iPod USB Power Adapter Wall Outlet

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Wow - you're pimping this guy pretty hard in multiple vendor threads, aren'tcha? Anything you need to tell us for full disclosure?

Nope, not making a penny off these. Back about 12 or 13 months ago(give or take - right after I purchased my 1st direct connect 5V Puresmoker PT) I started looking for something that could power it(all the wal-warts I would buy at wal-mart or radio shack would either blow out or just function horribly weakly). I stumbled upon this guy's(Steve's) OLD website, where he was selling these 2AMP dual adapters for $3.90 SHIPPED(mind you everything else I had purchased that had failed was AT LEAST $10-$15). So I emailed him and told him that there were probably other pass-thru vapers that would love his product(because they worked so well and the price was fantastic) and if he wouldn't mind me passing along the news of his adapter on the forum(of course , he agreed). He sold 1,000 units in less than 2 weeks(people were buying 5, 10 even up to 100 at a time). But then he was sold out and people still wanted them(especially for that price). He said he would eventually be getting some more in; and that was the last I'd heard from him in months; then last month he emailed me out of the blue saying he was getting them in but could only hold a small amount as Wal-mart was going to have an exclusive deal-but he remebered us vapers and held 500 for us at a special price for a short time before wal-marts exclusivity took over. I was pushing these because every passthru vaper should have the opportunity to have one of these(because they're one of the only small adapter wall units that actually work well) at an unbelievably great price.
 

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Yes, amps available is critical. These things work by I (the current) = V (the voltage)/R (the resistance of the atomizer). You need a power supply that can source enough I for the V the power supply outputs, given the R of your atomizer.

Some things will do a voltage sag (decrease the Vout), if you're trying to draw more I than it can output, but that's not a nice thing to do -- you're driving the power supply beyond its spec. I don't like unhappy things that have 120VAC coming into them.
 

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Yep! They're adapters for the USB charger. Not the right voltage for a PT.

Yes, amps available is critical. These things work by I (the current) = V (the voltage)/R (the resistance of the atomizer). You need a power supply that can source enough I for the V the power supply outputs, given the R of your atomizer.

Some things will do a voltage sag (decrease the Vout), if you're trying to draw more I than it can output, but that's not a nice thing to do -- you're driving the power supply beyond its spec. I don't like unhappy things that have 120VAC coming into them.
 

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I don't know but generally speaking, chargers/adapters for chargers are best when made by the same company as your PV.

I have a dual port USB car charger with the exact specs as the one I got from V4L that does not support/work with V4L products, whereas my car charger from V4L works without a hitch with both my USB batt charger and PT. (I was initially very disappointed because I had similarly purchased my very cool neon light cigarette 2 port car charger which charges both my phone and my ipod and another thing that uses USB connections and could use both ports with no difference in charge than had it only one port. It didn't work with my PV accessories because it wasn't made to...I still use it for my i-pod and phone, though.)

E-cigs seem to require more energy or a different type of surge, particularly the PTs. ...It's sort of like putting tires from a VW Beetle on a Prius - even if they should theoretically fit and look like they'd work the same (ie:have the same air pressure or treads), you won't end up with the same ride as you would if you purchase tires specifically made for your car. You'll also run the risk of wasting more money as well as time trying to save money as well as time. Personally, it wasn't and never will be worth the aggravation if it takes away from the vaping experience although I'm sure you'll find people who can explain why, if that's really what you're after. I just bought the car charger from the same company as my PV.

However, you might might have better luck getting a quick, straight and clear answer about e-go accessories by posting your question here Model Specific Discussion to find out what works best with the type of PV you're using or here Ask The Veterans if you still can't find the answer you're needing. Every model is different but V4Ls are KR808s not the e-gos.

Good luck, Zilla (luv your screenname!) - having a good car adapter is an essential especially if you have to travel a fair distance to and from work and need a quicker charge!


Quick question. I purchased a cigarette lighter adapter that has 2 usb slots in it. The box for this device says the DC output is
5 volts @ 1amp per USB slot.

Does this mean that it is safe to use to charge my ego batt, but that it will just take twice as long as a 2 amp device?
 
