Ordered Wismec Reuleaux RX200, will my batteries be enough?
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Personally I would order new, and keep those 3 (or 6 for two sets) married for this mod only. Mixing varied life/use batts isn't really a good idea. And would recommend reading over or asking here
WISMEC Reuleaux RX200 TC
WISMEC Reuleaux RX200 TC
Also helpful tip... monitor your batteries closely. I got 1 of my batteries (that were married upon purchase) that are beginning to fail. Stops charging @ 3.3V and after testing it with a multi-meter, I can confirm that there is indeed a failure of one of the cells, that pair will be split, the bad battery removed and recycled properly, and the lone survivor may get repurposed for a flashlight.
Make sure you grab some clear tape, write the date of purchase and FIRST FULL CHARGE on the battery, then cover the writing with some clear tape. This battery set is approaching the 11 month mark. Which is impressive since I have so many batteries that have lasted less time than that.
Make sure you grab some clear tape, write the date of purchase and FIRST FULL CHARGE on the battery, then cover the writing with some clear tape. This battery set is approaching the 11 month mark. Which is impressive since I have so many batteries that have lasted less time than that.
From what I can tell based on searching google is they aren't even 18650s
I'm a little confused with the Panasonic batteries that you speak of. If they are the ones in the below pic, I'm quite sure that you don't want to be using these in a mod of any kind. They are probably ICR chemistry and should be used only in flashlights or laptops. These batteries probably only have a few amps CDR and would be totally inadequate for a high powered regulated mod and are considered obsolete for mod use. You want to be using one of the safer chemistry batteries like IMR or INR chemistry -- all high drain, safe chemistry batteries.
Deeper Understanding of Mod Batteries
The Panasonic CGR18650CG (below) is a NCR safe chemistry battery, but are not what we would consider a "high drain" battery. All of the Panasonic NCR batteries only have 10 amps or less CDR.
For a high-wattage regulated mod, I'd recommend getting some higher drain batteries of at least 20 amps continuous discharge rate (CDR):
Sony VTC4 18650 2100mah 30 amp CDR
LG 18650HB6 1500mah 30 amp CDR
LG 18650HG2 3000mah 20 amp CDR
Samsung 18650-25R, 2500 mah 20 amp CDR (green wrap if you can, blue wrap is just fine)
LG 18650HE2 2500 mah 20 Amp CDR
Sony 18650VTC5 2600mAh 30Amp CDR (* tested as only a 20 amp CDR by Mooch)
AW 18650 3000 mah 20 amp CDR
18650 Battery Safety Grades -- Picking a Safe Cell to Vape With
LG 18650HB6 1500mah 30 amp CDR
LG 18650HG2 3000mah 20 amp CDR
Samsung 18650-25R, 2500 mah 20 amp CDR (green wrap if you can, blue wrap is just fine)
LG 18650HE2 2500 mah 20 Amp CDR
Sony 18650VTC5 2600mAh 30Amp CDR (* tested as only a 20 amp CDR by Mooch)
AW 18650 3000 mah 20 amp CDR
18650 Battery Safety Grades -- Picking a Safe Cell to Vape With
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Those are exactly those blue batteries. 3 out of 4 started leaking and they basically slowly began to fail. I'll buy LG HG2's asap. I'm really sorry about the late reply. Until they're available I'll be using these, I think
Unusual 18650 batteries, trying to get more info on them
I'm clueless to what they are, but I think they will do for a few days. If they won't work with Wismec then I'll use them in the nemesis (mechanical mod). I don't have any other batteries available.
Unusual 18650 batteries, trying to get more info on them
I'm clueless to what they are, but I think they will do for a few days. If they won't work with Wismec then I'll use them in the nemesis (mechanical mod). I don't have any other batteries available.
You need to immediately stop using all of those batteries and get some cells that are appropriate for vaping. You're really pushing your luck. The "leaking" means that you've been venting cells because you're trying to draw far more power from them than they can handle. Luckily you've only experienced leaking electrolytes, but if you keep this up you too can have a hand that looks like this:
^^ That's a pic from someone using inappropriate cells in an rx200.
^^ That's a pic from someone using inappropriate cells in an rx200.
For now I'll only be using nemesis, mechanical mod until I get HG2's. I've been trying to figure out the story of this guy, but it seems really fishy, no precise information is given at all. Well, maybe you can help out in here? Unusual 18650 batteries, trying to get more info on them
Using those cells in the nemesis could be even less safe, depending on the build and (unforseen) circumstance.
Don't use unknown cells. Period.
You wouldn't drink from an unlabeled bottle found under someone's kitchen sink just because you're thirsty, would you? Same idea. You're putting yourself and those around you at unnecessary risk.
Fwiw, the chemistry inside the cells determines what happens when a cell vents. If those yellow cells happen to be icr chemistry, then instead of just leaking they can literally explode like a pipe bomb without warning. Not an acceptable risk imo.
Don't use unknown cells. Period.
You wouldn't drink from an unlabeled bottle found under someone's kitchen sink just because you're thirsty, would you? Same idea. You're putting yourself and those around you at unnecessary risk.
Fwiw, the chemistry inside the cells determines what happens when a cell vents. If those yellow cells happen to be icr chemistry, then instead of just leaking they can literally explode like a pipe bomb without warning. Not an acceptable risk imo.
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