Vape batteries, the pumping heart of all vaping mods, yet most vapers do not give it enough attention, with experienced users of mechanical mods and high powered mods. The reason why batteries are not given much interest is because no one really cares what powers their e-cigarette, as long as it works.
Unlike other products, vape batteries are more complicated in order to get the proper ones for your gear. This is a crucial step to ensuring that your mod’s performance and safety is not affected. There are currently only two types of batteries, integrated and removable. They both have their strengths, and different uses for different vapers.
Integrated Batteries
Integrated batteries are batteries which are in-built into the mod itself. The simplest examples of these are the eGo or Evod style mods, and cig-a-likes. There are also more sophisticated devices such as SMOK and Joyetech which have integrated batteries. These types of mods usually recharge by using a USB cable, and takes a while to recharge.
Removable Batteries
Removable batteries provide users the option to remove their batteries and charge it externally. These batteries are the preferred option in the vaping industry, as users are able to carry spare sets of batteries and carry them around, allowing them to swap it out when they run out. It also tends to charge more quickly compared integrated batteries, however it does depend on what type of charger is used. Removable batteries however, require users to use the right ones for their mods, as the incorrect types will drastically affect performance and might even be hazardous. The industry has mostly standardized on the 18650 and 26650 sizes. It is like an overgrown AA battery, but the most important aspect is that it packs a lot more punch to it.
What’s Best For Me?
Mechanical mods with removable batteries are suitable for more experienced vapers with knowledge in battery safety. Those videos of exploding e-cigarettes that you see online are a result of incorrect and improper battery usage, and you don’t want that to happen. If you do use one however, never stack more than one battery and always use protected batteries and battery sleeves to carry them around. It is important to ensure that the batteries you use are able to handle a high current drain, with the minimum being at least 20-25 amperage.
If you are on a regulated mod; this is anything with a screen and adjustment buttons, then mostly unprotected batteries are fine, as the in-built chip usually have a wide range of safety features built into it. Modern regulated mods can pump out very high power, so it’s best to use batteries which can handle high levels of power, rated at 25 amperage or more.
“Marrying” your batteries is another important process, which means using identical batteries if your mod uses more than one. Today, there are mods which use two, three, or even four batteries at once, and it is important that all the batteries are the same. Make sure to never mix and match your batteries in one mod, as they all have different amperage and draining levels.
Although batteries aren’t shiny and cool, it is the one place you should not try saving money in. Cheap unbranded batteries are usually low in both performance and safety. Stick to major brands like Sony, Samsung, and the likes. Be aware of fakes, as there are sellers who re-wrap batteries to make them look like new or premium ones.
In conclusion, make sure you understand how batteries work, and which one is suitable for your vape style and your mod.