The only 18490/18500 battery I know of that is suitable for hard subohm use is the AW (15C/16.5A continuous). But .7-1.0 isn't all that demanding on the battery, should be under 6A. To be fair I have not researched the market too extensively in that size, I only know that the AW 1100 is head and shoulders above the rest and is what I would use in that size.
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The only 18490/18500 battery I know of that is suitable for hard subohm use is the AW (15C/16.5A continuous). But .7-1.0 isn't all that demanding on the battery, should be under 6A. To be fair I have not researched the market too extensively in that size, I only know that the AW 1100 is head and shoulders above the rest and is what I would use in that size.
Let me make this easy, go buy Samsung INR18650-20R
Max discharge rate is 22A.
You would need a .2 OHM coil or coils to pull 20.5A @ 4.1V according to this calculator Ohm's Law Calculator
In all honesty, I used my .5 OHM chimbus on the stock batteries that came with the K100, now I did NOT go crazy on it, and pulled them out often to check the temperature. I now have the Samsungs and still pull them after a "heavy vape" session [chimbus gets hot] to check the battery temperature. You "SHOULD" be ok with the Samsungs as long as you don't go full ......ed XD
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Or just get the sony 30amps and be safe for full rere mode.
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The Samsung will handle 30 as well as the Sony, and perform better whilst doing so.
Explain how? Sony continuous 30amps to the samsung 20amps continuous. Only would last longer than 1600 vrs 2000
If the samsung is rated 20amps I'd like to see the math on how it can handle 30amp load
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help me out with this. I keep finding two different C ratings for these (the AW 18490s). 8C and 15C. It's . . . . .. unconvincing.
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I'm probably missing something obvious . . . . . . ?
Pure heresay: I read somewhere (on ECF) that someone (don't remember who) emailed AW to ask him about the C-rating discrepency for the AW 18490 - the response reportedly was that "15 C" is correct.
15C is also what lighthound lists them as.
But even at 8C the 18490 should be fine down to just under about .5 ohm. (8 * 1100) / 1000 = 8.8 amps continuous.
The AW ICR 18500 is only rated for 2 C - not advisable for sub-ohm.
15C is also what lighthound lists them as.
But even at 8C the 18490 should be fine down to just under about .5 ohm. (8 * 1100) / 1000 = 8.8 amps continuous.
The AW ICR 18500 is only rated for 2 C - not advisable for sub-ohm.
15C is AW's own rating so I go with that.
Dude... you're on this anti-subohm crusade but you are just coming off as ridiculous and ignorant.
Good info on this thread.
Don't like when peeps go too far off-subject, i.e. - helicopters, but sometimes is unavoidable. Flashlight forum references are good, to an extent.
Either way...thanks for sharing the knowledge everyone.
Don't like when peeps go too far off-subject, i.e. - helicopters, but sometimes is unavoidable. Flashlight forum references are good, to an extent.
Either way...thanks for sharing the knowledge everyone.
I want to use an igo L rda on a sentinel v3 . Which battery is the best for me? I won't go under .9 ohms however I still want the battery that can get me down to .5 ohms. What battery keeps me the safest ? Im most worried about safety and willing to spend the extra money. Tia for your advice.
At 0.5ohm you can expect to pull some 35W/8+A from a freshly charged battery, so theoretically any battery capable of 10A continuous would be fine, still leaving a 15-20% margin just in case.
Safer on a mech can only mean IMR chemistry, I think...
Safer on a mech can only mean IMR chemistry, I think...
Ok so imr chemistry ive been seeing a lot of talk saying they're less volatile. Is there a particular strength i need or can i just buy the strongest imr and be safe even if im just vaping at 2 ohms or .5 ohms. I guess I'm saying can i buy the most powerful battery and vape anywhere from 2.0 ohms down to .5 ohms all while getting best performance and being safe. Can you name a reputable company with high quality imr batteries if possible . Thanks for the info so far.
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