{"id":16704,"date":"2018-01-03T23:56:21","date_gmt":"2018-01-04T04:56:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tasteyourjuice.com\/wordpress\/?p=16704"},"modified":"2018-01-03T23:56:21","modified_gmt":"2018-01-04T04:56:21","slug":"a-battery-mooch-post-prodna-yellow-35a-3500mah-18650a-10a-lg-battery-not-imr-do-not-buy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteyourjuice.com\/wordpress\/archives\/16704","title":{"rendered":"A BATTERY MOOCH POST: Prodna Yellow 35A 3500mAh 18650\u2026a 10A LG battery, not IMR, DO NOT BUY"},"content":{"rendered":"

This cell has a hugely exaggerated 35A rating on the wrap. It can\u2019t even be considered a pulse rating.<\/p>\n

Any \u201cmax\u201d or \u201cpulse\u201d rating is useless unless we know the length of the pulse, the time between the pulses, and the criteria used to set the rating (Voltage sag? Temperature? Run time? A combination of those?). Without knowing this, and all companies using the same pulse lengths, rest times, and criteria, we can\u2019t use the max\/pulse ratings for comparing any batteries. They are useless.<\/p>\n

This battery says \u201cIMR 18650\u201d on the wrap but it does not use the battery chemistry associated with the IMR manufacturer\u2019s model number prefix. It uses the \u201chybrid\u201d chemistry sometimes identified with the INR prefix.<\/p>\n

I placed an order on their web site for eight cells but they were never shipped and Prodna ignored several attempts over a period of weeks to contact them via two email addresses. I only received my money back after filing a claim with PayPal. All of the cells I eventually tested were donated.<\/p>\n

This cell\u2019s appearance and performance is close to the 10A high capacity LG cells like the MH1 and MJ1. I estimate this Prodna\u2019s ratings to be 10A and 3100mAh. This cell\u2019s huge overrating and misleading use of \u201cIMR\u201d earns it a Do Not Buy recommendation.<\/p>\n

The cells I tested were donated by Wendy Vapes for that purpose. Thank you!<\/p>\n

Ratings graphic: https:\/\/imgur.com\/a\/5Ycxh<\/a><\/p>\n

Test results:\u00a0https:\/\/www.e-cigarette-forum.com\/threads\/bench-test-results-prodna-yellow-35a-3500mah-18650\u2026a-10a-lg-battery-not-imr-do-not-buy.845337\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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, LG, Panasonic, or Sanyo can change at any time! This is one of the hazards of using \u201crewrapped\u201d batteries or batteries from other manufacturers so carefully research any battery you are considering using before purchasing.<\/p>\n

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. Never exceed the battery\u2019s continuous current rating and keep the plastic wrap and top insulating ring in perfect condition.<\/p>\n

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\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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