P18 @ 6v

[Busaholic]

I may have missed a thread about this but is it possible? Which batteries would I need? TIA

 

[grimmer255]

yes 2- cr123 3v batteries for the 6v option.

LINK:
http://www.lighthound.com/AW-LiFePO4-3-Volt-Lithium-Rechargeable-Battery_p_112.html

 

[Busaholic]

Thank you very much.

 

[schismz]

yes 2- cr123 3v batteries for the 6v option.

Are the AW RCR123a Protected 750 mAh Batterys alright to use for higher voltage vaping on the 16850 Super T?

They're on Lighthound too, I'd post a link, but can't do so apparently. They're part number: AWRCR123

Thanks

 

[Vaporologist]

Are the AW RCR123a Protected 750 mAh Batterys alright to use for higher voltage vaping on the 16850 Super T?

They're on Lighthound too, I'd post a link, but can't do so apparently. They're part number: AWRCR123

Thanks

Those are 3.7V batteries which will give you 7.4V when stacked. You need two 3V batteries to achieve 6V by stacking them. AW LiFePO4 batts are your best bet.

 

[Drozd]

I'd say go with the AW LiFePo4 for 6V..

if you were going to stack for a higervoltage like 7.4V I'd skip the ICRs and go for the AW IMR high drains really..

 

[schismz]

Ok cool, thanks very much for the input. All of which leads me to one more question: so what is the downside/danger vs. advantage of trying a P18 at 7.4v? Presuming I am using a HV or XHV atty on it, why is this not recommended? Is it because there's really no upside to doing this, or because I'm going to destroy something and make my atty blow up/blow out?

If anybody reading this thread is already vaping at 6v, would you mind sharing what advantages you personally perceive as experiencing, using a P18 at 6v, vs. 3.7v with a LR atty?

Thanks and sorry if I've hijacked a thread in the second part of my question; the first part being what batts for 6v (answered), and what would happen if you went 7.4v? The second part being: why would you (subjectively) choose to do this, vs. using 3.7v (if this should be broken off into a separate thread and doesn't belong here, please feel free to delete my message).

 

[dk2]

Higher voltages like 7.4 can burn the juice and make it too harsh too vape, think reckless throat hit times a million.

 

[Switched]

Ok cool, thanks very much for the input. All of which leads me to one more question: so what is the downside/danger vs. advantage of trying a P18 at 7.4v? Presuming I am using a HV or XHV atty on it, why is this not recommended? Is it because there's really no upside to doing this, or because I'm going to destroy something and make my atty blow up/blow out?

If anybody reading this thread is already vaping at 6v, would you mind sharing what advantages you personally perceive as experiencing, using a P18 at 6v, vs. 3.7v with a LR atty?

Thanks and sorry if I've hijacked a thread in the second part of my question; the first part being what batts for 6v (answered), and what would happen if you went 7.4v? The second part being: why would you (subjectively) choose to do this, vs. using 3.7v (if this should be broken off into a separate thread and doesn't belong here, please feel free to delete my message).

It has everything to do with stressing batteries or not. I am not at home and don't have the luxury of all my links. The AW RCR123s are borderline fine when use with a 5.2 Ohm atty, fresh off the charger. The 8.4 voltage (2 x 4.2V) is fresh out the gate and will settle in well below that during the session along with current draw which will be within the design specs of the batteries.

That being said, for an added measure of safety, the IMRs will not be stressed, however longevity between recharges diminished. 750 compoared to 500mAh. However, the IMRs should last longer than the RCRs if they are indeed subject to stress.

Furthermore as stated, some folks like "reckless", personally I have no need for 7V and only go there when I need to chase away a demon, which BTW the frequency has greatly diminished over time.

 

[Vaporologist]

Higher voltages like 7.4 can burn the juice and make it too harsh too vape, think reckless throat hit times a million.

That's partially true but not necessarily. You can enjoy vaping at any voltage as long as pairing the specific voltage with the right atty.

XHV atties rated between 5.2-5.5 ohm are made specifically for 7.4 vaping and work extremely well. I use this configuration frequently and it works rather well when necessary. However, standard or even HV atties, 4.5 ohm or less, if somehow you get them to last for more than a few seconds before they pop, burn the juice. I tried it once by a mistake.

 

[dk2]

That's partially true but not necessarily. You can enjoy vaping at any voltage as long as pairing the specific voltage with the right atty.

XHV atties rated between 5.2-5.5 ohm are made specifically for 7.4 vaping and work extremely well. I use this configuration frequently and it works rather well when necessary. However, standard or even HV atties, 4.5 ohm or less, if somehow you get them to last for more than a few seconds before they pop, burn the juice. I tried it once by a mistake.

all great points, you've got to ecperiment with different hardware and juice to find your personal sweet spot