Getting the Most Life From My Battery - Charging Tips?

[JeffB99]

I wish there was a stickie on this...

What are the tips for newbies to get the max life from their batteries? Here's what I've picked up so far...

--Never run batteries to total empty. Get a battery that has an auto shutoff (most do?) so it forces the user to recharge before it drains completely.
--Always try to use the charger that came with the battery (rather than a phone or tablet charger unless you are sure it has the same output voltage and amperage).
--Always try to use a 110v wall charger rather than the USB port on your computer.

Are these right and are there others?? Some do-s and don't-s I need help with...
--How often should I charge my battery?? Should I use it until the auto-shutoff kicks in or keep it "topped off" by charging every day or so? Does it matter?
--Is it ok to leave my battery charging for hours and hours overnight or all day? It is better to unplug as soon as its finished charging? Does it matter?

Thanks!

--Jeff

 

[Baditude]

Topping off the battery is better than allowing it to drain completely before recharging. Topping off is not harmful to the battery, and actually prolongs battery longivity.

Keep all liquids away from the power button. It has a wire in there and getting it wet can short out the battery. Batteries do not like extremes in temperature; do not leave batteries in a hot car during the summer. A battery should NEVER feel warm or hot to touch.

Keep the top 510 connector clean from e-liquid. Paper towel or q-tip. Use isopropal alcohol to remove dried e-liquid. E-liquid can cause corrosion of the metal affecting electrical connectivity to the tank.

The charger light may blink momentarily as it checks the status of the battery. The charger indicates when the battery is fully charged by the light turning from red to green. It stops providing a full charge, but continues giving a "trickle charge" to keep the battery fully charged. Trickle charging is only for your benefit, not the batteries. Prolonged and routine trickle charges reduce a battery's overall life expectancy. People who charge their batteries overnight while they sleep are reducing the life expectancy of their battery. Use a timer device to turn the charger off.

Blinking light on the battery indicates either a low charge or a short in the tank.

Use only the charger and wall wort adaptor suggested by the manufacturer. Using a computer USB or car USB is not recommended.



I suggest charging your batteries on a flame-resistant surface: stove top, marble counter top, metal pan or pyrex dish. Most battery incidents occur while charging, not while vaping, statistically. The chemistry of eGo batteries is a flamable chemistry so they can vent flames and possibly explode in rare cases should they go into thermal runaway. Never charge your batteries while not in the house observing them.

Don't overtighten the tank onto the battery connector. The center pin in the battery "floats" within a o-ring insulator and can be pushed too deep into the battery housing to make connection to the tank. A small flathead precision screwdriver may be needed to "tease" the center pin up a milimeter or two to continue making contact with the tank.