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Hate to burst your bubble there WOW, but when it comes to "energy" or better known as electronics it isn't the fact that it HAD the exact specs, but the fact that it was actually doing what it said. I can almost guarantee that if it didn't then it was not labeled right, such as it was putting out 500 mah per port, or you were duped. If it is a car charger at 1 amp and is actually pushing 1 amp then it will work, there is no question, it will work.

It is like saying a gallon of water is not a gallon of water when accurately measured.

I don't know but generally speaking, chargers/adapters for chargers are best when made by the same company as your PV.

I have a dual port USB car charger with the exact specs as the one I got from V4L that does not support/work with V4L products, whereas my car charger from V4L works without a hitch with both my USB batt charger and PT. (I was initially very disappointed because I had similarly purchased my very cool neon light cigarette 2 port car charger which charges both my phone and my ipod and another thing that uses USB connections and could use both ports with no difference in charge than had it only one port. It didn't work with my PV accessories because it wasn't made to...I still use it for my i-pod and phone, though.)

E-cigs seem to require more energy or a different type of surge, particularly the PTs. ...It's sort of like putting tires from a VW Beetle on a Prius - even if they should theoretically fit and look like they'd work the same (ie:have the same air pressure or treads), you won't end up with the same ride as you would if you purchase tires specifically made for your car. You'll also run the risk of wasting more money as well as time trying to save money as well as time. Personally, it wasn't and never will be worth the aggravation if it takes away from the vaping experience although I'm sure you'll find people who can explain why, if that's really what you're after. I just bought the car charger from the same company as my PV.

However, you might might have better luck getting a quick, straight and clear answer about e-go accessories by posting your question here Model Specific Discussion to find out what works best with the type of PV you're using or here Ask The Veterans if you still can't find the answer you're needing. Every model is different but V4Ls are KR808s not the e-gos.

Good luck, Zilla (luv your screenname!) - having a good car adapter is an essential especially if you have to travel a fair distance to and from work and need a quicker charge!
 

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Hey Jeff!

You're right. It's doing exactly what it said. I was trying to understand why you feel we're conflicting about that or that 'you've bursted my bubble' to 'disagree'(?) on and, sorry but, I don't get it. Hmmm....maybe I should have posted that my dual port car charger is something I bought before I started vaping. I didn't buy it to use with any e-cig product.

I haven't seen any made by V4L that have 2 ports or reviews on other e-cig two port car chargers. Do you have links to universal dual port ones from US companies? Not that I personally need one. I resolved my car charger concerns a while ago. But, ya, it does what it says it would. Problem is...?

I don't see one here. I'm sorry you do. Your posts are usually so clear but, ya lost me on that one. I think we're agreeing, theoretically. Any of these things can be mis-labelled - no question. Happens from the best or worst vendors/businesses.

One day they'll label USB devices as "compatible with (enter e-cig model) but we're a long way away from that and left to use our better judgment or get into the trial and error side of things or perhaps a little of both. I don't know. I can only share what works or doesn't based on my experience with these chargers and V4L's is a solid charger for what it also says it's for.

and, yes. A gallon is a gallon unless it's a quart, of course...
 
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I did misread your post and I apologize. Basically you were saying "I don't know since I don't know the specifications of the ego." That probably would have been the better way to say that. In any case yes any two car adapters can be different, that is why we read the ratings on them or anything we buy. I worked at an electronics store for 10 years and I sold a lot of after market AC adapters also. If they needed something that put out 9v at 1 amp, I had it for them. It wasn't made by the manufacture of their product, but as long as it was the right specifications it would work just fine.

Any by the way you can just get 2 of the V4L adapters and a splitter for your socket in your car and you will be just fine. That is the best way to do it.



Hey Jeff!

You're right. It's doing exactly what it said. I was trying to understand why you feel we're conflicting about that or that 'you've bursted my bubble' to 'disagree'(?) on and, sorry but, I don't get it. Hmmm....maybe I should have posted that my dual port car charger is something I bought before I started vaping. I didn't buy it to use with any e-cig product.

