Recommend me a 4500mah box mod

[SnowDog]

I've been using two eleaf I-Stick 30W box mods for about three years now and it's time to get a couple of replacements. I would like to get something about the same size but with a battery that lasts longer between charges.

I'm an old school vaper and I don't know much about all the newfangled offerings. I vape at 14 watts so I don't really need anything that handles 250 watts but I'm ok with those as long as they will still handle 14 watts.

I vape MTL and I use the new Zenith tanks with 1.6 ohm coils.

I'm looking for something around 4500mah and about the same size as the Eleaf I-Stick. I also want a self contained battery. I've included a pic below of the Eleaf that I'm using now and looking to replace.

Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

 

[bombastinator]

My suggestion is give up your size requirement. Fitting 4500mah into a 2000mah space isn’t going to happen till metallic lithium batteries come out, and that’s gonna be a long time. I would look at two battery replaceable battery mods and a charger myself. Those microUSB2 ports just don’t last

 

[SnowDog]

My suggestion is give up your size requirement. Fitting 4500mah into a 2000mah space isn’t going to happen till metallic lithium batteries come out, and that’s gonna be a long time. I would look at two battery replaceable battery mods and a charger myself. Those microUSB2 ports just don’t last

Thanks for the tips. Much appreciated.

 

[Beamslider]

Never used one of these but it doesn't seem much bigger than the Istick. But you are probably better off with a mod that uses replaceable batteries. Even a single 18650 mod with 2500 MAH or 3000 MAH batteries.

https://www.innokin.com/vaporizers/mvp4/

 

[r77r7r]

I think Joyetech has a 5000.Might also be that your batt is not holding good charge anymore. I grabbed a 2600 Zelos and it holds a nice charge. I just keep 3 istick in rotation myself.
My 40 turned out to be the best of the istick trio.

 

[SnowDog]

Thanks for the suggestions so far.

My batteries are indeed not holding a charge as long as they used to. That's the reason that I want to replace them and I thought it might be a good idea to get a higher mah battery while I'm at it.

That MVP4 looks promising and I'll look into the Joyetech as well.

 

[CagedSpam]

I have second hand experience using 3 MVP4's since Christmas, about 6+ months. Used by younger folks that may not take super good care of their gear. All units fully functional at this time.

If you can find a clearance sale, they get as low as 20$ US.

 

[Shawn Hoefer]

Innokin Oceanus. It's not an internal battery mod... Uses a 20700. But the 20700 is 3000 mAh, and the kit comes with 2 of 'em. It'll go down to around 7 watts and up to 100. Not much bigger around than the iStick, but taller.

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[SnowDog]

Innokin Oceanus. It's not an internal battery mod... Uses a 20700. But the 20700 is 3000 mAh, and the kit comes with 2 of 'em. It'll go down to around 7 watts and up to 100. Not much bigger around than the iStick, but taller.

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That looks pretty nice. Do you own one by any chance? I'm wondering how well the battery cover stays attached. It doesn't look like a very secure fit but I'm only judging by the pictures.

 

[Vapntime]

Innokin Coolfire Ultra 4000mah, good size and very reliable. I gave up on all the batteries and chargers a while back now. I now just buy a new mod every 2 years or so which keeps me up to date as well.

 

[bombastinator]

Innokin Coolfire Ultra 4000mah, good size and very reliable. I gave up on all the batteries and chargers a while back now. I now just buy a new mod every 2 years or so which keeps me up to date as well.

I’d say this makes a lot of sense if I didn’t have to worry about the microUSB2 breaking and raining all over that 2 year lifespan. Eventually they will switch to usbC and I won’t have to worry about it. Hasn’t happened yet though afaik

 

[Vapntime]

I’d say this makes a lot of sense if I didn’t have to worry about the microUSB2 breaking and raining all over that 2 year lifespan. Eventually they will switch to usbC and I won’t have to worry about it. Hasn’t happened yet though afaik

There are a couple around, this one is the cheapest I've seen, I think this is what you mean? I prefer internal battery though.
Aspire NX75 TC Box Mod - CNC Edition | NX75-Z, NX75-A, NX75-S

I haven't had a problem with micro usb but some do. I am pretty careful with mine though.

 

[SnowDog]

I've come up with another question. There's a very good possibility that I'll be switching to an external battery type mod.

When I go to buy batteries and a charger, how do I know whether to get the regular batteries or the flat top batteries?

I don't see that anywhere in the specs on any of the mods that I've looked at so far. All I see is the battery type like 18650, for example but those come in both configurations. How do I know which ones to buy?

 

[bombastinator]

I've come up with another question. There's a very good possibility that I'll be switching to an external battery type mod.

When I go to buy batteries and a charger, how do I know whether to get the regular batteries or the flat top batteries?

I don't see that anywhere in the specs on any of the mods that I've looked at so far. All I see is the battery type like 18650, for example but those come in both configurations. How do I know which ones to buy?

Button top batteries have more or less disappeared. All 18650s, 26650s and 20/21700s are flat top these days

 

[SnowDog]

Button top batteries have more or less disappeared. All 18650s, 26650s and 20/21700s are flat top these days

That's why I'm confused. I'm looking at the Vapor Authority website and they offer both.
Efest™ 18650 IMR 3100mAh 20A Battery
Hohm Tech™ Hohm Life 18650 3077mAh 36.3A Battery - Vapor Authority

 

[score69]

If you end up getting a 20700 capable mod, might I suggest the Sanyo 20700B as a battery?

It's a 15A, 4200mAh battery. Since you vape at relatively low wattages, it would be a superb battery for you. I use it up to about 30w, and it gets incredible battery life. I would guess it will easily get you through the day (and then some) at 14w.

 

[bombastinator]

That's why I'm confused. I'm looking at the Vapor Authority website and they offer both.
Efest™ 18650 IMR 3100mAh 20A Battery
Hohm Tech™ Hohm Life 18650 3077mAh 36.3A Battery - Vapor Authority

Button top 18650s are still needed for some older mech mods. Both of those batteries have inflated ratings btw. I personally would avoid both of them as they are clearly rewraps.
Let’s run it from the other direction: what mod do you want to put the batteries into?

 

[SnowDog]

Button top 18650s are still needed for some older mech mods. Both of those batteries have inflated ratings btw. I personally would avoid both of them as they are clearly rewraps.
Let’s run it from the other direction: what mod do you want to put the batteries into?

Thanks very much for your help. I'm seriously considering one of these Joyetech Evic Primo Minis:
Joyetech™ eVic Primo Mini Starter Kit (w/ ProCore Aries) - Vapor Authority

 

[bombastinator]

Thanks very much for your help. I'm seriously considering one of these Joyetech Evic Primo Minis:
Joyetech™ eVic Primo Mini Starter Kit (w/ ProCore Aries) - Vapor Authority

You want a flat top battery for that. Preferably two, and a charger. It will avoid wear on your microUSB2 port, and the ability to “instantly refil” the power is just too handy imho.
Mooch's blog | E-Cigarette Forum Has large amounts of info about which batteries are good for what and which are worth buying and which arent

 

[SnowDog]

You want a flat top battery for that. Preferably two, and a charger. It will avoid wear on your microUSB2 port, and the ability to “instantly refil” the power is just too handy imho.
Mooch's blog | E-Cigarette Forum Has large amounts of info about which batteries are good for what and which are worth buying and which arent

I can't tell you how much I appreciate your help. I would have bought the wrong batteries if not for your guidance. I will definitely read through that blog.

Thanks a bunch!