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A BATTERY MOOCH POST: A LiPo ratings rant
What the hell is going on? How did it get like this?
As I work through finalizing the list of tests to perform on these LiPo battery packs, and how to best present the data, one thing has become very clear….most LiPo “C” ratings are complete fantasy.
Not just exaggerated but beyond comprehension as to how they could be set this high. They are obviously “pulse” ratings of some kind but even then they’re preposterous.
For example…
A very respected company has rated a pack in the 1800mAh range at 100C. That’s a rating of 180A. It has a DC internal resistance averaging of 42mOhms after break-in, very high. At 180A that means even when only pulsed, with a freshly charged 3S pack, the voltage drops from 12.6V to just over 5.0V instantly.
The minimum voltage is 9.0V for the pack. That 100C rating is utterly and completely useless and instantly brings each cell down to a level that can quickly damage it.
Another example of ratings silliness…
More than one of these 1800mAh packs has a C rating that results in a current rating above 117A. Why is that important? Because at 117A for more than a few seconds the 16AWG wire some packs use can melt…literally! Even if the current is pulsed the wires can reach VERY high temperatures, hundreds of degrees, at that current level. How can that possibly have been thought to be a rating, of any kind?
Another example…
The ThunderPower Rampage 70C pack (not in the table) has a continuous current rating of 126A, as listed on the Thunderpower web site. Even the 12AWG wire it uses will reach hundreds of degrees when used at that high a continuous current level and very high temperatures when pulsed. The voltage sag will be huge too. Just ridiculous.
Having said all this, the worst 1800mAh pack still outperforms the best pack we can make from 18650’s. I just want to inject a bit of sanity into the process of choosing a LiPo.
The table I’ve attached here shows the internal resistances of the 1800mAh packs I am testing. The names will be hidden until testing is done. You can see that two packs have very high internal resistance, a couple are fairly low, and the rest are in between. Interestingly, the lowest resistances do not belong to the packs with the best reputations. Quite the contrary in fact.
More info to come as the testing continues.
https://imgur.com/a/M6uZq
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!
Sorry I didn’t get to the video today, I’ll shoot for tomorrow (depending on the size of the hangover 🙂 )!!
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!! ALL MY BEST FOR AN AMAZING 2017!
THE SIGELEI EVAYA 66W
A PBusardo Review – Sigelei Evaya 66W
In this video we take a look at the Sigelei Evaya 66W.
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The Video:
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The Photos:
NEW IN THE QUEUE – THE DAGGER FROM VO TECH – 12/29/16
I’ve been wanting to review a device with the VO Chipset and this may very well be the first one. There’s one thing on their site that has my interest:
The Dagger ensures the ultimate vaping experience with our unique feature Auto Control Mode. The highly advanced PCB within the unit detects the boiling point of each e-liquid and delivers the optimal temperature every time.
Hmmm… I need to know more about that in both research and testing. 🙂
The device itself feels really good. Â It’s a solid little device that fires up to 80W and uses a single 18650 battery behind a really nice hinged/magnetic battery door. It comes with panels, but you can purchase additional ones on the VO Tech website to further customize it for yourself.
Here’s some additional information from VO Tech:
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
The Dagger box mod is an innovative product geared toward new and veteran vapers. Traditional temperature control devices make the user responsible for setting the temperature. The Dagger ensures the ultimate vaping experience with our unique feature Auto Control Mode. The highly advanced PCB within the unit detects the boiling point of each e-liquid and delivers the optimal temperature every time.PRECISION QUALITY
Boasting a feature rich design The Dagger box mod delivers a truly incredible experience all around the board. This unit not only offers durable construction, but is lightweight as well. The box mod offers an ergonomic button layout all while still having an aesthetically pleasing design.Sleek style. Sick performance. The Dagger family of products are fully upgraded in every way and are jam packed with the latest vaping technology. Our products give maximum wattage and excellent control. Dagger was created to offer you a one of a kind vaping experience while eliminating harmful habits in your everyday life.
SPECIFICATIONS
- 5-80 Watts Power Mode
- Temperature Control
- Nickel, Titanium, 316 Stainless
- Celsius 100C-315C
- Fahrenheit 200F-600F
- 18650 Battery (not included)
- Spring loaded 510 Connector
- RoHS Compliant
- Micro USB .5A Charging
NEW IN THE QUEUE (MAYBE) – THE LIVEPOR 160W FROM YOSTA – 12/29/16
Sorry gang, like I mentioned in the SMY Video, there probably won’t be another review until I return from China, but I’m busy using, testing and getting numbers on devices so we can get to some reviews when I return.
