{"product_id":"vapcell-r30-3000mah-18650-battery","title":"Vapcell R30 3000mAh 18650 Battery","description":"\u003ch2\u003eVapcell R30 3000mAh 18650 Battery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eVapcell R30 3000mAh 18650 Battery\u003c\/strong\u003e is built as a rechargeable external cell for vape mods, rated at \u003cstrong\u003e3000mAh \u003c\/strong\u003ewith an 18A continuous discharge and a 35A peak. It is supplied as a flat top, unprotected INR cell in red, and is charged to 4.20V before being cut off at 2.50V on discharge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighing around 48g, it is fitted into any single- or dual-cell mod with a removable \u003cstrong\u003e18650 bay\u003c\/strong\u003e. A spent cell is simply swapped for a fresh one, since charging is done on a separate charger rather than inside the mod itself. No tools are needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat to Know About the R30\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3000mAh typical capacity, 2900mAh minimum, at 0.2C discharge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRated at 18A continuous discharge, with a 35A peak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlat top INR cell, supplied unprotected in red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits single- or dual-cell mods with a removable 18650 bay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot compatible with 20700 or 21700 bays, or a sealed built-in battery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures of Vapcell R30 3000mAh 18650 Battery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour figures decide whether an external cell suits a given mod: discharge rating, capacity, internal resistance and terminal type. The R30 is built around a steady mid-drain balance of the first two, with the other two following from the INR chemistry Vapcell uses across its cell range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e18A Continuous, 35A Peak Discharge\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe R30 is rated at 18A on a continuous pull, with headroom allowed up to a 35A peak for short bursts. That sits a little below \u003cstrong\u003eVapcell's 20A-rated cells\u003c\/strong\u003e, so the R30 is better suited to mods run at moderate rather than extreme wattage. It is also listed by Vapcell as a straightforward swap for pricier high-drain cells such as the \u003cstrong\u003eSony VTC6, LG HG2\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eSamsung 30Q\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e3000mAh INR Capacity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e3000mAh\u003c\/strong\u003e typical capacity is carried by the R30, with a 2900mAh minimum guaranteed at the standard 0.2C discharge test. It is placed toward the higher end of Vapcell's 18650 range, trading a little peak current for the extra runtime a single-cell mod gets between charges. A full day is usually covered on one R30 in a moderate-wattage setup, before the cell needs topping up again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e16mΩ Internal Resistance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn internal resistance of around \u003cstrong\u003e16mΩ\u003c\/strong\u003e at 1kHz is stated by Vapcell for the R30, measured on a freshly charged cell. Less voltage sag as the charge runs down is the result of a lower figure here, so output near the 2.50V cutoff stays closer to what was delivered straight off the charger. This is felt most in mods run near their maximum wattage, where power would otherwise be clipped earlier by a higher-resistance cell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlat Top, Unprotected Build\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo raised positive terminal is fitted to the \u003cstrong\u003eVapcell R30 flat top\u003c\/strong\u003e, which matches the shape most external mod battery bays are built around. No protection circuit is built into the wrap, so voltage and current limits are handled by the mod's own regulation rather than by a circuit inside the cell. That keeps the R30 a straight fit for single- and dual-cell \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/piratevapes.co.uk\/collections\/regulated-mods\" title=\"Regulated Mods\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegulated Mods\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and older mechanical tubes alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1500mA Standard Charging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standard charge current for the R30 is rated by Vapcell at \u003cstrong\u003e1500mA\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a 4000mA ceiling allowed for a quicker top-up on a charger built to handle it. No charge port is fitted to the cell itself, so a dedicated external 18650 charger from the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/piratevapes.co.uk\/collections\/vape-battery-chargers\" title=\"Battery Chargers\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBattery Chargers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e range is needed rather than a USB port built into a mod. The cell's rated cycle life is best kept intact by staying near the standard rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Fit the R30\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFitting a spare external cell is a short job once a charger and the mod's battery bay are to hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slide the R30 out of its wrap-sealed sleeve and look it over for punctures, dents or exposed metal before it goes anywhere near a mod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bring it to a full charge on a dedicated external 18650 charger first, since the cell has no built-in charge port of its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 3:\u003c\/strong\u003e Match the flat top against the polarity marks printed inside the mod's battery bay before it goes in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 4:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ease the cell into a single- or dual-cell mod and close the battery door firmly enough that it clicks shut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 5:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carry a spare in a hard case rather than loose in a pocket, since a coin or key bridging both terminals can short an unprotected cell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 6:\u003c\/strong\u003e Retire the R30 once the wrap splits or output drops off noticeably, rather than keeping a damaged cell in rotation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the