Possible stupid question: Can I haz charge base please?

[Jay-dub]

Basically, why do all the e-cig products I've seen have wall/usb adaptor plug-ins but no charge bases? You get a better vape with more power right? Like a cordless phone has a base/cradle to charge it when it's not being used why not for vape battys? I'm sure I'm missing something that's why I thought I'd let you informed people tell me why this isn't a product yet.

 

[Thrasher]

if your talking about something in the ego class, cost... it would cost more to design and add the parts needed to have a charger port in the case of the tube.. as well as it is not good for the battery to constantly be charging.

 

[cmdebrecht]

Probably because there are USB ports everywhere, even where there are no outlets. I like that my device can charge on the same charger as my phone and tablet. It keeps things simple for me.

 

[r77r7r]

They have Egos that have wireless charging stands like that and inductive charging also.

 

[Ryedan]

Good question Jay-dub! Doubt it has anything to do with power. My first thought is that to have a charge base you need a plug at the bottom or back of the device and most smaller e cigs don't have that. The clearo/carto/atty heeds to be removable anyway so why not use that connection for charging through. Cheaper and it works fine.

Some of the bigger PVs do have ports built in, but no charging bases that I've ever seen. Again it would cost more. And for what gain? This isn't a phone which is nice to have standing up and visible while on charge.

That's it for me. Someone else will probably have better ideas

 

[Ryedan]

They have Egos that have wireless charging stands like that and inductive charging also.

Interesting. I've never seen those r77r7r. Gotta get out more!

 

[crxess]

They have Egos that have wireless charging stands like that and inductive charging also.

Link or it isn't so.

Wall Wart or PC, a full charge is a full charge. Does not matter the source as long as it can supply enough continuous power.

 

[r77r7r]

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[D. Waterhouse]

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There used to be more of them but I don't think they sell well.

 

[Jay-dub]

Bummer. I was just thinking it would be handier. I wouldn't mind shortening batty life a little for always getting a full power vape. Especially if the stand had a built in storage compartment for both AC and USB adaptors. Even better, one that doubled as a travel case. Sorry, I just like consolidation. Meh. One of these days...

 

[bussdriver]

These are supposed to be hitting the market sometime this month.

http://modpowerkit.com/

 

[zahzoo]

They have Egos that have wireless charging stands like that and inductive charging also.

There's the iGo 3 & 5... I won a start-up kit in drawing about a month ago... Nice little set-up.

 

[Jay-dub]

A couple more questions for any of you technologically savvy enough to help.

Why a coil instead of a spiral (like the heating element on an electric stove)? I figure the spiral shape would have more surface area. If it was recessed into a "wet stone" there would be no need for a wick or fear of burning it. The ignite button could also be a mechanical pump button to flush just enough liquid (a drop or two each push) into the recessed channels of the wet stone containing the spiral element. This would be for BCC tanks but seems like wet stone would be a lot easer to maintain. And, if you did your own coils at home you'd have a recessed spiral template that you just simply trace with the coil. Craziness?

BTW...

These are supposed to be hitting the market sometime this month.

http://modpowerkit.com/

Looks like the design was borrowed from a jet ski made in 1980. Different...

 

[grayscale]

Link or it isn't so.

Wall Wart or PC, a full charge is a full charge. Does not matter the source as long as it can supply enough continuous power.

Can't find the darn thing on they're website, but Smoktech makes/made one -
Smoktech Ego contact battery with Magnet passthrough - YouTube
Smoktech Ego Magnetic Contact Battery, Smoktech Ego Magnetic Contact Battery Products, Smoktech Ego Magnetic Contact Battery Suppliers and Manufacturers at Alibaba.com

 

[Ryedan]

Why a coil instead of a spiral (like the heating element on an electric stove)? I figure the spiral shape would have more surface area. If it was recessed into a "wet stone" there would be no need for a wick or fear of burning it. The ignite button could also be a mechanical pump button to flush just enough liquid (a drop or two each push) into the recessed channels of the wet stone containing the spiral element. This would be for BCC tanks but seems like wet stone would be a lot easer to maintain. And, if you did your own coils at home you'd have a recessed spiral template that you just simply trace with the coil. Craziness?

It's been done at least once that I know of. Have a look here, post #2085. There's a lot of pretty innovative work being done by the people in that thread

 

[WattWick]

I may be mistaken, but I believe the upcoming Joyetech eMode use some kind of charging base.