Ordered a 510 kit today and need info on Pass-thru

[Lisa B]

I am getting kind of lost in forums, all so new but have a question. I just ordered my 510 today and have been reading about the passthroughs, some say it may harm your computer so to be sure to use the wall adapter with it if you are concerned. Not sure what to think and my supplier site does not carry these right now. I am in Arizona if someone could let me know where to look for one, please let me know.

 

[sparky79]

I am getting kind of lost in forums, all so new but have a question. I just ordered my 510 today and have been reading about the passthroughs, some say it may harm your computer so to be sure to use the wall adapter with it if you are concerned. Not sure what to think and my supplier site does not carry these right now. I am in Arizona if someone could let me know where to look for one, please let me know.

buy a usb hub with an external power supply and you will be fine. The hubs with the power supply will guarantee you are receiving 5 volts and if anything goes wrong it will fry the hub and not your computer. I found mine at best buy for $20.

 

[JustKryssi]

You can get one from Cignot:

AC to USB Adapter 1000mA

Welcome to ECF!!

 

[Lisa B]

Thank you, my kit doesn't come with a p/t and the site I deal with them does not carry them right now. Where is the best place to get one? I guess my original question wasn't phrased right but I need both answered thank you all for the help.

 

[JustKryssi]

You can get them from Cignot as well since they have the proper adapter. I'm not sure how their prices stack up but I like the convenience of one stop shopping!

 

[marcbrtn4]

I just got a pass-thru with my 510 kit today. Glad you posted this. Now I know NOT to plug it into my laptop. Thanks!

 

[JustKryssi]

I just got a pass-thru with my 510 kit today. Glad you posted this. Now I know NOT to plug it into my laptop. Thanks!

LOL! I found out while I had the PT plugged into my laptop and in my mouth! I dropped that thing like a hot potato till I got my wall adapter!

 

[Lisa B]

Now I looked a cignot and saw they have the pink eGo kit, I want that instead, waaaaaaaaaaaaaa

 

[Java_Az]

Being a computer tech i would have to say your more then likely worried about nothing. Your computer would have to be running a really old under powered PSU ( power supply unit) for a passthru to have any affect on it. I did read a thread and the guy that was having problems was using a underpowered PSU and had his system taxed to the limit. He was more then likely having other issues too. Basicly a usb power adapter that you plug in a wall is 5volts and .500mA that equals 2.5 watts. If your passthru cuts the voltage to 3.7 volts your looking at less then 2 watts. Really this is just a really tiny bit of what the computer Power supply can handle. Anyways i hook my passthu up to my computer port with no worries at all.

Edit: If your in AZ close to Tucson http://www.freedomsmokeusa.com/is here. You can give them a call and i sure they will have no problem letting you stop by and pick up a adapter if you are really worried about it.

 

[Para]

You can get one from Cignot:

AC to USB Adapter 1000mA

Welcome to ECF!!

My 510 passthru requires 2000mA so he should check with whoever he's buying his passthru from before buying the AC to USB adapter

 

[Lisa B]

Thank you for the info, I am not close to Tucson but found what I need on cignot. I am using an older computer but is a desk top not a laptop if that makes a difference. Sorry I am computer stupid...lol

 

[Java_Az]

Desktops are better for it really. Although i still wouldnt hesitate to use a laptop as long as it was plugged in. Unplugged the laptop would be running off the battery So it would not be a good idea doing that alot. If you tell your Brand PC and model number i can find out what PSU you have in it. You pretty much have to go back to the 90's to have one with a low powered PSU.

 

[eddie201011]

I'm a programmer and have been for many a moon. Some laptops/ desktops usb ports are junk even today. If you run a lot of usb stuff on your system do not use passthrough on your system. I have seen damage done to studio computers that have audio interfaces, large keyboards simths plugged in. each device takes something from the system. Get a powered hub or plug in usb connection and you'll be fine. Don't chance a 3500 macbook pros motherboard being shot when a $15 powered hub can solve and questions about power you have. Never plug in a 5 volt pass ever to your computer.

 

[AttyPops]

Parallex2 and eddie201011 make good points. Some USB PTs have a battery attached and vape at 3.x volts. Others are designed for 5 volts "straight thru" and need a ton of amps.

I have the Welcome to MadVapes LLC 5 v PT and wall-wart (2 amp). Warning tho: the wall-wart emits some RF interference in the AM band if you listen to radio near it (lol). Seems to work for the PT well enough.

The battery ones draw fewer amps and more or less just charge the battery via a USB port. Unplug when you use em (charge-n-go) types.

 

[hjw100]

Got mine from Vapor4Life.com and use on my PC with no issues