mech mod battery question
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If I'm looking at the right mod, then you need an 18650 mod. I would recommend this one: XTAR 30A.
That should cover you through most coil builds, but you'll still want an ohm reader to verify your coil resistance. Be sure to check for shorts before applying voltage to any coil set-up.
That should cover you through most coil builds, but you'll still want an ohm reader to verify your coil resistance. Be sure to check for shorts before applying voltage to any coil set-up.
Most mech mods work fine with both, but SOME have issues with button-top batteries.
You're better off getting flat-top, for sure, and (like Kaezziel) I recommend something in the 20A-30A range. 35A and above are proven to be faulty/fakes. As long as you're building above .3 ohms (on that note, hope you have an ohm reader!) you won't see any problems with a 20A battery.
IMR / hybrid 'safer chemistry' high drain batteries with a sufficient CDR to safely power your intended resistance ranges.
Some work with either button or flat top, most work with flat top.
To avoid fake / clone / re wrapped lesser quality batteries only buy batteries from reputable vendors / dealers such as;
RTD Vapor
Illumination Supply
Lighthound
Orbtronics
Considering the Apollo clone has a hybrid top cap I'd be careful selecting batteries and with your choice of delivery devices.
Hybrid top caps can be tough to set up correctly for beginners / those new to mechanical's. If you are new get someone experienced to show you or explain to you how to adjust it properly and select delivery devices with a long enough center pin to make contact without shorting the silly thing out as soon as you install a battery & thread on a delivery device.
Some work with either button or flat top, most work with flat top.
To avoid fake / clone / re wrapped lesser quality batteries only buy batteries from reputable vendors / dealers such as;
RTD Vapor
Illumination Supply
Lighthound
Orbtronics
Considering the Apollo clone has a hybrid top cap I'd be careful selecting batteries and with your choice of delivery devices.
Hybrid top caps can be tough to set up correctly for beginners / those new to mechanical's. If you are new get someone experienced to show you or explain to you how to adjust it properly and select delivery devices with a long enough center pin to make contact without shorting the silly thing out as soon as you install a battery & thread on a delivery device.
Yeah this is a good thing to mention. Hybrid-style or direct-contact mods have the capability of insta-shorting when you attach your atomizer, that's why it's pretty important to throw it on something else just to make sure there's no arcing/nastiness when you hook it up to a real full-charged 18650 battery.
I have an Apollo clone also. It is not a beginner/first mech friendly mod.
I've been vaping for a while, not a beginner. Shorted it first day by not paying attention when I screwed on an atty. Got hot fast. Very fast.
Start with a mech that has a center pin, not a hybrid. Then move up to the Apollo.
Always check the atty before using.
One more thing: Some of the Apollo clones don't have an insulator on the top cap. If yours is one that doesn't, you need to be extra careful. They short pretty much instantly.
I've been vaping for a while, not a beginner. Shorted it first day by not paying attention when I screwed on an atty. Got hot fast. Very fast.
Start with a mech that has a center pin, not a hybrid. Then move up to the Apollo.
Always check the atty before using.
One more thing: Some of the Apollo clones don't have an insulator on the top cap. If yours is one that doesn't, you need to be extra careful. They short pretty much instantly.
I bought the Panasonic 18650B batteries on a recommendation about 6 months ago and quickly found out as you start to delve further into subohm that if you want to use .2 and .5 coils you need a minimum of 25A battery. That said...everything I read said MXJO or Imren IMR batteries are the way to go. I chose the MXJO.
I highly recommend you read this...
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...-9-battery-basics-mods-imr-protected-icr.html
...before buying any batteries.
If you want a non hybrid mechanical these are extremely nice, and on sale:
Precise ELA V2
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...-9-battery-basics-mods-imr-protected-icr.html
...before buying any batteries.
If you want a non hybrid mechanical these are extremely nice, and on sale:
Precise ELA V2
This is a good post to do this in.
the mxjo is a rewrapped lg 18650he2
Many of these new "competition" batteries are lg's sony's samsungs's and panasonics rewrapped and priced higher.
even that new awesome purple efest is a rewrap.
