There are few threads here of stories of people whose Ego batteries have exploded. Is this still a concern? Was the cause ever determined? The existing threads are kind of long and are filled with "glad you're ok" posts so I was hoping we could get another going just to discuss whether or not the Ego's still pose a hazard.
Ego Batteries exploding - still a concern?
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I haven't seen in the the most recent thread (todays) if the charger was the correct one being used for the battery. The user expressed different mah battery (not the ones supplied originally in the kit with the charger) and I'm not sure if anyone has confirmed that the output was correct.
The previous one (a melt down a few days back) was confirmed that the user had not used the correct charger.
That being said, it isn't worth patching together a kit, any kit. If you didn't buy it together as a kit, don't assume that because the battery threads into the charger that it's good.
The previous one (a melt down a few days back) was confirmed that the user had not used the correct charger.
That being said, it isn't worth patching together a kit, any kit. If you didn't buy it together as a kit, don't assume that because the battery threads into the charger that it's good.
I thought it sounded like she had a bad charger,she said that her new batteries had gone bad real fast,I might be wrong.I got a cheap charger with one of my kits that was so bad I couldn't even screw the battery in.I chucked it I had 2 other chargers for the EGO anyway.It's scary stuff.She said the charger came with the kit.
I think everyone is on edge considering the recent events we've had in the vaping community. I, myself, have not had an issue with "exploding" eGo batteries. I don't know any vapers close to me that have had this issues. Here is my video on battery safety that may give you some peace of mind. If you don't watch the video, use ONLY the recommended batteries and chargers for your ecig kit and don't charge batteries unattended.
Originally the poster purchased 2-600 mah kits, had problems with and 3 batteries die, which sound to be be carto (clearomizer) related.
They then purchased 3 900 mAh replacement batteries, and 2 900 mAh VV batteries. There is no mention of purchasing a different charger, however indicated using the charger from the prior kits without a problem, was it the correct one to use with the batteries? I'm not sure on that one, from what I can tell in one of the updates is it isn't a forum supplier so...........
They then purchased 3 900 mAh replacement batteries, and 2 900 mAh VV batteries. There is no mention of purchasing a different charger, however indicated using the charger from the prior kits without a problem, was it the correct one to use with the batteries? I'm not sure on that one, from what I can tell in one of the updates is it isn't a forum supplier so...........
Good to know. Just wanted people to know whether there's a problem or if these problems were caused by 3rd party chargers. I have an official joyetech Ego-C kit and have had no problems. Batteries dont even get warm when being charged with the charger that came with the kit. I'm thinking of getting a 2nd charger so I can charge both my batteries over night and its good that I came across this info. I will stick to the Joye ones for sure just to be safe.
Charging overnight might be a bad idea? The eGo's don't have overcharge protection.
I think sometimes these issues take on a Life of their own.
I remember about six months ago the ECF was all a stir about a Mod blowing. Seems that every 20 threads were something about this mod. You go the feeling it was Every Mod that the OEM made was Exploding.
Turns out that it was ONE Mod that Blew. And that Dozens of people were reporting the same event.
I’m not saying that an eGo can’t explode or that a Bad Batch came out of China. But I think when you consider just how many people have eGo’s that the chances of One Exploding is Very Small.
If there was more info about when a Battery Explodes it would be helpful.
If someone says that there Battery Exploded while Charging, then it might be the Charger.
If someone said that the Battery Exploded on their First use with an Older Charger, then it might be a Bad Battery from the OEM.
Whatever the reason, at least some good has come out of all this. And that is that people have a higher Awareness about Leaving Batteries Unattended while Charging.
I remember about six months ago the ECF was all a stir about a Mod blowing. Seems that every 20 threads were something about this mod. You go the feeling it was Every Mod that the OEM made was Exploding.
Turns out that it was ONE Mod that Blew. And that Dozens of people were reporting the same event.
I’m not saying that an eGo can’t explode or that a Bad Batch came out of China. But I think when you consider just how many people have eGo’s that the chances of One Exploding is Very Small.
