Hi people I've just got a smok cube mini with a efest 30000mah but been reading up on them and it's not looking good I'm in the UK and would like to know what should I be using and any ideas where I can get them from please.
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what's the best battery
- Thread starter missie498
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My favorite battery at the moment is the LG HG2's, a 3000 mah 20 amp battery. Old faithful is the Samsung 25r's 2500 mah 20 amp, and the Sony VCT 4 a 2100 mah 20+ amp battery.
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Cool thanks, I've got loads of stuff to do my own mixing but not had a good mix yet, I'm just coming off cigs so guess my taste buds are still dead.
Besides those the LG HE2 or HE4 and the Sony VTC5 are also good. The Samsung 25R is a very robust battery that you can't go wrong with.
Those are the companies that actually make the batteries. ANYTHING else is a re-wrap and not all re-wrappers are honest about there ratings. There are no batteries made that are more than 30 amps but outfits like Efest clam theirs are 35 - 40 amp. BULL. Some 40 amp Efests tested out at 15 amps. Stick with the big three and you cant go wrong.
I should add that the batteries you have are going to be alright unless you plan on vaping over 100 watts.
Those are the companies that actually make the batteries. ANYTHING else is a re-wrap and not all re-wrappers are honest about there ratings. There are no batteries made that are more than 30 amps but outfits like Efest clam theirs are 35 - 40 amp. BULL. Some 40 amp Efests tested out at 15 amps. Stick with the big three and you cant go wrong.
I should add that the batteries you have are going to be alright unless you plan on vaping over 100 watts.
One thing that helped me get off the stankies.
One of the best to get back into shape taste wise I will give.
Get teeth cleaned, water and brush your tongue. the tongue regens as fast if not faster than your liver so those taste buds will spring back. BUT saying that the build up on the teeth will hamper your quit efforts.
Since you have the X-Cube Mini, it is a regulated device, and won't really allow you to over-tax your cells. If the build is too low or the wattage too high for the batteries to handle, it won't fire. You should have no issue using that Efest cell, but only in regulated devices. That being said, you should grab some tried and true trusted batteries. LG, Sony, Samsung, just like everyone else recommended.
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I agree with this OTHER than the support of Sony batteries.
Sony has put out a letter advising that Sony batteries should NOT be used in vaping gear. Sony wants nothing to do with being associated with vaping, and I agree with them.
Samsung and LG make batteries that fit our needs, so Sony can go eat shit, IMO. I do not recommend Sony batteries.
I didn't see the Samsung 30q mentioned yet, it's another great one for regulated mods. Basically like the LG HG2. Those two would be my top picks followed by the Samsung 25r which is in general my favorite battery (just treats me right no matter what dumb thing I do with it, though not recommending you do stupid things).
That's a 15 amp battery I know folks use them and fine for a low power mod. But I don't.
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And they cost more than a 25R
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They're actually 20a, Samsung being their usual selves and rating things lower than they actually are. 25rs are also more than 20amps (but not quite a full 25amp IIRC is what Mooch found). If you look at Mooch's chart the 30qs are the only batteries from the big 3 brands he rated as a higher continuous (20amps)
So again basically a LG HG2, but yes they're new, out of stock most places, more expensive other, but being that the OP is from the UK and I know nothing about availability of batteries there I just wanted to toss out another good option if by chance it's easier to come by there.
I know Mooch is a trusted dude who is doing us a good service. I usually just link to Jon's site (Liionwholesale) for reference. I should download that chart though.
Yeah that chart is nice and easy to see all you need.
Simply put though:
LG HG2 > Samsung30q > Samsung 25r/ LG HE line > Sony VTC4 for regulated (Based on lifespan of battery and being at least 20amp)
LG HB2 > Sony VTC4/other LG HB > Samsung 25r for mech. (Based on CDR)
I like my 25rs though because of how versatile they are, and the fact that I don't feel at all stressed putting in a .2Ω setup on them (over the 20amp rating) because I know they can handle more, where I don't even enjoy vaping my VTC4s at close to 30amp pulls because I'm not as confident in them.
Simply put though:
LG HG2 > Samsung30q > Samsung 25r/ LG HE line > Sony VTC4 for regulated (Based on lifespan of battery and being at least 20amp)
LG HB2 > Sony VTC4/other LG HB > Samsung 25r for mech. (Based on CDR)
I like my 25rs though because of how versatile they are, and the fact that I don't feel at all stressed putting in a .2Ω setup on them (over the 20amp rating) because I know they can handle more, where I don't even enjoy vaping my VTC4s at close to 30amp pulls because I'm not as confident in them.
I can confirm the 30Q is right on par with the HG2 and the only difference in the rating is that LG was uncharacteristically aggressive in rating these, probably for marketing reasons.
Also I should mention the HG2 fake situation right now is really, really bad. It may be worse than the VTC5 situation a year ago. So 30Q might be better from that perspective as well.
Also I should mention the HG2 fake situation right now is really, really bad. It may be worse than the VTC5 situation a year ago. So 30Q might be better from that perspective as well.
And this is why we like you so much here Jon
I would like to chime in about the fake HG2 issue.
We actually caught wind the counterfeits long before they arrived in China.
Battery Bro is buying LG HG2s directly from Korea, so you don't have to worry about fakes with us. We supply many of the largest e-cigarette vendors and retailers in the world for this reason.
The fake HG2 shipment are actually 2500 mAh cells, but they look exactly like the 3000 mAh cells. The only way to know is to run capacity tests as far as I am aware.
We actually caught wind the counterfeits long before they arrived in China.
Battery Bro is buying LG HG2s directly from Korea, so you don't have to worry about fakes with us. We supply many of the largest e-cigarette vendors and retailers in the world for this reason.
The fake HG2 shipment are actually 2500 mAh cells, but they look exactly like the 3000 mAh cells. The only way to know is to run capacity tests as far as I am aware.
Yep. There are slight differences like the wrap quality control isn't as good and the color is very slightly off, but most of them the wrap looks just fine and the color is close enough that it's not possible to be sure. Capacity tests are the only method.