Novice here, Need Battery Answers

[althealater]

I recently ordered the Tesla Invader II Classic, and after reading the pertinent information about the device itself, I have a question about what batteries are appropriate to use here.

**Tesla Invader Classic Specs**
510 connection with spring-loaded copper 510 center pin;
Copper positive contacts;
Powered by 2 x 18650 batteries
Min. support resistant: 0.1 ohm;
Output voltage: 3.2~4.2V;
Maximum output current: 40A

I have recently ordered 2 high drain 40A batteries (A pair of AWT IMR 3.7V 18650 2600Mah 40A High Drain Rechargable Batteries)

My question is, if I put both of those 40A batteries in the Tesla Invader, is that too much? Should I be using 20A batteries instead.

I'm excited to use the Tesla Invader II, as I've been wanting a wood box for some time and this one seemed a perfect fit. But, since I have nearly no grasp as to how all this, I wanted to ask before I blew up my pretty new piece.

Thanks in advance to anyone that is willing to offer insight.

PS, this is my very first post ever, so if I've put it in the wrong place, terrily sorry!

 

[ElevenEleven]

Those are probably 20 amp since there is no such thing as a 40 amp CDR 18650. But yeah, you're golden.

Edit: Welcome to ECF!

 

[IMFire3605]

Looking by specs that Tesla is a parallel battery configuration with its 4.2v max voltage output, so any two batteries 20a and above will work, as in parallel both batteries handle the amp load equally, and word of warning there are no true 40a batteries out there, any battery that currently says 40a rated that is initial burst rating, then the battery after a certain burst time drops to continuous discharge rating (CDR) which most 40a rated batteries drop down to 20a CDR which the rating you need to know. Wanting extra Amp head room CDR wise, Orbtronic SX30, Xtar XT-VTC4, or Sony VTC4 are the only true 30amp CDR batteries out there, be careful on the Sony VTC4 a lot of false clones of them out there, the Xtar XT-VTC4 is a Sony VTC4 spec battery, Sony stopped making the VTC series, Xtar bought the rights and such to produce the XT-VTC4 from Sony.

 

[Mooch]

Looking by specs that Tesla is a parallel battery configuration with its 4.2v max voltage output, so any two batteries 20a and above will work, as in parallel both batteries handle the amp load equally, and word of warning there are no true 40a batteries out there, any battery that currently says 40a rated that is initial burst rating, then the battery after a certain burst time drops to continuous discharge rating (CDR) which most 40a rated batteries drop down to 20a CDR which the rating you need to know. Wanting extra Amp head room CDR wise, Orbtronic SX30, Xtar XT-VTC4, or Sony VTC4 are the only true 30amp CDR batteries out there, be careful on the Sony VTC4 a lot of false clones of them out there, the Xtar XT-VTC4 is a Sony VTC4 spec battery, Sony stopped making the VTC series, Xtar bought the rights and such to produce the XT-VTC4 from Sony.

Good advice!
I just finished testing the Orbtronic SX30 though and it's only a 20A battery: Orbtronic SX30 30A 2100mAh Flat-Top 18650 Bench Test Results...just a 20A cell | E-Cigarette Forum

I would recommend sticking with the tried and true Sony VTC4. Genuine VTC4's are now available from multiple sources and my tests show that while the battery is best operated at around 20A it can be used up to 30A.

The only true 30A cell I've seen so far is the LG HB6. In testing is the VTC3 which is looking good and will probably join the HB6 as the only other 30A battery soon. But they are both low capacity batteries. The Sony VTC4 is probably the best all-around battery to get for above 20A builds.

I second your warning about being careful of fake batteries! @althealater, just buy batteries from known, trusted vendors.

 

[LittleBird]

Althealater, welcome to ECF! Lots of very helpful people here, and tons of great information. Just one more thing to add to what has been said. When you have a device that takes two batteries, you want to use a matched pair. Charge the batteries at the same time and don't split them up. I actually number batteries so that I don't inadvertently mix them up

 

[Denvap0r]

RTDvapor is a great reliable vendor for for these types of batteries, they only carry the authentics.

Welcome to the forum

 

[Rsunderl]

Hi @althealater and welcome to the forum.

For info on batteries Baditude has several excellent blog posts on the subject. His blogs on battery safety are a must read before you venture into the world of sub-ohm vaping.

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/for...ected-icr.html

Reliable sources for batteries:
Batteries-Chargers-Flashlights-Only The Best
Authentic AW Batteries - RTD Vapor
Illumn.com - Flashlights, Batteries, Carry Gear, Intelligent LED Lighting, and More!

Do not buy batteries from eBay or Amazon. Some of their third party sellers sell fakes.

... and finally, here's a link that explains things in pretty simple terms: Vaping Battery Safety & Ohms Law Illustrated and explained in very simple terms

Hope it helps and Happy Vaping!