E-cigarette won't charge

[kimmykim]

Hi,

No matter how many hours I charge my Volcano e-cig in the usb port of my laptop, it never has enough power for more than five puffs max. I replaced my original e-cig with a new one, but as soon as i took it out of the box I encountered the exact same problem. Any suggestions? Anyone else experience this?

 

[Playa_hamm420]

Try a wall charger? Could be a bad charger. QC is not a volcano strong point imho.

 

[steliosak]

Try to exclude possible caused .

I assume that it charges OK from the mains.

Try it on the USB port of another computer (preferable a desktop) and see if it charges there.

 

[kabonk]

your usb port isn't putting out enough electricity use a usb hub or wall socket

 

[Retriever]

Agree with needing a more powerful charging source. Many laptops can't handle the requirements of battery charging, and you could also damage your laptop.

 

[hdviggy]

Not all laptops are created equally....

Some allow eternal devices to work, but not enough power to charge, smartphones and in this case your e-ciggy. I would suggest getting a powered USB hub, or plug it into the wall. If you are using a USB pass through then forsure use the active USB hub.

 

[madjack]

....just my thought...I would NEVER use a 500+buck laptop/PC to do the job of a 5dollar wall wart when doing so could possibly damage my 'puter...but that's just me.........
madjack

 

[denali_41]

since all usb ports are the same voltage output 5volts,that what the u in usb stands "universal",,,
plug something else into that port,if it works then your laptop port if fine,,which it probably is ,,,

i had the same issue when i used the slim type battery,,sometimes i get use them for few hours,,other tims i would get a few minutes,,no matter how long i would leave it on the charger..

do yourself a money saving favor and get a ego or rive kit


one last thing,,,i always charge my ego batteries on my laptop ports ,,

 

[steliosak]

since all usb ports are the same voltage output 5volts,that what the u in usb stands "universal",,,
plug something else into that port,if it works then your laptop port if fine,,which it probably is ,,,

i had the same issue when i used the slim type battery,,sometimes i get use them for few hours,,other tims i would get a few minutes,,no matter how long i would leave it on the charger..

do yourself a money saving favor and get a ego or rive kit


one last thing,,,i always charge my ego batteries on my laptop ports ,,[/QUOTE

I Agree the Voltage of USB ports is standard. However what matters is the amount of current that you draw.

I work in IT and I have heard some really bad stories , expensive servers motherboards being trashed by charging devices (not just e-cig batteries) of USB ports.

 

[KeysBum]

Try your backup charger. You do have a backup, right?

 

[hdviggy]

since all usb ports are the same voltage output 5volts,that what the u in usb stands "universal",,,
plug something else into that port,if it works then your laptop port if fine,,which it probably is ,,,

i had the same issue when i used the slim type battery,,sometimes i get use them for few hours,,other tims i would get a few minutes,,no matter how long i would leave it on the charger..

do yourself a money saving favor and get a ego or rive kit


one last thing,,,i always charge my ego batteries on my laptop ports ,,[/QUOTE

I Agree the Voltage of USB ports is standard. However what matters is the amount of current that you draw.

I work in IT and I have heard some really bad stories , expensive servers motherboards being trashed by charging devices (not just e-cig batteries) of USB ports.

You are 100 percent correct!

At any rate, plug it into the wall, to be sure....

 

[Nikkita6]

How about contacting the vendor from whom you purchased the PV, explain the issue you are having and see what they have to say about it .... sounds like a faulty charger could be the problem.

 

[denali_41]

one last thing,,,i always charge my ego batteries on my laptop ports ,,[/QUOTE

I Agree the Voltage of USB ports is standard. However what matters is the amount of current that you draw.

I work in IT and I have heard some really bad stories , expensive servers motherboards being trashed by charging devices (not just e-cig batteries) of USB ports.

i did say laptop port right ???

server usb's are a totally different creature and very few [if any]here actually have access to a server hub

 

[polyfoam]

I wonder if there would be a difference between usb 1.0/2.0 ports?

 

[ChrispyCritter]

If you have a cable box check to see if it has a USB port or 2 and try charging it in there..I charge mine in my cable box most of the time it has 2 USB's one in the front and one in the back. Dish boxes might have them too..also try to clean the charger and batteries connector with a tissue or paper towel.

 

[steliosak]

i did say laptop port right ???

server usb's are a totally different creature and very few [if any]here actually have access to a server hub

The architecture is the same.
USB will deliver a maximum of 500mA (total for all devices connected to same USB Hub)
If you exceed that for some reason , say you also have other USB devices running from the same internal hub or your charger is not operating properly , then on of the following may (I don't mean it is bound to happen - but why take the risk ) happen.

1) internal protection circuitry will cut the power .
2) the laptop or desktop will crash
3) you will do damage to your motherboard

 

[denali_41]

I wonder if there would be a difference between usb 1.0/2.0 ports?

speed of data transfer,,3.0 is the newest and by far the fastest yet,,although most PC's don't have 3.0 capability

your Pc is already out dated again all of mine are too

 

[denali_41]

The architecture is the same.


1) internal protection circuitry will cut the power .
2) the laptop or desktop will crash
3) you will do damage to your motherboard

architecture is not the same,,

those other things you listed as "maybe" "possibly" happening all require the same thing to happen,,a short

i have been charging ecigs,,blu was my first,401's and now ego on my laptop,,also i have charged cell phones pda's kindle's
and just about anything else you can think of that uses a usb charger and i have yet to have any problems

btw,,did you know you can change the output power of a usb port...more then one port with all of them at different voltages !!!

but the default is still the same constant 5 volt OUTPUT .servers are set up differently

 

[steliosak]

architecture is not the same,,

those other things you listed as "maybe" "possibly" happening all require the same thing to happen,,a short

i have been charging ecigs,,blu was my first,401's and now ego on my laptop,,also i have charged cell phones pda's kindle's
and just about anything else you can think of that uses a usb charger and i have yet to have any problems

btw,,did you know you can change the output power of a usb port...more then one port with all of them at different voltages !!!

but the default is still the same constant 5 volt OUTPUT .servers are set up differently

No I beg to disagree. It does not necessitate a short. Just a current drain in excess of what it is capable of providing.

I am not saying that you personally should not charge your e-cig from your laptop.
I am only stating that this is one thing I would personally avoid . I too charge my cell phone but not my e-cig, why would I risk a piece of equipment costing many hundreds if not thousands of dollars on a china made usb charger ?

Yes you can change the limiting voltage of the USB ports but what if this fails.

Again I am not saying that something will happen . I am saying that it may happen and have heard of it happening .
I (and I speak for my self) would not risk it.

P.S. by architecture I mean that of the USB specs.

 

[denali_41]

hmmm you will charge your [most likely] made in china cell phone ,but not your made in china ecig ??

things that make you go hmmm hmm hmmm

i know people in other countries countries that believe vampires are real,because they "Heard" they are real

too many "what if's"