Samsung 18650-30Q safe for vaping??

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@Baditude
No.
Protected batteries don't have to be "cobalt" cells like ICR or LiCo cells. A protection circuit can be attached to all cells, no matter their chemistry, so even protected INR, IMR and NCR cells are available for purchase.
It's just highly unwise to use ICR or LiPo cells without any kind of protection circuit, but even IMR cells are advertised as "use in protected battery packs only" for a reason.

 

[UncLeJunkLe]

So why do vapers tell other vapers to never use protected batteries (regardless of chemistry)? It is merely because they are taller and therefore won't fit it a vape mod or is there another reason?

@Baditude
No.
Protected batteries don't have to be "cobalt" cells like ICR or LiCo cells. A protection circuit can be attached to all cells, no matter their chemistry, so even protected INR, IMR and NCR cells are available for purchase.
It's just highly unwise to use ICR or LiPo cells without any kind of protection circuit, but even IMR cells are advertised as "use in protected battery packs only" for a reason.

 

[Mooch]

So why do vapers tell other vapers to never use protected batteries (regardless of chemistry)? It is merely because they are taller and therefore won't fit it a vape mod or is there another reason?

It’s because they’re taller and have very low current ratings. Sure, some low power mech users (who can fit these) might be able to use these batteries but it’s just easier for everyone to say don’t use them.

 

[sonicbomb]

Good to see you about again Bad

 

[CMD-Ky]

Happy to see you again, Baditude.

Protected batteries are "generally speaking" the wrong chemistry for vaping --- cobalt chemistry. They are not a "safer chemistry" like IMR or hybrid chemistry batteries used in the vaping community, hence the need for protective circuitry.

Unprotected batteries usually are a "safer chemistry" (often a nickle or manganese component), not as likely to flame or explode like protected batteries when a short circuit occurs. Generally speaking, protected batteries have higher mAh but a lower amp rating. Unprotected batteries often have higher amp ratings and lower mAh.

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