Nobody recommends these batteries?
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There are only a few battery manufacturers in the world who make their own "cells", including LG, Panasonic, Samsung, Sanyo, and Sony.
All the other brands on the market buy the second and third tier cells from those manufacturers and re-wrap them under their own brand, but these are "second and/or third tier cells" which did not meet the higher standards of the original manufacturer. So, in order to compete with the original manufacturers' batteries (first tier), these other companies feel obligated to publish specifications which are inflated to make them appear superior to those of the original manufacturer.
Bench test results by @Mooch.
All the other brands on the market buy the second and third tier cells from those manufacturers and re-wrap them under their own brand, but these are "second and/or third tier cells" which did not meet the higher standards of the original manufacturer. So, in order to compete with the original manufacturers' batteries (first tier), these other companies feel obligated to publish specifications which are inflated to make them appear superior to those of the original manufacturer.
Bench test results by @Mooch.
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LH18650HG at possibly a higher price. (maybe)
Buy authentic and know you are likely safer than using Mystery cells.
LH18650HG at possibly a higher price. (maybe)
Buy authentic and know you are likely safer than using Mystery cells.
They are probably fine, but I will never use them. I made a rule to only use authentic manufacturer batteries by the big three--Sony, LG, and Samsung. There are just too many rewraps out there with bodacious claims that are false.
What are the best batteries for my rx200? Cost doesnt matter
Also any recommendations of websites that i can get decent price and semi fast shipping
Also any recommendations of websites that i can get decent price and semi fast shipping
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Mooch rates the 3000mAh ones at 15+ amps, no more. I am using the LG HG2s in my RXs, and am getting good service and great battery life.
Either LG HG2 or Samsung 25rWhat are the best batteries for my rx200? Cost doesnt matter
Also any recommendations of websites that i can get decent price and semi fast shipping
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.Also any recommendations of websites that i can get decent price and semi fast shipping
I have these batteries. I do not use them and really don't recommend them.
They are definitely not 35A... more like 20A, at best.
They are definitely not 35A... more like 20A, at best.
Contrary to what the market keeps trying to sell us, I keep hearing there is no 35A battery for vaping.
For continuous, you are right.
There are batteries that can handle higher amps in pulse/burst.
Either way, no one needs over 30A. There are more efficient ways to achieve higher wattage.
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So what really is the highest continuous amp rating for the average vaping battery? 25A? 30A?
What are the best batteries for my rx200? Cost doesnt matter
Also any recommendations of websites that i can get decent price and semi fast shipping
Concur on the HG2's - using them in my Reuleaux and Cuboid, very happy with them.
Have those same NXJO's in my TC60's and they're decent enough, but I never pushed them over 40W.
For 18650, there are a lot more that are 25A than 30A.
If you want higher than 30A, then go for 26650. I believe they go up to about 50A, if I'm not mistaken.
Mooch's tests showed 20A being the rough average. The LG HB-series rated highest for tested CDR's of 30A to 35A.
Most of them are 20A. This includes the Samsung 25Rs, the Sony VTC5s. several Panasonics and AWs, and most of the vape-capable LGs. The Sony VTC4s are native 20 amp batteries that will run to 30A without dangerous overheating, albeit this shortens their life. THe LG HB6s are native 30A batteries and the only ones currently available to vapers of which I am aware. They're fine for contests and such, but the battery life is miserable at 1100mAh. Take a look at Mooch's chart: 18650 Safety Grades -- Picking a Safe Battery to Vape With | E-Cigarette Forum
Here are several reputable battery suppliers in the US.
RTD Vapor
Illumination Supply
Orbtronics
IMR Batteries
Liion Wholesale
Check out some of @Mooch's battery blogs for other cells (and their bench tests).
There are no 18650 batteries with a genuine rating over 30A!
Battery pulse ratings are useless!
18650 Safety Grades -- Picking a Safe Battery to Vape With
Links to all his battery tests to date: List of My Battery Tests
Baditude's blog - Battery Basics for Mods; the Ultimate Battery Guide
RTD Vapor
Illumination Supply
Orbtronics
IMR Batteries
Liion Wholesale
Check out some of @Mooch's battery blogs for other cells (and their bench tests).
There are no 18650 batteries with a genuine rating over 30A!
Battery pulse ratings are useless!
18650 Safety Grades -- Picking a Safe Battery to Vape With
Links to all his battery tests to date: List of My Battery Tests
Baditude's blog - Battery Basics for Mods; the Ultimate Battery Guide
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