As my 1 year old battery supply started to die I bought 4 LG HG2s for replacement. I thought I had a dud when one of them ran out of gas 2/3 of the way through a 5.5ml tank twice. Then it would not charge completely. I was about ready to pitch it but gave it one last try after it finally took a complete charge. To my surprise it lasted the whole tank with about 1/8 of a bar left. Is this common or a fluke?
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If you're positive they are authentic / bought from a known reputable source,, fluke.
It is not common to have to coax a cell to charge / discharge correctly.
It is not common to have to coax a cell to charge / discharge correctly.
I wouldn't put that in my mouth and pull the trigger, no way!
Where did you get them?...And are any of the others acting weird?
Where did you get them?...And are any of the others acting weird?
I number and date all of my batteries and after 6+ years I'm up to 36. Most of them are Sony's, but the last 8 have been Molicel's due to Mooch's blog | E-Cigarette Forum
Other than my cells taking a couple of cycles to reach full power, I've not had a single battery act up in any way. I can never find any reason to take them out of service other than the fact they're a year old.
Other than my cells taking a couple of cycles to reach full power, I've not had a single battery act up in any way. I can never find any reason to take them out of service other than the fact they're a year old.
By all accounts these guys are reputable:
IMRBatteries.com ~ Earth’s #1 source of Rechargeable Lithium-ion 18650 Batteries
IMRBatteries.com ~ Earth’s #1 source of Rechargeable Lithium-ion 18650 Batteries
I would not buy Li-ion cells for vaping there. Heck, I'm reluctant to buy laptop or phone batteries there. There's just too much fake stuff being sold by third-party sellers on Amazon.
Who sold them?
Amazon is not a reputable source for the cells we use.
Without knowing the exact vendor they came from via amazon I'd be suspicious of the authenticity.
Stick with the known reliable reputable battery sources/dealers on Mooch's list.
Without knowing the exact vendor they came from via amazon I'd be suspicious of the authenticity.
Stick with the known reliable reputable battery sources/dealers on Mooch's list.
Due to my ignorance of electronics (see Signature) and lack of cycle counts, I just go with one year. Seems like a safe and affordable bet for me.
My requirements for a battery is for it to vape a whole 5.5ml tank on a charge. I keep 2 units going all of the time because of heat build up. I refill tanks and batteries about twice a day. Four of my batteries started dying all at once after a year of service, they were Samsung 25r. I’m satisfied with that
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Samsung 30Q
Sony / Murata vtc6
Would be other good choices.
Nothing wrong with Samsung 25r / the LgHg2, 30Q,& Vtc6 all are higher mah ~ 3000.
Your main requirements should be 'authentic cells' then sufficient CDR for your specific amp demand / normal power range.
Sony / Murata vtc6
Would be other good choices.
Nothing wrong with Samsung 25r / the LgHg2, 30Q,& Vtc6 all are higher mah ~ 3000.
Your main requirements should be 'authentic cells' then sufficient CDR for your specific amp demand / normal power range.
So 10+ mL for 2 cells? That's about what my batteries do in a day...but they have never lost any longevity after a year of service.
I have batteries that are over three years old that still hold a full charge. But I have a lot of batteries so it’s not the same ones being recharged every day and reused. The average charge cycle on Li batteries is supposedly 300 charges. I believe it varies and is likely higher, but not by a ton. So yes, if you keep recharging the same battery for use every day a year may we’ll be pushing towards the end of life cycle. But if you buy a decent number of batteries so a single battery or set of batteries only see use perhaps once a week you can get years out of them.
I have 2 Samsung 25rs that are my oldest. They’ve been charged way over 300 times if my guesstimate is correct. They show a high level of charge remaining when the tank is empty.
You can send me all of your batteries when you are done so I can get the remaining 2-3+ years out of them.
Hahaha! I put my newest used batteries into the flashlight rotation (that's when they really get a workout)...
I rarely put my flashlights in my mouth so I'm not nearly as concerned about safety
I rarely put my flashlights in my mouth so I'm not nearly as concerned about safety
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As I understand it batteries, in the EU anyway, must be shipped with 1/3 charge. I know we don't have to treat then like the original rechargeables to avoid them developing a memory ... but I put new ones on a device as they come and use them til they run down then recharge them fully.
I buy batteries from sellers on Amazon that I know, and have dealt with directly previously, because I get them next day post free from Amazon.
Some of my batteries are three years old, but I run a rotation and they still take a full charge and have a normal life.
But then again I'm a Tootle puffer who rarely if ever goes up to 10 watts max.
I buy batteries from sellers on Amazon that I know, and have dealt with directly previously, because I get them next day post free from Amazon.
Some of my batteries are three years old, but I run a rotation and they still take a full charge and have a normal life.
But then again I'm a Tootle puffer who rarely if ever goes up to 10 watts max.
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