batteries, out of the box: charging advice please

[vc76]

Got my first 510 in the mail today. The batteries appear to be pre-charged, although the instruction manual doesn't mention that. Should batteries be fully depleted before they are charged? Does charging a half-depleted battery decrease its ability to hold a charge?

 

[Spazmelda]

Extra instructions I got with my go-go told me to run the batteries down before charging. I don't know if that applies to all batteries though. I can't see how it would hurt, plus that means you'd get to try it out right away!

 

[Eclipsed1770]

Got my first 510 in the mail today. The batteries appear to be pre-charged, although the instruction manual doesn't mention that. Should batteries be fully depleted before they are charged? Does charging a half-depleted battery decrease its ability to hold a charge?

I don't believe these batteries have a memory like the olden days. I've heard that depleting these is not a good thing. I say charge them up fully and start vaping.

 

[the_vape_nerd]

Almost all batteries are half charged for storage and shipping. Don't flip out over this, use one and start right away, put the other on the charger. They aren't all that delicate.

 

[Natalia]

Hi vc76

Here's a link to an older thread that still holds true today:
Li-Ion Batteries - THE TRUTH

If you want to dig even deeper there is Charging Lithium-Ion Batteries

Hope this helps

 

[vc76]

Mmm... the advice seems a bit contradictory, so i conclude that i'm probably a bit too stressed, and that it probably doesn't matter too much whether i charge them, or use them, first. Thanks for the links Natalia, they'll keep me busy for a while- I enjoy all the spec. info and technical aspects of things. BTW, I'm really liking using my first e-cig and think that I could be quite happy never picking up an analog again! The cherry flav. juice i ordered has a great TH (better than the tobacco flav. that came with the kit) and that's what really sold me. Yummy too.