Questions About Batteries

[Greg Brown]

I am trying to research and learn as much as I can about batteries before I buy my first mechanical mod. I have some questions that I would like some input on.

1. I assume that we should use protected batteries in a mechanical mod. Is this correct?
2. Is it ok/safe to use IMR batteries in a mechanical mod?
3. Will IMR batteries work ok in VV/VW devices such as my eVic?
4. I don't always see an amperage rating on the batteries. Where would I get this information?
5. Where can you obtain this .2 cent safety fuse that I hear everyone talking about?

I am asking about the IMR batteries because I really don't want to have to buy different batteries for each mod if I don't have too. I understand that VV/VW devices don't play well with protected batteries, but in mechanical mods we should use protected batteries. I just want to make sure that I am safe and there are no issues. This is why I research and ask many questions before I do anything. Thanks for your help.

 

[Richard75]

I am trying to research and learn as much as I can about batteries before I buy my first mechanical mod. I have some questions that I would like some input on.

1. I assume that we should use protected batteries in a mechanical mod. Is this correct?
2. Is it ok/safe to use IMR batteries in a mechanical mod?
3. Will IMR batteries work ok in VV/VW devices such as my eVic?
4. I don't always see an amperage rating on the batteries. Where would I get this information?
5. Where can you obtain this .2 cent safety fuse that I hear everyone talking about?

I am asking about the IMR batteries because I really don't want to have to buy different batteries for each mod if I don't have too. I understand that VV/VW devices don't play well with protected batteries, but in mechanical mods we should use protected batteries. I just want to make sure that I am safe and there are no issues. This is why I research and ask many questions before I do anything. Thanks for your help.

1. You can, but see #2
2. It's actually preferable to use IMR batteries in mechanical mods. They're generally considered safer overall.
3. I think you should only use IMR in VV/VW mods.
4. I believe you can get the amps from the mAh rating - divide by 100 (it's just dimensional analysis). For example, 2000 mAh is 2 amps, 3000 mAh is 3 amps and so forth (someone correct me if I'm wrong).
5. Most any vendor sells them; try the place you got your eVic from, or from where you plan to buy your mech.

So to answer your main question, just stock up on IMR batteries (most of us would recommend AW). I use mechs and rebuildables exclusively and only use IMR. Especially if you're planning to venture into sub ohms, a plain old Li-ion can't handle that kind of load very well, but IMRs work wonderfully for that. I think the description of IMRs sometimes confuses people, because they're described as "unprotected", but they're unprotected because they don't need protection.

 

[Greg Brown]

Thank you! That answers my questions and offers me some piece of mind. As far as the safety fuse, I bought my eVic from someone else and my local vape shop doesn't sell them because they don't sell mechanical mods. Thanks again!

 

[Baditude]

You can use either protected ICR batteries (higher capacity for longer run time) or IMR high-drain (safer chemistry) in a mechanical mod.

You should only use IMR high-drain batteries in a regulated mod that uses boost circuitry to increase voltage.

After having a protected NCR battery hard short and vent violently in a mechanical mod whose fire button got stuck, I have used only AW IMR batteries in both my mechanical and regulated mods.

You can purchase your batteries, charger, and a Vape Safe mod fuse at RTD Vapor RTD Vapor AW Batteries.

Vape Safe - Batteries : Vape Safe Mod Fuse 2

I've created a Battery Basics for Mods: IMR or Protected? blog that you can bookmark as a reference: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/blogs/baditude/4848-9-battery-basics-mods-imr-protected.html

 

[Mitch65]

I use AW IMRs in ever mod I own both mech and VV.