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SavePaperVapor · 05-22-2009, 06:59 AM

Are you guys with battery problems doing the recommended 8 hour initial charge? I have read that it's important. I have also read that people have only charged them for a couple hours initially and are still getting anywhere from 2-4 hours vaping life.

Kelemvor · 05-22-2009, 07:22 AM

the 8h charge is nonsense on lithium ion batteries. i don't get where the manufacturers always dig that out.

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Charging lithium-ion batteries (BU12)

There is only one way to charge lithium-based batteries. The so-called 'miracle chargers', which claim to restore and prolong batteries, do not exist for lithium chemistries. Neither does super-fast charging apply. Manufacturers of lithium-ion cells have very strict guidelines in charge procedures and the pack should be charged as per the manufacturers "typical" charge technique.

Lithium-ion is a very clean system and does not need priming as nickel-based batteries do. The 1st charge is no different to the 5th or the 50th charge. Stickers instructing to charge the battery for 8 hours or more for the first time may be a leftover from the nickel battery days.

Charging lithium-ion batteries

greetz

EDO · 05-23-2009, 01:13 AM

I did the 8hr initial charge on the 510 batteries. And the batteries are crap...just like the 901 batteries. People who use these batteries and say they last 4 hrs are very mild vapers. My batteries last me an hour tops with moderate use. BUt I take long hard drags. There was a thread where the gentleman thought the batteries he was using on another device where very long lasting...they lasted him 11hrs. Well if you can make a 180mah battery last 11hrs.... then the battery isn;t special you just don't vape that much.

wegster · 05-23-2009, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Cellmeister

Ya The Manual Batts Will Make It Will Kick Arse!

Agreed, they have...gives good hit right until they start flashing, as well.
For some reason, also seems better draw..the auto batteries just seem to be crap from my experience and others, both autos were dead within 2 days moderate use. USB Passthrough or manual batteries = bliss. :-)

wegster · 05-23-2009, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by SavePaperVapor

Are you guys with battery problems doing the recommended 8 hour initial charge? I have read that it's important. I have also read that people have only charged them for a couple hours initially and are still getting anywhere from 2-4 hours vaping life.

Yes on the initial charge before the autos crapped out. Battery life just isn't there, really. Manual batteries give me perhaps 2 hours relatively heavy vaping, but are consistent until they need recharging. Regardless, I'm with the other poster - Li ions are a different battery than the older ones, and none of these chargers coming with the e-cigs are 'intelligent' nor trickle charging for maintenance AFAIK.

The manual batteries - short life, but thumbs up, much better overall. Due to the cart size, the batteries simply aren't all that long, they're actually shorter than an M401 battery (but slightly wider).

bonniegirl · 05-28-2009, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Bryn

I took a look at their website. I like 8 color icig kits. One battery and carts. No mention of atomizer. Includes charger. It does say "two batteries" but when you click on one to check it out, it says one battery? For 99.00 per kit, but if you buy two kits you get one free kit plus free shipping. Are their carts atomizers as well?

No they are not cartomizers, the attys suck and you have to draw so hard your cheeks hurt. The tobacco flavor is good and the batteries last 1 hour and die in 2 weeks. enough said? Their product is inferior, their legal ballz are enormous. Kudos for their audacity. Just wish it was a better product in the legal battle. PS the carts have a q tip size cotton and hold less than 2 drops of liquid and to drip one must aim carefully as the heating element is an inch below the steel of the atomizer. I paid $150.00 for one atty, 2 batteries ,a charger and 5 carts. One thing I will give them credit for.....I found out there is a better way without analogs. My yenti and I are in love forever.

busdriver · 07-20-2009, 05:42 PM

I have a new yeti and I really like it. very good vape, no leaking, the batt life so fare me is between 3-4 hours. im am getting use to the cart size as fare as liquid. I have a dse 801 pen style and it holds 1 mil liquid,where as the yeti holds 1/4 mil. but it,s like going from a go cart to a stock car.

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05-22-2009, 06:59 AM	#31
SavePaperVapor Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Minnesota, USA Posts: 168	Are you guys with battery problems doing the recommended 8 hour initial charge? I have read that it's important. I have also read that people have only charged them for a couple hours initially and are still getting anywhere from 2-4 hours vaping life.

05-23-2009, 01:13 AM	#33
EDO Super Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 463	I did the 8hr initial charge on the 510 batteries. And the batteries are crap...just like the 901 batteries. People who use these batteries and say they last 4 hrs are very mild vapers. My batteries last me an hour tops with moderate use. BUt I take long hard drags. There was a thread where the gentleman thought the batteries he was using on another device where very long lasting...they lasted him 11hrs. Well if you can make a 180mah battery last 11hrs.... then the battery isn;t special you just don't vape that much.

07-20-2009, 05:42 PM	#37
busdriver Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: USA Posts: 5	I have a new yeti and I really like it. very good vape, no leaking, the batt life so fare me is between 3-4 hours. im am getting use to the cart size as fare as liquid. I have a dse 801 pen style and it holds 1 mil liquid,where as the yeti holds 1/4 mil. but it,s like going from a go cart to a stock car.