Is my 1300mah Battery Dying?

[mattkohl71]

Just need to ask, as my battery is REALLY starting to let me down lately.

The draw has become very tight (Used to be just a little bit airy which worked perfectly), the voltage seems to be a hell of a lot lower and it just isn't giving me the same "hit" as before.

When I would pop on a new Fluxomizer, it would make a very audible popping noise and sound like it was really vaporizing the juice well. The hits were hot and full of vapor.

Now it just feels like it's about to die and needs charging. Even using it as a passthrough doesn't help. I think the voltage has just dropped too much.

I'm not complaining, as it lasted me 4 solid months of abuse (Used it exclusively), but does anyone else know if it's just bitten the dust?

For only 20 bucks or so, it was definitely worth it. But I think it may be time to retire the old boy.

Thoughts?

 

[Imagine]

have you cleaned the top and bottom connections?

Just need to ask, as my battery is REALLY starting to let me down lately.

The draw has become very tight (Used to be just a little bit airy which worked perfectly), the voltage seems to be a hell of a lot lower and it just isn't giving me the same "hit" as before.

When I would pop on a new Fluxomizer, it would make a very audible popping noise and sound like it was really vaporizing the juice well. The hits were hot and full of vapor.

Now it just feels like it's about to die and needs charging. Even using it as a passthrough doesn't help. I think the voltage has just dropped too much.

I'm not complaining, as it lasted me 4 solid months of abuse (Used it exclusively), but does anyone else know if it's just bitten the dust?

For only 20 bucks or so, it was definitely worth it. But I think it may be time to retire the old boy.

Thoughts?

 

[Baptyzmbyf1re]

have you cleaned the top and bottom connections?

Give it a good clean. See the video below. You may be getting bad contact and not getting a good charge. Check out the video:

 

[mattkohl71]

Yep, everything is all clean. I'm thinking the 4 straight months of exclusively using just this one battery has killed it.

Good to see how long these things last though! Very cheap for the 4+ months I used it.

 

[starsong]

I would expect them to last more than 4 months. I have some old 78s that are over a year old.

 

[trichman]

I would expect them to last more than 4 months. I have some old 78s that are over a year old.

I still have some X2's from the first batch sold and they are performing like a champ.

 

[Baptyzmbyf1re]

For only 20 bucks or so, it was definitely worth it. But I think it may be time to retire the old boy.

I do have to agree with you there. How many times you recharged per day could have been a factor as well. If you were recharging a couple of times a day, you were killing that little bugger

Maybe take advantage of a coupon and grab two this time around? Like most I keep a couple of batts in rotation.

 

[mattkohl71]

I do have to agree with you there. How many times you recharged per day could have been a factor as well. If you were recharging a couple of times a day, you were killing that little bugger

Maybe take advantage of a coupon and grab two this time around? Like most I keep a couple of batts in rotation.

I am definitely never picking up just one battery again, but sadly I'm looking at a couple of more intense vaping experiences. Varitube X and a Vmax to really crank up the wattage. Can not wait until the end of the month!

Also, I was charging it plenty of times... Didn't want to risk it running out of power in the middle of the day. I'll be sure to go a little easy on my new devices!

 

[bluecat]

I am definitely never picking up just one battery again, but sadly I'm looking at a couple of more intense vaping experiences. Varitube X and a Vmax to really crank up the wattage. Can not wait until the end of the month!

Also, I was charging it plenty of times... Didn't want to risk it running out of power in the middle of the day. I'll be sure to go a little easy on my new devices!

All batteries run out of power. Length of use and amount of power needed are primary culprits. Even if you step up your game you will still need bacup batteries so make sure to get those, you will draw more power with higher heat. I tried a dudes vv the other day. I liked the look. I tried it out. I couldnt tell a difference or was neglible. I decided to stick with my x2s. If you are able to test drive a vv, i highly recommend it. I have 4 x2s and a 78 and dangit I still ran out one day. stupid me

 

[Stormlark]

I researched ways to prolong battery life when I first started vaping and found this website: How to Prolong Lithium-based Batteries - Battery University . I learned that charging more often, and not letting the battery completely drain, is a good thing. Also, letting the battery become hot, like leaving it in the car during the summer, is a bad thing.

Here's a few important sections:

Although a battery should deliver 100 percent capacity during the first year of service, it is common to see lower than specified capacities, and shelf life may have contributed to this loss. In addition, manufacturers tend to overrate their batteries; knowing that very few customers would complain. In our test, the expected capacity loss of Li-ion batteries was uniform over the 250 cycles and the batteries performed as expected.