If there was more info about when a Battery Explodes it would be helpful.
If someone says that there Battery Exploded while Charging, then it might be the Charger.
If someone said that the Battery Exploded on their First use with an Older Charger, then it might be a Bad Battery from the OEM.
Whatever the reason, at least some good has come out of all this. And that is that people have a higher Awareness about Leaving Batteries Unattended while Charging.
Joye eGo's do.
Joyetech eGo 650mAh Battery
See the blurb under the batt. Both the chargers and batts have overcharge protection and while it would be rare that both go at the same time, it's a possibility, so your advice to not charge overnight (or when one leaves the house) is certainly a good idea - I don't leave the house or go to sleep with a battery charging. I also have seen a few of the centerposts of my chargers gunked up, so I started in the habit of taking a Qtip to the centerposts of the battery and charger each time I charge a batt. Don't know if that would prevent anything but before I started doing that the gunk was compromising the space between the negative and postive points on the charger.
Thanks for that clarification! I had suspected as much but heretofore have been airing on the side of caution.
izak,
Also posted this on the other thread - eGo-c was an upgrade in a few areas - the charging led and the protection:
from heaven gifts - a joyetech distributor/retailer:
"lithium battery protection: It has strengthened short circuit protection and over discharge protection based on eGo-T batteries and there is a device inside to prevent overcharging."
Yes they do
Well, there you go.
It's probably just the knockoff eGos that will start charging again if the charger fails and goes to 5 volts. They probably don't have the little "device inside to prevent overcharging".
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From following the thread, it appears that the user did have legit Joyetech batteries (as the vendor is listed as a authorized Joye dealer) with legit Joyetech chargers. The charger was the standard 4.2V@420ma unit. The only non Joyetech batteries the user was using was the 900mah VV, which from as far as I could find was from a manufacturer called Tobeco, however my research could be faulty on that one. The Joyetech battery was the one that detonated, while the VV ones just stopped working. I do not believe any concrete conclusions as to the cause have been reached yet, but I am waiting to hear some follow up details.
EDIT: Its too early in the am for me apparently.
I think it would be helpful to include chargers for all battery orders, not just kits. Or, make it crystal clear what kind of charger is needed.
The determination has been made that the standard eGo 4.2V@420ma charger is the proper charger for charging 650, 900, and 1000mah eGo batteries. I have seen some confusion on this topic, there is no additional charger for the various mah outputs if you are using authentic Joyetech eGo batteries.
I had a theory/wild az guess that the exploding eGos could be related to power sags/surges associated with appliances like refrigerators or microwaves coming on or shutting off and hoped to get some discussion on it here: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...5018-exploding-ego-theory-please-comment.html but no one offered any real insight as to whether or not this is plausible.
The problem is not so much charging a 900mah battery with a charger with 400mah output, is more of a problem if you charge 510 220mah mini battery with that same charger. I think using fake ego batteries, and there are a lot of them, announced to be 650mah and in reality with fake cells that only have 300mah with that 400mah output charger could be a problem.
Of course if the charger or battery is faulty, it can happen, i never had a problem but when the recharge's over, the batteries are allways warm. Not hot hot but also not cold.
Of course if the charger or battery is faulty, it can happen, i never had a problem but when the recharge's over, the batteries are allways warm. Not hot hot but also not cold.
KeithB,
Made comment on your other thread.
Coiso,
I've only seem Joye branded 3.33 watt hour cells inside 900mah Rivas, Egos, and Clones.
Some may cheat and use smaller cells though.
Made comment on your other thread.
Coiso,
I've only seem Joye branded 3.33 watt hour cells inside 900mah Rivas, Egos, and Clones.
Some may cheat and use smaller cells though.
regardless of overcharge protection or not...its too great of a risk to charge unattended for the reward youd get. investing a few bucks in a extra battery is a fantastic insurance policy. paying for an extra battery vs risking exploding one is a no-brainer in my eyes.
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