PCC charging

[tlynn]

Is it safe to charge my PCC on the computer? I read something about passthroughs burning up computers.

Thanks a million,
Tonya

 

[wegster]

A PCC isn't a pass-through, it's a Personal Charging Case.

A Passthrough is a 'USB battery' that you plug your atomizer in to.

Similar ideas, but not the same. I've heard of a few systems off-lining the USB port due to excess current draw, and it may be possible on older systems it could cause problems (in theory).

Use a powered USB hub if you're concerned, but I charge(batteries and Passthroughs) and vape (passthrough) all day long on mine.

 

[Terraphon]

I charge my PCC exclusively from my usb port.

 

[ruuku]

I split charging between a powered usb hub, and the usb on my laptop. Been doing this for at least a month/month and a half with no problems. Like wegster said, if you're really worried about blowing a usb port, then invest in a simple powered usb 2.0 hub. They very cheap, and with the amount of usb chargers that i have, dedicated one hub to charging batteries.

 

[happily]

all I have is a usb charger w/ mine

 

[wegster]

I split charging between a powered usb hub, and the usb on my laptop. Been doing this for at least a month/month and a half with no problems. Like wegster said, if you're really worried about blowing a usb port, then invest in a simple powered usb 2.0 hub. They very cheap, and with the amount of usb chargers that i have, dedicated one hub to charging batteries.

Along those lines, I did pick up one of these.

The pics are deceiving, it's *tiny* like ~1.5" tall by 2" deep by 4" long or so:
Amazon.com: USB Highspeed 7 Port Hub w/ AC Adapter (Silver): Electronics