NCR18650B in Subox?

[quaze]

I have these unprotected flat top batteries for another device and wonder if I can use them in subox? Maybe device will only work with 1.5ohm head because only like 6a draw?

$12.96 Panasonic NCR18650B Rechargeable 3400mAh 3.7V 18650 Lithium Batteries 2-pack - authentic cells / 2-pack at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

Maybe this is unrelated but I noticed a reviewer has claimed that their testing indicated the device to be using PWM and therefore giving more watts than requested. Maybe this would make using a lower amp battery difficult? Or just a matter of finding the sweet spot?

Thanks for your help or advice!

 

[Topwater Elvis]

Kanger recommends using batteries with at least 20a CDR (continuous discharge rate), the NCR18650B is 6.8a CDR, wrong battery for the subox.
Always use at least the minimum recommended by the manufacturer.

Only buy batteries from reputable vendors / dealers to avoid fake, counterfeit, mislabeled, marketing hype rating batteries.

 

[quaze]

Okay thanks, appreciate that. Surely some people here must use certain fast tech sourced batteries without issue and all indications that they are genuine though, no?

 

[Topwater Elvis]

Many folks like fasttech, from my past experiences I wouldn't buy anything from there if it was the last place on earth, especially batteries.

 

[LilWhiteClouder]

At least you have your subox. I'm still awaiting mah Vapemail from china. That said, invest in some better batts. Their fairly cheap if you shop around. Ilumn.com is having a sale on samsung 25rs (20a cont.) !!$5.00!! Local B&Ms will have for around $12 or $13. Depending on your locale. Sony vtc4s (30a cont.) and 5s are said to be bomb, but have been hard to find. I think they've recently made a comback though. I saw some vtc4s going for 8.99 +sh recently. Lgs he4 are great for $9 at my local B&M. I would not want to purchase batts from fast tech. But i will now be lurking the forum for other opinions, which is highly recommended.
Definitely research vaping battery safety as well and fully understand why low amp batts should not be used. Be safe and Vape well!

 

[EBates]

I've bought over a dozen Panasonic NCR18650PF's (10A CDR, 2900 mah), that I and friends and family use in tootle puffing mods, that came from FT. I own 10 myself with 4 of those being over a year old and haven't missed a beat. With all of the shipping restrictions on Li batteries from China, the last batteries I've bought was some 25R from Orbtonics.

The Panny PF's Are Not For Use In A Mech Mod. My BIL had a local shop sell him a couple of mechs. When I saw him loading up his mech with a PF I freaked and ordered the 25r's for him. He loves the 25r's BTW.

 

[quaze]

Thanks, FYI it hasn't even shipped! I just noticed it went off pre-order to processing. Ordered from gearbest. Use coupon GB20 to drop the price 6 bucks US to 51.

 

[quaze]

Ebates, aren't evic vt and subox both regulated though? ie they will cut off before killing unregulated batteries and they will not fire if the batteries/settings are not suitable? thanks

 

[Topwater Elvis]

Both the evic vt & subox are regulated APV's.
You still need to use the correct CDR un protected high drain IMR / hybrid chemistry batteries.
The APV's protection circuitry will stop firing the delivery device when the battery voltage drops below a pre set minimum to prevent over discharging the battery.
The power devices built in protection circuitry does not protect against using / installing the wrong battery.

 

[EBates]

Ebates, aren't evic vt and subox both regulated though? YES ie they will cut off before killing unregulated batteries and they will not fire if the batteries/settings are not suitable? YES And NO thanks

Mods (evic vt & subox) are regulated.
Batteries are capable of dumping their entire charge in seconds if connected to short or a load that demands it.
Regulated Mods will not drain a battery to 0 volts. IIRC 3.2 volts is the minimum they will operate at before shutting down.
Regulated Mods will fire an atty that requires current less or equal to the mod's max current output capability.

I choose the batteries that I use in my Regulated mods based on the resistance of my Atomizer. OBTW Coil wrapping | Steam Engine | free vaping calculators is a great tool for building coils and determining the 'Right' battery for your application. I determine the current requirement for the atomizer resistance and wattage and then buy a battery that can provide twice that current (best case) or at least 50% more (minimum case) than the requirement.

Batteries are not so costly that you should risk injury or property damage.