PowerStar IMR 18650 3000mAh

[VapeCraze]

Hi Mooch, I'm here because Rip told me you're the battery expert. my Dad ordered me a
PowerStar IMR 18650 3000mAh but it doesn't indicate how much amps it has. been searching for the specs of this battery, but no luck so far. I really hope you can help me. please. Thank you.

 

[Joergl100]

Because nobody knows what battery is inside of that wraps, I would not recommend using that for vaping. PowerStar is no battery manufacturer, as far as I know.

 

[mongo74]

Where were these purchased? I can't even find them. They most likely are low discharge rate made for flashlights. (or 30Q or HG2 rewraps, but I'm not so sure about that) Do not use these.

 

[retired1]

Did a bit of searching to see if I could come up with anything. Do not use that battery in your mod. It's an unknown brand, with unknown qualities that are most likely not up to standard for vaping use.

 

[Darth Omerta]

+1 to all comments so far!

These are all approved batteries by @Mooch please use one of these instead. Make sure you check out reputable vendors as well to protect yourself from fakes!

 

[Cheallaigh]

basically, if it's not a major TV brand name... i generally warn people it might be a wrap, then i try and look it up... only thing i could find is the 12v version and that they're from PH... so add me to the list of "please don't use, might blow up in your hands and face" warning.

 

[Mooch]

Hi Mooch, I'm here because Rip told me you're the battery expert. my Dad ordered me a
PowerStar IMR 18650 3000mAh but it doesn't indicate how much amps it has. been searching for the specs of this battery, but no luck so far. I really hope you can help me. please. Thank you.

Welcome to ECF!
The top contact of that battery shows it could be a LG or Chinese-manufacture battery...but I can't tell which without a close examination of the battery and some testing. It could be a 20A battery or a 4A battery.

Unfortunately, I have to advise not using that battery. If you are vaping at about 75W or less (per battery) then I recommend the Samsung 30Q, LG HG2, or Sony VTC6. My list of trusted vendors is in that posted table of recommended batteries.

 

[BrotherBob]

Hi Mooch, I'm here because Rip told me you're the battery expert. my Dad ordered me a
PowerStar IMR 18650 3000mAh but it doesn't indicate how much amps it has. been searching for the specs of this battery, but no luck so far. I really hope you can help me. please. Thank you.

Welcome and glad you joined. Good luck in your search.
Might like to read:
All About Sub-Ohm Vaping - The Perks and the Problems
What is Sub Ohm Vaping? Our Sub Ohm Vaping Guide & Tips
Battery safety
Care and Use of 510, eGo and Variable Voltage Batteries
ECF Sub-Ohm Advisory

 

[VapeCraze]

Thank you very much everyone. It's a really big help. I'm just making sure nothing explodes. One more question if you don't mind, what battery will you recommend for the tesla invader III? I'm actually planning to vape at around level 3 of tesla. I don't actually have it yet but it's going to arrive next week. I'm sorry, I just wanna make sure that i'm being safe. Thank you guys!

 

[Darth Omerta]

What do you mean level 3? What atty are you planning to use? What wattage?

For batteries you always want to make sure that the cell can handle the Amp draw. In regulated mods you can basically ignore the resistance. The Tesla 3 uses 2 cells so if you are vaping at max(240W) then each cell is responsible for 120W. Divide that by 3.2V and then factor in the efficiency of the mod (around 90% to be extra cautious) and you get 120/3.2/0.9 = 41A. There are no 18650 batteries that are rated at 40A. It will be much safer for you to vape in the 150W range and use 20A cells. Double check @Mooch chart for recommended 18650s. If you are insistent on vaping higher than 150W then I suggest looking in to a triple or quad cell mod, and researching as much as you can on battery safety, ohms law and how it pertains to vaping.

 

[VapeCraze]

Hi, thank you @Darth Omerta. I'm sorry, what I meant was level 3 of tesla invader's potentiometer. I don't really know if how much wattage level 3 of tesla invader III has. I'll follow your advice about researching. I'm planning to use the Goon LP atty and vaping 120watts only coz I'll just end up choking at 150w. Anyway, thank you very much again @Darth Omerta . really big help. I'll purchase the Samsung 30Q when my mod arrives. and thank you very much sir @Mooch and to everyone for helping me. Much appreciated.

 

[Topwater Elvis]

It uses a potentiometer to adjust voltage output to the delivery device.
The below voltage levels as marked in roman #'s on the box are 'ish', meaning not consistently accurate.
1, 3.6v
2, 4v
3, 4.6v
4, 5.4v
5, 6.5v
The low voltage cut off claims to be 3.3v, again 'ish', mine fell between 3.127v ~ 3.272v.
The ' protection circuitry ' is rudimentary, much like an standard ego battery.
They claim it is able to handle 45a, but have not clarified if that is input or output. The solder joints were sloppy at best, wire used inadequate to handle 45a IMO, the fire button lost its 'feel' rapidly & became a source of mis fires.

I could go on for half a page...

Just me, a very poor choice for someone new to vaping.
Could be a very good choice for a person well versed in battery saftey, ohms/watts law and is looking for simplicity that understands there may be some things to keep an eye on & have the ability to repair.
Of course some folks love them.

" planing to vape around level 3 " doesn't mean much.
To get to your mentioned 120w on level 3 = 4.6v / .176Ω at 26a.
Keeping in mind the ' ish ' factor.