Eploding Ecigs

[V8peQueen]

Yes I know it's all hype and a bunch of idiots who can't read directions. Lol. I read about a guy in the bar who used an Iphone charger or something stupid. Other than a computer or like a PS3, what other reliable devices will charge the ecig as I have also read some horror (probably also fake) stories about "car chargers". If I used my cellphone charger and plugged the USB portion of my charger in it, should I expect something crazy? lol. I am just verifying these "claims." Are there certain charging devices that should def be avoided? This might have already been discussed, maybe in a different way, not sure. But I am curious as to this!

Thanks!

 

[Dissonance]

Most of the time, you can do this without an issue.

However, if you're charging it from anything that doesn't know to stop supplying power once the battery is charged... Then don't do it when you're away or asleep. Battery failure resulting in explosions can happen on ANY charger, any time, and for no specific reason. Granted, it's a fairly low chance, but it's still there. Add overcharging to that list... And it's just 1 too many things that can go wrong to be worth the convenience (IMO).

As to devices you should avoid... I would recommend not using the cell phone charger next to your bed while the battery is under your pillow Personally when I had devices that charged rather than using removable rechargeable batteries I used my cell phone charger... Never had an issue. I wouldn't recommend using your PC/PS3/etc, simply because if the battery failure does occur you want it to be as far away from anything valuable as possible

 

[crxess]

It is NOT normally the Adaptors <wall USB adapters or Lighter adaptors> but the Actual Cheap Chargers units themselves. That and/or damaged batteries.

Many no name chargers have no protection and do not regulate the charge or shut down when topped up. Many cheap batteries have less than reliable protect circuits and allow over charging.

Always make sure you know the Charger rating and that it matches the battery you are charging.