Mixing batteries?

[tommyboy66]

I think I already know what answers I'll get and I'm sorry for asking, but I'm trying to work with what I got.

I've ordered the Wismec Releaux Rx200 and waiting for it to arrive.
Meanwhile, I have new and unused:
Efest IMR 18650 35A 2500mAh (x2)
Efest IMR 18650 35A 3000mAh. (x1)
Can I use these 3 batteries together in that mod?
If not what type of problems might I expect?
I appreciate any and all feedback

 

[KenD]

No. At the very least you need the same brand and model batteries that have seen equal use. Use unbalanced batteries and some batteries are stressed more than others and might fail, possibly catastrophically.

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[Baditude]

I agree with KenD, above. Although it's more important with mechanical mods, its still important with regulated mods too. With a regulated mod, the protection circuitry keeps you relatively safe. With a mechanical mod, you're on your own for your own safety.

 

[93gc40]

The weakest battery in the set will determine the available power and carry the majority of the loads. This can lead to the weaker battery being overloaded. You need to use matched sets of batteries.. BUT, if you keep the power and build below the safety threshold of the weakest battery. You should be OK. This will probably mean vaping at lower watts till you get new batteries.