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Looking 4 70W 2-18650 Parallel Box
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Panther1911
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May I ask your reasoning for wanting 70W (and not more) and why parallel?
I can think of a few mods that have magnetic doors, dual 18650s, but they can put out more than 70W (but can also be set at 70W).
I have a sigelei 150W, it has dual 18650s, magnetic battery door, and I can't say for sure but it appears to be wired in series. (it can go from 10W to 150W) it has excellent battery life. I have been very happy with it. Sigelei also makes one called the 100W plus, it is very similar but it looks a little different, only goes up to 100W, and is a little cheaper. But it does have a magnetic battery door and dual 18650s
I can think of a few mods that have magnetic doors, dual 18650s, but they can put out more than 70W (but can also be set at 70W).
I have a sigelei 150W, it has dual 18650s, magnetic battery door, and I can't say for sure but it appears to be wired in series. (it can go from 10W to 150W) it has excellent battery life. I have been very happy with it. Sigelei also makes one called the 100W plus, it is very similar but it looks a little different, only goes up to 100W, and is a little cheaper. But it does have a magnetic battery door and dual 18650s
The main reason I am looking for 70 watts is because I have yet to find a mod that is greater than 70 watts that the 18650s are not in series. Additionally, I can't imagine vaping over 70 watts as I have only gone up to 20 watts on a 0.7 ohm build. I don't enjoy a hot Vape. Also, I honestly don't see going below 0.1-0.2 ohms. So far the only box I've been able to find is a HCigar Unicorn 70. I haven't been able to find much in the way of reviews on it.
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Why is parallel a must?
Personal preference. If one cell starts to get week/go bad then placement won't matter. Also, look up batteries in series verses in parallel. In parallel, with two 2500 mAh batteries, you effectively have 5000 mAh at the same voltage. In series you get double the voltage at the same (2500) mAh.
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I saw at least one bad review of the Unicorn mod.
And a mod that is new to the market is the DX80 by PuffApe.
I will be reviewing that one as soon as the slow boat from China arrives.
And a mod that is new to the market is the DX80 by PuffApe.
I will be reviewing that one as soon as the slow boat from China arrives.
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I did know that. I was just curious why it made a difference to you for a regulated mod
Also, by going to a parallel configuration it shares (divides) the current draw between the cells allowing the use of higher mAh cells with lower A ratings. But, you also have to look at the tested discharge characteristics of the cells you are looking at using. I think the geek in me just showed himself... sorry.
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for an unregulated mod it makes perfect sense
i am in the process of building one myself...in parallel
i am in the process of building one myself...in parallel
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thanks for sharing.........
it looks like the temp control wont be active until the update in april