{"title":"Vape Hardware and Batteries","description":"\u003ch2\u003eVape Hardware and Batteries\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReplacement batteries for box mods at UniVape: 18650 lithium-ion cells for regulated mods that take removable batteries, starting with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hohmtech-life4-18650-3015mah-22-1a\"\u003eHohm Tech Life 4\u003c\/a\u003e at $13.99 a cell or $29.99 for the pack of two.\u003c\/strong\u003e If your vape charges by cable and never opens, its battery is built in and you do not need these; pod kits and starter kits are on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vape-devices-canada\"\u003evape devices\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOn this page\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18650 cells for box mods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIn stock\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHohm Tech Life 4 — 3015mAh, 22.1A continuous, flat top, unprotected\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegulated mods that take 18650 cells; the Vaporesso GEN MAX 220W takes two\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$13.99 single, $29.99 pack of two\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNot for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePod kits, disposables or devices built around 21700 cells\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe battery we stock\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hohmtech-life4-18650-3015mah-22-1a\"\u003eHohm Tech Life 4\u003c\/a\u003e is a 3015mAh (10.85Wh) 18650 with a 22.1A continuous discharge rating, which works out to about 63W per cell on a regulated mod and roughly 125W for a pair. It is a flat-top, unprotected cell on Hohm Tech's QSP Li-NMC chemistry, rated to keep 70% of its capacity after 500 charge cycles. The full specification table and handling rules are on the product page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat else a box mod needs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mod sold device-only needs batteries, a tank and e-liquid before it makes vapour. The mod we stock is the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vaporesso-gen-max-220w-mod\"\u003eVaporesso GEN MAX 220W\u003c\/a\u003e ($64.99), which takes two 18650 cells. The tank is the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/smok-tfv18-tank\"\u003eSMOK TFV18\u003c\/a\u003e ($39.99, 7.5mL), with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/smok-tfv18-meshed-coils\"\u003eTFV18 coils\u003c\/a\u003e at $17.99 for three. Mod, tank and a pack of two batteries come to $134.97, over the $100 line for free Standard shipping. Sub-ohm tanks run freebase e-liquid at low strengths, not 20mg salt: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/naked-100-freebase-e-liquid\"\u003eNaked 100\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kapow-freebase-e-liquid\"\u003eKapow freebase\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lemon-drop-ice-60ml-freebase-e-liquids\"\u003eLemon Drop Ice 60mL\u003c\/a\u003e are the newest lines, and every bottle we carry is on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vape-juice-canada\"\u003ee-liquids page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandling 18650 cells\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are unprotected lithium-ion cells, so the rules are short and not optional. Carry them in a plastic case and never loose in a pocket. Do not use a cell with a torn wrap or a dent. Use two cells of the same model and age in a dual-battery mod. Stay within the 22.1A continuous rating, and do not leave cells charging unattended. Spent cells go to a battery recycling drop-off, not the garbage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is an 18650 battery?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rechargeable lithium-ion cell 18mm across and 65mm long, larger than an AA and not interchangeable with one. Box mods use them because they can supply the current a sub-ohm coil draws and can be swapped for a charged cell when they run down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhich vapes use 18650 batteries?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBox mods with a battery door, such as the Vaporesso GEN MAX 220W, which takes two. Pod kits, starter kits and disposables have built-in batteries and never need a separate cell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow many 18650 batteries do I need?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs many as your mod has slots: one for a single-battery mod, two for a dual-battery mod. Cells that share a mod should be the same model and age and stay together as a pair, so buy the pack of two for a dual-battery mod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow many watts can an 18650 battery handle?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt depends on the cell's continuous discharge rating. The Hohm Tech Life 4 is rated at 22.1A, about 63W per cell on a regulated mod and roughly 125W for a pair. Stay at or under the continuous rating whatever the mod's maximum setting is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhere can I buy 18650 vape batteries in Canada?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt UniVape: same-day delivery across Toronto and the GTA from 335 Yonge Street, pickup in store, or shipping Canada-wide, free over $100. 19+ only, ID checked at the door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What is an 18650 battery?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"A rechargeable lithium-ion cell 18mm across and 65mm long, larger than an AA and not interchangeable with one. Box mods use them because they can supply the current a sub-ohm coil draws and can be swapped for a charged cell when they run down.