New to batteries need advice

[joej58]

Hi just brought a vapoo drag 2 a few questions

What is best batteries to buy and what best battery charger I can get for best price?

Can I use any e liquid inside this vape?

Is this a regulated vape?

 

[Baditude]

The VooPoo Drag 2 is indeed considered a regulated, variable wattage dual battery device. You can use any vape e-liquid inside the tank or juice delivery device, which is a separate item from the battery device. You can use a different tank should you care to.

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Concerning batteries, they are the heart and soul of our setups, and what puts the "E" in e-cigarettes. You can't vape without them. Stick with brand name 18650 batteries from Lg, Samsung, or Sony (Murata) from trusted reputable battery suppliers (see link below). We should choose batteries carefully by considering what wattage range we will use with our device and by the batteries' amp rating. Avoid "re-wrap" or Chinese brands like AWT, Basen, Efest, Imren, MXJO. Try to avoid counterfeit batteries. Remember, batteries are the most important item in your vape setup, so don't skimp on cheap or unknown brands.

Battery Basics for Mods: The Definative Battery Guide for Vaping
Are You Using a Rewrap (Rebranded) Battery?
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Are you using a single, dual, or triple battery mod? In the interests of keeping things simple:

-If you use a good quality 15 amp CDR battery like the Samsung 30Q or Sony VTC6, then you are good up to 45 watts per battery; 90 watts using two; 135 watts for three batteries.

-If you use a good quality 20 amp CDR battery like the LG HG2 or Samsung 25R then you are good for 60 watts per battery. If using a 2-battery regulated mod, you're good for 120 watts as you have two batteries. If you are using a 3-battery mod, you're good for 180.

-If you use a single 25 amp CDR battery like the Sony VTC5A, then you are good for 75 watts per battery, 150 watts for two batteries, and 225 watts with three.

-If you use a single 30 amp CDR battery like the LG HB6 you are good up to 90 watts; with a pair of 30 amp CDR batteries you could safely do 180 watts.


WATTAGE PER SINGLE BATTERY on REGULATED MOD:
(Total wattage doubles using 2 batteries; Triples using 3 batteries.)

Up to 45W:

Samsung 18650 30Q, 3000 mah 15 amp CDR

Sony 18650VTC6 3000mAh 15 amp CDR

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Up to 60W:

LG 18650HG2 3000mah 20 amp CDR

LG 18650HE4 2500 mah 20 amp CDR

Samsung 18650-25R, 2500 mah 20 amp CDR

Sanyo UR18650NSX, 2500 mah 20 amp CDR

Sony 18650VTC5, 2600 mah 20 amp CDR

Sony 18650VTC4, 2100 mah 23 amp CDR

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Up to 75W:

LG 18650 HD4 2100 mah 25 amp CDR

LG 18650 HD2 2000 mah 25 amp CDR

Samsung 18650-24S, 2500 mah 25 amp CDR

Sony 18650VTC5A, 2500 mah 25 amp CDR

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Up to 90W:

LG18650HB6 1500mah 30 amp CDR

LG18650HB2 1500mAh 30 amp CDR

LG18650HB4 1500mAh 30 amp CDR

Samsung 18650-20S 2000mah 30 amp CDR

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You'll need to find a name brand Li-ion battery charger from Xtar, Nitecore, or Efest LUC. You can purchase one from the same trusted suppliers as your batteries. Prices will vary depending upon features. Guide to Choosing a Li-ion Battery Charger

TRUSTED SUPPLIERS:

North America
www.liionwholesale.com
www.imrbatteries.com
www.illumn.com
www.rtdvapor.com
www.batterybro.com
www.orbtronic.com

UK
myepack.co.uk
www.batteriesplus.co.uk
www.fogstar.co.uk
www.nkon.nl
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[Shawn Hoefer]

One thing I frequently read in posts like this that drives me a little (more) bonkers is "the best price" line. You're dealing with your fingers, face, and home. This is not the time to skimp. Sure, you can buy an eFest Soda charger for chump change, but it'll suck, and has safety issues. I know you also said "best charger". You should have stopped there.

Having ranted a little, I am a huge fan of the Enova Gyrfalcon line. Admittedly, the All-88 eight-bay charger would likely be a bit much for a beginning vaper, but the All-44 four-bay is also available. I have both

I have also had good luck with the Nitecore Intellicharger line, preferring the D series over the I series as I am an infojunkie and flashing orange dots do not enough info give.

 

[Simmonsd515]

What they said ^^^

 

[Hawise]

I completely agree that batteries and chargers aren't the place to cheap out, but I think when I see "the best charger for the best price" I interpret that as "something safe and reliable, but I don't want to pay extra for features I don't even understand, much less need". I think it's just a way (maybe not the best way, I'll grant you) of saying the poster is willing to pay more for a Nitecore or Xtar than an Efest Soda, but isn't looking for the Opus features.

 

[greek mule]

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What he said (second post above)

 

[bombastinator]

I personally define “best” as a reliable safe charger that will last a long time, and “best price” is where can I get the charger I want the cheapest?

There are several chargers that are considered high quality. The price difference between the low end and high end of these is generally less than $20.

One problem with basically all electronics these days is counterfitting. The one with the lowest price on eBay or amazon is very likely to be counterfeit. This is why people here generally follow the recommended dealer list.

 

[BrotherBob]

Hi just brought a vapoo drag 2 a few questions
What is best batteries to buy and what best battery charger I can get for best price?
Can I use any e liquid inside this vape?
Is this a regulated vape?

You seem to have a lot of simple questions. For more and additional answers, might want to try the ECF search function in upper right hand corner of this post. Could type in "battery charger or best e liquid ". You may receive more germaine and additional information.

 

[Coyote628]

...what @BrotherBob said.