Probably a really dumb question, but gonna ask anyway....

[DingerCPA]

We've got all the literature on "protected" and "unprotected" batteries, but even after reading through, I still am not completely understanding....

Please don't crucify me, but, I know it's not recommended to use "protected" batteries in APVs, but if one doesn't intend to pull a lot of amps (less than 3A for given Watts/Ohms setting), is there really a problem using "protected" batteries in a regulated mod?

Thx for indulging my confusion

 

[roosterado]

There is a Updated Panasonic for regulated Mods Any ways a Purple E fest Battery costs a few cents more so why be safe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bb4nj91as9k

 

[DingerCPA]

Thx rooster Hadn't seen that before.

 

[Rickajho]

We've got all the literature on "protected" and "unprotected" batteries, but even after reading through, I still am not completely understanding....

Please don't crucify me, but, I know it's not recommended to use "protected" batteries in APVs, but if one doesn't intend to pull a lot of amps (less than 3A for given Watts/Ohms setting), is there really a problem using "protected" batteries in a regulated mod?

Thx for indulging my confusion

There can be - but it may not be what you are thinking.

The electronics in a lot of APV's - most notably VAMO's - don't function properly with the protection circuits on batteries. This can result in device shut downs, random low battery errors and all sorts of other fun stuff that render an electronic PV pretty much non functional. A lot of this may have to do with the over current protection in the battery circuit, in combination with protected cell batteries typically having inflated capacity ratings. If you even try to pull 2 amps of a battery that says it has a 3 Ah capacity - but really doesn't - the battery protection shuts down temporarily and your PV wigs out.