Evolv-ing Thread

[BillW50]

Here's the same two packs after serial charging without any balance charging. They only rate at 770mah because I only charged them to 4.10v this time. They would be more like 800mah if they both didn't have a low cell.

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2016-07-02 9AM SAT
FullyMax Pack 1 of 3 (red)
Charged at 10.8v @ 1A
53 minutes finished charging, reported capacity is 772mah.

Before charging
Cell 1 = 3.26v
Cell 2 = 3.25v
Cell 3 = 3.09v
Pack = 9.59v

After charging
Cell 1 = 4.08v (DNA200 4.10v)
Cell 2 = 4.08v (DNA200 4.11v)
Cell 3 = 4.08v (DNA200 4.10v)
Pack = 12.23v (DNA200 12.31v)

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2016-07-03 7AM SUN
FullyMax Pack 2 of 3 (red)
Charged at 10.8v @ 1A
53 minutes finished charging, reported capacity is 771mah.

Before charging
Cell 1 = 3.43v
Cell 2 = 3.09v
Cell 3 = 3.45v
Pack = 9.97v

After charging
Cell 1 = 4.08v (DNA200 4.11v)
Cell 2 = 4.08v (DNA200 4.10v)
Cell 3 = 4.08v (DNA200 4.10v)
Pack = 12.24v (DNA200 12.31v)

 

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[mackman]

Perhaps you can fix it, but the symptoms you describe indicate a pack with a faulty cell. If ecig.com tells you they won't stand behind it, I'm sure you will & it will probably be cheaper than sending the bad battery back, but at least make the call & see what they will do for you before you void your warranty.

Got a faulty battery for the DX and they replaced it with the return of the faulty one.

 

[Steamer861]

I guess with all the faulty DX battery talk, I should check mine too.
The first one seems ok, but I haven't even discharged it fully one time yet.
The second one is still new,So I better get checking

 

[Squonk_me]

The 2 that i got are both performing fine but, they are White,,, if that makes a difference.

 

[PhilBrown123]

I have the triade my first DNA 200 mod trying to figure the 82nd and puts of escribe took me a day or so to get the battery bar right with lg hg2 batteries was right on with 25rs

 

[BillW50]

Same thing above but with a third pack. Three packs and each one has a weak cell. The first one came with the DX200 and 2 and 3 were purchased separately. I guess that explains the low prices. Well if I had known up front, I still would have purchased them since it still was a deal. Anybody that wants their money back, I'll buy them.

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2016-07-03 1PM SUN
FullyMax Pack 3 of 3 (black)
Charged at 10.8v @ 1A
55 minutes finished charging, reported capacity is 796mah.

Before charging
Cell 1 = 3.39v (DNA200 3.43v)
Cell 2 = 3.08v (DNA200 3.14v)
Cell 3 = 3.37v (DNA200 3.41v)
Pack = 9.82v (DNA200 9.98v)

After charging
Cell 1 = 4.08v (DNA200 4.10v)
Cell 2 = 4.08v (DNA200 4.10v)
Cell 3 = 4.08v (DNA200 4.11v)
Pack = 12.23v (DNA200 12.31v 7870Wh)

 

[Steamer861]

Same thing above but with a third pack. Three packs and each one has a weak cell. The first one came with the DX200 and 2 and 3 were purchased separately. I guess that explains the low prices. Well if I had known up front, I still would have purchased them since it still was a deal. Anybody that wants their money back, I'll buy them.

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2016-07-03 1PM SUN
FullyMax Pack 3 of 3 (black)
Charged at 10.8v @ 1A
55 minutes finished charging, reported capacity is 796mah.

Before charging
Cell 1 = 3.39v (DNA200 3.43v)
Cell 2 = 3.08v (DNA200 3.14v)
Cell 3 = 3.37v (DNA200 3.41v)
Pack = 9.82v (DNA200 9.98v)

After charging
Cell 1 = 4.08v (DNA200 4.10v)
Cell 2 = 4.08v (DNA200 4.10v)
Cell 3 = 4.08v (DNA200 4.11v)
Pack = 12.23v (DNA200 12.31v 7870Wh)

The first time I charged mine, it was set to maximum recharges & stopped at 4.08 In EScribe I changed it to maximum puffs & it goes all the way to 4.20 now

 

[BillW50]

The first time I charged mine, it was set to maximum recharges & stopped at 4.08 In EScribe I changed it to maximum puffs & it goes all the way to 4.20 now

Yup, stopping at 4.10v is supposed to prolong the life of the lipo. Since most of the damage occurs higher than 4.10v. But doing so will cost you some capacity. And for some, capacity is more important.

 

[Steamer861]

Well my first DX battery cycled perfectly the first time don't have time to check the other one now, but So Far So good

 

[BillW50]

You didn't happen to noticed the cell voltages before recharging did you? As this is very telling. If you don't look at them you wouldn't notice any low cells.

 

[Steamer861]

I have my charging screen set to show all three cels as they charge.
I ran it down to about 3.74 all three cels were the same voltage, they all came back up to 4.20
IDK what else to say, it looks like my battery if working perfectly
I'm hoping the spare one I got is good too, But with long days ahead this week at work IDK when I will get a chance to check it out. To be honest for the price we got, I wouldn't mind even if I had to put a new lipo in the DX's battery case. I don't see that being to big of a deal

 

[BillW50]

Yeah you won't see it until it gets really low. My pack 1 is currently reading 11.08v right now and each cell is reading 3.69v. The cells are really close to taking a nosedive real soon. Btw, I just ordered another DX200 from somewhere else and I will check that one when I get it to see if they are any different.

 

[BillW50]

FullyMax Pack 1 of 3 (red)
4 minutes ago...
Pack 10.50v
Cell 1 = 3.48v
Cell 2 = 3.50v
Cell 3 = 3.52v

2 minutes ago...
Pack 9.93v
Cell 1 = 3.36v
Cell 2 = 3.32v
Cell 3 = 3.26v

Now (weak battery warning)...
Pack 9.54v
Cell 1 = 3.26v
Cell 2 = 3.22v
Cell 3 = 3.10v

The more they get used, it is possible the better they will get to staying together. This isn't unusual for lithium cells that has been sitting unused for awhile.

 

[Squonk_me]

Btw, I just ordered another DX200 from somewhere else

Bargain priced? Do tell......

 

[BillW50]

They only have two white ones left, they come with the new charger.

HotCig DX200 Kit

Coupon code: 4OFJ

Brings it to $95.99 and free shipping.

 

[Squonk_me]

Thanks Bill for that link but, this is what is listed as "included"...

This Kit contains the DNA 200 Device, the Battery pack, and the usb cable.

No mention of a charger.

 

[BillW50]

Oh... well... I dunno now?

 

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