's (if they are real Sanyo high drains) that come in the kit can handle 20a constant drain and up to a 30a burst

 

[unloaded]

Adding a resistor won't work. The added "wattage" will be dissipated as heat by the resistor not the coils in the carto. You won't get any boost in performance and battery life will be lower.

 

[txtumbleweed]

The new 1.5 LT is rated at 3 Amp so if you want to invest 55.00 you can get them here. Variable Voltage 1.5 Mod - Penny 's Store