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[CloudCityMining]

Greetings fellow vapers!

I've learned so much from this community the last month or so since quitting smoking and switching to vaping (10yr.+ smoker here). Started out with a basic e-go device/clearomizer and since black friday I have just ordered a 30-watt box mod and mechanical mod (clones) with a nautilus mini tank and a couple RDAs (plume veil and veritas clones). I'd like to get into coil building soon and find the right types of juices for everyday vaping, and plan on using this great forum as one of my main resources. Can anyone recommend a good 18650 battery (non-sony since i dont trust that any of the ones i see online are real) that can handle sub-ohm vaping? Thanks to everyone for your already helpful posts and hope to talk to you all soon.

-Chris-

 

[Susan~S]

Hello and welcome to the forum. Glad to have you here!

1. Orbtronic SX30 2100mah 30A
2. Sony VTC4 2100mah 30A
3. Xtar 2100mah 30A (re-wrapped Sony VTC4)

1. AW 1600mah 24A
2. Orbtronic SX22 2000mah 22A
3. LG HE2 2500mah 20A
4. Samsung 25R 2500mah 20A
5. AW 2200mah 20A (new)

If you are new to mech mods and rebuildables I highly recommend you spend some time with Baditude (one of our resident battery experts) and visit his blogs. You are now 100% in control of your own safety (and others around you). Make sure you purchase an ohm reader and a voltmeter or DMM so you can measure your builds, check for shorts and measure the remaining charge on your batteries.

Baditudes Blogs. The blogs regarding mods and rebuildables are listed below:

BATTERIES

9. Battery Basics for Mods: IMR or Protected ICR?
* Another essential read to understand which batteries are safe to use in mechanical and regulated mods. Includes a frequently updated list of recommended safe-chemistry, high-drain batteries with their specifications.

17. Purple Efest Batteries Not As Advertised
* A cautionary blog that reveals that the purple Efest batteries may not have the specifications advertised. Also includes a commentary on "continuous discharge ratings" vs "pulse discharge ratings" of battery specs.

OHM'S LAW

14. Ohm's Law for Dummies (Vapers)
* My attempt at explaining Ohm's Law in layman terms and how it relates to vaping.

16. Explain it to the Dumb Noob: Ohm's Law Calculations
* As simple as it is to use, some people have a tough time grasping the concept. Warning: Includes graphic photos of mod explosions.

BATTERIES - WHERE TO BUY

Only buy batteries from a reputable supplier (not ebay or Amazon) as there are many counterfeit batteries being sold. Here are several reputable battery suppliers in the US.

* RTD Vapor
* Illumination Supply
* Lighthound
* Orbtronics

 

[Blade646]

welcome to the forum but you do not sound new to vaping from my perspective hahaha I dont know what half of what you wrote means.

 

[Steven G]

Greetings Chris and Welcome to the ECF................Enjoy................

 

[daleron]

Welcome to ECF Chris, make yourself right at home

 

[CloudCityMining]

Thanks Susan I'll look into the Orbtronic SX30 and the XTAR.

 

[Redruth]

Hello Chris and welcome to the ECF family, make yourself at home.

Happy vaping.

 

[SeamonsterZ24]

Welcome bro. Happy vaping. You are among friends