Can I use my cell phone charger (USB port) to charge my eGo-T Batteries??

[JustaGuy]

I mentioned in another thread that madvapes told me to get the 5v, 2amp AC adapter for their 900mAh eGo batt. UncleChuck said I could use my existing 5v, 1amp (I assume, it says Output 5V===1A). If I do, does it just mean it would take twice as long to charge?

Maybe MV thought I was asking about the eGo passthrough?

 

[Iffy]

My eGo AC plug in module is rated at 5V - 500 mA. You should be good to go.

 

[UncleChuck]

I mentioned in another thread that Madvapes told me to get the 5v, 2amp AC adapter for their 900mAh eGo batt. UncleChuck said I could use my existing 5v, 1amp (I assume, it says Output 5V===1A). If I do, does it just mean it would take twice as long to charge?

Maybe MV thought I was asking about the eGo passthrough?

They might have thought you were talking about a passthrough.

A computer's USB port usually only puts out about 500mA, so the charger will work just fine with a source of at least 500mA, so your 1a wall unit is capable of 1000mA.

It will take the same amount of time either way, as long as you meet the minimum requirements of the charger (around 500mA) then it will charge at the same rate.

I totally understand you wanting to be sure though, so I'm sure someone else will come along and confirm this.

Hope this helps!

 

[dormouse]

The Ego cables I have say they output 420ma. That means they will only take 420ma - the extra ma your AC to USB provides will be ignored

PTs though (passthroughs) are a different story - they need a lot of ma - I recommend 2 amps = 2000ma

 

[pmoraldo]

great info thanks

 

[GekigangerX]

Thanks for the info!

 

[TheZig]

i charge mine (egoT usb passthrough,eGo 900mah and 901) on a palm pre and iphone usb adapter and have had no probs

 

[JustaGuy]

UncleChuck (I'm only 3 hours south of you, can you guess where?), Iffy, dormouse, thank you all!!! Knew not all PV AC adapters are the same, I just didn't want to damage a $20 eGo batt. Feel much better, will use my 1 amp AC adapter.

Btw, I just realized ma = milli-amp (1000th of an amp)? That was my confusion.

 

[BardicDruid]

Let simplify things a little, if your talking about the cig lighter adapter with a USB in the back of it. It'll work for charging only, passthroughs don't, got one from Verizon two smartphones ago. All the USB chargers have a rather large end on them that you plug the batt into, that houses the protection circuit for you batts. As far as the adapter goes I used whatever my friends have had in their cars with no problem, On the other hand I wasn't paying attention and plugged a batt into the wrong USB charger and it killed the batt and the port in my PC case.

 

[zoiDman]

I would just feel better if I knew a little more about the OP's charger.

When I go on a trip, the last thing I want is an equipment failure. So for me, buying a "Universal" USB car charger for 10 bucks makes sense. I can use it on the trip and then keep it in the car as a backup for later.

I guess I just don't go on enough trips/vactions to feel I have to do things on the cheap and then risk being stuck with a fried e-Cig or whatever.

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A little off topic but not to bad.

Here is a funny, or perhaps not so funny thread from awhile back.

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/general-e-smoking-discussion/103551-no-name-e-cig-adaptor-fried-my-iphone.html

 

[GoGoDakota]

I'm pretty sure that you arn't going to have a problem but I don't want to be the one to tell you it's ok and then have your eGo batteries fry.

Your husband would shoot me if he had to be in the car with you all day and you didn't have a working eGo

Those "Universal" USB charges are cheap and you can find them in most stores that sell anything computer or cell phone.

We are heading through rural America so I would have to make a detour to..um...Denver and search out a vape store!! For sure I WOULD NOT want to buy analogs!!

 

[GoGoDakota]

After reading all the posts I am inclined to think this generic (??) cell car charger from Verizon will probably be A-OK? We have a vape store in Central Texas. Of course, a Radio Shack too. Such a deal.

Love this forum. It's great wealth of information!!

 

[zoiDman]

I'm sure you will be ok.

Just check your trip lists twice so you don't forget anything and have a Great Trip.