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Which vapes use 18650 batteries?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Box mods with a battery door, such as the Vaporesso GEN MAX 220W, which takes two. Pod kits, starter kits and disposables have built-in batteries and never need a separate cell.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How many 18650 batteries do I need?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"As many as your mod has slots: one for a single-battery mod, two for a dual-battery mod. Cells that share a mod should be the same model and age and stay together as a pair, so buy the pack of two for a dual-battery mod.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How many watts can an 18650 battery handle?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"It depends on the cell's continuous discharge rating. The Hohm Tech Life 4 is rated at 22.1A, about 63W per cell on a regulated mod and roughly 125W for a pair. Stay at or under the continuous rating whatever the mod's maximum setting is.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Where can I buy 18650 vape batteries in Canada?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"At UniVape: same-day delivery across Toronto and the GTA from 335 Yonge Street, pickup in store, or shipping Canada-wide, free over $100. 19+ only, ID checked at the door.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips Canada-wide from Toronto (free Standard shipping over $100), \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/vape-delivery-toronto\"\u003esame-day delivery across the GTA\u003c\/a\u003e, pickup at 335 Yonge Street. 19+ only.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hohmtech-life4-18650-3015mah-22-1a","title":"Hohm Tech Life 4 18650 Battery – 3015mAh, 22.1A","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHohm Tech Life 4 18650 Battery – 3015mAh, 22.1A\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Hohm Tech Life 4 is a flat-top 18650 lithium-ion cell with 3015mAh of capacity and a 22.1A continuous discharge rating, made for regulated box mods that take removable batteries.\u003c\/strong\u003e $13.99 for one or $29.99 for the pack of two at UniVape. It is the cell for the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vaporesso-gen-max-220w-mod\"\u003eVaporesso GEN MAX 220W\u003c\/a\u003e, which takes two and ships without batteries, and it sits on our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vape-hardware-and-batteries\"\u003emod batteries\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe cell\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe number that matters for vaping is the continuous discharge rating, and the Life 4's is 22.1A. On a regulated mod that works out to about 63W per cell, so a pair covers roughly 125W. Hohm Tech also publishes a 31.5A maximum and a 37.1A pulse figure; both come with temperature and time limits, so set your wattage from the 22.1A continuous rating and leave the other two alone. The GEN MAX can be set as high as 220W; on a pair of Life 4 cells, keep it at or under about 125W.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapacity is 3015mAh, or 10.85Wh, per cell. The chemistry is Hohm Tech's QSP Li-NMC, rated to hold 70% of that capacity after 500 charge cycles, and the cell accepts a charge rate of up to 4.43A. It is flat top and unprotected, which is what box mods are built for: the mod supplies the protection circuit, and the handling rules further down this page cover the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHohm Tech Life 4 (also written HohmTech Life4 or Hohm Life V4)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18650 — 18mm × 65mm, flat top\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCapacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3015mAh (10.85Wh)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eContinuous discharge\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22.1A — the rating to set wattage by\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaximum discharge\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e31.5A, to a 3.2V cut-off or 80°C, whichever comes first\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVoltage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.6V nominal, 4.2V fully charged\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCharge rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 4.43A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChemistry\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQSP Li-NMC, 500 cycles to 70% capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProtection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone — an unprotected cell for regulated mods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegulated mods that take 18650 cells; the Vaporesso GEN MAX 220W takes two\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$13.99 single, $29.99 pack of two\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOne or two?