18350 AW LiMN batt

[Morgythekilla]

AW IMR 18350 700mAh LiMN Rechargeable Lithium Battery


Are these good?

Are they protected?

SHould I just get them?

I'm in a batt. bind.

Can I use a trustfire charger on them? Can I use a normal li-on charger on them?

 

[Nomoreash]

Yes they are excellent batteries

No they aren't protected. They are supposed to be a safer chemistry than LI-Ion, not as volatile so if something does happen they will vent and give more warning rather than explode. They are also capable of much higher current than LI-Ion which is why you see them used alot in smaller battery situations or in mods with only one battery that has a boost circuit.

As long as your charger has over charge protection you can use any 3.7 Li-Ion charger on them.

If you're going to be using LR or DC with them then yes I'd recommend them, the higher current capability will be needed. If you're going to stick with mostly standard resistance then it would probably be better to get the protected AW, the black and silver ones. AW makes great batteries either way you go.

 

[Morgythekilla]

I can't find the black or silver ones anywhere, where can I get them? I will just be using them for a 1 batt 3.7v vape, with lr ce2's. Does AW make 16340's that are as good?
Where do you purchace these mostly?

Thank you for your help!

 

[Nomoreash]

Not sure if AW makes a protected 18350, I use IMR so I haven't checked but I couldn't find any at lighthound.

The 16340 are great also, although slightly smaller so you'd need to check if they will fit your mod. They also come in IMR or Protected. The protected 16340 is the RCR123. What mod are you using them with? If its designed for 18350s then that's what I'd use. 16340s might work but they will be thinner and a wee bit shorter but not much.

I get my AWs from Lighthound or SuperTmanufacturing. There are other places as well in the suppliers forum. I think RTD is another place.

 

[Morgythekilla]

I use two 16340's for 6v's. Thanks for your help, I will check out the suppliers forum! Do you prefer IMR over AW?

EDIT: I checked out rtd and they are a great site! Thanks for directing!

 

[Dan Patrick]

AW is THE brand and Super T is THE place. Prices and customer service are the best.

 

[Nomoreash]

Depends on the situation. With smaller sizes like 14500 I prefer IMR because they are capable of a higher current draw and won't be stressed by LR or DC. When you get into larger sizes like 18650 then the protected AWs can provide enough current unless it's a situation where only one battery with a booster circuit is used like on the Provari then IMR is recommended.

 

[Morgythekilla]

That info was over my head I just don't batts to blow up in my face.. All I know is I use Lr's on 3.7v vaping, and regs or hr on 6-7v vaping. I don't really get what batts are good for what, but I do know I am supposed to use protected batts, and this one is not protected, but pp recommend them because they can handle more power and wont blow?

 

[Nomoreash]

In a 18350 or 16340 I would go IMR. Just make sure your charger has over charge protection which most do.

 

[Morgythekilla]

In a 18350 or 16340 I would go IMR. Just make sure your charger has over charge protection which most do.

Thanks! Will do. BUT.. I could go with the AW I just posted right?

 

[emus]

If mod has a built in fuse I feel IMR is a safer way to go.
IMR not as likely to violently explode like a LiIon can if something is out of spec.
Either type can cause a fire given the right circumstance.

Not sure why some mods don't have a built in fuse.
Collapsible spring can be used in place of a fuse.