Batteries !

[mel]

Ok, I know I am well behind the times but I still use my trusty old iTaste VTR2. I need some new batteries the ones I have are tired. I used to buy from Torchy from Ebay but that shop seems to have vanished. I need 4 x 18650 button top batteries, it doesn't like the flat tops. Am I correct in thinking the mah is how long the battery will last  but unsure what is the difference with the amps, 20A/30A. The manual doesn't specify the ampage I should use.

Obviously, I want to buy safe batteries from a reliable vendor so am a bit cautious about what I buy and from where. Can anyone point me in the right direction?

Many thanks

[oldleatherlungs]

I don't know about button tops but Fogstar is the best place for batteries. They do a discount on Fridays - you've missed the Black Friday deals.

[Postmodern Smoking]

Torchy still has a website, although not all his stock is always listed.
Try dropping him an email:
[e-mail]

There are some other trusted battery vendors too, as mentioned above. Fogstar is one... but I've always have tended to stick with Torchy.

Yes, basically, for a given setup, the higher the mAh the longer the time in between charges, however some manufacturers/vendors exaggerate their capacity.

[mel]

Great thanks for the replies. Still a bit confused about the amps but I will contact Torchy and ask for his advice

Thanks again

[oldleatherlungs]

The Innokin VTR2 is probably limited to 15 watts so won't draw more than 5 amps. Most decent 18650 vaping batteries are rated at 20 amps.
Another good battery vendor is Ecolux. Their website allows you to filter for button top batteries, but they all seem expensive to me.

Eclolux Shop

[morbidmatty]

If your still confused about amp ratings have a look on youtube for battery mooch he can explain a lot easier than truing to type out a long answer if you just need to know a broad answer so you can get the correct batteries have a look on fogstar they have an amp calculator to help. 

[mel]

Thanks for the replies everyone. I am rubbish with anything remotely electrical and at 51, know I will never learn. I think I should email the supplier to check which one I need for my antique

Thanks again

[morbidmatty]

If your looking for a straight forward suggestions on which batteries will suit your needs here a couple;
Samsung 30Q from ecolux LINK
Sanyo batteries from torchy LINK

Hope that helps.

[Get Off My Cloud]

Dec 2, 2018 18:33:40 GMT mel said:

Thanks for the replies everyone. I am rubbish with anything remotely electrical and at 51, know I will never learn. I think I should email the supplier to check which one I need for my antique

Thanks again

Based on the specs of that mod the most that device will draw in Amps based on the minimum coil resistance at the maximum Voltage/Wattage is 6 Amps so i wouldn't stress about the Amp rating too much you'll struggle to find an 18650 that is rated below 10 Amps.

You will want the UNPROTECTED variety NOT the protected kind.

They have a variety here.

This is a trusted supplier but if you want to look for a UK vendor just make sure the cells are the right kind.

eu.nkon.nl/rechargeable/18650-size/lithium---protection-circuit/unprotected/battery-version/button-top.html

[striker42]

Torchy is still on the go www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-20A-Torchy-Sanyo-3400mAh-Button-Top-18650-3-7v-Li-ion-batteries-case/123520709896?hash=item1cc2687508:g:e8gAAOSwXeJYL40f