In search of long lasting batteries

[Ripley]

Originally Posted by peachette

I plan on ordering a usb model, but would still like to have a long lasting battery for when I'm away from the computer. Thanks for the advice.

Peachette,

If you're handy with a drill and a soldering iron you may want to try MadDog's Magnum, or Trog's Screwdriver (purchase only).

Granted, you won't get that "cigarette" look, but the batteries definitely last longer. I find I use mine when I'm away from my comp in the house/car, and just use the ecig batts when I'm out in public.

[ladybug51]

Originally Posted by jimgman

theres been a lot of debate,and even a poll about how long the batteries last. my thoughts are that there is probably more variance in how much people are vaping in a given time, than variance in the batteries themselves. i would venture to guess that you are a heavy vaper since you get 2 hours. ive gotten 7 hours out of the same unit people are claiming 2 from, but they were less than a week old, so i dont know what the drop off is like. i second the usb power for you, i got mine yesterday, and its working great

Hi jimgman,

I was vaping alot in the beginning and my batteries lasted a good 7-8 hours; NJOY's pen style, and good vapor. Started slowing down and the batteries weren't lasting but a couple hours. Yesterday I let it charge for 7 or more hours. I'm still on the 1st battery since around 7:30 but it's been temper mental and my atomizer is getting pretty warm as to before. It worked really good after a few days of breaking in. Had it since the 11th, and now it acts weird.

I know someone at NJOY and I'm calling them tomorrow and see what he knows. If it's the batteries, I want to see if we, those having problems, can keep one to vape on till replacements come.

I looked and couldn't find a poll or thread on this. Anyone know?

Thanks, Bug

[ladybug51]

[QUOTE=Ripley;74919]Peachette,

If you're handy with a drill and a soldering iron you may want to try MadDog's Magnum, or Trog's Screwdriver (purchase only).

Ha ha ha,

Don't let Trog hear this. No, peachette should not be having this problem. Ya know, some of us ladies are pretty handy with tools, but ya won't see me with those brands. I as well as peachette would probably get pretty sick to our stomach vaping 7 hours worth into 2.

[gep]

Originally Posted by womblebat

Seems some of these chargers are a bit iffy, sometimes the light on mine turns green

after only one hour indicating a full charge, the performance was not good, so now i just

ignore whatever the light tells me and leave it on for 4 hours, much better performance.

keep on womblin!!!

I think this is the conclusion some of the veterans have come to regarding the chargers and charging time. I keep mine on charge 4 hours minimum.

Keep in mind too (again this is from earlier discussion, I think Trog or TB or Cash mentioned this), the longer you use the battery, it's capacity for charging diminishes, so while it may not take as long to charge, it's not charging as much as it did when it was new (My God, that sounds so confusing...sorry 'bout that).

[Di]

I agree with gep,

first charge new battery - 12 hours

follow up charging - 4 hours

unless manufacturer tells you more...
ignore instructions for less.

I haz no battriz
I haz u ez b

Di ......

[peachette]

Thanks for all the great advice, but I still wonder if there is a brand that really has longer lasting batteries. I am considering purchasing the 901 or the 4072 from puresmoker. From what I can tell on this forum, they are the preferred models. If you have first hand experience with a battery that lasts longer, please let me know.

[ZambucaLu]

The penstyle (801) batteries and cartridges generally last longer than the 901's. I do use the 801. I've heard the new EVO has a pretty good battery life and it's smaller, but I haven't tried that yet.

Lu