Panasonic NCR 18650 2900 mHa

[lordbyron77]

I noticed that in this forum is never spoken about NCR 18650 Panasonic 3.6 Volt 2900mAh. In Italy we use them for a long time and we are agree that are equivalent to 18650 AW IMR but the Panasonic, however, more lasting, about twice

 

[B-Rad_The_Mad_Vapr]

I don't see that it will last any longer because the AW 18650-2900 is made with those exact same cells
Batteries

 

[lordbyron77]

I don't see that it will last any longer because the AW 18650-2900 is made with those exact same cells
Batteries

I'm observing that often are recommended AW IMR 18650 and I was comparing to Panasonic, you're quoting a different AW model

 

[B-Rad_The_Mad_Vapr]

I'm observing that often are recommended AW IMR 18650 and I was comparing to Panasonic, you're quoting a different AW model

Got ya... yes the black AW are the same since they use the panasonic cells too. I really don't see the need to use IMR unless your using it in a boosted circuit where it would need the extra current draw or using a double barrel or stacking batts for the safety factor of the LiMn chemistry.

 

[lordbyron77]

ok, I often wonder why I read suggested IMR for 3,7v vaping (GGTS extended) + LR atomizer

 

[B-Rad_The_Mad_Vapr]

ok, I often wonder why I read suggested IMR for 3,7v vaping (GGTS extended) + LR atomizer

The only thing I can think of is that the IMR does put out a more consistent voltage throughout the battery depletion, but as you said, you'll only get half the battery life. (well 30% less approximately)

 

[buGG]

here's a graph that keeps popping up here and elsewhere testing the Panasonic 2900 (also the AW2900 and Redilast 2900...but expect slightly higher resistance and less voltage under load due to the addition of protection circuitry and/or nipple tops on these) and the AW IMR1600 at 2A, basically the equivalent of using a LR atty(@1.7Ω), the AW2600, and a couple others.

i think the AW2600 is the best bet across the board for straight ahead, consistent, no booster vaping, and you can see from the graph that the IMR18650 is a beast out of the gate but the only thing consistent about it is the voltage drop. but in a situation where you need that battery to supply 5 or more (though I would even go as low as 3.5 or 4) Amps continuously, you'll want the AW IMR18650. now if you don't mind using an unprotected lithium cobalt battery like that panasonic (not recommended), you may want to also take a look at the samsung 3000mAh and cytac 2900mAh 18650s which are also relatively cheap and have also tested well...but again, no protection and some of these cells have been found to be refurbished and taken from various sources.