So confused. I dont wana die.

[NealBJr]

you are right, but there are no 30 amp 18650s, per mooch.

I believe there are a few 1500 amp 30a cells. Here's one of his older charts.

As you can see towards the top left of the 18650's, some of the LG brands are 30A 1500MaH. Also, the Sony VTC3 comes close to 30a.

 

[Kiyle the Manlet]

Ok, so you're using Stainless steel which is a non resistant wire, then some Ni-80 is nichrome, which is resistance wire. so just what are your expectations here? Did you know that resistances change on stainless as it gets hotter? Did you know that Nichrome flexes and bends as it gets hotter? the twisting over and under of nichrome and stainless is the dangerous part.

that build is great you say... But as the wire bends and twists... it just takes one time for it to bend the wrong way... and add to the fact you don't wish to learn ohms law... All I have to say, is it's not a safe build. Please do some research. Caveat Emptor to you.

I agree. I only use stainless steel with another wire in claptons. The difference in resistance between the wires could lead to some bad things, like deforming the coil and shorting out.

 

[entropy1049]

Mind if I see a link? It's been a while since I did any research on batteries for my own use.

Sure thing. You’ll have to click the table or attached link, but the info is here: 18650 Battery Ratings -- Picking a Safe Battery to Vape With | E-Cigarette Forum

 

[Kiyle the Manlet]

I agree. I only use stainless steel with another wire in claptons. The difference in resistance between the wires could lead to some bad things, like deforming the coil and shorting out.

Cool. That's pretty interesting, although I wouldn't run any batteries at their CDR. I like to have a few amps of cushion.

 

[Kiyle the Manlet]

Sure thing. You’ll have to click the table or attached link, but the info is here: 18650 Battery Ratings -- Picking a Safe Battery to Vape With | E-Cigarette Forum

Thanks

 

[Kiyle the Manlet]

I'd really like to see a comparison of the heating of different brands of batteries under load.

Honestly, it seems like that would be the best way to determine which batteries to buy from the batteries that are recommended. I'm sure they're similar in some sense, but it'd be interesting to see.

Too many variables, too, I'm sure.

 

[Kirill2525]

So much conflicting info. most people tell me that the popping is because im not using enough W. you are saying that im heating it up too fast. meh
and LOL they deleted my comment

 

[Kiyle the Manlet]

So much conflicting info. most people tell me that the popping is because im not using enough W. you are saying that im heating it up too fast. meh
and LOL they deleted my comment

If you use a lower wattage, the juice won't vaporize until the coil is at the boiling point of the juice. It ramps up to that point gradually.

If you use a higher wattage, the slope of the curve right after the fire button is pressed is much steeper, causing some juice to 'explode'. That's the reason why I am saying that.

 

[AzPlumber]

Yes, but the board does not read the packaging and diagnose the internals of a battery. Regulated mods still have to abide by ohms law. You could use a 5a battery in a regulated mod with no problems... as long as you vape a wattage low enough to not call for more than 5 amps from the battery. I have used 5amp batteries in my 15W vamo back in the days.... There was no problem with that. But I dare not use a 5a battery in my 75w Eleaf Aster.... Even if I decided to vape only at 15W, there have been times I pushed the button and realized it jumped to 75w in my pocket.

Knowing Ohms law is highly suggested.. whether you use regulated or mechanical. If you do not wish to learn ohms law, get 30A batteries only. To my knowlege, most mods cap the amperage limit at 20 amps.. but if I remember correctly, one had an amperage limit a bit higher.. but I might be wrong on that.

If I've calculated my max battery amperage at 20 amps why would I use a 5 amp battery?

 

[Asbestos4004]

This thread has more misinformation than I've ever seen before....and it all started with a trashcan of scrap wire and a cotton ball....oh yeah, and a bad lipo . Crazy.

 

[Baditude]

you are right, but there are no 30 amp 18650s, per mooch.

Maybe you misread the title of this article: There are no 18650 batteries with a genuine rating over 30A!


LG18650HB6 1500mah 30 amp CDR

LG18650HB2 1500mAh 30 amp CDR

LG18650HB4 1500mAh 30 amp CDR

Sony 18650VTC3 1500mAh 30 amp CDR

LG HB2 30A 1500mAh 18650 Retest Results...a great 30A battery, about equal to VTC3

LG HB4 30A 1500mAh 18650 Bench Test Results...a fantastic 30A battery, beats HB6 when pulsed!

LG HB4 "Mustard" 30A 1500mAh 18650 Bench Test Results...a great 30A battery, better than brown HB4

LG HB6 30A 1500mAh 18650 Bench Retest Results...a fantastic cool-running true 30A battery, but low capacity

LG HB6 Pink 30A 1500mAh 18650 Bench Test Results...great 32A/1500mAh battery, better than ivory HB6

Sony VTC3 1500mAh 18650 Retest Results...a hard hitting 28A 1600mAh battery

 

[mackman]

IIRC Ni-chrome has a TCR of 0.0004 you will be hard pressed to use it with TC so why try when there are alternatives

 

[Fiestylillady]

You need to order one of these coils

Not nice. Those coils don't glow from the inside out.

 

[NealBJr]

If I've calculated my max battery amperage at 20 amps why would I use a 5 amp battery?

Now a days, there is no reason. Back then, those 5a batteries held a lot of charge. The Panasonic 18650B's did hold quite a bit of MaH.. even high for it's day. I believe the Itaste SVD used them, and it worked well back with my Vamo V3. for a 15W vaping device, there's no better battery.

However, in a modern device that has 70W capabilities, I'd strongly urge NOT to use it. That is why if you know your mod, know your vaping style, know ohms law, and know your battery, you can have quite a performing device.... if you don't want to have all this knowledge, be safe and use 30A batteries and keep the wattage down to whatever the regulated device wants.

So, you're right, if you've calculated your max battery amperage at 20 amps, then by all means, use a 20A battery. If you're still using a 15W device, then you might get a longer vape life with the Panasonic.