LifePo-4 vs AW IMR vs NIMh for 5v vaping

[DC2]

(make certain you get the newer charger that lets you know when batteries are fully charged)

Oh, I want one of those, where do you get them?

 

[Baditude]

Oh, I want one of those, where do you get them?

View attachment 118911 ***NEW*** 5v Dual Bay Charger

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Best place I've found to get all your batteries, esp. AW's.

 

[DC2]

Oh yeah, the Efest 007 charger, I was a little scared of them.
I've also seen that Vaperite and the vaping Zone.

How are they working out for you?

 

[Baditude]

Oh yeah, the Efest 007 charger, I was a little scared of them.
I've also seen that Vaperite and the Vaping Zone.

How are they working out for you?

I'm happy with the batteries to achieve 5v vaping and I'm happy with the charger. When I first started looking around for this combo, the only chargers available did not change indicator lights from red to green to indicate that charging was complete. You were advised to just put the batteries in for 6 hours and then remove them. I didn't like that idea.

Then I found a couple of sites that sold the Efest charger with changing indicator lights, which sounded like a much safer alternative. It charges the NiMH batteries in just a 2-3 hours and the charging lights change from red to green when finished. Batteries test out on average @ 5.1v off the charger. And like I said, three of these batteries used in rotation can last me most of the day with moderate vaping using a standard resistance dual coil in a carto tank. I also carry a couple of regular AW IC 18650 protected batteries as backup in my carrying kit.

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[DC2]

It charges the NiMH batteries in just a 2-3 hours and the charging lights change from red to green when finished. Batteries test out on average @ 5.1v off the charger.

Hmmmmm...

I have been using these batteries for around 7 months and I love them.
And I have been using the charger you talk about that doesn't go from red to green.

But when I take my batteries off the charger they read at 5.6 to 5.7 volts.
And if I let them rest awhile, they generally settle down to 5.5 volts.

So I'm not sure what to make of this yet.

 

[mooreted]

No sure I would trust a charger that doesn't shut off when the battery is charged.

 

[AttyPops]

Oh man. IDK what to make of that either DC2...

Just me here. Just little old me... (with a dual battery vv box mod. Been vaping 2x14500 5v or vv box mods for two years. Never had a battery problem, question, issue....)

Or try the puck at 4.8 volts. Still no issues.

It's amazing how easy it is to take two PROTECTED/IMR cells and regulate them to a 5v or vv voltage and not even stress them (DCCs excepted). It's amazing how hard it is to deal with boosters. Also amazing the number of people that think batteries are only dangerous when "stacked". I keep them paired rotate them and charge em in pairs.

The box mods are smaller than a pack of cigs, flat, and fit in my shirt pocket... along side of a 3 ml juice bottle smaller than the lighter I used to carry. lol

Boosters.... whatayagonnado? (Answer: buck, don't boost ).

 

[Baditude]

Hmmmmm...

I have been using these batteries for around 7 months and I love them.
And I have been using the charger you talk about that doesn't go from red to green.

But when I take my batteries off the charger they read at 5.6 to 5.7 volts.
And if I let them rest awhile, they generally settle down to 5.5 volts.

So I'm not sure what to make of this yet.

What are your results with your batteries on that charger? How long do you leave them on the charger? How long do the batteries last you?

I have no clue how to interpret your results vs my own. If you are leaving your batteries in the charger longer than mine, perhaps that is why your charge numbers are higher. Maybe my charger has a lower cutoff for safety reasons.

 

[Slurp812]

Hmm, 5.6 divided by 4 is 1.4 v, and nominal is 1.2, so not all that bad. very fully charged for sure.

 

[DC2]

How long do you leave them on the charger?

I put them on the charger at 9am and I take them off usually around 2pm.
But I have been known to leave them on until around 5pm sometimes.

NOTE: I charge them in a Liposack just in case.

One thing to note is that when I take them off the charger early, they feel a little warm.
But if I leave them on for a long time, they are cool to the touch when I take them off the charger.

How long do the batteries last you?

I don't know, I'm still using the two that I got 7 months ago.

But keep in mind I am a pretty light vaper, using about 1ml or less per day.

Maybe my charger has a lower cutoff for safety reasons.

It sounds like it to me, because I think mine is doing what it is supposed to do.

Check out this link from Vaping Zone...
Efest 007 4.8v Ni-MH dual charger

EFEST 007 4.8v Ni-MH dual charger
Detailed Product Description

1. it can charge 2pcs 5V batteries
2. it fits to your 5V E-cigs mod
3. the sizes is same with 18650 and 17670 batteries
Charge 2 X 4.8V - 5.6V Ni-MH battery Not for use
with 3.0V -3.7V battery connect the power cord
to the charger,and insert the plug into the power
outlet, Recharging starts automatically and the
charge lamp turns red, when the battery is fully
recharged , the full-charge lamp will trun green.

So this is same charger you have, but it seems to indicate the batteries charge up to 5.6 volts, which mine do.
In fact, often right when I pull them off the charger they are even up over 5.7 volts.

The highest I've ever seen them get is 5.78 volts.