So I just started vaping and I read all these specs on the Ego so I bought one. What's the average lifespan of the ego batt. from members? Are you all really getting 300 charges on these bad boys before they're dead?
Average Lifespan Ego Batt?
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I've been using mine since July and they're going strong. I had one go belly up awhile back, but I have been using the other five (yes...I have several) since July with no problem. I even ran one through the washing machine and as soon as it dried out, it was fine. They last quite awhile. By the time they go, you will have amassed such a collection you won't even notice it. Ha.
We've had our Riva batts since September and our eGo batts since October. All are still going strong. I have no idea how many times they've been charged, but I'd be willing to guess it's been over 300 times each.
I've been using the same two eGo batts (use both each day) since the end of March 2010. They are just now beginning to die (not dead yet, just don't seem to last like they used to - basically dead) so I just got my new kit the day before yesterday. so, what's that...10 months.
I just bought the riva/ego starter kit that comes with 2 of everything. The warranty card says good for 1 year. It also cautions to only use the charger they supply. I'm an electro-mechanical repair tech, among other things, with about 20 years of experience things that use rechargeable batteries. In my opinion, so long as you don't "short charge" * the batteries, you should get over the years use.
* short charging....charging BEFORE full discharge OR removing from the charger BEFORE full charge is reached.
* short charging....charging BEFORE full discharge OR removing from the charger BEFORE full charge is reached.
i thought they have a memory chip so this cant happen? Or is that only in the new ones that you can turn off?
LOL! I just realized that I've been vaping all day on my old eGo battery that I just recharged on a new eGo charger! Maybe it wasn't my battery that was dying after all, maybe it was my charger... LOL!
Does this mean I shouldn't recharge my battery before it's dead? I have three and I just rotate them all day. I should wait until one is dead before I charge it?
I have 2 Riva batteries for about a month, I think one has gone bad one me now though. Died last night after a short tim using it, I thought it was me, or forgot which one had a fresh charge. I used it today for like an hour or so of moderate vaping and it died again. Trying one more time, then will probably see about sending it back to LF, maybe they will replace it, as it has a 3 month warranty. Everything I have seen people post on here seems to indicate they should be lasting a lot longer than that, so I betting this one is just a defect or something.
I have realized this: It is kind of scary when you only have ONE battery working well! (and that it is time I order a pass-through)
Thankfully my two eGo-T 1000 mAh batteries will be here tomorrow or Tuesday.
I have realized this: It is kind of scary when you only have ONE battery working well! (and that it is time I order a pass-through)
Thankfully my two eGo-T 1000 mAh batteries will be here tomorrow or Tuesday.
Not to steal someones else's post but this seems to be a good place to ask this question:
What if I have some reg 510 batts that I won't be using since I got my Ego but I want to keep them for backup - can they just sit in a drawer or should i charge them once in awhile?
What if I have some reg 510 batts that I won't be using since I got my Ego but I want to keep them for backup - can they just sit in a drawer or should i charge them once in awhile?
I ve been using only one mainly since before thanksgiving and had no problems charge at night use all day no problems
I'm not sure, but I just recently dragged mine out of a drawer after not using them for 8-10 months and they work just fine. Didn't seem like they'd lost much if any charge from the last time I used them and when I ran them out I charged them up and they were fine.
OK... rechargeable batteries basic, rule of thumb 101. Rechargeable batteries WILL develop a "memory" based on charge-discharge states. You can significantly reduce the useful charge life by "short charging". If you shorten the charge-discharge cycle by charging a partially charged battery or not allowing a battery to recharge fully before use. There are chargers that advertise they won't let this happen. In real world applications I find they reduce the damage but don't eliminate it. The best way to get the longest useful life from a rechargeable battery is to use it until it indicates a charge is required and then to fully charge it before reuse.
Oh.... storing..... store them charged. Rotate them out with batteries you're using to keep them healthy. If you store them for 6 months or so you will need to run them through a use cycle and recharge when they indicate the need.
This is what the guy told me when I bought my first 510 (from wordupecig). It's been refuted many times on the forum, but it really seemed to work for me.
When I first started, I would randomly put the batteries on to charge up just whenever I felt like it. I told the guy at wordup that it seemed like the batteries were lasting for a shorter and shorter time span and I'd only had them for a few days. He told me what you just said and I tried that... It really helped a lot -- not enough to keep me from ordering an eGo that same week, but it did seem to help.
I've heard a lot of people say that's just impossible because these aren't the kind of batteries that work that way, but I still do it anyway because I could tell the difference.
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This is why I like my pass-through ego.. it's meant to be plugged in whenever you want. I've only had it die on me once and that was after at least 8 hours of vaping and forgetting to plug it into the truck while on the road. Haven't noticed any sort of memory issues with it either.
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