What should be the life of a battery?

[telgreen]

Originally Posted by 60aDay

I should have said that I am using a mini but I would be interested in the same answer for the super mini

i have been using superminis for 4 months and find the battery life is no different to the mini---about 5 weeks if rotating two batteries

[fortunecome]

generally, a battery can be used for 250-300 puffs, then you need to charge...

[e-pipeman]

Originally Posted by fortunecome

generally, a battery can be used for 250-300 puffs, then you need to charge...

Welcome to the forum. It's helpful to get information directly from a manufacturer - thank you.

[teardrop88]

Every rechargable battery made will eventually wear out over time through many charge/discharge cycles; however, I've found that all my batteries that fail happen to be due to the switch failing and not the cell itself (at least the case for the M401 batteries).

[bizzyb0t]

When they say "200 charge cycles they mean "200 x 100%".

This can be counted in partial cycles. Say you use only 20% then charge, it only counts that 20% so you still have 80% more to reach a full "charge cycle".

[GetPaidToStopSmoking]

Interesting,

The secret to extended battery life is not to overcharge, as in, charge before battery is totally depleted. I am on same battery for 8 months, but I wait for it to be dead first before recharging. A friend charges his every night whether needed or not and his went totally dead in 5 months, so it all depends on battery and not overcharging it more than needed.

Success to all,

[tomlondon1978]

My battery arrived on the 25th March and died a few weeks later, I ended up sending them an email on this by 27th April which bounced a few times.

Just got round to ringing them up and they wont replace it, they say on the website that the battery should last 2-3 months but that its only a 28 day gaurantee, that seems to be well under what Id say is fit for purpose and I will be sending them a letter about it, the fact Ive ordered quite a bit in the past and have often told other people to order from them really annoys me.

For now I would recommend anyone not to use this company and find someone that has a better warranty period.

and I only use it at weekends so hasnt been very good at all!

[JackQ]

Originally Posted by GetPaidToStopSmoking

Interesting,

The secret to extended battery life is not to overcharge, as in, charge before battery is totally depleted. I am on same battery for 8 months, but I wait for it to be dead first before recharging. A friend charges his every night whether needed or not and his went totally dead in 5 months, so it all depends on battery and not overcharging it more than needed.

Success to all,

Yes, i agree with this opinion, gernerally speaking the normal charging time should be 2-3hours. and you shouldnt use it too frequent or recharge it before it is depleted, cause the e-cigarette apply the Li-ion, it has memory, if you charge it before it is depleted or use it before it is recharged fully, it wont be recharged fully anymore, on the market, most of battery has 3-6months warranty. And you should know the ic of battery is not perfect for now, which means it is a little sensitive and weak, so the right way to use is very important!