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[fattmatt805]

Uncomfortable things happen to people to try to do extreme sports on a tight budget.

had to quote this... i spit beer on my screen.. thanks

 

[VictorViper]

embarrassing gaffe! Disregard!

I've got to chime in because I keep seeing this: Sony does not make a battery with a 30A continuous rating. The 1600mAh VTC3 has an amp limit of 30A, with a CDR of a touch over 18A. The VTC4 is around 14A and the (highly dubious) VTC5 is around 11A.

The VTC3 should not be used below 0.2ohms.

[EDIT] Thanks for keeping me honest, Suspect.

http://endless-sphere.com/forums/download/file.php?id=73723&sid=f9b88f1f770f32936a5d0f10ba397a0c

 

[suspectK]

Source(s) would be a good addition to that post, VictorViper.

 

[VictorViper]

I guess you can get rusty. Keeping my post above as a stark reminder that complacency can make you sloppy.

After a red-faced, "oh, god!" moment, I reminded myself of what the C-rating is compared to the CDR. The math works. These are (and this includes confirmed authentic VTC5'S) indeed true 30a batteries.

On the upside, one point remains the same: These batteries should not be used at much below 0.2ohms. Too little headroom. A 0.5ohm coil offers 30% headroom. I strive for 25% or more.

 

[speedy_r6]

I guess you can get rusty. Keeping my post above as a stark reminder that complacency can make you sloppy.

After a red-faced, "oh, god!" moment, I reminded myself of what the C-rating is compared to the CDR. The math works. These are (and this includes confirmed authentic VTC5'S) indeed true 30a batteries.

On the upside, one point remains the same: These batteries should not be used at much below 0.2ohms. Too little headroom. A 0.5ohm coil offers 30% headroom. I strive for 25% or more.

Darn. You just had to sneak in and correct yourself before I could feel like "Awww yeah...I corrected someone" lol

Here is what is supposedly the data sheet for the VTC4, though(link at bottom). It says 30A on page 5/18 if you go by the top number(4/17 if you go by the bottom).

US18650VTC4 SPEC(1).pdf - Google Drive

 

[DaveSignal]

OP is using a regulated mod with protection. It is designed to work with resistances down to .1 ohm. It is not a mech mod, so all this stuff about battery saftey as per ohms law is kind of irrellevant. OP just needs to use batteries with CDR recommended by Sigelei.

The Sigelei 150 will be able to use the entire power range with resistance builds between 0.167 – 0.375 ohm. If going above or below this range, you will hit an electronic cutoff and the mod won't be able to reach 150 watts.

 

[Jester_LSD]

welcome aboard.