I haven't seen any made by V4L that have 2 ports or reviews on other e-cig two port car chargers. Do you have links to universal dual port ones from US companies? Not that I personally need one. I resolved my car charger concerns a while ago. But, ya, it does what it says it would. Problem is...?

I don't see one here. I'm sorry you do. Your posts are usually so clear but, ya lost me on that one. I think we're agreeing, theoretically. Any of these things can be mis-labelled - no question. Happens from the best or worst vendors/businesses.

One day they'll label USB devices as "compatible with (enter e-cig model) but we're a long way away from that and left to use our better judgment or get into the trial and error side of things or perhaps a little of both. I don't know. I can only share what works or doesn't based on my experience with these chargers and V4L's is a solid charger for what it also says it's for.

and, yes. A gallon is a gallon unless it's a quart, of course...
 

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Apology accepted. :)


You had me worried there Jeff cos I had just read your post about your spare PCC! But, ya, that's pretty much what I was saying to the person with the question OT to V4L's products. That and, the only reason I really like my phone charger is because it's neon. I would otherwise try to have things charged to go and just use my PT for long rides. Works for me.


Ok - we're now returning to our regularly scheduled programming.....I think. :laugh:


Thanks, Jeff. I can't wait until they make a voice actived carto filler/spinner so stopping to top off while driving is not required. :p


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I did misread your post and I apologize. Basically you were saying "I don't know since I don't know the specifications of the ego." That probably would have been the better way to say that. In any case yes any two car adapters can be different, that is why we read the ratings on them or anything we buy. I worked at an electronics store for 10 years and I sold a lot of after market AC adapters also. If they needed something that put out 9v at 1 amp, I had it for them. It wasn't made by the manufacture of their product, but as long as it was the right specifications it would work just fine.

Any by the way you can just get 2 of the V4L adapters and a splitter for your socket in your car and you will be just fine. That is the best way to do it.
 

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And you know what would be nice, if you would tell us what device you are asking about. Apparently you didn't read what we were discussing. The point is that it depends on the device to which adapter you get. I will gladly do the homework for you, but I will need to know what you are looking to charge first.

You know what would be great? If one of you people who are chewing each other up about this would just put a spec on here of what we should be looking for when buying chargers / power supplies...can we do that please :)
Example?
* 5v / 2amp / 610mA
Can someone post a spec like this please :)
 

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The 2Amp dual USB adapter deal is back!!! $5.95 and it works great.

I think Steve Campbell has 17 left(as of yesterday) and you have to pay him directly to his Paypal account(I'm the guy who initially posted the 2Amp dual USB adapter is back). Go here:

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/vapor4life/111721-2amp-dual-usb-adapter-deal-back.html

it explains everything- if he still has any of those 17 left you're in luck- if not you'll have to purchase directly through the Wal-Mart link(which is still only $9 and change - but then you have to add the wal-mart shipping)
 
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Ahh I agree, and that was the second post in this thread. I thought you wanted to know the specs on something that would work. I apologize.

"iPod USB Power Adapter Wall Outlet" If I remember right, this was the title, but I'm not even going to bother...
 

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"iPod USB Power Adapter Wall Outlet" If I remember right, this was the title, but I'm not even going to bother...

Sorry, I thought the OP was also asking if some other wall adapter would also work(which is why I brought up the 2Amp dual USB adapter- also because it was/still is much cheaper than any Apple iPod AC/USB adapter I've seen and works infinitely better than any I've tried):

here are the specs on the 2Amp Dual USB adapter for Jeff78 & skinny:

DATA SHEET




iQ-Power PST-15U


Description:
Dual USB Charger/Power Adaptor

Specifications:
AC 100-240 Volts, 50/60 Hz
Up to 10 Watts DC Power
Output: USB 5 Volts
Current: 2 amps if using only 1 USB port, 1 amp each port if using both USB ports.
Over Current Protection
Short Circuit Protection
Foldable AC Plug
Lightweight, less than 2 ounces and slim design

General Applications:
Charges any device using USB cable/cables.
Mobile Phones, camera’s, video, gamming, electronic cigarettes, all i Products including the new iPhone 4G and iPad.
 
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