Thought I’d add some new to the queue in the meantime. Also, as I’ve done in the past, the Review Queue will be reset January first, so hold off on the voting until then, but after that, please vote on the items in the queue you’d like me to take a look at.
Couple other reminders…
The Holiday Banner Sale is still going on and ends on January 1st.
The Holiday B. E-Liquids Tube Sale is still going on and ends on January 2nd.
Thanks so much for all the kind words on the B. Line. They’re very much appreciated and mean a lot to me. THANK YOU!!
Ok, so why is this New In The Queue (MAYBE)??
Let’s get into my head as I unboxed this device.
- WOW, is there anything even in the box? It was very light!
- WOW, there is something in the box, and it’s really light! There appears to be no metal in the frame, it’s all plastic.
- WOW, it kinda feels cheap because it’s really light!
- WOW, anyone who likes a light device is really going to like this!
Then I put the battery in…
5. WOW, they really ripped off Evolv.
This is a pet peeve of mine. It’s one thing to model your interface off another, it’s a completely different thing to duplicate the interface pixel for pixel so when you push the button, you don’t even know what board your device is using. Although the menu system is different, the main interface and some of the error messages are pixel for pixel duplicates of the Evolv interface and that bugs me.
So I may use these as testers (DINO), but I don’t think I’m going to review them or give them away for that reason.
Anyway, in case this doesn’t bother you, here’s some additional information and photos for you:
Livepor 160 BOX
Livepor 160 BOX, the first equipped with high power output of 160w and variable temperature control system,humanized user mode of operation,with accurate temperature control function,full power output,maximum power output is 160W, it have 6 modes:WATT mode,MECH mode,TEMP NI,TEMP TI,TEMP SS and PTC.
Livepor 160 can allow you to adjust their TCR for further improving the accuracy and bring you the best taste.moreover,the newly added PTC mode will bring you wonderful vaping enjoyment.
it use dual high-drain 18650 battery, give you a new wonderful vaping experience
In The Box:
- 1x Livepor 160 Device
- 1x Micro USB Cable
- 1x User Manual
- 1x Warranty Card
Specs:
- Size: 93.5*53.5*25mm
- Output: 1W-160W
- Output Mode: VW/MECH/TC-Ni/TC-Ti/TC-SS/TCR
- Resistance Range: .06Ohms-3.0Ohms
- Temperature Range: 100-300C/200-600F
- Operating Voltage: 5-8.4V
- USB Charging Voltage: 4.8-5.5V
- Max Charging Current: 1000MA
- Dual 18650 batteries
- PTC Mode – Custom Curves
A BATTERY MOOCH POST: Peel off those battery stickers!
If you bought Samsung, Sony, LG, or Panasonic/Sanyo batteries then they probably came with stickers covering up the printing the manufacturer put on the battery wrap.
These stickers are added by the reseller/distributor, not the battery manufacturer, and is done to comply with shipping regulations. But these stickers keep us from verifying what batteries we actually have and interfere with checking their authenticity, a growing concern.
More than once a battery has had the wrong sticker put on it. There are at least four pink 18650’s, two browns, four reds, four blues, etc.
Taking off the sticker means you can verify that you got the battery you paid for. It’s also the first thing we’ll ask you to do if you have any questions about, or problems with, your battery.
So don’t hesitate to remove those stickers!
https://imgur.com/a/c0QsV
NEW ON REGULATOR WATCH – Malleable Science | Dr. Brad Rodu Warns Torrent of Negative Vaping Research
NEW ON REGULATOR WATCH – Malleable Science | Dr. Brad Rodu Warns Torrent of Negative Vaping Research
Here’s the latest from Brent Stafford!
Vaping in the United States is under serious threat and despite recent positive events in Canada there is much for vapers to be concerned about. The impact of research & regulations emanating from U.S. institutions reverberate throughout the vaping world and according to Dr. Brad Rodu vapers should brace for a torrent of negative research in 2017.
Dr. Rodu is a mouth cancer specialist and professor of medicine at the University of Louisville, where he holds an endowed chair in tobacco harm reduction research. For over 35-years he’s battled the tobacco control movement in an effort to provide smokers safer alternatives to combustible tobacco.
In this must see episode hear why Dr. Rodu thinks the anti-vaping movement is gaining momentum—only on RegWatch by RegulatorWatch.com.
RegulatorWatch.com – December 28, 2016.
SMOKEFREE RADIO – Best (and worst) of 2016
Had a nice conversation on Smokefree Radio Tuesday night with Dimitris and Matt from “Suck My Mod”. Check out the replay below…
Listen to “#smokefreeradio "Best (and worst) of 2016"” on Spreaker.
HOLIDAY SPONSOR BANNER SALE GOING ON NOW!
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