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Post by wotsit on Mar 3, 2011 22:41:31 GMT
Urm another daft question from me. I have tried to look for the answer but got boggled.
Batteries....
Im going to treat myself to something new and wonderful soon and still looking, picking, choosing.
But rather than just go for pretty or blingy a lot of the blurbs talk about what batteries each model takes. Is there an easy way to understand what it all means?
I get that the Tornado batteries are 650 something and are 3.4 volts where as the Riva are 750 something but the same voltage. So the Rivas should last a bit longer between charges right?
When you get on to the modders numbered batteries like the 14500 and the 18430 (Im making that last one up) is that the same as the 650-750 thing? Should they last twice as long between charges then? Or am I missing something?
Thanks ??? ??? ???
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Post by ian on Mar 3, 2011 22:54:09 GMT
 My 18650 batts are 2000mah Wot and they are very big batterys.You are rite though,the higher the mah the longer you will get out of your battery between charges. Still 3.7v batteries,just last a hell of alot longer.
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Post by wotsit on Mar 3, 2011 22:57:13 GMT
So thats all that big number means then?
Volts and time between charges right?
What does high drain mean?
Are we there yet?
Sorry tons of questions in the style of an annoying toddler :0)
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Post by Perpetua on Mar 3, 2011 22:57:43 GMT
I'm absolutely no expert on matters of a technical nature I'm afraid Wot, so someone will answer your question a lot better than me . . . but take for instance an 18650 battery . . . Knock off the last zero and it will give you the battery size 18mm x 65mm 2500mAH. . . a 14500 dimensions are 14mm x 50mm 900mAH. In theory both will give you a 3.7v vape, but the 18650, will because of it's sheer size and storage capacity, last considerably longer between charges. It's like the difference between a clutch handbag and a tote bag.  I think I'm right in saying that a Hi Drain battery, can store 2-3 times the amount of oomphage, compared to a standard re-chargeable batt of a comparable size, because it uses a different material in it's construction. |
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Post by wotsit on Mar 3, 2011 23:02:02 GMT
Ah ha So its also a size thing too? Right its all becoming a bit clearer I think. So you could get a 14500 bat that lasts a nano second or one that lasts ages but are still the 14500. The longevity is a differint number altogether then? ??? |
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Post by Perpetua on Mar 3, 2011 23:07:10 GMT
That's the mAH that determines it's longevity, I think Wot . . . could you ask me some kernitting questions please, I know lots of stuff about kernitting.  |
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Post by wotsit on Mar 3, 2011 23:12:41 GMT
Ok then knitting question. How do you remember to stop and put put bloody button holes in when you're in your knitting stride? Im making a Baby Surprise Jacket for my friends new baby and I think Im going to supply the instructions that it needs to be stappled closed because I will grrrr do something bad if I have to rip back again. > 
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Post by mrlimbo on Mar 3, 2011 23:13:53 GMT
That's the mAH that determines it's longevity, I think Wot . . . could you ask me some kernitting questions please, I know lots of stuff about kernitting. Perp can you explain the "Purl Bar Scallops" knitting pattern for me Or the "Parallelograms" ???  |
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Post by Perpetua on Mar 3, 2011 23:14:33 GMT
Make some I-Cord loops, and put toggles on. Phew, that was alot easier. |
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Post by Perpetua on Mar 3, 2011 23:15:23 GMT
That's the mAH that determines it's longevity, I think Wot . . . could you ask me some kernitting questions please, I know lots of stuff about kernitting. Perp can you explain the "Purl Bar Scallops" knitting pattern for me Or the "Parallelograms" ??? Blerdy show off.  |
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Post by l15a on Mar 3, 2011 23:16:03 GMT
knit one,pearl one,knit one,pearl one..dropped a stitch ah cr@p
Me no knit :-)
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Post by Perpetua on Mar 3, 2011 23:18:02 GMT
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Post by wotsit on Mar 3, 2011 23:20:33 GMT
Make some I-Cord loops, and put toggles on. Phew, that was alot easier. Hmm like that idea. Better than super glue anyway and you know what thse new mums are like, so precious |
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Post by l15a on Mar 3, 2011 23:22:39 GMT
Button holes...cant you just safety pin them on after !!
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Post by Perpetua on Mar 3, 2011 23:23:27 GMT
It's a quick fix, that looks like it was intentional Wot . . . mind you, it's been so blumming cold here today, any babe needs to be well wrapped up. Thank goodness no having to go outside for a smoke! |
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My 18650 batts are 2000mah Wot and they are very big batterys.You are rite though,the higher the mah the longer you will get out of your battery between charges. 
