batteries

[millerkev]

have argento with 3.7v protected batts in allegedly 1200 MAh
will i be able to use IMR 900 MAh batts with this device ,,,not being the protected type ??

[Karma]

The IMRs will work but it is best to use protected batteries in a mod that has no protection!

[FirinBlanks]

Efests are highly regarded, cheaper than AW IMRs and protected, I've been using them in my Proavari with no problems. I know this doesn't really answer your question but it gives you options.

[Karma]

Efest batteries are safer chemistry but they have no protection circuit. Fine in a Provar as it has it's own protection.

[Skwoddy]

IMR will run a mech mod, but you are taking a chance, with a mod that has no circuitry you will totally drain an IMR where as a circuited mod will always leave charge in the battery. And with argento having a sensitive switch you should really only use protected Kev.

[izan]

you will have less battery life. That is the only real diff.

[alvoram]

Nov 24, 2012 15:56:00 GMT izan said:

you will have less battery life. That is the only real diff.

No its not, as per the good advice given above your post, the real difference is that protected batteries have protection in them to protect against things like undercharge / overcharge, IMR batteries do NOT have this protection. When using a mechanical mod, or any other mod without protection circuitry built in, it is wise to have this protection

[izan]

okay, cool, thanks.

I can't seem to find any examples where a single, quality battery failed in a commercial device. Could you give me some links?

I thought a single cell failure was almost a zero possibility, if this is not correct, please enlighten me.

Thanks in advance.
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[FirinBlanks]

Thanks for the correction Karma.
I take it that efests will be OK used in a mech Mod with a Kick (as the kick adds "some" protection) or best not to risk it?
Sorry for the thread highjack BTW

[Karma]

I'm afraid I don't know the answer to that Firin ???

[Skwoddy]

Nov 24, 2012 16:28:01 GMT FirinBlanks said:

Thanks for the correction Karma.
I take it that efests will be OK used in a mech Mod with a Kick (as the kick adds "some" protection) or best not to risk it?
Sorry for the thread highjack BTW

A kick will do the same job as a provari circuitry in regards to over and undervoltage, If it doesnt get what it needs it doesnt fire

[millerkev]

thanks for all your replies/help
i decided not to buy the batts in the end ..just that they didnt have the nipple my protected batts had put me off
i was to start 80% on the thought i had to stick to protected but just wanted to make 100% sure
cant go wrong with the advice of the members of AAEC
will get some more protected of the tinto net when pay day comes (not soon enuff)

[Skwoddy]

Nov 24, 2012 18:49:49 GMT millerkev said:

thanks for all your replies/help
i decided not to buy the batts in the end ..just that they didnt have the nipple my protected batts had put me off
i was to start 80% on the thought i had to stick to protected but just wanted to make 100% sure
cant go wrong with the advice of the members of AAEC
will get some more protected of the tinto net when pay day comes (not soon enuff)

How ya finding the mini kev?, i loved the standard one, hits hard with clean threads and a hot spring.

[millerkev]

LOVING IT PAL TBH ,, Put the 1.8ohm head in my nova and the gvc is so sweet
perfect fit into my leather lanyard too like it was made for argy boy
2 batts lasting 3 days too will be ace when i top up on batts ,,a full week without a charge ..beat that harris ,,lol (puts hard hat ready for the bomber)
# the switch is a little rattly but had no probs with battery rattle as u suggested maybe as its always in the lanyard never hear/noticed it if indeed its there at all .. so all in VERY HAPPY mate

[Skwoddy]

Nov 24, 2012 20:21:31 GMT millerkev said:

LOVING IT PAL TBH ,, Put the 1.8ohm head in my nova and the gvc is so sweet
perfect fit into my leather lanyard too like it was made for argy boy
2 batts lasting 3 days too will be ace when i top up on batts ,,a full week without a charge ..beat that harris ,,lol (puts hard hat ready for the bomber)
# the switch is a little rattly but had no probs with battery rattle as u suggested maybe as its always in the lanyard never hear/noticed it if indeed its there at all .. so all in VERY HAPPY mate

Excellent, Cant fault the argento, at the price too.