Charging Batteries with i2 Nitecore Charger

[Vaping_Racoon]

Hi guys,

so I got my new i2 Charger on the way and I wondered if it is really that
intelligent with the overcharge protection..
Should I always keep an eye out and get the batteries out as soon as they're
charged?
I read many conflicting opinions about this.

Thanks alot

 

[Susan~S]

Should I always keep an eye out and get the batteries out as soon as they're charged?

I do, the overcharge protection could fail. Statistically, most battery incidents occur while charging.

 

[sonicbomb]

Yes never charge unattended, yes take them out when they are done if you can.

 

[Vaping_Racoon]

Yes never charge unattended, yes take them out when they are done if you can.

Okay thanks guys, is there anything else I should be wary about?

 

[Susan~S]

Okay thanks guys, is there anything else I should be wary about?

Regarding batteries (when used in a regulated mod), make sure your cells can handle the current the mod draws without overheating. And if you are using a dual/tripled box mod, make sure to marry your cells.

• Calculating Battery Current Draw for a Regulated Mod

The link above is just one of @Mooch battery blog posts. He is well know around here for all of his battery bench tests. Here are several more you may find helpful.

• There are no 18650 batteries with a genuine rating over 30A!
• Battery pulse ratings are useless!
• 18650 Safety Grades -- Picking a Safe Battery to Vape With
• Battery bench tests: List of My Battery Tests

 

[suprtrkr]

I try to take them out as soon as I notice they're done. Sometimes I don't make it. It has not blown up yet.

 

[Vaping_Racoon]

Okay thanks lol

 

[Lessifer]

I can say that I have accidentally left batteries in my i2 for probably a few hours after they should have been done charging. Luckily nothing bad happened, they were cool to the touch sitting in the bay. However, that doesn't mean that something couldn't go wrong.

It is designed to cut off when done charging, but as has been said, things do fail.

 

[Yiana]

I have that same charger. I always take them out when they are done.

 

[Vaping_Racoon]

Thanks for all the answers guys

Now I know what to do XD

 

[Yiana]

You'll end up getting a feel for how long it takes your batteries to charge after awhile.

 

[Vaping_Racoon]

Yeah, I got new batteries that are 3000mah and I was used to 2500mah so I'll keep an eye out.

 

[Hobbs]

I feel safe using it, but no need to take a chance. I only charge batteries when I'm awake and around.

The battery slides that hold the batteries in the charger were a little "catchy". They probably would have worn in smoothly with use but I very lightly greased the slides so they slide better.

 

[Vaping_Racoon]

Cool I'll be sure to check that on mine, thanks

 

[Hobbs]

... oops ... I have an XTAR, nevermind LOL ... sorry. Prolly the same still applies though.

 

[Vaping_Racoon]

Okay haha