I feel extremely stupid....

[VamoVixen]

As stupid as this question probably is, and as stupid as I feel asking it, I need to know.

Drum roll please........



Can I leave my Vamo's 18350 batteries on the charger overnight?

My main concern comes from the fact that the first charger I used was a wonderful china cheapy. It ended up shooting into flames yesterday and smoking a nasty electrical smoke/smell. I have used rechargeable batteries before, however not the type of batteries we use for vaping. I'm worried if I leave my batteries on the charger longer than they need, I might cause a fire or something. I did buy a better charger however, and no flames, no smoke, etc...

But here I am, waiting for my batteries to charge and having a huge nic fit, because I wouldn't leave the batteries on the charger last night while I was in bed.

 

[Butters80]

It depends on the charger. Whaddya have?

 

[Frenchfry1942]

A higher quality charger will shut itself off when the battery is fully charged. I have an Intelicharger i4.

Hope helps

 

[VamoVixen]

I have a trustfire charger. I think it is still a china cheapy, but it is MUCH better made than the no name china charger that went up into flames yesterday.

The charge light goes from Red(charging) to green(charged), but I don't think it turns off when the batteries are done charging, since the light doesn't shut off.

 

[DancingHeretik]

I do leave my batteries charging overnight. BUT, I have an Xtar charger, AW IMR batteries bought from RTD, and I only charge them if I'm sleeping in the same room and have them sitting in a metal box just in case.

I would not use a Trustfire charger. One question, what batteries are you using?

 

[misohoni]

If you haven't already - Invest in quality battery's & Charger plus maybe look at something like this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/eFest-Large...y-Charging-Bag-Fits-I4-NITECORE-/281187826408

 

[Heavyrocker]

I have a trustfire charger. I think it is still a china cheapy, but it is MUCH better made than the no name china charger that went up into flames yesterday.

The charge light goes from Red(charging) to green(charged), but I don't think it turns off when the batteries are done charging, since the light doesn't shut off.

Ive been using the Trustfire for 2 years now and they work great,they take longer to charge than the more expensive chargers but ive heard its a good thing to charge batts slower,its safer.The Trustfire does have an internal shut off i think ive read somewhere,its ok too charge overnite,i leave mine in the bathroom sink or the oven,with the oven off of course.

 

[VamoVixen]

My batteries are AW IMR.....The trustfire charger was given to us by a friend when my husband bought his SID off him. Why should I not use the trustfire?

 

[iamAuz]

personally i wouldnt use the trustfire at all, i would get a new charger.
Here are some good choices.
1. Efest LUC 4 or LUC2 (I use the LUC4 is has a nice screen showing real time readings and has 4 bays for many batteries. also you can adjust charge output for quicker charges)
2. Nitecore Intellicharger i4 or i2 (never used this charger, but it is highly taked about like the others here)
3 Xtar VP2 (ive never used this charger but i have heard good things about Xtar and this one looks pretty nice)

Also what kind of batteries do you use? IMR are the best bet and safest.
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[iamAuz]

My batteries are AW IMR.....The trustfire charger was given to us by a friend when my husband bought his SID off him. Why should I not use the trustfire?

I believe the trustfire doesnt stop charging when batteries reach full capacity. this is dangerous. you want a smart battery charger, something that will analyze your batteries and shut off the charge.

 

[VamoVixen]

I believe the trustfire doesnt stop charging when batteries reach full capacity. this is dangerous. you want a smart battery charger, something that will analyze your batteries and shut off the charge.

I am sure that the trustfire is at least safe enough to use as long as I am home/awake when charging?

 

[iamAuz]

I am sure that the trustfire is at least safe enough to use as long as I am home/awake when charging?

yes it is a bit safer in that aspect, but i wouldnt leave it alone or sleep while its charging overnight. the battery charger is one piece of gear that need to be safe

 

[Rickajho]

I have a trustfire charger. I think it is still a china cheapy, but it is MUCH better made than the no name china charger that went up into flames yesterday.

The charge light goes from Red(charging) to green(charged), but I don't think it turns off when the batteries are done charging, since the light doesn't shut off.

I would not leave a Trustfire unattended. Pull the batteries as soon as you notice they are fully charged. The only two charger brands I trust to not do bad things are Xtar and Pila.

 

[Heavyrocker]

Ive left my Trustfire on for 5 days just to see what would happen....nothing.

http://lygte-info.dk/review/Review Charger TrustFire TR-001 UK.html

http://club.dx.com/reviews/text/12594

 

[D. Waterhouse]

My batteries are AW IMR.....The trustfire charger was given to us by a friend when my husband bought his SID off him. Why should I not use the trustfire?

Because it has "FIRE" in the name. Their reputation for durability and quality control aren't great. The one you have might be OK, might not, for peace of mind get a charger from a trusted company. I'd recommend a Pila or Xtar from RTD Vapor I have a WP2 II and plan on upgrading to a WP2S or a VP1 If you get a WP2II and want to charge 18350s or 16340s you'll need spacers, the main reason I'd like to upgrade.

 

[iamAuz]

these are a few things you want your battery charger to have on it reverse polarity protection, short circuit protection, over-current protection and Zero voltage activation function, It can automatically monitor battery power and give an alarming notice... this is on the Efest LUC. also it has a usb port and a car charger so you can take it with you and charge a lot of things. it is very versatile.

 

[D. Waterhouse]

Ive left my Trustfire on for 5 days just to see what would happen....nothing.

So you've been lucky... so far.

 

[iamAuz]

Ive left my Trustfire on for 5 days just to see what would happen....nothing.

you shouldnt do that, please be safe. that could of been a bad thing

 

[VaPreis]

My batteries are AW IMR.....The trustfire charger was given to us by a friend when my husband bought his SID off him. Why should I not use the trustfire?

I have a 2 bay Trustfire charger that works just fine, albeit slowly. Once the batteries reach full charge, it stops charging. I won't tell you that you should leave batteries on it overnight, that's a safety decision for you to make, but I've left batteries on mine for days.....

If you're going to invest in a new charger, the Intellicharger I4 is a very nice one that won't break the bank.

 

[VamoVixen]

I just wanted to make sure my anxiety about the charger wasn't for nothing. I guess I made the right choice to not charge the batteries overnight. I have them on the charger now, I can see the red lights on the charger which state that they are not charged yet.

I will invest in another set of batteries so I can still vape while I am charging a different set, and I will invest in a better charger and charging bag next month. For now, I will charge while being vigilant.

Thank you everyone!!