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THE HCIGAR TOWIS T180 & LAST “NOT A” CONTEST WINNERS
A PBusardo Review – The HCigar Towis T180 & “Not A” Contest Winners
In this video we take a full look at the HCigar Towis T180 and then announce the last two “Not A” Contest winners.
The Links:
HCigar
3FVape
Element Vape
Komge
GeekVape
MyVPro
FogWorx
The Video:
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The Photos:
A BATTERY MOOCH POST: iJoy 40A 3750mAh 21700…hugely overrated but better than NCR20700B
This cell has “40A” on the wrap which is far, far above its true rating of 24A. It’s capacity is also exaggerated and averages only 3650mAh for the three cells I tested.
I have spoken to iJoy though and they have agreed to rewrap the cell using more realistic ratings. I will retest when the new wrap is available.
There was a greater than typical variation in the capacities of the three cells I tested. It almost appears that there is no grading by capacity for the cells coming off the assembly line. It would take several days of testing to determine the true capacity rating of this cell but the 3650mAh rating I am giving it is close to its true rating.
This cell is outperformed by the 40A 3000mAh iJoy/Ampking/EBAT/Efest 20700 which hits harder and runs just as long at moderate to high power levels. I recommend using this cell at power levels of 50W or less to help prevent voltage sag from giving you early weak/low battery alerts in a regulated mod.
This iJoy cell does outperform the 15A 4000mAh Sanyo NCR20700B cell though.
While I am extremely disappointed with the degree of overrating of this cell by iJoy I am glad that they are willing to rewrap it with more realistic ratings.
This cell is not a rewrap of any other 21700 that I am aware of. I am rating this iJoy cell at 24A and 3650mAh.
The two cells that were tested were purchased for that purpose by me.
Test results, discharge graph, photos: https://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/threads/bench-test-results-ijoy-40a-3750mah-21700-hugely-overrated-but-better-than-ncr20700b.827513/
All my test results to date: https://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/blog-entry/list-of-battery-tests.7436/
THE KAYFUN PRIME RECEIVED TODAY
THE NEW KAYFUN IS HERE!
THE NEW KAYFUN IS HERE!
(Channeling Steve Martin with the new phone book from The Jerk)
This is not a review, but I know there’s a lot of folks interested in this piece so I thought I’d post some initial photos here.
Looks like the Mini V3 and the 5 got together for a hot night of Kayfun sex and popped out the “Prime”.
This one doesn’t appear be a “try to do everything tank” like got with the 5, but it looks like they’ve gone back to their MTL roots… at least with this one.
How does it vape? I’ll let ya know. 🙂
Enjoy!
NEW FROM REGULATOR WATCH – FDA | What’s Gottlieb Thinking?
Here’s the latest from Brent Stafford at Regulator Watch:
Would Dr. Scott Gottlieb save vaping? This was the question on the minds of many in the vaping industry upon hearing the news President Trump would appoint Dr. Gottlieb as the new head of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The answer is starting to become clear.
In a bombshell announcement Commissioner Gottlieb issued a 5-year extension on compliance deadlines for the dreaded Premarket Tobacco Application process, which if fully implemented could have wiped out the vaping industry. He announced a new approach to nicotine regulation that recognizes the harm reduction benefits of e-cigarettes. And, he committed FDA to a more robust and sustainable regulatory framework for the vaping industry.
But, all is not sunshine and roses. The commissioner had a stark assessment and warning for the vaping industry. What’s Commissioner Gottlieb thinking? Find out—only on RegWatch by RegulatorWatch.com.
RegulatorWatch.com – September 12, 2017.
A BATTERY MOOCH POST: Golisi Gold G30 25A 3000mAh…bit overrated, appears to be HG2
This cell has “25A CDC” on the wrap which I believe is a continuous discharge current rating. While this is a bit of an overrating I am delighted to say that there is no useless “max” or “pulse” rating on the wrap
The wrap has “IMR 18650” on it but this cell does not use the battery chemistry often associated with the IMR model number prefix. It uses the chemistry associated with the INR prefix.
This cell appears identical, and performs essentially identical, to the LG HG2. I am rating this Golisi cell at 20A and 3000mAh.
The two cells that were tested were donated by Golisi for that purpose. Thank you!
Test results, discharge graph, photos: https://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/threads/bench-test-results-golisi-gold-g30-25a-3000mah-bit-overrated-appears-to-be-hg2.826671/
All my test results to date: https://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/blog-entry/list-of-battery-tests.7436/
A BATTERY MOOCH POST: Brillipower Pink 5000mAh 40A 26650…comically overrated, very long, not IMR
This cell has “Max Continuous 40A ” on the wrap but this is a ridiciculous overrating. The “Pulse 85A” rating is completely useless. At 85A the voltage dropped to my 2.5V cutoff in a fraction of a second.
