Battery charging question

[ktez71]

I have a 1300 twist, and I'm noticing that I can charge it for 5-6 hours and it's still not fully charged (according to the light on the charger). Is this normal to take so long? Or do I have a problem with either the battery or the charger? When I charge my little eGo-T (900 mah) it's charged in a couple hours, so I don't know why the 1300 is taking so long.
Thanks!

 

[Katya]

If you're using a correct charger, like an eGo-rapid charger, the specs should be:

Input: 5V
Output: 4.2V - 420mAh

I always recommend using an AC wall adapter--just in case--5 volt, 500mA output.

A 420 mAh charger should charge a 900 mAh battery in a little over two hours; a 1300 mAh battery in about 3 hours.

So something is wrong. Is it possible that the Twist is not making a proper electrical contact with the charger? Are the threads clean? Are you over-tightening it on the charger? Sometimes when you screw a battery on too tight the center pin gets depressed a little and that creates a connectivity problem. Check that pin and, if necessary, raise it just a hair--use a tiny screwdriver to wiggle it up gently.

Good luck!

 

[ktez71]

Thank you! I will check that but I know the charger is correct and I am using a wall adapter too. I had to return the first Twist I had because it wouldn't charge, wondering if this one has issues too. I think it's making a good connection but I will check that to make sure.

 

[r77r7r]

There are many knock-off Twists out there, probably more problematic then the originals.

I'd get 2yrs. out of original joyetech equipment...

 

[ktez71]

Actually yes I know for a fact this one is a knock off...I have a different battery (or 2) coming in the mail soon, just trying to get this one to last until I get the new one. As of now, it charged for 5 1/2 hours last night, still not a full charge. I plugged it in again about 7:30 and in 2 hours still not fully charged. Maybe when I get one of the new ones I can return this one.

 

[skoony]

if the battery seems to be holding its charge you should be good to go.
it could be an older charger that doesn't recognize the newer
battery if the data lines are active.
many brand names use the data lines between the charger and battery
to pass information to each other.this lets the charger know that this
particular battery should be at least 99 % charged in a set time frame and
will toggle off. if ti doesn't recognize the battery it will behave as an ordinary
trickle charger. even though the battery is 99 %or more charged in three or
four hours it takes a very long time for that last 1 % to trigger the off as so little current
is flowing. in the world of charging batteries 99 % is as good as 100 % considering
the time factor. if a charger is built for the battery type you are using it will charge that battery.
it may however exhibit behavior to make it seem off.
remember a generic type charger has circuitry that will sense when a battery is about 99 % charged by monitoring voltage
and shut off. if the charger knows by using the data line the mha of the battery it will use time as an indicator and shut off.
if the charger uses data and doesn't recognize the battery it will continue charging until battery voltage equals the charging
voltage. that last 1 % takes a long time.
quick charging you always need to use the wall mounted usb port as they are rated at typically 2 amp out put or more.
quick chargers raise the charging voltage to quicken the charge cycle.the greater the charge voltage to the actual
discharged voltage of the battery the more current will flow ,the faster the charge.
these type chargers are more device specific as the device being charged needs batteries that can
tolerate the higher voltage during charges.
when in doubt use a regular charger.devices that can be quick charged will just take longer to charge.
regards
mike

 

[ktez71]

Don't really know that much about these kind of chargers, its just a regular eGo-style charger with the screw-on connection. I charged it for over 5 hours with a wall adapter, then another 4 hours on my computer USB, finally hit full charge after about 9 hours total. I would like to just let it go and see how long it will last, but since I don't have a back up at this point, I'm kind of afraid to! I am hoping with a 9 hour charging time it would last at least a day or so, but I am not going to test that theory until one of my other ones arrives.

 

[Katya]

Don't really know that much about these kind of chargers, its just a regular eGo-style charger with the screw-on connection. I charged it for over 5 hours with a wall adapter, then another 4 hours on my computer USB, finally hit full charge after about 9 hours total. I would like to just let it go and see how long it will last, but since I don't have a back up at this point, I'm kind of afraid to! I am hoping with a 9 hour charging time it would last at least a day or so, but I am not going to test that theory until one of my other ones arrives.

Again, if your charger is working fine with your other battery, so obviously the new battery is a problem. Send it back--and try to avoid knockoffs--you never know what you're buying. Buy genuine Joyetech eGo-C Twist, Vision Spinner, Kanger eVod (vv) or Smoktech Winder. They are all good. And you buy from a reputable vendor, they will always exchange it if it doesn't work.

 

[BigBoyBlue]

My vision spinner II 1600 mah takes around 5-6 hours to fully charge, although my vision spinner 1300 mah takes approximately the same amount of time. I don;t understand why they take the same amount of time but they do.

 

[Katya]

My vision spinner II 1600 mah takes around 5-6 hours to fully charge, although my vision spinner 1300 mah takes approximately the same amount of time. I don;t understand why they take the same amount of time but they do.

I don't either. A fast charger with a 420 mAh output should supply 420 mAh per hour...

Having said that, Vision Spinners have known charging issues, especially the V2--just do a Google search...

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...ion-spinner-2-battery-issue.html#post13371177

 

[ktez71]

I did exchange it once because the first one had the same problem, not fully charging and only lasting about 4 hours. Only had this one since Monday so I'm not sure how long it will last yet, but seem to be having the charging issues again. I think I will try to just return it as soon as my new one gets here. Hopefully they will give me my money back, it was a not-very-knowledgeable b&m store....

 

[r77r7r]

My vision spinner II 1600 mah takes around 5-6 hours to fully charge, although my vision spinner 1300 mah takes approximately the same amount of time. I don;t understand why they take the same amount of time but they do.

I used to rotate 650 egos on my charger all day, probably 7hrs of total charging- but my Ileaf only needs a little over 2hrs after 24hrs vaping. Strange that.