i have an Evod usb battery and the mini usb cable that came with it is only about 1ft long. Someone gave me a different longer cord but it is a thicker. They mentioned that all USB have the same power so it wouldn't be an issue but i am not sure of it so does anyone have any insight into this?
Is it safe to use any mini USB charger with a passthrough battery?
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I charge my MVP 2.0 with my cell phone cable and have had no issues so far. I'm by no means an expert in this area but i'd assume(key word assume) that any mini usb cable will work. Everyone correct me if i'm wrong.
Given the way USB power works it should theoretically be fine to use these with any mini- (or micro, if you have that style) USB cable. I've thus far charged my iTaste (micro-) using a laptop, a phone charger, and a cigarette lighter/usb adapter I have in my car, nothing's blown up yet. 
I use both the USB to mini USB that came with a backup drive & a Motorola cell phone charger that has the same USB mini on my ego pass through device. Both works as good or better than the flimsy USB to mini USB that came with the device.
Also, many dollar/discount stores carries a regular sized AC to USB connector, a small adapter that cost $2-$3, I use this with the original cable, this also works good.
However my best results are with the first cable that I mentioned (USB to mini USB), connected to a USB 3.0 port on my desktop. USB 3.0 isn't only faster than USB 2.0, but also has better charging properties.
If the cable given to you has the same connection, only longer & thicker, it'll be no problem. You'll likely get a better charge rate over the stock one, not a lot, but some. Some of the extra thickness is due to the cable jacket (the wire covering), it's thicker to prevent interference & a more steady connection. Those are also more heat resistant.
My ego device is one of the cheaper ones & has lasted for months, since late November 2013, so far I haven't had an issue with it.
However keep in mind that if you upgrade to other types of ego batteries, there will be warnings NOT to use iPhone chargers & any unapproved ones. These are more likely the ones that charges though the same threads as the ego tanks does & in general are more costly than pass through mods. Be sure to follow any instructions with these, as the warranty (if any) will be voided.
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Also, many dollar/discount stores carries a regular sized AC to USB connector, a small adapter that cost $2-$3, I use this with the original cable, this also works good.
However my best results are with the first cable that I mentioned (USB to mini USB), connected to a USB 3.0 port on my desktop. USB 3.0 isn't only faster than USB 2.0, but also has better charging properties.
If the cable given to you has the same connection, only longer & thicker, it'll be no problem. You'll likely get a better charge rate over the stock one, not a lot, but some. Some of the extra thickness is due to the cable jacket (the wire covering), it's thicker to prevent interference & a more steady connection. Those are also more heat resistant.
My ego device is one of the cheaper ones & has lasted for months, since late November 2013, so far I haven't had an issue with it.
However keep in mind that if you upgrade to other types of ego batteries, there will be warnings NOT to use iPhone chargers & any unapproved ones. These are more likely the ones that charges though the same threads as the ego tanks does & in general are more costly than pass through mods. Be sure to follow any instructions with these, as the warranty (if any) will be voided.
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As long as the charger has the right ends on it there shouldn't be a problem. It's not like an iPhone cable where they have a chip inside that "registers" the cable with the device
Your question has already been answered but I just wanted to welcome you to ecf. Not hard to see why it is so special to me. The people.....always here to help. I love that. Good luck and happy vaping to you.
if you only change the wire and not the charger part... you can use a longer wire as long as it is a usb wire/plug assembly, but you must use the charger that came with the ecig... using a charger that wasnt made for the ecig can overcharge the battery and could very easily become a "problem".
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