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There are mods in here that use AAA, AA, +.
I think the benefit of going with a single battery is that it takes up less volume for the same amount of mah. The quality of some of these larger batteries are quite good too. I have AW brand 18650(new) from lighthound.com and they run at 4.2 volts (even though its rated at 3.7). These last 1.5 days per charge, easy ( I have not actually went so far as to vape until it was completely gone).
A benefit of using standard sized batteries is that you do not have to purchase specialty batteries, and probably have stuff in your home you could take apart to fit them or create the housings.
Hope this helps.
I think the benefit of going with a single battery is that it takes up less volume for the same amount of mah. The quality of some of these larger batteries are quite good too. I have AW brand 18650(new) from lighthound.com and they run at 4.2 volts (even though its rated at 3.7). These last 1.5 days per charge, easy ( I have not actually went so far as to vape until it was completely gone).
A benefit of using standard sized batteries is that you do not have to purchase specialty batteries, and probably have stuff in your home you could take apart to fit them or create the housings.
Hope this helps.
The reason I ask, is mainly because I see a lot doing the flashlight mods and various others that already are designed for the 3 AAA's.
I was wondering if anyobe had actually already experimented with using 3 AAA lithium rechargable in these?
How was the performance if so?
I am willing to give it a try, but do not see the need if it has already been tested..
Thanks,
Rick
I was wondering if anyobe had actually already experimented with using 3 AAA lithium rechargable in these?
How was the performance if so?
I am willing to give it a try, but do not see the need if it has already been tested..
Thanks,
Rick
ive tried it...made a mod on an LED flashlight that houses 3 AAA batteries....used NiMah rechargeables (so thats 1.2 volts each at 1000 Mah)...total voltage comes in at 3.6 volts (tested in on a volt meter)...the problem is when i connect the atty on it..the voltage drops to arnd 3.2volts (even on ful charge)....am not sure if this is normal..can anyone out there confirm if this happens to them also even on a Li Ion Battery mod?
my mod works fine...but i feel that the vapor production is not consistent...and the battery does not last too long also...
my mod works fine...but i feel that the vapor production is not consistent...and the battery does not last too long also...
Yes, the voltage under load does decrease even with Li-ion batteries. You could take the battery holder in the flashlight mod and rewire it so the batteries are in parallel. With three 10440's in parallel you should get a 3.7 mod with ~1500mAh of life. Would probably last most people all day.
I've made one with 4 AAA 4.8 v and it works real well. Batteries are to expensive though. Take forever to charge too.
I'm halfway through a 3 AAA 3.6 v. build.
I'm doing it for the heck of it mostly and to have backup with locally available parts. If you already have the batts great but the Lithiums are cheaper in the long run. Smaller lighter and charge faster also.
I'm halfway through a 3 AAA 3.6 v. build.
I'm doing it for the heck of it mostly and to have backup with locally available parts. If you already have the batts great but the Lithiums are cheaper in the long run. Smaller lighter and charge faster also.
That answers my next question. I was wondering why no one was running the AAA 3.7v lithiums in parallel to increase mAh...
That was one of my plans for a flashlight mod.
1 = 3 AAA's reg. in series
1= 3 AAA 10440's 3.7v parrallel
1= with the large 18650
To do a comparison between them and see how the do..
I have not used other 18650's but these (4.2V) are awesome. More expensive, but so far have exceeded my expectations. Last me (on a "Juice Box" mod) 1.5 days and still going. I replace the battery with a fully charged one every day. I bet these could last me 2 days although would be puttering out @ the end of the second day.
I use the trustfire 18650's on my copper pipe mod @ 3.7 volts
and 2500 mAh...
I always run 2 901 atty's off an rca splitter ,
and the battery lasts me two FULL days easy!
I'm a truck driver and Vape constantly.
I go through about 7 ml's of juice between charges.
and 2500 mAh...
I always run 2 901 atty's off an rca splitter ,
and the battery lasts me two FULL days easy!
I'm a truck driver and Vape constantly.
I go through about 7 ml's of juice between charges.
I guarantee the 18650 will win across the board. Even though the nominal rated capacity of 3 parallel 10440's can come close or exceed that of some cheaper 18650's, those ratings are almost always inflated, and more severely for smaller cells. Unless the cells are AW, assume the real capacity is 300mAh less than claimed, or half of what is claimed if they're under 600mAh.
In practice an 18500 (which can be dropped into a 3-AAA revolver barrel flashlight body with nothing but a sleeve to keep it centered) is going to outperform the other options, although not as dramatically as the 18650. Three series AAA NiMH's is just going to suck in every way (NiCad or alkaline AAA's will work, but not very well).
--Dave
If you are just looking to make something to use in case of emergency, that is readily available, it's the 3 cell pack in your cordless phone. It's 3.6V, use paperclips to make a plug, and pop it back in the phone to charge.
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