Long term effects of vaping a Zeus as a PT only

[Morandir835]

This test has been on going for quite a bit now, 211 days ago to be exact. Been running a 900mah Zeus as only a PT for that time to see what kind of effect this has on the overall battery life, and once a month using it wireless and keep track of how long it lasts with a 1.5ohm DC tank. For control purposes have also been running a Zeus under the same conditions without ever using it as pt.

900mah Zeus never used as a pt-

First run time- 4 hours and 33 minutes
After 100 charges- 4 hours 31 minutes
After 200 charges- 4 hours 32 minutes

All in all no real change to speak of yet. This battery has gone on the charger as soon as the usual dramatic voltage drop was detected (in other words have deep cycled it) then charged using the usb port.

900mah Zeus used only as a pt-

First run 2/18/13- 4 hours and 33 minutes
3/18/13- 4 hours 28 minutes
4/18/13- 4 hours 25 minutes
5/18/13- 4 hours 20 minutes
6/18/13- 4 hours 11 minutes
7/18/13- 4 hours 3 minutes
8/18/13- 3 hours 8 minutes
9/18/13- 2 hours 29 minutes

This Zeus was left on the charger whether in use or not and vaped for at least 2 hours every day as a PT. As we can see keeping it on the charger 24/7 and only using it as a PT does hurt the cell (which didn't come as any surprise). While it still works, know it's getting close to retirement.

In conclusion, if you want your Zeus to last as long as possible, don't always use it as a PT. Remember lithium batteries don't like being kept at a full charge, shallow cycled, or deep cycled.

 

[K9Luvr]

Thank for the report. And your dedication!

 

[HarmonyPB]

No constant charging, shallow cycling or deep cycling? Sounds like I just need to stay stocked on batts!

Thank you for the info Morandir sir!

 

[Morandir835]

LOL Ms. Harmony

More like you just need to use your batteries, just not down to the end of charge.

 

[HarmonyPB]

I am so scatter-brained I would never be able to keep track. With the stick batts it was easy to tell when they were running low. With these it is much harder. I am trying to figure how long it lasts me before it needs a recharge, that way I can just charge it every night or however often I find is best. The next step is to stop using 4 different batts in one day so I can keep track of which ones need charging when. Lol!! And that is why I think the easiest solution for me is to buy more batts. Thank you for the tip though. I will keep on trying!

 

[Gravity]

Have you done any test on charging them via USB port vs. charging them via the top of the batt in a Slim Line charger?

 

[Morandir835]

Doing those as we speak Gravity sir. It's another one of those long term ones that takes a bit. At 218 charges on the one that's only been charged via USB, 193 charges on the slim line only.

 

[Gravity]

I've been charging my new Small Zeus on a slimline, and noticing it's dying a lot faster lately. Interested to see your results.

 

[Morandir835]

Will post them as soon as the test is complete Gravity sir. Are you using tanks or smileos on your Zeus?

 

[oO_Gab727_Oo]

Good to know. Thank you very much Morander!

 

[Gravity]

Will post them as soon as the test is complete Gravity sir. Are you using tanks or smileos on your Zeus?

Smileos only, nowadays.

 

[Morandir835]

Very interesting sir. Know people have had some issues of over taxing the battery with dual coil tanks, but never smileos....