I Need help! Houston TX location for a 18650 charger

dema · Dec 17, 2011

Im not new to the fourm, but i never post, just lurk.
I need teh fourms help, im on vaction in houstion tx for 3 weeks
i left my charger for a 18650 3000mAh in Cali
anyone know any PHYSICAL mom&pop electronic stores i can get a replacement from?
or let me pick one up in person, ill pay!
i have 2 batterys on rotation and killed one already
honestly im freaking out i wont be able to vape, i have good e liquid tanked in and stoked about it.
would hate to pick up ciggs during my stay
i need one that bad, help me out!
thanks

washvap · Dec 17, 2011

You would probably get more responses if you posted in the general discussions forum. All you need is 4 more posts and after an hr then you will be able to make a thread there. I wish I could help but, there are plenty of members that are in TX.

WELCOME TO THE ECF

OttoBahn · Dec 17, 2011

Fry's Electronics sells 18650 batteries - not sure if the ones on their site are what you need (likely are though) and/or if they have more in their store. They show 3 locations (in stock too) in Houston. And chargers also. It'd be worth the huge crowds to go pick them up (IMO.)

Fry's Home Electronics | Computer Parts & Accessories, Software, Games, TVs, Cameras - Frys.com

FRYS.com.|.TENERGY (Edited to add direct link - but like I said, am not up on battery ins/outs)

dema · Dec 17, 2011

thanks for the welcome, i guess then the fourm wont flame me for bumping this thread 4 times with in 5 mins so i can post in the gen section, thanks for the direction washvap

juicejunky · Dec 17, 2011

When you get 6 posts, you can check out the Texas social forums and maybe someone can help you there.

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/tejas-vapin/11245-welcome-tejas-vapin-3.html

or

Way Across Texas Vapers Club

Here is a site I found that might lead to something useful.

Vape Houston

dormouse · Dec 17, 2011

Try the Batteries Plus stores? (but I don't think they carry our kind of batteries/chargers)

Battery Stores in Texas - Batteries Plus

And check VaporsearchUSA.com - not real likely you'll find a mod shop but maybe you'll find something

Oooo - where is Pearland TX? LIGHTHOUND is there
https://www.lighthound.com/Contact-Us_ep_5.html
I think that is about 20-25 miles SE of Houston

That's probably your best bet

dema · Dec 17, 2011

OttoBahn said:
Fry's Electronics sells 18650 batteries - not sure if the ones on their site are what you need (likely are though) and/or if they have more in their store. They show 3 locations (in stock too) in Houston. And chargers also. It'd be worth the huge crowds to go pick them up (IMO.)

Fry's Home Electronics | Computer Parts & Accessories, Software, Games, TVs, Cameras - Frys.com

i checked online and didnt find anything, but if you say they have them at frys it wont hurt to surf thru the crowds.

my friend just called me and told me to get a cell phone charger rated at 1apm 5v and mcgyver it it in a restroom by a sink so theres nothing near it to catch on fire.
i have a multimeter so i suppose wont be bad to try. and my charger at home is rated at 1apm 5v so who knows?
time to look for a spare charger...

Jaka · Dec 17, 2011

HOUTX vaper here.

I'd try EPO (Electronic Parts Outlet): Electronic Parts Outlet -- they're open tomorrow 9a-5p.

They're a small store, so packed it's basically claustrophobic, but they have an amazing variety of sheer STUFF. I haven't ever asked for one there before, but I'd give them at least the same chance as Fry's of carrying an 18650 charger.

dema · Dec 17, 2011

thanks for the links fellas

dema · Dec 17, 2011

EPO is in south west houston, ive been there before, its a cluster .... lol ill check them out after frys

Jaka · Dec 17, 2011

Curses, can't PM you.

Since you're awake, and depending on what part of town you're in and how desperate your situation is (about to spark an analog, for example), I'd be willing to meet up with you at a diner and let you get at least a partial charge off my charger. I'll be up for another couple of hours at least.

OttoBahn · Dec 17, 2011

OP - even if your 5 posts is up, I believe there's a one-hour (or so) timer before triggering being able to post elsewhere.

dormouse · Dec 17, 2011

What is wrong with Lighthound which I listed on the first page?

They have lots of 18650 batteries and chargers. Stop spamming for post count. A mod will just delete them. You need 5 non-spammed non-sequential non-meaningless posts or replies and an hour wait to post elsewhere.

dema · Dec 17, 2011

your^ right there is a 1 hr delay, (should add that to the FAQ!)

Jaka · Dec 17, 2011

dormouse said:
What is wrong with Lighthound which I listed on the first page?

They have lots of 18650 batteries and chargers. Stop spamming for post count. A mod will just delete them. You need 5 non-spammed non-sequential non-meaningless posts or replies and an hour wait to post elsewhere.

Pearland is pretty far from central Houston, and up to 2 hours from Houston-near-the-airport. Also, it recently exploded.

juicejunky · Dec 17, 2011

dormouse said:
What is wrong with Lighthound which I listed on the first page?

They have lots of 18650 batteries and chargers. Stop spamming for post count. A mod will just delete them. You need 5 non-spammed non-sequential non-meaningless posts or replies and an hour wait to post elsewhere.

Lighthound is closed on Saturday.

dema · Dec 17, 2011

dor mouse u edited that post on page one, i didnt see u edited it, there was something eles there before this thread hit 2 pages. ill call that place tomrrow.
i was post whoring so i could go to the tejas thread, but apparently there is a 1 hr delay regardless of post count.

dormouse · Dec 17, 2011

Yeah sorry I found that right after I first posted. I checked a bunch of other "battery" stores and they had cellphone batteries and laptop batteries and stuff like that. Not generic batteries and chargers. Try calling some big electronics stores tomorrow and ask them whi would sell that kind of batteries and chargers? I have only ever seen them sold by flashlight shops and ecig shops.

Once you get your 5 posts/replies and 1 hour wait, also check Social Groups for a Houston ro Texas group - and ask there if anyone can loan you a charger or knows where you can get one,

Lighthound lists Saturday hours

Lighthound, Inc.
8201 Broadway STE 131
Pearland, TX 77581

US

sales@lighthound.com

+1 (713) 436-2609 - phone
+1 (866) 649-5834 - fax
+1 (281) 404-9060 - international fax

Hours:
Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

juicejunky · Dec 17, 2011

Dema,

Depending on where you are located, Batteries Plus claims to have ever battery. If they don't carry them, they should be able to at least charge your dead batteries for you until you find one. The ones I have been to have been extremely helpful. Frys will be a zoo tomorrow.

I hope you find something to keep you going. In the meantime use your highest resistance atty/carto to preserve your battery.

dema · Dec 17, 2011

jaka hit me up and is willing to help me out temporarly, cool stuff !

hate to say it but its analog time....

ill check out these places in the AM, i really appriciate all the links guys.
Sucks to find out u didnt pack a wall charger when ur batt dies! but was awesome vaping on the airplane and sneaking my set up past TSA

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