Battery question

[MadTz]

hey folks

Just a simple question what's the difference between IMR & ICR ?

I know there both unprotected & I have been using both types in both my pv's no issues.

sorry for being such a noob

 

[Alan]

I'm no battery expert but I believe IMR have a safer chemistry inside them.

 

[yorkshiregrump]

IMR batteries are the high drain variety and have "safe chemistry"

ICR Batteries are protected I believe.
Im sure if im wrong, someone will correct me

 

[KulrMeStoopid]

IMR have "safe chemistry" and ICR have traditional lithium ion protection


What is safe chemistry? According to Torchy The Battery Boy from Ebay

IMR batteries are often referred to as "safe chemistry" batteries as they are a different chemical composition to standard Li-Ion batteries, with lower internal resistance, and should be able to deliver a higher current while maintaining their capacity and avoiding thermal build up.

Both are ok to use, but find out if your device needs a protected or unprotected batteries.

 

[MadTz]

I had bought some efest imr ones but both my kits came supplied with icr..

so i take it that icr are cheaper and after some reading one is cobolt (icr) and manganese (imr) not so of the differences but i was just curious

 

[Gilliandrea]

I had bought some efest imr ones but both my kits came supplied with icr..

so i take it that icr are cheaper and after some reading one is cobolt (icr) and manganese (imr) not so of the differences but i was just curious

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[MadTz]

Both are ok to use, but find out if your device needs a protected or unprotected batteries.

vamo and tesla both should be unprotected correct me if am wrong

 

[Grizzly Adams]

Mmm my new 8w I assume should use protected batteries but none of mine will go near it, after reading around i find IMR recommended so assumed they were protected, getting lost now so without hi jacking thread like MadTz need guidance

 

[MadTz]

npz imr i have are unprotected efest 18650 and 2 350's