I am wondering what the consensus is about what the safest, best performing battery is for mechanical mods? I read around here some and seem to run into some conflicting opinions, is there a consensus? This may be a common thread, so apologies in advance. Heres the deal - I recently acquired a mechanical mod with three tubes (18350, 18500, 18650) and wonder what the absolute best battery I can buy in each size for it is? It will be used with something in the 1.5ohm range on top of it (no sub-ohm stuff). Keys here are safety and performance (I guess this might be a balancing act of sorts, but I have listed safety first), money is not a factor... I want to buy a pair of each size battery mentioned - so they should be currently available - again, price is not a concern - I understand each size may well be a different brand - please help. Thank you!!
New to mech mods, need solid battery advice
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AW 18350s and 18500s.
For 18650s you can really please yourself, although i go for the higher Amp ratings like Sony's, Orbtronics, there's tons of them. What you do need are "high drain IMR", because they are the safest due to their chemical composition.
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For 18650s you can really please yourself, although i go for the higher Amp ratings like Sony's, Orbtronics, there's tons of them. What you do need are "high drain IMR", because they are the safest due to their chemical composition.
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(if you don't plan to sub-ohm)
18350: AW 18350 IMR 700mAh 6 amp
18490: AW 18490 IMR 1100mAh 16 amp
18650: Panasonic NCR18650PF or PD 2900mAh 10 amp
(if you don't plan to sub-ohm)18350: AW 18350 IMR 700mAh 6 amp
18490: AW 18490 IMR 1100mAh 16 amp
18650: Panasonic NCR18650PF or PD 2900mAh 10 amp
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18350: AW 18350 IMR 700mAh 6 amp
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18490: AW 18490 IMR 1100mAh 16 amp
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18650: Panasonic NCR18650PF or PD 2900mAh 10 amp
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I will add the sony us18650vtc4/5 to this list as they have fairly high mAh as well as more than enough max amperage ratings.
In my experience I the last month of use, the sony us18650vtc5 lasts comparably to the 2900 mAh, 10 amp, panasonic ncr18650pf in a smoktech SID (my all day everyday at work mod) firing a 1.5 ohm coil at 11.5 watts.
Agree with all recommendations so far - I don't use the AW's (yet) but my Efest IMR18650's are high drain, and perform well enough for me. Mine are rated at 2000mah, perform pretty well.
I vape around the same coil resistance to you (I'm normally slightly higher, but it's roughly the same) and I get about 6 hours out of a 18650 on a mech. After 6 hours I'm down to about 3.8v and that's when I normally swap out.
AW's are highly regarded, and I'd back them as the best option though - they will be my next order when my current batteries need refreshed.
I vape around the same coil resistance to you (I'm normally slightly higher, but it's roughly the same) and I get about 6 hours out of a 18650 on a mech. After 6 hours I'm down to about 3.8v and that's when I normally swap out.
AW's are highly regarded, and I'd back them as the best option though - they will be my next order when my current batteries need refreshed.
The NCR18650PD is a solid performer. Less V-Drop at the beginning but maintains a rock solid voltage under load. I've shorted them and the top always popped out and they didn't get too hot. So in my experience they are a very safe battery.
The Sony VTC5 has less V-Drop in a Mechanical so it'll hit harder, but has more variability.
These are my two favorite 18650 Batteries.
The Sony VTC5 has less V-Drop in a Mechanical so it'll hit harder, but has more variability.
These are my two favorite 18650 Batteries.
I have some e-Pipes, what would be the consensus for IMR 18350's? They're usually topped with non RBA tanks at around 1.5~1.8Ω.
My only experience with 18350's were EFest IMR's - worked like champs, although didn't last very long (were 700mah if memory serves)
Safe though, and served me well
Shaunieboy & Baditude, 1000 thanks! Got me a pair of Efest ICRs from my regular internet vendor. Arriving tomorrow. I'll order some AWs in the sizes I need from my favorite supplier in the US, Kidney Puncher.
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My
18350: AW 18350 IMR 700mAh 6 amp
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18490: AW 18490 IMR 1100mAh 16 amp
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18650: Panasonic NCR18650PF or PD 2900mAh 10 amp
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Agreed, except I would swap the 18650 panasonic for a Sony VTC5. Regardless whether you plan on sub-ohming, the VTC5 has a 30 amp limit, and if you get a bad short, or worse, a dead short, the VTC5 offers a higher level of protection than the panasonic.
And it leaves the option open to sub-ohming down to .2 ohms, which scares the heck out of me. Lowest I've ever gone is .43 and I can only vape straight 100% unflavored Vegetable gylcol out of that.
I would heavily advise against those ICR's arriving tomorrow. READ BADITUDE'S BLOG.
They are NOT NOT NOT NOT safe in a mech.
Maybe, but I wouldn't chance it.
Maybe doesn't cut it when it comes to mechanicals. If you haven't read baditudes blogs, I would start now
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No not even with a fuse. The amp rating of those batteries is probably lower than the 7 amp fuse.
The fuse won't blow before the battery does.
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Thanks guys; back they go for a refund and the pipes to the drawer. :/
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On further reflection, no wonder the ATF wants regulation on ecigs. They can be dangerous to your health! They just have the reasons all wrong. 
Me wonders what proportion of the vaping population is carrying right now an explosive device in their pockets insisting in using them in a crowded restaurant.
Looking longingly at my unopened tobacco tins...
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Looking longingly at my unopened tobacco tins...
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On further reflection, no wonder the ATF wants regulation on ecigs. They can be dangerous to your health! They just have the reasons all wrong.
Me wonders what proportion of the vaping population is carrying right now an explosive device in their pockets insisting in using them in a crowded restaurant.
Looking longingly at my unopened tobacco tins...
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Mechanical mods can be dangerous, but only because a mech mod has no safety features built in!
A typical regulated mod has short protection, low voltage protection, fire limit timers and everything else built in.
Users that don't want to take the time to learn and practice safe operating practices are taking risks.
Mostly out of ignorance.
You don't have to be afraid of a mech, you have to respect it and understand proper safe operating practices. It is that simple.
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