Similar to a mechanical device that wears out faster with heavy use, so also does the depth of discharge (DoD) determine the cycle count. The shorter the discharge (low DoD), the longer the battery will last. If at all possible, avoid full discharges and charge the battery more often between uses. Partial discharge on Li-ion is fine; there is no memory and the battery does not need periodic full discharge cycles to prolong life, other than to calibrate the fuel gauge on a smart battery once in a while. Read more about Battery Calibration.

Let’s look at real-life situations and examine what stresses lithium-ion batteries encounter. Environmental conditions, and not cycling alone, are a key ingredient to longevity, and the worst situation is keeping a fully charged battery at elevated temperatures.

Even more stressful is leaving a battery in a hot car, especially if exposed to the sun. When not in use, store the battery in a cool place. For long-term storage, manufacturers recommend a 40 percent charge. This allows for some self-discharge while still retaining sufficient charge to keep the protection circuit active. Finding the ideal state-of-charge is not easy; this would require a discharge with appropriate cut-off. Do not worry too much about the state-of-charge; a cool and dry place is more important than SoC.

 

[MFToms59]

I'd suggest trying a new Clearo, over time the coil will become coated with resin, and if they aren't cleaned & dry burned, will not burn as hot and possibly become harder to draw.

 

[mattkohl71]

Although a battery should deliver 100 percent capacity during the first year of service, it is common to see lower than specified capacities, and shelf life may have contributed to this loss. In addition, manufacturers tend to overrate their batteries; knowing that very few customers would complain. In our test, the expected capacity loss of Li-ion batteries was uniform over the 250 cycles and the batteries performed as expected.

Similar to a mechanical device that wears out faster with heavy use, so also does the depth of discharge (DoD) determine the cycle count. The shorter the discharge (low DoD), the longer the battery will last. If at all possible, avoid full discharges and charge the battery more often between uses. Partial discharge on Li-ion is fine; there is no memory and the battery does not need periodic full discharge cycles to prolong life, other than to calibrate the fuel gauge on a smart battery once in a while. Read more about Battery Calibration.

Let’s look at real-life situations and examine what stresses lithium-ion batteries encounter. Environmental conditions, and not cycling alone, are a key ingredient to longevity, and the worst situation is keeping a fully charged battery at elevated temperatures.

Even more stressful is leaving a battery in a hot car, especially if exposed to the sun. When not in use, store the battery in a cool place. For long-term storage, manufacturers recommend a 40 percent charge. This allows for some self-discharge while still retaining sufficient charge to keep the protection circuit active. Finding the ideal state-of-charge is not easy; this would require a discharge with appropriate cut-off. Do not worry too much about the state-of-charge; a cool and dry place is more important than SoC.

Well that's weird to read then... So the battery is just dying for no reason then? That sucks! I thought it was because I charged it constantly. And I also used it quite a bit too, but I would charge it 2-3 times a day when I had the chance.

I have really considered getting a meter to measure the voltage of it... It just feels so weak.

I'd suggest trying a new Clearo, over time the coil will become coated with resin, and if they aren't cleaned & dry burned, will not burn as hot and possibly become harder to draw.

This is an issue with my newest batch of clearomizers sadly. It happened with the last ones too.

The very first shipment was great, second one was good, and this third one just really isn't cutting it.

The draw has become something terrible, and I'm not exactly sure how that happened.

Never had an issue with it before, but it started to go downhill after last month. Maybe some liquid got in there and messed up some connections or?

Not sure how a battery can cause a tight draw though...

 

[Imagine]

is it a manual or an auto?

If it is an auto.. although you clean it... and it has the sealed drip resistant connection.. it is only liquid reistant and not liquid proof... if some liquid has gotton inside it can make the switch stick or clog up the draw...

Or have you also cleaned the bottom connection? there are air holes there as well

 

[Harplayr]

I'm assuming a cleaning issue here.
If the charger is saying it's fully charged up (led changing colors) then it is most likely charging to the correct voltage.

 

[mattkohl71]

is it a manual or an auto?

If it is an auto.. although you clean it... and it has the sealed drip resistant connection.. it is only liquid reistant and not liquid proof... if some liquid has gotton inside it can make the switch stick or clog up the draw...

Or have you also cleaned the bottom connection? there are air holes there as well

Ah ok, now it makes perfect sense.

I have a manual, and like you said I don't think they're liquid proof but liquid resistant.

All the times my clearomizers have decided to dump juice, even sometimes the normal cartomizers, is beyond counting by now. A few dozen times at least. And it wasn't the whole thing, just a little pool of juice.

But yeah, I'm certain that's what's causing the tight draw on all of the Fluxo's I have now.

I'm sure that for my next, more expensive devices I'll be getting some sealed adapters to help protect them!