900mAh battery charging question

[UncleChuck]

I've got two ST 900mAh batteries, and I was curious about something when I'm charging them.

I'm using the USB charger, that I actually have plugged into the mouse port on my computer via an adaptor, because my two USB ports are already used by a wireless keyboard and mouse.

The batteries charge just fine, and last awhile, but for about 5 minutes before the light on the charger goes green, it blinks between red and green.

Is this normal? I've only used the mini-type batteries before, and they never blinked all crazily like this before they were done charging. I just want to make sure that my charger isn't have any issues, or that plugging it into the mouse port instead of an actual USB port is OK to do. I'm not really sure what voltage and current the mouse port can put out compared to the USB, and if that would be an issue.

The battery is screwed in plenty tight, so it's not a connection issue. I'm just a little paranoid as I really like my eGo and don't want to do something stupid like blow up a battery or ruin the charger.

Thanks in advance!

 

[Halsey]

Yes, the ego usb chargers flash from red to green and back a bit before going steady green. At least all three of mine do, and I think it's mentioned in my instructions, I'll check and get back to you, but you should be fine.

Halsey

 

[UncleChuck]

Cool! Thanks for the quick reply. It just seemed odd to me, but I'm glad that's what they all do.

Thanks again.

 

[zoiDman]

My charger does the Red / Green Blink at the end also. I kinda like it because it lets me know that the charge is about done.

 

[Halsey]

Okay, dug out the instructions I got with one of mine. It doesn't specificaly say it will blink back and forth, but does say "a steady green light indicates a full charge" (emphasis mine). Either way, mine have done it since I got them, either on a wall wart or PC USB port, and my batts are going strong after 4+ months, so I'd call it normal.

Halsey

 

[Rottwyler]

Mine do the same...it's all good!

T

 

[bald_d]

Mine also, whether in wall or usb computer port. The wall wart will charge the battery about an hour quicker though in my case.
I agree with the above mentioned that the blink is a nice measure that charging is about to end.
No problem to worry about.

Dave