R30 Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe R30 is supplied ready to charge, with nothing bundled in beyond the cell itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Vapcell R30 18650 3000mAh Battery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo charger, mod or carry case is included, so a separate charger and case are worth ordering at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDevices Compatible With the R30\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA removable \u003cstrong\u003e18650 bay\u003c\/strong\u003e is the only requirement set by the R30, whether that bay belongs to a single-cell \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/piratevapes.co.uk\/collections\/box-mods\" title=\"Box Mods\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox Mods\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e device or one half of a dual-cell setup. Older mechanical tubes built around a standard 18650 are also taken without modification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e20700 \u003c\/strong\u003eor \u003cstrong\u003e21700 bay\u003c\/strong\u003e is not fitted by the R30, and nor is any device with a sealed, built-in battery pack. The fastest way to confirm which cell size a specific device is built for, before ordering, is to check the battery compartment sticker or the mod's own spec sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Vapcell\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e18650 \u003c\/strong\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003e21700 range \u003c\/strong\u003eis built by Vapcell purpose-made for vaping and flashlight use, rather than adapted from cells designed for laptops or power tools. Ratings across the range are grouped by how much continuous current a cell can sustain against how much capacity it holds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eVapcell battery\u003c\/strong\u003e is picked for the mod in front of the buyer, rather than for a brand name alone. The R30 sits in the mid-drain part of that spread, built for single- and dual-cell mods that run steady rather than extreme wattage. The R30 is carried by Pirate Vapes alongside Vapcell's wider charger range, so a dedicated charger is never a separate errand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStock Up on the Vapcell R30\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA charger and a hard case are the two things every \u003cstrong\u003eR30\u003c\/strong\u003e buyer ends up needing separately, so a second parcel is avoided by adding them to this order. Two matched R30 cells make more sense than one for a dual-cell mod, and a saving is earned there when a pair is ordered together through \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/piratevapes.co.uk\/collections\/multi-buy-vapes\" title=\"Multi-Buy Vapes\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-Buy Vapes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA basket that clears £40 travels on Free Pirate Post, and every order is checked through \u003cstrong\u003ePirate Vapes\u003c\/strong\u003e' age-verified process before it is dispatched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConclusion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eR30 vape battery\u003c\/strong\u003e suits anyone running a single- or dual-cell external mod who wants a mid-drain cell with enough capacity to skip a lunchtime recharge. It works equally well as a first battery for a new device or as a spare kept charged for the one already fitted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dedicated charger and case from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/piratevapes.co.uk\/collections\/vape-accessories\" title=\"Vape Accessories\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVape Accessories\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e round out the order, and everything here is sold to over-18s only. Browse more external cells and mod parts at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/piratevapes.co.uk\" title=\"Pirate Vapes\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePirate Vapes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat mods does the Vapcell R30 fit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny single- or dual-cell mod with a removable 18650 bay accepts the R30, from regulated box mods to older mechanical tubes. A 20700 or 21700 bay, or a device with a sealed built-in pack, is the only real block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Vapcell R30 protected or unprotected?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe R30 ships unprotected, with no circuit board fitted inside the wrap. That is standard for an external 18650 used in a mod that already manages its own voltage and current limits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the Vapcell R30 compare with the Vapcell B30?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth hold a 3000mAh typical capacity, but the R30 is rated to 18A continuous against the B30's 20A, and the R30 ships in red rather than the B30's gold wrap. Either suits a moderate-wattage mod, though the B30 carries a little more headroom for harder pulls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich charger suits a Vapcell R30 UK order?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny dedicated external lithium-ion charger built for 18650 cells and a current near the R30's standard 1500mA rate works well. Charging it through a USB port built into a mod is never a substitute for a proper external charger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Vapcell R30 come with a case?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo case ships with a single R30, so one is worth ordering alongside it if the cell is going to travel rather than sit in a drawer between charges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan two Vapcell R30 batteries be used together in a dual-cell mod?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pair of R30 cells runs well together in a dual-cell mod as long as both are the same age and have gone through a similar number of charge cycles. Pairing a fresh cell with a worn one in the same mod is not advisable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vapcell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52934614974746,"sku":null,"price":7.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0995\/5675\/3690\/files\/Vapcell_R30_3000mAh_18650_Battery.jpg?v=1790168313","url":"https:\/\/piratevapes.co.uk\/products\/vapcell-r30-3000mah-18650-battery","provider":"Pirate Vapes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}