It should be No Problem containing a Battery which has turned into a Bottle Rocket.
Now that explains why I get zapped when I put a fork in the outlet
Another Mystery Solved thru the Power and Glory of the ECF.
My husband's eGo exploded!
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It should be No Problem containing a Battery which has turned into a Bottle Rocket.
Another Mystery Solved thru the Power and Glory of the ECF.
Between a timer on the outlet and a charging bag I'm pretty comfortable with my own setup. At the end of the day something has to be useable by you, a regular part of how you do things, if it is going to be effective.
On enclosures, if you do use some kind of metal or other container, you actually don't want a super tight seal on it, you want things to be able to vent if there is a problem. For example, with a charger bag the velcro has excellent shear strength, so it isn't going to fly open from the outward push of a vent, but it also has side gaps near the opening which will allow a gas escape path.
On enclosures, if you do use some kind of metal or other container, you actually don't want a super tight seal on it, you want things to be able to vent if there is a problem. For example, with a charger bag the velcro has excellent shear strength, so it isn't going to fly open from the outward push of a vent, but it also has side gaps near the opening which will allow a gas escape path.
I can understand.
I'd be a little Freaked out myself if my eGo did a NASA Launch while Charging.
Thanks for the info on the bag. We may look into them. I have described the apparatus we are using now in a previous thread. The ends both screw on, but the hole at the top, where the cord runs in, is large enough to vent properly in the event of an explosion.
My wifie says it reminds her of how "special" I am whenever I get ready to use the chargers...
(I have a similar one for DIY e-liquids. No offense intended, a lot of good, thoughtful, posts in this thread.)
(I have a similar one for DIY e-liquids. No offense intended, a lot of good, thoughtful, posts in this thread.)
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I've got a call in to the vendor of the cartos asking what the ohm/resistance is. I get curious and can't help jumping to action to get questions answered
the vendor of the cartos (different vendor than the one she got the batteries from) has not answered my question yet.... I called yesterday, emailed last night and called again today. no response...
not to mention the fact that the battery was probably 40% charged when it shipped, as is the standard for Li-Ion batteries.
this is exactly why i wonder why USB became the most commonly used plug on a charger. it should have been just be a normal outlet plug. everyone has a normal outlet at their disposal. USBs are common, but not practical.
why in the world would companies go straight for the USB? never in my life of charging have i thought, "wow this wall outlet plug is good, but what i could really use is a way for me to charge this on my computer and risk frying it! YEA!"
i could see making a outlet to USB adapter if someone wanted to charge via USB, but to make USB the norm is ridiculous. it must have been a whole lot cheaper to do it this way because it makes little to no sense. leaning heavily toward the no sense. at all.
why in the world would companies go straight for the USB? never in my life of charging have i thought, "wow this wall outlet plug is good, but what i could really use is a way for me to charge this on my computer and risk frying it! YEA!"
i could see making a outlet to USB adapter if someone wanted to charge via USB, but to make USB the norm is ridiculous. it must have been a whole lot cheaper to do it this way because it makes little to no sense. leaning heavily toward the no sense. at all.
I've got a call in to the vendor of the cartos asking what the ohm/resistance is. I get curious and can't help jumping to action to get questions answered
I know, I keep quoting myself !
got an answer on the cartos. they believe they are 3 ohm
For fire protection, I think a regular old covered ceramic or glass pot should be more than sufficient. The metal container pictured earlier will probably work, but I'd rather use something that does not conduct electricity. The LiPo bags will do the job, but it may be more convenient just to use a ceramic pot probably sitting around already in the kitchen.
There's a few reasons. For one, it uses a 5 Volt standard which is the ideal supply voltage for a single cell Li-Ion charger. Also, it gives you the flexibility to use an alternate power supply such as a USB cig lighter adapter. It also provides the option to use a USB data port if power demand is low enough. Using USB does make sense. A charger limited to use with a wall plug would not be as flexible.
There's a few reasons. For one, it uses a 5 Volt standard which is the ideal supply voltage for a single cell Li-Ion charger. Also, it gives you the flexibility to use an alternate power supply such as a USB cig lighter adapter. It also provides the option to use a USB data port if power demand is low enough. Using USB does make sense. A charger limited to use with a wall plug would not be as flexible.
could that be why the 5 volts in there in the USB spec in the first place? To power low power devices? Like fake aquariums.
Isn't the spec even designed around recharging devices?
Some big laptop/desktop manufacturers warn about using high drain devices on a USB port, but design accessories and peripherals to use that 5 volts (all within spec). Cameras, smart phones, MP3 players with rechargeable Li-ion cells, hook up to transfer data and charge.
Isn't the spec even designed around recharging devices?
Some big laptop/desktop manufacturers warn about using high drain devices on a USB port, but design accessories and peripherals to use that 5 volts (all within spec). Cameras, smart phones, MP3 players with rechargeable Li-ion cells, hook up to transfer data and charge.
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That's what I use to store spare ammo
Then hide it in the oven so no one will find it.
That is where my concern is. The battery failure aside, I wonder if the wall adapter failed. If it did, it could very well hit the battery in the eGo with 110-120V.
Could be why they selected 5V and not something like 3.3V. If you look at the Wikipedia article on USB, they discuss the various specifications. The latest spec added the idea of a "charging port" and lots of consumer electronics besides e-cigs have jumped on the idea.
That's what I use to store spare ammo
Then hide it in the oven so no one will find it.
Hehe, hopefully you live alone and never cook
Yes, it very well could. The same can happen with any charger connected to a wall plug including computers, cell phones, and cameras. A USB charger does not really add a layer of protection. Even with a USB cig ligher adapter, it could hit the cell with 12V. For any Li-Ion, we rely heavily on the integrity of the charging and protection electronics. There's no way to guarantee that other than having confidence in the quality of the products themselves.
Even USB 1.0 errata 1.2 provided for charging peripherals.
Apple jumped on that
Craig,
any comments on my eGo test?
You're a good semiconductor guy.
Am looking for comments.
Apple jumped on that
Craig,
any comments on my eGo test?
You're a good semiconductor guy.
Am looking for comments.
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Yes, I think they addressed "charging" in the older specs, but it wasn't until 3.0 they actually definded a "charging port". Could be wrong though, that's just what I've gathered in looking at them.
Which post specifically? I'll take another look if you can steer me there.
Which post specifically? I'll take another look if you can steer me there.
Correct. 3.0 added the DCP provision.
This one:
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...does-ego-have-single-point-failure-built.html
This one:
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...does-ego-have-single-point-failure-built.html
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