Mech batteries

[Mezrein]

Ok first off. I'm paranoid about mechs. So kick and 2 cent fuse aside I want the safest batteries I can get. I already know for 18650 I'm after sony vtc5's or something else with a 30 amp plus max draw. But what about 18490's and 18350's? Setup I'm looking to get comes with all three tube sizes and I'd like a little size variety now and then.


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[anumber1]

Imr chemistry batteries. Not many choices in either 18350 or 18500 sizes.

I would sugest AW first as they are high quality and conservatively rated. Efest are pretty much available in every vape shop however.

 

[Baditude]

Agree with anumber1. Sony VTC5 is top dog presently with 2600mah and a 30 amp continuous discharge rate. http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/batteries-chargers/581174-how-identify-counterfeit-sony-batteries.html

Sony VTC5 IMR/hybrid


For 18490/18500 size, the AW 18490 IMR is easily the top dog with 1100mah and a 16.5 amp continuous (15C rating). http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/batteries-chargers/568840-sure-your-aw-batteries-genuine-how-tell.html

AW 18490 IMR


For 18350 size, I'd go again with AW. The AW 18350 IMR 700mah has a 6 amp rating. Efest sells the purple 18350 700mah with an "advertised" 10 amp rating; however Efest has had a history of over-rating their mAh and amp ratings in the past. Efest often confuses the continuous and pulse ratings, which I find to be disreputable.

AW 18350 IMR

Battery Basics for Mods

Be wary of where you purchase your batteries. Fake or counterfeit batteries for the most popular brands are becoming big business. Purchase only from reputable vendors who can verify the source of the batteries directly from the manufacturer. Ie RTD Vapor, Illumination Supply, Orbtronics.

"Battery counterfeiting: This is a growing problem and all APV users need to be aware of it. This is what happens: the counterfeiters buy reject Li-ion batteries in bulk, strip the covers off, and re-cover them with labels that change them to look like popular brands. In this way they can take a cell bought for 10 cents, re-work it, and sell it as for example an AW battery with a retail price of $10. The profits are very high and this practice is growing. It means that you never really know what battery you have unless you buy from somewhere with a verified supply chain. For example, all AW batteries offered for sale on Alibaba are counterfeits, and possibly dangerous." Rolygate, ECF forum administrator Rechargeable Batteries.

 

[Mezrein]

Thanks for all the info guys. Ryedan, order planned to buy from orbtronix and I get my aw imrs only from provape. Thanks guys mucho appreciation!


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[Froth]

I agree with Baditude on the 18650 and 18490 recommendation, but I have to add that the New 2014 Efest Purple 18350 10.5A have proven to be capable of delivering a true sustained 10.5A, see here: Test/Review of Efest IMR18350 700mAh (Purple) 2014. I own two, and they routinely perform down to .45 ohms with zero issues at all. Very good 18350 option, and they're available in button and flat top.