ICR 18350 not charging

[KillDozer]

Hi,

I just bought a mod that has 2 x ICR 18350 batteries inside. I used for a day until screen showed Lo. I decided to recharge the batteries but as soon as I placed batteries inside the charger, the led turned green. I put it on the wall plug and led was still green. After a night, batteries still not charged.
Charger model is HZS-002. Searching on internet I found that the green led indicates 2 things. 1 battery full charged or battery voltage too low.
I would really appreciate if someone help me with this issue. I searched forum but i didn't find any thread about this issue.

 

[jSquared]

You really should get a multimeter to check your batteries if you're stacking them. And for heaven's sake, stop putting those things on to charge until you're sure of the problem!

Please have a look at this website for some useful information about batteries and safety:

http://batteryuniversity.com/

Having said that, a "Lo" warning usually indicates that your atty/carto is dead/shorted or that there's a problem with the center pin on the mod itself.

EDIT: I forgot to welcome you to the forum! Enjoy your stay here, Dozer!

JJ

 

[KillDozer]

You really should get a multimeter to check your batteries if you're stacking them. And for heaven's sake, stop putting those things on to charge until you're sure of the problem!

Please have alook at this website for some basic information about battery care and safety:

Basic to Advanced Battery Information from Battery University

Having said that, a "Lo" warning usually indicates that your atty/carto is dead/shorted or that there's a problem with the center pin on the mod itself.

EDIT: I forgot to welcome you to the forum! Enjoy your stay here, Dozer!

JJ

Hi jSquared and thanks for getting back to me.
Since this happened, i checked Internet a lot to find more about li ion batteries. I found the battery university very good website.
Atty is fine. I'm using it on another device and is OK. I don't have a multimeter but I'm sure the batteries are discharged. Putting them back on the mode, I can use for one puff at 3V then Lo appears again.

 

[niczgreat]

Get an xtar wp2 or wp6
My Wp2 has revived batteries that have went down to 1.6V!!!

Now that I have a stacked 18350 Mod. My VV Bogger Box, I had to upgrade to the
WP6 which will charge 6 batteries at once.

 

[KillDozer]

thanks tomzgreat. I will buy that one for sure.
Is there any other method that I can use to wake up the batteries?

 

[KillDozer]

Does lavatube vv 350 work with 2 non-rechargeable lithium battery?can I use this mod with 2 cr123a 3v , panasonic, non rechargeable?

 

[KillDozer]

I really don't know what's the problem the batteries or device that's why I'm asking... just trying to understand what's wrong with the stuff I have

 

[Ryedan]

Does lavatube vv 350 work with 2 non-rechargeable lithium battery?can I use this mod with 2 cr123a 3v , panasonic, non rechargeable?

KillDozer, I don't think non-rechargeable batteries put out the current needed for our e-cigs. Hopefully someone who knows more about this will pop in shortly.

 

[KillDozer]

Nevermind. I tried already. It doesn't work. I hope the reason is the battery not the device. Any other thoughts?

 

[Ryedan]

I'm pretty sure it's the battery. Suggest you stop trying things without knowing exactly what you are doing. You could get hurt. Take your time and figure out what is happening. Vape safe friend

 

[KillDozer]

thanks Ryedan,
yeah, I discovered lots of things about "do not try this at home" related to li-ion awake procedure.
I will buy another pack of 18350 bats and a better charger unit, next week.
Learn from failure

 

[niczgreat]

Does lavatube vv 350 work with 2 non-rechargeable lithium battery?can I use this mod with 2 cr123a 3v , panasonic, non rechargeable?

Dangerous, do not ever use non-rechargable batteries on a e-cig. There is a case of batteries blowing up attributed to this.
Non Rechargable don't have the Amps necessary to run an E-Cig.

It concerns me that it wasn't severely cautioned immediately.!!

 

[niczgreat]

There are RCR123 that are 3v and some are 3.6V. The 3.6V are fine for a Xtar Charger, the 3V you need a special charger that will detect it or have a manual setting for them.

Now very interesting, I got my Xtar Wp6 today along with 4 spacer per charge unit. Too tight, probably would work with RCR123 but the springs were doubling up.

I bought regular 4/40th 1 3/4 length galvanized screws and screwed them into two spacers. Works perfectly.
I checked the Ohms and resistance was identical between using 4 spacers or 2 Spacers and the screw.

Batteries are coming out of the charger at the sweet spot of 4.15V - 4.18

The Wp6 operates a little differently than the Wp2, if I put a battery that's been charged to 4.15 on the WP2 than it won't charge it. If I put the battery on the WP6 it charges it up to 4.18 or 4.19

Slightly undercharging batteries extends the life so I wouldn't recommend doing that extra charge.


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