Which batteries should I get?

[NickyGiaccone]

I mostly use the original Hcigar VT200 with the amazing DNA 200 chip which is now updated with features included via Escribe.exe that allow for a basic wattage mode vaping experience. Now I can select "WATTS" in the device materials menu and get the same performance of a 2x or 3x 18650 mod, as well as fine tune the settings for maximum enjoyment.

However...I am in love with my Smoktech Koopor Primus 300 parallel triple 18650 powered beast. It has a cheap feel, since it is a cheap crappy device, but the performance and latest new features along with the gorgeous Sci-fi prop design makes it my only 18650 powered VW/TC box mod. I used to enjoy extended battery life and power from a set of LG HB4 (mustard) 18650s that are considered the best LG 30amp cell from their HB-series of batteries. However, The Sony VTC5A, LG HD2C and LG HD4 are all good replacement options. I know the new VTC5As are outstanding but they're $24 for 3, while the LGs are $15 for 3. I vape an Aspire Cleito 120 w/.16ohm Clapton coils at 128W, and a TFV4 w/"Beast" newly released TF-T8 .15ohm octuplet Clapton coils that I vape at a max of 175W-184.5W. Are the long lasting 25amp LGs even safe enough for these two applications or must I choose a 30amp LG or the new 30amp Sony in order to be safe? Also, for lower wattage vaping that 25amps surely suits the application, is the LG HD4 2100mAH 25amp, HD2 25amp 2100mAH, or HD2C 25amp?(Mooch rated) 2200mAH battery the better choice for performance given the similar mAH ratings? Thanks

 

[martnargh]

25r

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[IMFire3605]

300 watts is unattainable for the most part

300/3.2v=93.75/90% chipset efficiency=104.166667amps needed/3 batteries=34.7222223 amps needed per battery
300/3.5=85.7142857/90%=95.2380952 amps/3=31.7460317 amps per battery
300/3.6=83.33333_/90%=92.5925926 amps/3=30.8641975 amps per battery
300/3.7=81.0810811/90%=90.0900901/3=30.03003amps per battery <--- if the shutdown/cutoff of the firmware is at this level, leaves 3 batteries, LG HB2/HB4/HB6 as your only viable options at this level

Best option for what your wattage is on a regulated mod is to work the formula I just gave example of, being parallel batteries
(Watts/lowest voltage of the batteries)/mod chipset efficiency/number of batteries=amps you'll need from each battery

Once that amp level is figured these are the 5 best batteries I can suggest

20amps longest run time, Samsung 30Q
20amps median runtime, flexible to 25amps, Samsung 25R, Sony VTC4
25amps low to median runtime, Sony VTC5A not the VTC5 without the "A", LG HD2/HD2C, HD4
30amps low runtime, the LG HB series listed above

 

[NickyGiaccone]

3 LG HB4s or HB6s is able to vape 300W. I've used a TFV8 coil I was about to throw out. It was 300. Watts. Yep.

 

[NickyGiaccone]

300 watts is unattainable for the most part

300/3.2v=93.75/90% chipset efficiency=104.166667amps needed/3 batteries=34.7222223 amps needed per battery
300/3.5=85.7142857/90%=95.2380952 amps/3=31.7460317 amps per battery
300/3.6=83.33333_/90%=92.5925926 amps/3=30.8641975 amps per battery
300/3.7=81.0810811/90%=90.0900901/3=30.03003amps per battery <--- if the shutdown/cutoff of the firmware is at this level, leaves 3 batteries, LG HB2/HB4/HB6 as your only viable options at this level

Best option for what your wattage is on a regulated mod is to work the formula I just gave example of, being parallel batteries
(Watts/lowest voltage of the batteries)/mod chipset efficiency/number of batteries=amps you'll need from each battery

Once that amp level is figured these are the 5 best batteries I can suggest

20amps longest run time, Samsung 30Q
20amps median runtime, flexible to 25amps, Samsung 25R, Sony VTC4
25amps low to median runtime, Sony VTC5A not the VTC5 without the "A", LG HD2/HD2C, HD4
30amps low runtime, the LG HB series listed above

I splurged and got 3 Sony VTC5A 18650s. I only vape at 170W max but the Primus mod looked so cool to me.

 

[MannyScoot]

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