Just received 510! CHARGE!

[YellowDogJen]

Hi, all. I ordered my 510 starter kit from Dave at Rocky Mountain Vapor on Tuesday, and just got it! WOW! Really fast shipping - 2 days.

Please reassure me I'm doing the right thing: Even though the LED lights up, and the charger shows green, I am charging the batt for a minimum of 8 hours, then for some reason a 20 minute break, then another hour (that's what the directions said) BEFORE I EVER ATTEMPT TO USE THE device.

Right? Or can I try it?

 

[dedmonwakin]

You do not need to charge for 8 hours. Where does this come from? I was just discussing this today in this thread. Please read through it.
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/general-e-smoking-discussion/25856-mobile-power-packs.html

 

[chief druid]

ooo if you do the whole 8 hours and 20 min thing let me know how long your batteries last as i've never bothere d lol

 

[YellowDogJen]

You do not need to charge for 8 hours. Where does this come from? I was just discussing this today in this thread. Please read through it.

Thanks and I'll read your thread. The 510 came from Rocky Mountain Vapor. The instructions say: "1. The first charge should be kept for 8 hours, even if the LED lights turn green. 2. Use for 20 minutes. 3. Charge the Power supply for another 1 hour. Your power supply is now ready for normal use."

Also, in Spiky's video, she recommends an initial charge of 12 hours, no more no less.

I am impatient to try, though...but I don't wanna wreck my batts before I even get to try this! Thanks for all your help!

 

[D05GTO]

Quit torturing yourself!!! It comes with 2 batteries. Just use it already. I would buy a spare anyway.

D

 

[YellowDogJen]

I read dedmonwakin's thread, and it sounds like he knows what he's talkin' about...so full steam ahead!

 

[YellowDogJen]

This is great!

 

[dedmonwakin]

Here is some very good info about Li-po's. There is also very good info about properly storing and charging li-po's if not going to be used immediately.

This too will also explain, why so many people have reduced life of their batteries in such a very short time. How to Charge a Lipo Battery | eHow.com

 

[D05GTO]

You know it!!

 

[YellowDogJen]

So you should charge them shortly before using them, if I read and understand that correctly?

 

[YellowDogJen]

This tastes WAY better than I expected (Marlboro pre-filled carts) - slightly sweet flavor. I am not getting as much vapor as I thought I would, but my husband drew on it and got lots. So I think that may be technique related and a learning thing. Really nice! I think I will like this!

 

[TnA]

Yes, all the charging instructions everyone receives that states charge for an initial 8 hours is based on the older Nickel Cadmium (NiCd) technology. Our e-cig batteries utilize Lithium Ion (Li-ion)technology which does not develop a memory and actually prefers short recharges versus full drain and then recharge. So if your charger light turned green, rest assured your battery is ready to use and then just stick it back in once it quits working.

Just one warning....don't take the short battery life to mean that you've screwed up in the charging of the battery. These things do not last and so if this is going to be your primary vape, you either need to have many spare batteries charged up and ready to go or invest (if you haven't done so) in a PCC!

Happy vaping!

 

[YellowDogJen]

Thanks! If all goes well, I'll certainly get more batts, a pcc, a usb pt, soon. I am going to post a link to the next thread, where another noob has the exact same situation as me...has just received her 510 and is charging the batteries.

 

[dedmonwakin]

So you should charge them shortly before using them, if I read and understand that correctly?

Many of those instruction's apply to the R/C hobbist such as myself.

But, what you should take from that,

Be safe, charge while in attendance.
If your not going to use your Battery for a while, say a half a day or whole one, don't charge it fully. Put it on the charger for say 30 min.

Kind of difficult to do that since the point of charging it in advance is to have it ready. but, atleast this will explain things to you should you have rapid energy loss with minimal use.

I practice this, I have 4 different e-cigs (20 extra) batteries, and I have never experienced such bad results as some of the people go on to state.
But it's easier for me since I have modified e-cigs and I only use the factory e-cigs for public use.

These batteries don't last that long to begin with, but....they shouldn't need to be recharged again in 10-20 minutes....unless your vaping like a train.

 

[YellowDogJen]

Thank you, dedmonwakin! How very kind of you to go to the trouble of passing along this great info. I really appreciate it, and I'm happily vaping away! Thanks so much. You're great!

 

[David Bruno]

Good luck with your new toy. I think the 510 is all anyone needs to stop
smoking analogs. I first charged mt batts as instructed in manual. The next ones only for several hours. They work the same as the 8 hour charged battery. Enjoy.
Dave

 

[hobson]

Here is some very good info about Li-po's. There is also very good info about properly storing and charging li-po's if not going to be used immediately.

This too will also explain, why so many people have reduced life of their batteries in such a very short time. How to Charge a Lipo Battery | eHow.com

Ok, so it says to charge to 40% before storing them. The question is, how do you know when and ecig battery is 40% charged?

 

[Ryle]

I don't know if you're supposed to do it this way, but I've had no problems with my methods of charging the batteries, I used to do this with my 901's my DSE84's and now do it with my 510's and the only batteries I've ever had stop working permanently were ones I dropped multiple times (probably the impact on concrete breaking something inside)

I put 1 battery on the charger and use the other til it dies then swap only having both off the charger at the same time when they're both in my purse (this usually results in me ending up with 2 dead batteries at the same time sometimes) and I always make sure to swap batteries even if the one I'm using isn't totally drained.. before bed so they are both full or at least mostly full when I start my day.

I really don't see how anyone could actually take the time to TIME their charging.. I just juggle and charge them like I do my Ipod or my cell phone and its spare battery.

Of course i never suggest anyone take my advice as anything more than my $0.02 and I'm sure there will be other people that will disagree with my methods but I can safely say that I have not personally experienced any issues with this.

 

[maryjo]

Just charge the battery till the light turns green then you are ready to go. I always have 5 or 6 extra batterys for each of my e-cigs, but I don't charge them at all until I lose one and am ready to replace it.

 

[IsmailBhai]

I ordered mine from rockymountain also, I have 2 atomizers and one of them gives a strong throat hit and the other doesnt give a hit at all. it doesnt matter which cart and how much nicotine content. others have the same experience?