Vape gets really hot! Help

[Gmjones]

So my vape setup. istick Picto and a innokin ISub v tank could strength 0.47 (horseshoe). I have a 2100mah bat at 7.77WH. It gets really hot to point of not being able to hold. My thoughts are that my battery is too weak, is this right?

 

[Izan]

Hi and welcome,
How much power (Watts) are you pushing to the .47Ω coil?
What is the model of the battery and where did you get it? How old is the battery? Do you have an external charger or do you charge via USB?

Cheers
I

 

[Gmjones]

Pushing 33 watts. No idea but I have attached image of battery. I got it from a vape shop near my home in UK. Got it 6 months ago I charge via usb plug and computer.

 

[Izan]

Hmm.. looks like a Sony VTC4. If authentic, it should be fine at 20Amps and should handle your 33 watts with little effort.
My pico/battery (30Q) gets hot IF I usb charge it standing up right. (seems to block the vent holes).
In normal use, my battery/pico may get a bit warm but never uncomfortably.
If it was me, I would get a second battery and see if the issue persists.

Sorry I can't be more help.

Cheers
I

 

[Gmjones]

What battery would you recommend?

 

[Izan]

What battery would you recommend?

First I suggest finding a vendor you trust in your area/country.
I had used the Samsung 25Rs for the last few years, great battery, no issues, perfect 2500mAh units.
This time I ordered the Samsung 30Qs. The amp rating is the same as the 25Rs, but I get an additional 500mAh for about the same price. Except for the color of the wraps, they have been great.

Cheers
I

 

[Gmjones]

Awesome thanks for your help.

 

[Smoke_too_much]

Hi Mr Jones
Any battery getting that hot you should immediately discontinue to use as it is getting very close to venting.

 

[Smoke_too_much]

Hi Mr Jones
Any battery getting that hot you should immediately discontinue to use as it is getting very close to venting.

 

[Gmjones]

Thanks I now have a new battery and it is so much better Thanks for the help. Picked up a Samsung battery

 

[Gmjones]

Thanks I now have a new battery and it is so much better Thanks for the help. Picked up a Samsung battery.

 

[Topwater Elvis]

I'm confused, what is getting really hot?
The power device (pico)? the delivery device(tank)?, the battery itself?

At 33w an authentic vtc4 will barley get warm even when chained vaped.

 

[Gmjones]

It was the battery, could feel it though the case and the connection between case and tank. It has cooled down now. I cleaned out the vents on case and the air holes on tank and new battery and seems to be back to normal. Battery is about 6 months old so was getting old.

 

[r77r7r]

Thanks I now have a new battery and it is so much better Thanks for the help. Picked up a Samsung battery.

It's not so much the good name of the battery to look for, it's the supplier. The most popular batteries are the ones most counterfeited.

 

[Gmjones]

I think the original was a nock off but this battery was purchased from Jac vapeour in Leeds. A creditable store.

 

[zoiDman]

I think the original was a nock off but this battery was purchased from Jac vapeour in Leeds. A creditable store.

Unfortunately, many times a Retailer can be selling Knock-Off Batteries thinking that they are Genuine. If they Knew that they were Fakes, they Wouldn't sell them. But they Don't know. So they do.

A Battery in a Mod should Never get Hot to the Touch. Ever. And it is a Big Time Warning that something is Wrong. And a Failure could be right around the bend.

 

[Gmjones]

That's why I got new batt and it's no longer hot. If this one gets hot I shall take back but so far so good.

 

[zoiDman]

That's why I got new batt and it's no longer hot. If this one gets hot I shall take back but so far so good.

Good Call.

I would put a piece of Tape over the ends of that Old Battery and then drop it off wherever you Dispose of Batteries in your Area.

 

[BrotherBob]

So my vape setup. Istick Picto and a innokin ISub v tank could strength 0.47 (horseshoe). I have a 2100mah bat at 7.77WH. It gets really hot to point of not being able to hold. My thoughts are that my battery is too weak, is this right?

Welcome and glad you joined. I have provided a little more information which might help choosing/evaluating batteries.
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