Awesome: Titan MEGA batteries for 510

**esdel** · 09-26-2009, 02:20 PM

I hope I'm not repeating something that has already been said, but I've done a search and couldn't find a similar post, so here goes...

I received some Titan MEGA batteries for my 510 from Totally Wicked about a week ago. The batteries came partially charged, according to them, but I decided to charge them as if they weren't charged at all: 8 hours, then vape for 20 minutes, then charge one more hour. These batteries are supposed to last twice as long as the regular 510 batteries, so that would be about 4 hours. However, I kid you not, I have been getting an amazing 11-12 hours out of them, and that's with pretty heavy vaping! I do want to point out that I recharge them for 8 hours every time, which is pretty convenient, as I just stick one in the charger overnight. I have not heard of anyone else getting this much time out of these batteries, so I'm thinking my success might be due to the 8 hours of recharging. I just wanted to a) let everyone know about these great batteries (I swear, I'm not associated with TW in any way other than as a customer), and b) ask if anyone else has gotten this much time out of them. Needless to say, I'm just loving not having to constantly change the batteries!

**stevo_tdo** · 09-26-2009, 02:44 PM

You only need to charge till the light goes green on the charger. Any longer and you risk overcharging and explosion and or fire.

I know I know, the manual says too. I really wish the manufacturers would change it in the manual. Those charging instructions apply to ni-cads and such. Not to li-ion and li-poly.

**DaMulta** · 09-26-2009, 02:54 PM

Originally Posted by stevo_tdo

You only need to charge till the light goes green on the charger. Any longer and you risk overcharging and explosion and or fire.

I know I know, the manual says too. I really wish the manufacturers would change it in the manual. Those charging instructions apply to ni-cads and such. Not to li-ion and li-poly.

Those chargers are idiot proof. I leave them in all the time. When the light turns green the charging stops.

**stevo_tdo** · 09-26-2009, 03:03 PM

Originally Posted by DaMulta

Those chargers are idiot proof. I leave them in all the time. When the light turns green the charging stops.

True, But some of the mods use unprotected cells and so do the e-gars. Would hate for someone to think it would be standard practice for all lithium batteries.

**DaMulta** · 09-26-2009, 03:05 PM

Just buy intelligent chargers ONLY. If you buy ones that are not then your are being just crazy, and asking for a fire in your house.

**stevo_tdo** · 09-26-2009, 03:22 PM

Originally Posted by DaMulta

Just buy intelligent chargers ONLY. If you buy ones that are not then your are being just crazy, and asking for a fire in your house.

Agree completely

**MaxUT** · 09-26-2009, 03:58 PM

Back to the Titan mega batteries:

My girlfriend has been using them everyday since August 20th. While the run time has declined slightly since she received them, they still last for 4 hours of moderate-to-heavy vaping.

If these batts last for as many charging cycles as the standard model then they'll be a better value; they're giving 2-1/2 times the performance of the standards but only cost $12.32 each if purchased in a 5-pack, compared with $9.68 each for the standard battery (5-pack price).

**SLDS181** · 09-26-2009, 05:47 PM

Originally Posted by stevo_tdo

True, But some of the mods use unprotected cells and so do the e-gars. Would hate for someone to think it would be standard practice for all lithium batteries.

The 510 mega batteries are protected.

Anyone using a mod should know what type of batteries they are using.

**esdel** · 09-26-2009, 11:16 PM

Originally Posted by DaMulta

Those chargers are idiot proof. I leave them in all the time. When the light turns green the charging stops.

If that is so, then why do the instructions say to charge the batteries a full 8 hours the first time? What is the point of leaving in there if it has stopped charging once the light has turned green?

I have noticed time and time again that the longer you charge a battery, the better it performs and the longer it lasts. Try it yourself and you'll see.

By the way, I want to clarify that I only use the charger that came with my e-cig. I don't know anything about mods or making my own chargers or anything like that. I would never advise anyone on how to use home-made equipment, since I have no idea how well it was made.