The wrap has “IMR26650” on it but I do not know if this cell uses the chemistry associated with the IMR model number prefix.
This is a very long cell, averaging 67.3mm, and will not fit in some mods. I do not have a list of which.
Compared to the Shockli Black 20A 5500mAh this Brillipower hits a little harder at the start but performs worse for the rest of the discharge. For low to moderate power vaping the Shockli is a better choice.
I am rating this Brillipower cell at 20A and 5000mAh.
The two cells that were tested were purchased for that purpose by me.
Test results, discharge graph, photos: https://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/threads/bench-test-results-brillipower-pink-5000mah-40a-26650-comically-overrated-very-long-not-imr.826523/
All my test results to date: https://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/blog-entry/list-of-battery-tests.7436/
A BATTERY MOOCH POST: Brillipower Green 4500mAh 80A 26650…laughably overrated, not IMR
This cell has “80A” on the wrap. This is so much of an overrating all I can do is laugh. Even if we consider the 80A rating to be a useless “pulse” rating it’s still grossly overrated. At 80A the voltage dropped to my 2.5V cutoff in a fraction of a second.
The 4500mAh capacity of this cell is also exaggerated. It is a 4300mAh cell, at the most.
The wrap has “IMR26650” on it but I do not know if this cell uses the chemistry associated with the IMR model number prefix.
I am rating this Brillipower cell at 23A and 4300mAh. Now that we have better 26650’s to choose from this Brillipower will be removed from my Recommended Batteries table.
With all the other cells that are available to us, without this degree of overrating, this one is a terrible choice and earns a Do Not Buy recommendation from me.
The two cells that were tested were purchased for that purpose by me.
Test results, discharge graph, photos: https://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/threads/bench-retest-results-brillipower-green-4500mah-80a-26650-laughably-overrated-not-imr.826373/
All my test results to date: https://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/blog-entry/list-of-battery-tests.7436/
SEVIA-USA TO HOLD INGREDIENT LISTING CONFERENCE
Part of our work with SEVIA-USA is to be sure manufacturers comply with deadlines that can affect the importation of electronic cigarettes into the country. It is because of this that we’ve arranged to hold an “Ingredient Listing Conference” to assist the SEVIA members with that task. The conference will be held at the SMOK Headquarters in downtown Nashan in China and will be hosted by Dimitris Agrafiotis and Azim Chowdhury of Keller and Heckman Law Firm.
Thank you to all of the SEVIA-USA members for your continued support!
A BATTERY MOOCH POST: Brillipower Blue 3100mAh 50A 18650…grotesquely overrated by 250%, not IMR
That’s not a typo, it’s not a 25% overrating. It is a 250% overrating. This cell has “50A max” on the wrap. This is an obscene overrating as there are no 18650’s available with a capacity of 3000mAh or higher that have a current rating over 20A.
If “max” is some sort of “pulse” rating it is useless because we don’t know the pulse length, time between pulses, and the criteria used to set the rating. It cannot be used to compare this battery against any other.
The 3100mAh capacity of this cell is also exaggerated. It is a 3000mAh cell.
The wrap has “IMR18650” on it but this cell does not use the chemistry associated with the IMR model number prefix. It uses the chemistry sometimes indicated by the INR prefix.
Its appearance is identical, and it’s performance essentially identical, to the Sony VTC6. I am rating this Brillipower cell at 15A and 3000mAh.
With all the other cells that are available to us, without this degree of overrating and incorrect info, this one is a terrible choice and earns a Do Not Buy recommendation from me.
The two cells that were tested were purchased for that purpose by me.
Test results, discharge graph, photos: https://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/threads/bench-retest-results-brillipower-blue-3100mah-50a-18650-grotesquely-overrated-by-250-not-imr.826193/
All my test results to date: https://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/blog-entry/list-of-battery-tests.7436/
THE KOMGE KEEL MOD SHOW & TELL, THE AEGIS FOLLOW-UP & A NEW “NOT A CONTEST”
A PBusardo Review – The Komge Keel Mod Show & Tell – The Aegis Follow-up & New “Not A” Contest
We kick off this video talking about some comments I’m seeing on the Berserker video.
We then do a Show & Tell with the Komge Keel Mod – a stab wood mech squonker.
We do a follow-up on the Aegis and it’s new firmware.
We give the Keel and the Aegis away in a new “Not A” Contest!
The Links:
Komge
Komge’s Alibaba Site
GeekVape
MyVPro
The Video:
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The Photos – Komge Keel:
The Photos – GeekVape Aegis:
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