Protected AW IMR 18650s

[John_]

So my first mech mod is coming tomorrow. (Yay! ) I have a few AW IMR 18650s already that I'm going to be using in it. I know protected AW IMR 18650's exist, I just haven't been able to find any from vendors I trust.

Where can I pick some up?

 

[440BB]

IMR batteries don't come with protection circuits, as their chemistry is not as volatile as lithium ion batteries. You can add a fuse circuit if you wish, but the red AW IMR batteries are a pretty safe bet without them.

 

[John_]

Is there a specific voltage I should stop using it at or just when it stops giving a good vape?

 

[aziffel]

Don't go below 3.2v,supposedly they might not recharge if drained below that.
To me,when the batt gets to 3.7v,the vape is no longer satisfying

 

[John_]

Yeah that's what I've found as well. Every time I think "Wow that was weak" pull out a battery and check it, it's at 3.7v lol

 

[Aquam]

Good info. Wanted to know myself

 

[Aquam]

Good info. Wanted to know myself

 

[WarHawk-AVG]

Got a old or busted/burned CE4? Or a larger clearo tank?

Pull the base off the plastic clearo tank
solder the below on it, maybe secure with some 2 part epoxy, POW instant (don't have to take it all apart to check voltage) voltage checker
$1.93 0.36" Display 3-Digit 3~30V Voltage Tester for 18650 Battery - red LED at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

 

[John_]

This is perfect! Thanks!

Got a old or busted/burned CE4? Or a larger clearo tank?

Pull the base off the plastic clearo tank
solder the below on it, maybe secure with some 2 part epoxy, POW instant (don't have to take it all apart to check voltage) voltage checker
$1.93 0.3i6" Display 3-Digit 3~30V Voltage Tester for 18650 Battery - red LED at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

 

[SirSteve]

Got a old or busted/burned CE4? Or a larger clearo tank?

Pull the base off the plastic clearo tank
solder the below on it, maybe secure with some 2 part epoxy, POW instant (don't have to take it all apart to check voltage) voltage checker
$1.93 0.36" Display 3-Digit 3~30V Voltage Tester for 18650 Battery - red LED at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

Nice tip, thanks.