so how long do these generally last anyways? Is is different for manual vs auto?
Life-Span of a battery
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I have the first one Steve sent me..8 months ago and it still rocks! I have lost others along the way and tried auto and manual in every size. Manuals last longer in my opinion (due to juice not getting into the sealed battery) but even the auto's out last every other battery (901 and 801) by months.
They are meant to last 200 charges..I rotate mine between 15 batts..but use my extra longs more then any of my other Vapor Kings. My average is about 6 months on manuals.
The problem is that after so long the draw becomes a bit harder and they don't stay charged for as long. Small price to pay for something that has lasted well beyond expectations and specs. The newer batts are really a class to themselves! Love them.
They are meant to last 200 charges..I rotate mine between 15 batts..but use my extra longs more then any of my other Vapor Kings. My average is about 6 months on manuals.
The problem is that after so long the draw becomes a bit harder and they don't stay charged for as long. Small price to pay for something that has lasted well beyond expectations and specs. The newer batts are really a class to themselves! Love them.
I noticed that the usable charge of my manual shorties were decreasing after a couple of months. I tied a string around the button and let it blink itself to death. After a recharge, it retained the charge for a longer period than before.
Basically, it lasted me a day at work when I first got those batteries. Then faded to about 3/4 to 1/2 of the day. Now they last a full day again. Not very scientific, but it seemed to work.
Basically, it lasted me a day at work when I first got those batteries. Then faded to about 3/4 to 1/2 of the day. Now they last a full day again. Not very scientific, but it seemed to work.
The shorts don't last as long as the reg or long ones ... my first short lasted 6 months. But I use them more often since I stealth vape at work 
. I have 5 reg ... 4 auto 1 manual and for 8 months and haven't had any problems yet.
. I have 5 reg ... 4 auto 1 manual and for 8 months and haven't had any problems yet.
last as long that! Interesting how many batt people have....is there a reason other than wanting one of every color??
Interesting how many batt people have....is there a reason other than wanting one of every color??Use one charge one. Or in my case use 2/3 for different flavors charge the others. I have 5 xls and 2 reg manuals and 2 auto blank logos. I don't use the autos they gave me a headache trying to use them. So those two sit and will be my just in case batteries.
Thanks, all! I've been wondering about this, since my original batteries (Nov. 5, 2009) still work fine. That's around 270 days, and I subsequently bought a black battery a few months ago. A guesstimate is my original batteries have each been charged 135 times (or every other day). So if they're designed for 200 charges I've still got another 65 charges (or 130 days) to go. Which works out to about 11-12 months' life per battery, the way I'm using them.
last as long that!
I guess besides the wanting one in different colors, is the 'hoarding' mentality some of us get when a ban on pv's is threatened. I like having a nice stash of batteries also because sometimes they do fail quickly or they get lost or broken.
I have about 20 now and will probably buy one every few months.
Happy vaping!
Yeah, color is a factor, but also the fact that I keep 3 flavors going at all times. So I need a minimum of 6 batts.
I like my carto color to match or compliment my batt color..I know it's just silly, but there you are!
I have lots of batts because I wanted to try all the sizes and all the generations of batts. I am very happy with the manual extra longs..that's what I buy now. I need more colors!
I like my carto color to match or compliment my batt color..I know it's just silly, but there you are!
I have lots of batts because I wanted to try all the sizes and all the generations of batts. I am very happy with the manual extra longs..that's what I buy now. I need more colors!
I have never used a manuale batty always been autos and i still have my two original batterys from 9 months ago.I clean them with a damp terry cloth when they seem to be less effective brings them right back to life.
Don't count on the latest generation of batteries lasting anywhere near as long as the first or second generations.
Haha! You sound like me! Must be color co-ordinated! 
Remember those 64 packs of Crayola crayons w/ the built-in sharpener?
(That's what did it to me!)
I'm going to start worrying when I have to match my PV to my shoes.
Remember those 64 packs of Crayola crayons w/ the built-in sharpener?
(That's what did it to me!)I'm going to start worrying when I have to match my PV to my shoes.
last as long that!
I have about 6 batts give or take, I just lost one in a sewer... But I have 1 backup. 1 I use at night only, 1 I use every day, 1 that is the backup's backup and 2 that are the original XL's Those are used in the shower when I wake up, Or when it is raining and I am outside. They are all manuals also.
Does anyone know how long the batteries hold a charge when they are not in use? I have 1 that I don't really use that often but I am wondering how long that charge will last.
Too many variables to answer your question with any form of accuracy or precision.
That's a good question.
(Which can be generally answered by individuals personal experiences.)
Not really, no.
Do you live in high humidity or low humidity?
Are your storage temperatures high or low or midline?
Do you live near the coast?
Environmental factors play a tremendous part in storage. Your next door neighbor's experience may be of value, but my experience here in the central valley of CA is not going to mean anything of substance to someone in New Jersey. Answering that question with a "+/- 50%" qualifier isn't really helpful.
Do you live in high humidity or low humidity?
Are your storage temperatures high or low or midline?
Do you live near the coast?
Environmental factors play a tremendous part in storage. Your next door neighbor's experience may be of value, but my experience here in the central valley of CA is not going to mean anything of substance to someone in New Jersey. Answering that question with a "+/- 50%" qualifier isn't really helpful.
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