Batteries for mech mod

[lairey]

Hi all, apologies for another battery question that I'm sure has been asked and answered somewhere in the archives...

I have a new Magneto clone waiting for me on my return to the office on the 10th of Feb and a Nemesis clone and kick somewhere in the Chinese postal system. 

Will the 18650's and 18350's I use for my SVD and Zmax mini work in my new mods? I think they are flat tops? If they aren't compatible,  any links to what I need to be getting would be greatly appreciated. 

The wait is already annoying me,  so if I need to order some more,  I want to do it now so when I finally get my hands on my new shinies, I'm ready to go!

Thank you!

[Roscopecotrain]

They will work but they are not protected so you have to be very careful not to over discharge them when you use them. You can get protected batteries. Vape gear have some good prices.

www.vapegear.co.uk/product/18350p


www.vapegear.co.uk/Efest_18650_3000mah_37V_Protected_Li-ion_Battery_with_Button_top/p1826719_9890875.aspx

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[Deleted]

I would recommend IMR batteries (safe chemistry) which can be used with or without a kick module. Either AW IMR or the cheaper Efest IMR batteries are equally suitable.

[Roscopecotrain]

Jan 30, 2014 7:05:59 GMT @freefromsmoking said:

I would recommend IMR batteries (safe chemistry) which can be used with or without a kick module. Either AW IMR or the cheaper Efest IMR batteries are equally suitable.

I agree i use efests in all my mech mods.

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[lairey]

Thanks guys... so flat tops or button tops won't make a difference, just need to make sure they are protected (IMR) right?

And another question - would these IMRs work in my SVD as well, or just in the Mechs?

[markm]

Over discharge protection is one of the features of a kick,
Without a kick, the lack of vapour generally indicates it's time to swap batteries.
Just keep in the back of your mind, poor performance = low battery.
In practice youre only likely to discharge a battery too much if you leave it
With the button activated, which is why mechs have locks on their switches (mostly)

[Roscopecotrain]

Jan 30, 2014 9:09:22 GMT lairey said:

Thanks guys... so flat tops or button tops won't make a difference, just need to make sure they are protected (IMR) right?

And another question - would these IMRs work in my SVD as well, or just in the Mechs?

I use flat tops in my magneto. As mark said above they dont need to be protected. I dont use protected just change out when the vape dies off.

You wont be able to use protected batteries in an electronic mod as it already has protection so they might cancel each other out.

If your using the kick this has built in protection.

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[lairey]

Great, thanks all... some Efest IMRs and a spare charger ordered!

[Roscopecotrain]

Jan 30, 2014 9:43:58 GMT lairey said:

Great, thanks all... some Efest IMRs and a spare charger ordered!

Sweet

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[tominmids]

Jan 30, 2014 9:09:22 GMT lairey said:

Thanks guys... so flat tops or button tops won't make a difference, just need to make sure they are protected (IMR) right?

And another question - would these IMRs work in my SVD as well, or just in the Mechs?

IMR seem to be the recommended type for mechs (due to their safer chemistry)
I would check with your kick tho. I seem to remember reading somewhere that a kick needed a button top.

[lairey]

Jan 30, 2014 10:19:13 GMT tominmids said:

Jan 30, 2014 9:09:22 GMT lairey said:

Thanks guys... so flat tops or button tops won't make a difference, just need to make sure they are protected (IMR) right?

And another question - would these IMRs work in my SVD as well, or just in the Mechs?

IMR seem to be the recommended type for mechs (due to their safer chemistry)
I would check with your kick tho. I seem to remember reading somewhere that a kick needed a button top.

Kick is currently somewhere in the Chinese postal system along with my nemesis clone and is likely to be there for some time with the holidays, but my Magneto has been delivered, so as long as I can use that one, without having to wait
even longer than I'm already going to have to, then I'll be a happy bunny 

[Deleted]

Jan 30, 2014 9:09:22 GMT lairey said:

Thanks guys... so flat tops or button tops won't make a difference, just need to make sure they are protected (IMR) right?

And another question - would these IMRs work in my SVD as well, or just in the Mechs?

lairey  .... IMR batteries are not protected batteries in that they don't have a protection chip attached as a proper protected ICR battery does. They are safe chemistry batteries and are much less likely to explode under adverse conditions and/or misuse. 
They are suitable for both mechanical mods and regulated mods like your svd.
A protected ICR battery (with a protection chip) should never be used with a mechanical mod that has a kick module fitted nor with a regulated mod like the SVD as the protection chip will interfere with the kick electronics and the electronics of a regulated mod.

If you stick with IMR batteries you can't go wrong.

[lairey]

Jan 30, 2014 12:09:52 GMT @freefromsmoking said:

Jan 30, 2014 9:09:22 GMT lairey said:

Thanks guys... so flat tops or button tops won't make a difference, just need to make sure they are protected (IMR) right?

And another question - would these IMRs work in my SVD as well, or just in the Mechs?

lairey  .... IMR batteries are not protected batteries in that they don't have a protection chip attached as a proper protected ICR battery does. They are safe chemistry batteries and are much less likely to explode under adverse conditions and/or misuse. 
They are suitable for both mechanical mods and regulated mods like your svd.
A protected ICR battery (with a protection chip) should never be used with a mechanical mod that has a kick module fitted nor with a regulated mod like the SVD as the protection chip will interfere with the kick electronics and the electronics of a regulated mod.

If you stick with IMR batteries you can't go wrong.

Thanks FFS, good to hear 

Will keep the panasonics I have for my SVD purely for that, the torchy's I have for my Zmax mini for that and the IMRs for the mechs  

[Griff]

Jan 30, 2014 10:19:13 GMT tominmids said:

Jan 30, 2014 9:09:22 GMT lairey said:

Thanks guys... so flat tops or button tops won't make a difference, just need to make sure they are protected (IMR) right?

And another question - would these IMRs work in my SVD as well, or just in the Mechs?

IMR seem to be the recommended type for mechs (due to their safer chemistry)
I would check with your kick tho. I seem to remember reading somewhere that a kick needed a button top.

A kick should work with either a flat top or button top unprotected battery. I use both types of batteries with a kick and do not have any issues.

Griff