I have always used AW IMR 18650 batteries but since I have been gone I see a lot about these Sony 18650 VCT4 & VCT5s. So which of these are the new and improve for our REOs (assuming they are)?
Speaking about Batts.... "What's The Dillio?"
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I am planning on trying a couple of the vct5's when Randy gets some in stock. I read good things about them a while back. Glad you posted this, maybe I will learn some more.
Assuming you're running the 1600mAh AW IMR batteries...
Unless you plan on surpassing the limits of the AW's amp rating (16 amp continuous discharge, 24.5 amp maximum discharge), I see no reason to spend money on VTC4s or VTC5s. In order stay in safe territory with the 1600mAh AW IMR 18650, you'd need to have an atomizer resistance of 0.4Ω or higher.
I've found with resistances in the AW's safe zone (above 0.4Ω), the AW IMRs stay in the meaty part of the battery output (between 3.8 and 4.1 volts) longer than any other battery I've tried.
TLDR: Unless you're vaping below 0.4Ω, save your money.
Unless you plan on surpassing the limits of the AW's amp rating (16 amp continuous discharge, 24.5 amp maximum discharge), I see no reason to spend money on VTC4s or VTC5s. In order stay in safe territory with the 1600mAh AW IMR 18650, you'd need to have an atomizer resistance of 0.4Ω or higher.
I've found with resistances in the AW's safe zone (above 0.4Ω), the AW IMRs stay in the meaty part of the battery output (between 3.8 and 4.1 volts) longer than any other battery I've tried.
TLDR: Unless you're vaping below 0.4Ω, save your money.
If you sub-ohm (like -.5) I would recommend VTC4/5 just because the amp limit is significantly higher leaving you with less worry when sub-ohming.
I keep my Reo's at +.5's.
Also.. mAh's for DAYS.
Edit: FACE MEAT has some fast AF typing skills.
I keep my Reo's at +.5's.
Also.. mAh's for DAYS.
Edit: FACE MEAT has some fast AF typing skills.
I have 2 AW IMR 18650s and while they are excellent batteries, I have a half dozen vtc5s and for me, stay in the 3.7-4.0 volt range the longest. I'll probably get more of the Sony's instead of more IMRs.
Ok, good to know. I don't even get close to .4Ω so since I'm noticing my batts draining much quicker lately than I remember I'm thinking they just been thru too many cycles. Though I don't see any savings between the AWs and Sony's I guess I continue getting my AW IMR 18650 1600mAh.
i *think* it was Laurin who posted some curves that showed that the Sonys (VTC5, i think, maybe VTC4 too) stayed above 3.7V longer than the AWs.
At any rate, i've been tending to use the Sonys in my Woodvils and my Grands that have the new contacts, since they are flat-top friendly. I reserve my AWs for the Grands that have the older contacts.
They look really good with the Kawasaki Green doors!Yeah, I know all that, but the SONY's aren't RED, so what good are they?
Well I vape at 1.3 ohms and with 1/2 bottle left (3 ml) my AW 1600's read 3.65 regularly and are giving poo poo vapor.
With the VTC5 2600 at 1/2 bottle they read 3.85 and are still singing along ......
So I've purchased 5 more of them last month ...... Right after I bought 6 brand new AW 1600's with my sample VTC5..... Doh!
I feel they last much longer and have some type of data to prove so with my limited crude testing
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They are exactly the same length and comparing new AW 1600 to new Sony VTC5 2600 I'm sold on them big time
I won't be buying AW anymore unless the Sony's disappear or start to crap out sooner ... mine are only 5-6 weeks old.
I won't be buying AW anymore unless the Sony's disappear or start to crap out sooner ... mine are only 5-6 weeks old.
I have never bought batteries from anyone but Randy but since he is out of stock of VTC5s I (and I have to see who I agree with) I;m picking these up.
Sony US18650 VTC5 2600mAh 3 7V 30A High Drain IMR Battery Flat Top New 2 Pack | eBay
Sony US18650 VTC5 2600mAh 3 7V 30A High Drain IMR Battery Flat Top New 2 Pack | eBay
Assuming the Reo had no voltage drop (it does, but I always calculate with the maximum voltage) to get the full 30 amps, you will collapse your spring. My spring dropped on a .17 coil. I keep the Sony for my other mechs and keep the aw in my reo.
Sent from my Reo Grand 3.0
Sent from my Reo Grand 3.0
In four years I never had a spring collapse (knock on wood which is all I own) but my coils are 1.3-1.8Ω. That said I guess I may not need the Sony's. Still....it kills me not to have something that some of you have.
In four years I never had a spring collapse (knock on wood which is all I own) but my coils are 1.3-1.8Ω. That said I guess I may not need the Sony's. Still....it kills me not to have something that some of you have.
my coils are in the same range. but it's still the length of time the batt stays about 3.7V that we care about.
not sure i'd buy Sonys from ebay, tho. personally, i'd wait for randy
Agreed^^
I'd be wary of buying batteries from eBay. When I was buying vtc5's from RTD they were out but they were restocked within a week.
I'd be wary of buying batteries from eBay. When I was buying vtc5's from RTD they were out but they were restocked within a week.
Amazon has some but I am trying to wait on Randy. I do not think I would buy from ebay either.
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