Why do they put a USB connector on these things? When they tell you that you can use it for charging, but recommend that you don't? Just got my first 3 batterie mod, and I get how great they are, but miss my passthrough capability. Now I have the external charger instead of that and that's fine. I guess my point is that it's frustrating that they would sell anything with an option that is less safe to begin with. Just had to vent lol. Your thoughts please.
I Don't Trust My USB On board Charger
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Not everyone can afford mod, batteries, and a charger at the same time when starting up. Most offer firmware upgrades now and you need the port anyway. Many mod cannot be charged thru port now, upgrade only.
I agree with Mr. R and Letitia. But, in case you're away from your home/external charger and your batteries are loosing juice, it's nice to have another option to recharge.
The problem is the micro usb2 standard itself. It’s just too delicate. We’re slowly seeking N.Y. usbC stuff coming out but it’s taking a while. In the meantime fasttech has magnetic microusb2 replacements that can save your port from overuse
Good advice!
Missed that part of your post; .5 and 1A are both OK, but I wouldn't go any faster than that. The difference between .5 and 1A is negligible when it comes to prolonging the life of your batteries, and charging at .5A can be excruciatingly slow if you have high capacity batteries (2,500 or 3,000 mAh).
Yes in the manual and online it says you can use the USB, buy they also say they recommend for better charging to use the external charger. I still miss my passthrough, even though at 15 watts I get all day vape for 6 days with 3 batteries. Peace to all and thanks for your input! Goodnight from NY
I'm one of those that prefer usb charging. Not always, but generally. I also hate the delicate nature of the micro usb connections. At this time, I only have 1 USB-C unit, that being my phone. Yet all my devices are charged off the same cable system as I use the magnetic connections like bombastinator mentions. Works great for me. Phone, 4 mods, tablet, and 3 other USB devices all use the same cables.
Now, since I use 10 mods for vaping almost daily, I still have to charge batteries separately for several of them, and the rest use LiPo charging systems, but all my 18650 batteries get a full external charger charge at least once a week.
You may find you prefer external charging after a while, anyway. It's so much easier to swap out batteries than charge via USB (I don't use passthrough, I don't care for it and I don't believe it's that great for the mod... My batteries seemed to heat up if I did that.) And yes, it's always good to have options...
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I always charge via USB and knock on wood have never had a problem. My alien batteries are now 9 months old and as good as new. Vape on.
Usb charging is handy to have. But slow charging is better for the battery in every way on any battery whether it be 18650, lipo, car, phone, etc.
I charge via USB, I think it's fine on the battery, but I think the battery status part of the display is starting to get dimmer on my Pico due to getting more use. I guess I ought to get a charger before the USB wears out and can't even be used for emergencies.
I started use dual 18650 mod just over a year ago and am experiencing shorter battery life over the last couple of months. Ordered 6 30q batts and the difference is noticeable. Still using older ones right now as well as new. Will probably quit using older ones in a few months.
Recently got new batts myself. Going to get a couple flashlights or a headlamp for the older 18650's.
I ordered button tops by mistake and am looking for a flashlight so I can use them. lol
I just reordered correct batts instead of trying to return them. Liion has been a great vendor for me so decided to eat them.
As good as new at 9 months old? Maybe for babies but not batteries.
On a VV/VW, I go 12 months, then they are for flashlights. On a mech, it's 6 months on less depending on if they are for ADV builds or semimonthly comps.
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