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCount the battery slots in your mod. A single-battery mod takes one cell. A dual-battery mod such as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vaporesso-gen-max-220w-mod\"\u003eGEN MAX 220W\u003c\/a\u003e ($64.99) takes two, and those two should be the same model and age: bought together, charged together and kept as a pair for as long as you use them. That is what the pack of two is for. If you want spares for a dual-battery mod, buy them as a second pair and do not mix the pairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgainst a kit with a built-in battery: the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/smok-nord-6-80w-pod-kit-5ml\"\u003eSmok Nord 6\u003c\/a\u003e ($59.99) has 3800mAh sealed inside, about 14Wh, and charges by USB-C with nothing to swap or carry. A pair of Life 4 cells stores 21.7Wh, roughly half as much again, and when they run down you drop in a charged pair instead of waiting on a cable. When the cells wear out you replace $29.99 of batteries, not a $59.99 device. The trade is that loose lithium-ion cells need the care described below. If that is more than you want to manage, a built-in kit from the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vape-devices-canada\"\u003evape devices\u003c\/a\u003e page is the simpler buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it suits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone running a regulated mod on 18650 cells, and in particular anyone buying the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vaporesso-gen-max-220w-mod\"\u003eGEN MAX 220W\u003c\/a\u003e: the mod is sold device-only, so it needs two of these, a tank and e-liquid before it makes vapour. The tank we stock for it is the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/smok-tfv18-tank\"\u003eSMOK TFV18\u003c\/a\u003e ($39.99, 7.5mL, two mesh coils in the box), with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/smok-tfv18-meshed-coils\"\u003ereplacement TFV18 coils\u003c\/a\u003e at $17.99 for three. Sub-ohm tanks run freebase e-liquid at low strengths such as 3mg or 6mg, not 20mg salt; the newest freebase lines are \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/naked-100-freebase-e-liquid\"\u003eNaked 100\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kapow-freebase-e-liquid\"\u003eKapow\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lemon-drop-ice-60ml-freebase-e-liquids\"\u003eLemon Drop Ice 60mL\u003c\/a\u003e. Mod, tank and a pack of two come to $134.97, which clears the $100 line for free Standard shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not for pod kits or disposables, which have their batteries built in, and it is the wrong size for devices built around 21700 cells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBattery safety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarry and store cells in a plastic battery case, never loose in a pocket or bag where keys or coins can short them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the wrap and the insulator ring before every use. A cell that is torn, nicked, dented or corroded does not go back in the mod.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStay at or under 22.1A, about 63W per cell on a regulated mod. In an unregulated mechanical mod nothing limits the current, so keep the coil at 0.2Ω or higher.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse two cells of the same model and age in a dual-battery mod, and never pair a new cell with a used one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharge on a charger made for lithium-ion cells, or through the mod if its maker allows it, and never leave charging cells unattended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplace cells when they stop holding charge or after about a year of regular use, and take old ones to a battery recycling drop-off, not the garbage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHohm Tech Life 4 18650 — frequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat devices does the Hohm Tech Life 4 18650 fit?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegulated mods built for removable 18650 cells. At UniVape that is the Vaporesso GEN MAX 220W, which takes two. Pod kits and disposables have built-in batteries and do not use it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow many watts can a Hohm Tech Life 4 handle?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts continuous rating is 22.1A, which is about 63W per cell on a regulated mod and roughly 125W for a pair. Set your wattage from that figure, not from the 31.5A maximum or the 37.1A pulse rating, which both carry temperature and time limits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShould I buy one battery or the pack of two?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne for a single-battery mod, the pack of two for a dual-battery mod such as the GEN MAX 220W. Two cells that share a mod should be the same model and age and stay together as a pair. $13.99 for one, $29.99 for the pack of two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs the Hohm Tech Life 4 protected, and is it flat top or button top?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlat top and unprotected, which is the standard for box mods: the mod provides the protection circuit. That is why the cell should travel in a case and come out of service if the wrap is damaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhere can I buy Hohm Tech Life 4 batteries in Canada?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt UniVape: same-day delivery across Toronto and the GTA from 335 Yonge Street, pickup in store, or shipping Canada-wide, free over $100. 19+ only, ID checked at the door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips Canada-wide from Toronto; \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/vape-delivery-toronto\"\u003esame-day delivery across the GTA\u003c\/a\u003e and pickup at 335 Yonge Street. 19+ only, ID checked at the door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What devices does the Hohm Tech Life 4 18650 fit?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Regulated mods built for removable 18650 cells. 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