Help with Batteries Please!

[Heartisan]

What do you think are the best batteries to use with the Buzz??
Or any tips on how to charge them for longer life?

I've bought Ultra Fire, Unique Fire, and Trust Fire 16340s and I wind up only getting around 2 hours out of them. I rotate my pairs, and don't run them until they are completely drained, but it doesn't make a difference.

One thing I read on here last night was that they shouldn't be left on the charger after they are finished charging. I usually charge them overnight, or put them in the charger before going to work. Is this why I'm not getting the long life I hear others getting??

I am a heavy vaper, so I'm not expecting 8 hours out of the things - but around 4 would be great.

Any help would be very appreciated, because I need to order more again.

Thanks!

 

[5cardstud]

It doesn't matter how long you leave them on the charger as a smart charger quits charging when the battery is charged. I leave mine on the charger for 12 t0 24 hours all the time. The worst thing you can do to a li-ion battery is leave it in an uncharged state for a long time as it degrades the battery fast. I can't understand how you only get 2 hrs. out of yours. I think I would have to tape the switch in the on position to only get 2 hrs. and I'm a heavy vaper. I use Ultra fire 3.7 volt 880 MAH, Trustfire 3.6 volt 880 MAH 16340, Trustfire 3.7 volt 880 MAH (the black ones), and a pair of AW 3.7 volt highdrains in mine. The Black Trustfires are the best and the high drains are the worst for vaping time. It's funny too because the black ones are the oldest ones I have and have been used the most. I would talk to Buzzkill about it, maybe there is something wrong with the unit. I get 3 to 4 times the vaping time on a set of batteries.

 

[breaktru]

What size atty are you using?

 

[BuzzKill]

If you are using a LR atty it will kill the battery life , what are you using ? 2 hours if NOT good !

 

[Heartisan]

I did a test of my chargers over the weekend using the same set of batts, and I'm pretty sure the problem is the charger.

I have two chargers, but they are the cheap kind - Tenargy TR-001 and Trustfire TR-001. When I used the Trustfire, I got about 4 hours vape time. The Tenargy gave me two hours and 15 minutes. I was happy with getting a bit more than 4 hours, but still don't know if that's on the low side.
Are the TR-001s smart chargers?? I didn't think they were.

I'm currently using either a regular Janty 510, or a regular Joye 510 I got from FSUSA. My LR's stay on my Saber mini.

I actually have one set of those Black Trustfire 3.7 volt 880 MAH batteries that I bought "gently used" from the classifieds, and they do last longer than the blue Uniques or the grey Ultras that I bought new. Thank you - I didn't know if the high drains were better with the Buzz. I'll buy more of the Trustfires.

What's the best charger that won't break the bank?

I've heard that this time of year it's difficult to get shipments from China, so Deal Extreme is out.

 

[BuzzKill]

On some of those chargers the LED will come on early ! so leave the batts in for at least 4 hours , that should get them to full charge ,
High drains will NOT last as long they are typically 550mah , ours are 880Mah
I have chargers maybe not the best deal but close .

 

[Heartisan]

Thanks! I see ICR123As on your site. Are those what you suggest?

 

[Bovinia]

Thanks! I see ICR123As on your site. Are those what you suggest?

I use the ones on Notcigs site in my Buzz

 

[BuzzKill]

Thanks! I see ICR123As on your site. Are those what you suggest?

Yes we have all had pretty good results with these , they are a 3.7 volt battery

 

[5cardstud]

Ya really. Be careful because CR123 comes in a 3 volt battery too and you don't want those. Which ever one you chose make sure it's 3.7volt.

 

[ibreathagain]

Hey BK i just got my Terminator adapter and it worked fine the first day but seems to drain my batts within minutes now. My setup = Puresmoker V3 with the Terminator 901, then 901 to 801 adapter to the 801atty. Im using Tenergy rcr123a 3 volt batteries. Am i using the wrong type of batts for variable voltage?

 

[5cardstud]

Yes. I believe you need to use 2- 3.7 volt batteries with it .

 

[BuzzKill]

Hey BK i just got my Terminator adapter and it worked fine the first day but seems to drain my batts within minutes now. My setup = Puresmoker V3 with the Terminator 901, then 901 to 801 adapter to the 801atty. Im using Tenergy rcr123a 3 volt batteries. Am i using the wrong type of batts for variable voltage?

Is it vaping ?? the Terminator should not reduce the battery life like that ! make sure they are fully charged and do not use a LR atty
the 3 volt ones should be OK on the terminator.

You may also have a short with all the adapters so check them as well.

 

[5cardstud]

Well there it is, I guess I was wrong. Gee this is an odd experience for me, being wrong.

 

[Bovinia]

Well there it is, I guess I was wrong. Gee this is an odd experience for me, being wrong.

Don't let it happen again!

 

[5cardstud]

I promise, I won't. Please not the whip, no.

 

[BuzzKill]

The Terminator has a 1 volt drop across to work ( The Buzz has a .5volt drop , better regulator ) so under load the best you can expect is 4.5 volts or so .
Using 3.7 volt batteries increase this min. voltage to 6 volts

FYI 5CS !!!
LOL WHIP_WHIP !

 

[5cardstud]

Okay that makes sense.

 

[AaronB]

Will these batteries listed on the site (ICR123a 3.7 Volt Batteries. Exactly the same as "16340" batteries) work with my TR-001 charger? - Thanks in advance.

 

[mistinthewoods]

I use the grey Ultrafires that Mike sells and I use a couple pairs of AW ICR123 3.7Vs and both work the same. The AWs are a little smaller so they rattle a little but that seems to be the only difference.