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The Vapcell K30 is an average performing 3000mAh cell. It is outperformed by the Samsung 30Q, Sony/Murata VTC6, and LG HG2. Even the 20A 2500mAh Vapcell K25 runs for a bit longer at 10A. These appear to be China-manufactured cells and the 15A rating seems reasonable.

The 30A “max“ rating on the wrap cannot be used to compare these cells to any others. While Vapcell says they have done some testing the max rating was also set based on marketing needs.

The capacity of the two cells I tested was 2962mAh and 2991mAh. While this is decent consistency for China-manufactured cells they failed to meet their 3000mAh rating. The cells I have cannot be the lowest capacity cells in the batch either. I am rating the K30 at 2900mAh.

Two cells were sent for the purposes of testing by Vapcell (www.vapcelltech.com). Thank you!

Ratings graphic: https://imgur.com/a/Y1exCW6

Full Test report: https://bit.ly/2WBy6ha

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These tests only note the ESTIMATED ratings for these batteries at the time I tested them. Any battery that is not a genuine Samsung, Sony, Murata, LG, Panasonic, Molicel, or Sanyo can change at any time! This is one of the hazards of using “rewrapped” batteries or batteries from other manufacturers so carefully research any battery you are considering using before purchasing.

Misusing or mishandling lithium-ion batteries can pose a SERIOUS RISK of personal injury or property damage. They are not meant to be used outside of a protected battery pack and you use them AT YOUR OWN RISK. Never exceed the battery’s continuous current rating and keep the plastic wrap and top insulating ring in perfect condition.

Any rating in my ratings tables can change at any time as different grade cells appear on the market, we get swamped with fakes, or new information becomes available to me. Please, never assume that the ratings in the tables are permanent and will never change! Always download the latest version before considering any cell purchase.

To see how other cells have tested check out this link: https://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/blog-entry/list-of-battery-tests.7436/

The Vapcell K25 performs essentially the same as the Samsung 25R, an average performing 20A 2500mAh cell. These appear to be China-manufactured cells and the 20A rating seems reasonable.

The 35A “max“ rating on the wrap cannot be used to compare these cells to any others. While Vapcell says they have done some testing the max rating was also set based on marketing needs.

The capacity of the two cells I tested was 2517mAh and 2545mAh. This is decent consistency for China-manufactured cells and I am rating the K25 at 2500mAh.

Two cells were sent for the purposes of testing by Vapcell (www.vapcelltech.com). Thank you!

Ratings graphic: https://imgur.com/a/nEbnD7a

Full Test report: https://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/threads/bench-test-results-vapcell-k25-–-20a-2500mah-18650-equals-samsung-25r-ignore-max-rating.940899/

I want to work for the vaping community full time! If you feel what I do is worth a couple dollars a month and you would like early access to battery availability, battery and charger testing and news, and a say in what I test, then please consider becoming a patron and supporting my testing efforts: https://www.patreon.com/batterymooch.

These tests only note the ESTIMATED ratings for these batteries at the time I tested them. Any battery that is not a genuine Samsung, Sony, Murata, LG, Panasonic, Molicel, or Sanyo can change at any time! This is one of the hazards of using “rewrapped” batteries or batteries from other manufacturers so carefully research any battery you are considering using before purchasing.

Misusing or mishandling lithium-ion batteries can pose a SERIOUS RISK of personal injury or property damage. They are not meant to be used outside of a protected battery pack and you use them AT YOUR OWN RISK. Never exceed the battery’s continuous current rating and keep the plastic wrap and top insulating ring in perfect condition.

Any rating in my ratings tables can change at any time as different grade cells appear on the market, we get swamped with fakes, or new information becomes available to me. Please, never assume that the ratings in the tables are permanent and will never change! Always download the latest version before considering any cell purchase.

To see how other cells have tested check out this link: https://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/blog-entry/list-of-battery-tests.7436/

The VERITAS cohort study will be a 20-site, multi-country, 6+ year study of daily vapers who have smoked very little. The goal is to, for the first time, observe the health outcomes of exclusive vapers compared to controls with a history of no tobacco use. Outcome measures include clinical assessments of lung health, as well as self-reported health status and other measures.

To date, almost all assessments of the health of vapers have been among ex-smokers, where it is impossible to distinguish any small effects from vaping from the residual effects of long-term smoking. This study will allow us to test the hypothesis that vaping alone poses no measurable health effects.

Found out more and how you can get involved HERE!

Hey Phil, here is my “confirmation” email. Thanks for doing these contests, but more importantly THANKS FOR ALL YOU DO!. You had a very big hand in my quitting smoking. I’ve been watching you for about 3 years(?) now. I found your videos when I first thought about vaping. Quit smoking after 24 years (you helped with that) and started vaping after watching your videos.
Thanks again
Travis

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“Beginning Wednesday, all vaping products sold in Boulder will be subject to an additional city sales and use tax of 40%. Nearly 80% of voters approved the additional tax last November. It applies to any refill, cartridge and component of an electronic smoking device. Additional measures to curb youth tobacco use were passed by City Council in 2019, including: Limiting any one retailer from selling more than two electronic cigarettes or four associated products including refills to any one person in any 24-hour period. Banning the sale of flavored vaping products (with a temporary exception for menthol-flavored products). After Jan. 1, 2020, the sale of menthol flavored electronic cigarettes in the city of Boulder is completely prohibited.”

ARTICLE LINK:

Boulder’s 40% Tax On Vaping Products Starts Wednesday

“Regulations to curb youth vaping are taking effect on July 1 across Ontario. The changes include: The restriction of the sale of flavoured vapour products only to specialty vape stores and licensed cannabis retail stores. Convenience stores can only sell tobacco, menthol and mint flavoured vapour products. The restriction of the sale of vapour products with high nicotine concentrations (greater than 20 mg/ml) to specialty vape stores only. Specialty vape stores will no longer be permitted to have indoor displays and promotions that are visible from outside their stores.”

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Peterborough Public Health to enforce new vaping restrictions starting July 1

“Senate Bill 1 bans people under 21 from buying or possessing tobacco, e-cigarettes or e-liquids, which is already a federal law. The bill also makes selling these products to underage customers a Class C infraction. Sellers will have to pay $400 if they violate the law, an increase from the previous $200 maximum fine. They will have to pay even greater fines if they received previous citations in the past year. The law also eliminates fines that underage customers paid for possessing the products.’

BILL TARLING — The only monitoring and ‘enforcement’ they appear to be interested doing is for retail stores — however legitimate retail shops is not where most of the kids get their products illegally. Removing any onus on the kids for breaking the law to begin with just gives that a clear signal that there are no consequences or penalties for breaking the law.

ARTICLE LINK:

New driver safety and tobacco use laws go into effect July 1

“Starting next week, Chicago aldermen will debate the future of flavored tobacco products in the city. The Illinois Petroleum Marketers Association-Illinois Association of Convenience Stores successfully fought off a proposed ban on vapes, snuf and menthol last fall at the Illinois Statehouse. Now that the idea has reached City Council, the group is preparing to fight back. Illinois retailers and adult tobacco users are not the problem. In 2019, the revenue from the tobacco tax and the sales tax on tobacco was over $21 million. Mayor Lightfoot recently announced that the city is facing a $700 million budget shortfall.”

ARTICLE LINK:

IL Convenience Stores: Don’t Ban Flavored Tobacco in Chicago

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