And noone seems to notice these new batteries all oddly have the same exact specs as the major players lol
save your self some cash and just buy the real things for less. I swear, anything to make an extra buck off vapers anymore.
the mxjo is a rewrapped lg 18650he2
Many of these new "competition" batteries are lg's sony's samsungs's and panasonics rewrapped and priced higher.
even that new awesome purple efest is a rewrap.
And noone seems to notice these new batteries all oddly have the same exact specs as the major players lol
save your self some cash and just buy the real things for less. I swear, anything to make an extra buck off vapers anymore.
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If you're not already committed to the Apollo you might want to consider the SMPL mod for your first mech mod.
That SMPL mod looks dangerous to me. It has a hybrid 510 connection, which can short out your battery, along with no venting on the positive end of the battery. There is no insulator on the negative end of the battery, plus screwing the switch in rubs the wrapper on the battery, increasing the chances of a short even more. Plus you need a coin and have to screw out the switch to change batteries.
Seems simply dangerous to me, but that's just my opinion, I'm no expert.
Seems simply dangerous to me, but that's just my opinion, I'm no expert.
Ohhhhh...where's that info from??? I always thought MXJO was the renewed MNKE.
Im not saying they arent good just be cautious with wild claims
I need a Professional Battery Test on a 18650 and 26650
The mxjo casing information has been matched and verified to the lg spec sheets.
The mxjo owner was on reddit claiming they are the manufact. No mention of mnke in that conversation
Personally if I rose mnke from the dead I would brag about it
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Note he says they are the manufact.
I need a Professional Battery Test on a 18650 and 26650
The mxjo casing information has been matched and verified to the lg spec sheets.
The mxjo owner was on reddit claiming they are the manufact. No mention of mnke in that conversation
Personally if I rose mnke from the dead I would brag about it
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Note he says they are the manufact.
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Here ya go
purple efest
when they cut the wrapper they found sony cells www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/bat...he2-2500mah-imr-icr-30a-20a.html#post13166415
Instead of just asking many times using the ecf search you can find a lot of info especially batteries as they get torn down hard by the gurus here and cpf.
purple efest
when they cut the wrapper they found sony cells www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/bat...he2-2500mah-imr-icr-30a-20a.html#post13166415
Instead of just asking many times using the ecf search you can find a lot of info especially batteries as they get torn down hard by the gurus here and cpf.
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That's cute...please don't assume I neglected to use the search function.
That thread talks of "I think they are rewrapped LG HE2s" without proving. There is a link there that's suppose to prove it, but the link has no info on the evidence (that I can see). And if the link proves results of "benchtesting" or "tests", then that really doesn't prove MXJO is a rewrapped LG just because the specs match. The claim is the product's looks (rewrapped LG) not performance. There are countless of different products manufactured by different manufacturers/companies out there that produce and perform the same as others, but look different.
The only evidence shown is a screenshot of the owner/rep of MXJO manufacturer admitting manufacturing of their own battery.
If I missed anything, please direct or show me the evidence of that claim.
Thanks for the advice everyone and unfortunately am locked into the apollo for now. I am having someone with a lot of experience help me get set up initially. I really wanted a box mod but actually ended up winning this set up. I've been reading forums and a lot about different devices so I do have some knowledge. I wanted to start with a box but financially thats not possible. Eventually I'm going to upgrade but for now I need to start using something more advanced. I really want to start dripping and the mvp 2 lately just doesn't seem like enough. Thanks again!
As you first mech let me leave you with this from an Apollo clone owner:
I use flat tops. Seem to work best for me, and my othet mods.
Check the top cap for that insulator.
Make sure, really sure, the center pin in your atty is sticking out far enough before screwing it on the mod.
Never, never tighten the atty all the way flush to the mod Unless you *positively know* you can.
Be safe.
I use flat tops. Seem to work best for me, and my othet mods.
Check the top cap for that insulator.
Make sure, really sure, the center pin in your atty is sticking out far enough before screwing it on the mod.
Never, never tighten the atty all the way flush to the mod Unless you *positively know* you can.
Be safe.
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