Definitive Answers on Batteries and Charging?

[benbritain]

I am looking at picking up my first APV. I am looking at a Vamo.
I am wondering about the 18650 batteries and how to charge them.

What voltage charger should I get?
I see it recommends 4.2v charger, but does that mean that it will stop charging when it reaches 4.2v?

How long can the batteries sit on the charger?
I plan on switching them once a day at least, but If I can't...

I am just nervous about all these stories of them catching fire or destroying the battery.

 

[RelativeBewt]

$51.42 Vamo-Vivi Voltage Adjustable E-Cigarette Battery Compartment Set - with Nitecore I2 Euro battery charger/charger cable/2*Panasonic 18650 batteries at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

i got that kit. it comes with 2 pretty good 18650 batteries and a nitecore intellicharger i2. the charger charges the batteries to 4.2 volts then the charging circuit shuts off automatically.

 

[gthompson]

It's good to be cautious, and everyone should be cautious, but most of the horror stories you hear are people that did stupid stuff. Don't do stupid stuff and you'll be fine.

Any decent charger you get will stop charging when the battery is fully charged so there's not much chance of over charging, but to be 100% safe it's best to go ahead and remove the battery at that point. There will almost certainly be an indicator that lets you know when that is.

And yes, 4.2v is the maximum for a 3.7 volt battery.

 

[SissySpike]

PanasonicCGRs or AW batteries are both good solid and trusted batteries I like the X-Star 2 6 bay charger. RTD Vapor is a good battery Vendor above average customer support.

 

[TomCatt]

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