Which High Capacity 18650 is the Best? -- Shootout Bench Test Results

[Mooch]

Sorry for the double posts, I wasn't sure if it posted the first time

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At the 60W max per battery you'll be using them I recommend the VTC6 unless chain vaping heavily, then I recommend the VTC5A.

 

[mr.puffincloudz]

You should be able to edit or delete posts if you want.
At the 60W max per battery you'll be using them I recommend the VTC6 unless chain vaping heavily, then I recommend the VTC5A.

Dude u seriously rock, I've been agonizing over this decision for days. I think if there wont be much difference in the amount of run time between the 2 batteries at this wattage ill probably get the vtc5a's thanks

 

[Sin7]

@Mooch Can you recomend some 18650 batteries for use in single cell flashlights? Are the recomendations the same in a quad cell setup?

 

[Mooch]

@Mooch Can you recomend some 18650 batteries for use in single cell flashlights? Are the recomendations the same in a quad cell setup?

Choose the highest capacity cell that has the current rating you need.
The 10A LG MJ1 is a possible choice or the Sanyo NCR18650GA.

 

[MadPanda472]

@Mooch im probably asking the same question somebody else has asked but im am running a box mod (aleader funky 160w) and i cant pick between the samsung 25r and 30q. Im using .15 ohm coils if that makes any difference but mostly running at 50 to 60 watts.

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[Mooch]

@Mooch im probably asking the same question somebody else has asked but im am running a box mod (aleader funky 160w) and i cant pick between the samsung 25r and 30q. Im using .15 ohm coils if that makes any difference but mostly running at 50 to 60 watts.

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30Q

 

[walter justice]

Hi Mooch I just wanted to say thank's man great work. I do have a question? do you know of a good small battery meter? Just got into mechs want to be able to check them at work and out and about. I own a three battery mod's, but would like to be able to test a single battery.

 

[Evi|grin]

Ive got the 30Qs and VTC6s on the way to test in a mod specific application. The only reference i have to longevity is the joules counter against some older HG2s and HE2s.

Currently i get 23k joules from both older HG2s at .5ohms and 20k joules at .25ohms before the "low battery" kicks in at 3.3v. Wattage in SS temp mode settings from 22-30 does not seem to make much of a difference. Since none of these builds and settings go much over 10amps.... either of the new batteries IN THEORY should give me more vape time.

 

[puffon]

Hi Mooch I just wanted to say thank's man great work. I do have a question? do you know of a good small battery meter? Just got into mechs want to be able to check them at work and out and about. I own a three battery mod's, but would like to be able to test a single battery.

If you just want something small and quick to check battery voltage
these work well, just touch the leads to the battery:
$1.87 V20D 0.36" LED Two Line 3-Digital Direct-Current Volt Meter Module - measurement range: DC 2.5~30V at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping
They seem to be accurate, as I have 3 and they all read the same.
Will be interesting to see what Mooch recommends.

 

[Baditude]

@walter justice
Volt Meter 510 Connector by Tobeco - Element Vape

 

[Mooch]

Hi Mooch I just wanted to say thank's man great work. I do have a question? do you know of a good small battery meter? Just got into mechs want to be able to check them at work and out and about. I own a three battery mod's, but would like to be able to test a single battery.

Sorry, I don't.

 

[suprtrkr]

Thanks again, Mooch

 

[Barkuti]

If anyone is wishing for an inexpensive, compact multimeter, the Uni-T UT120C is proven good:

• Uni-T UT120C review and tear down - Page 1
  
• UNI-T UT120C | Test Meter PRO

With ultra-low budgets in mind, this Aneng Mini may do, or just about any other cheap meter. But preferably don't use any of these with mains voltages, mmmkay?

Cheers