Tesla MOD Mah question

[rmbler]

Hi all sorry if this is old news to you I did a search nothing on this specific question I just got my first mod a Tesla it takes 18650 battery my question is does it matter how high or what the Mah rating is as long as the volts are correct and are button top better than flat top.
Thanks so much
Phil

 

[State O' Flux]

Hi all sorry if this is old news to you I did a search nothing on this specific question I just got my first mod a Tesla it takes 18650 battery my question is...

1. does it matter how high or what the Mah rating is as long as the volts are correct and...
2. are button top better than flat top.

Thanks so much
Phil

Welcome to ECF Phil...

Question #1. As an 18650 3.7v battery supplies only input or source power to the microprocessor of a regulated APV, after which the processor controls all output power parameters... you have just a few concerns when buying batteries.

If one is listed, the manufacture recommendation for battery minimum amperage or 'C' rating is the standard answer, but... as I don't see a minimum amp requirement listing in the Tesla specs (I do not own a Tesla, but that's not important), we'll go by the 3 amp output power limit, which is fairly normal with this class of APV.
Basically, any high quality IMR 18650 flat top battery will be fine... with higher mAh ratings providing longer run time between charges, all else being equal.

Question #2: Unless a manufacturer requires one or the other due to fitment design, IMO, there's really no performance difference between button and flat top.

 

[CreepyLady]

^^ All of that and to add, please ensure you get proper chemistry batteries and a quality charger. Avoid any _____fire batteries as a general rule (poor quality)

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...tery-basics-mods-imr-protected-icr-page2.html

 

[rmbler]

thank you State O'Flux at least not worried about exploding MOD now thank you for responding and yes I got a trust fire charger and the batteries I have came in the kit with the Tesla looking to get Samsung or equal quality batteries I don't mess with that not worth saving a few dollars Thanks again

 

[rmbler]

Thank You Creepylady very useful info there thanks for responding

 

[dice57]

A lot depends too on how hard you are pushing it. If pushing it to the max have found that the 30 amp flat tops will power a regulated mod longer than say a 10 amp. mah ratings can be very misleading. When using a 10 amp battery and pushing 15 watts, my mod would stop working when the voltage in the battery dropped below 3.9 volts, with a 30 and 35 amp battery, my mod would fire till battery got down to 3.5 volts.