I have a smok x pozz and it takes awhile to charge. I have a usb adapter and wall plug in from an Amazon tablet. It charges much faster. Obviously stronger. Is it ok to use that charger and cord? I already lost the cable from the unit.
Charging my battery.
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There are threads here of people having problems using various chargers that are rated at higher amperage than the device they're charging. A good device should only pull what it can handle, but you should check the manual to see what it recommends.
I think you should consult the manual, If it recommends a lower amp charge then this is probably to prolong the life of the battery in the pod.
I'm confused. The OP is asking about the wall adapter, correct? It's an adapter, not a charger. The low Amp (.5 or 1A) wall adapter may limit the charging speed, but a higher Amp (2A) will not increase the charging speed. Or am I misunderstanding the OP? And a charging cable is just a cable, not a charger. It may be a simple charging cable or a data-transfer capable cable, but it's only a cable. The device itself controls the speed of charging.
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That assumes that the charging circuit is more sophisticated than just using voltage drop to limit amperage.
The device is only going to draw up to whatever maximum amperage it is designed to draw when charging.
As long as the charging source is rated at 5 volts and no higher, then whatever the max amperage on the charging source is doesn't really matter because the device should only draw up the the maximum it is designed to draw.
That's why in the manual it says..
"Do not use a battery charger higher than 5V. Please use the original charging line and reputable charger."
It makes no mention of the amperage rating of the charger because it doesn't matter (in theory).
The reason I frown upon 2 amp chargers for vapes is because a lot of times they don't tell you what the maximum amperage draw is on these devices while charging. So if the max amp draw is supposed to be 1A and you use a 2A changer, and the vape gear malfunctions and actually draws 2 amps, the charger will supply it and cause a potential problem up to & including fire.
I never use any charging source over 1A max for my vapes. But that's just me. (in fact on older devices I have I only use a 0.5A charger).
I think it's reasonable to assume that a modern vape device will have a max draw of at least 1A so if I use a 1A charger but the device malfunctions and tries to draw 2A and explode itself, the charger won't supply it (assuming the charger is functioning properly, everything is a gamble lol).
I am not an electronics expert. Take this all with a grain of salt.
I welcome corrections to what I just posted.
As long as the charging source is rated at 5 volts and no higher, then whatever the max amperage on the charging source is doesn't really matter because the device should only draw up the the maximum it is designed to draw.
That's why in the manual it says..
"Do not use a battery charger higher than 5V. Please use the original charging line and reputable charger."
It makes no mention of the amperage rating of the charger because it doesn't matter (in theory).
The reason I frown upon 2 amp chargers for vapes is because a lot of times they don't tell you what the maximum amperage draw is on these devices while charging. So if the max amp draw is supposed to be 1A and you use a 2A changer, and the vape gear malfunctions and actually draws 2 amps, the charger will supply it and cause a potential problem up to & including fire.
I never use any charging source over 1A max for my vapes. But that's just me. (in fact on older devices I have I only use a 0.5A charger).
I think it's reasonable to assume that a modern vape device will have a max draw of at least 1A so if I use a 1A charger but the device malfunctions and tries to draw 2A and explode itself, the charger won't supply it (assuming the charger is functioning properly, everything is a gamble lol).
I am not an electronics expert. Take this all with a grain of salt.
I welcome corrections to what I just posted.
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Neither am I and I also only use my 1A wall warts--I used to use .5A ones when I first started vaping, but those old batteries had much less capacity (180-250 mAh) in the old days...
I'm also in favor of slow charging generally. I use .5A or 1A settings (when I'm in a hurry) on my external chargers. It's better for the batteries. Or so I've been told by many experts, including Mooch!
Nice post!
I agree. All integrated battery vapes I have that are 2016 models or older, they only get a 0.5A charger.
I don't trust the electronics on any vape gear. I don't own any high end gear but if I did I would not trust it either.
My opinions on this may be misguided, but they make me feel safe(r).
Plus, like you said, slower charge is likely better for the battery's overall lifespan.
I don't trust the electronics on any vape gear. I don't own any high end gear but if I did I would not trust it either.
My opinions on this may be misguided, but they make me feel safe(r).
Plus, like you said, slower charge is likely better for the battery's overall lifespan.
I use my Joyetech .5A wall warts with all my lower-capacity or older internal-battery mods, just in case. I'm in no hurry--I have plenty of mods in rotation; 1A wall adapters for everything else.
Ditto. I've seen too many pictures of melted, exploded, or smoldering batteries in the past. Things have gotten much better over the years, but I still prefer to err on the side of caution.
I see you have posted before in the New Members forum. Note that you are limited to the number of post in this forum.
re: New Members - "How many posts do I need to..."
In the future, you might want to post in the ECF forum most closely representing your subject/question. Suggest re posting in General Vaping Discussion and chat:
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Often times,you may receive more knowledgeable/germane/extensive information from the membership in the above/appropriate forum.
It’s funny I see this thread because I tried to charge my newish beard trimmer not too long ago and put the charger in that fit then went to bed. I woke up to a strong gross burnt electric smell and realized that my beard trimmer melted . I realized it was a different brand for another beard trimmer and that’s why it must’ve done that.
This wasn’t just a USB cord though this had the wall plug in attached to the cord.
If it does charge faster with the amazon cord I would be wary about leaving the house with it charging.
Mabye set it on a fire proof surface to be safe(er). Which you should do anyways when charging batteries.
This wasn’t just a USB cord though this had the wall plug in attached to the cord.
If it does charge faster with the amazon cord I would be wary about leaving the house with it charging.
Mabye set it on a fire proof surface to be safe(er). Which you should do anyways when charging batteries.
A cable may look good outside but inside the wires be broken and can affect charging speed....or the pins are damaged....by moving it sometimes u see difference in current...
Also a wall adapter ofc can decrease it's performance....in fact even good adapters will after few years even for a bit in most cases
U can buy an USB charging current metter adapter to check your amps and check if cables are faulty or charger perform as they should....
And in case u have Android phone u can download apps to show the amps your phone charges....just use the charger and cable u want on your phone to examine
But make sure your phone has less than 50% battery when u do that cause only then will draw it's max current so can get real measurements....
Tricky but no cost way to check your cables....
Also a wall adapter ofc can decrease it's performance....in fact even good adapters will after few years even for a bit in most cases
U can buy an USB charging current metter adapter to check your amps and check if cables are faulty or charger perform as they should....
And in case u have Android phone u can download apps to show the amps your phone charges....just use the charger and cable u want on your phone to examine
But make sure your phone has less than 50% battery when u do that cause only then will draw it's max current so can get real measurements....
Tricky but no cost way to check your cables....
The old Hohm Tech Slice LE would use 3A Fast Charge if available.
Horrible ceramic paint job from Hohm Tech (hence the polishing), but it was an awesome 26650 mod back in the day.
Horrible ceramic paint job from Hohm Tech (hence the polishing), but it was an awesome 26650 mod back in the day.
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