Power Bank for Battery Charging

[Lowtech]

Greetings fellow Vapers,

I noticed the thread about the exploding battery and read through some of it. I had previously known the potential, though unlikely, chance of spectacular battery failure, so I have been careful. But please weigh in on this thought / question.

I have many battery powered gismos. I have also acquired several power banks, i. e., big batteries with which you charge the smaller ones. These power banks are pretty efficient - they charge quickly and hold their charge well. One of my banks will fully charge my phone 2 or 3 times AND my iPad before I need to recharge the bank. My smaller banks will recharge my iTaste vv 3.0 2+ times.

Does anyone know if the chances of spectacular battery failure (read, fire, detonation, explosion, lift-off) are reduced by charging pv batteries with a power bank?

I am confident that it does not eliminate stupidity. I once put a square 9v battery in my pocket and it shorted out on a quarter that was also in my pocket. I was not hurt or burned, but it gave new meaning to "hot pockets"

Looking forward to your feedback.

 

[Lowtech]

I guess that I'm the only one who charges like this.

 

[tabetha]

by power bank do you mean like plugging in a spinner to one or the ones you put your big batteries in to charge directly?

 

[iowajosh]

I don't think so. Actually, you are just adding more lithium batteries to the chain of events. Battery failure is usually do to battery abuse on some level, much like carrying the battery in your pocket.

 

[Lowtech]

My power bank(s) are nothing more than high capacity batteries. Here is one that I own; my big one. I have a few much smaller ones.

Amazon.com: Intocircuit Power Castle 11200mAh Portable 5V 2A/1A Dual USB Ports External Battery Pack Charger for Apple iPhone 5S, 5C, 5, 4S, 4, 3GS; Retina iPad Mini 2; HTC One; Samsung Galaxy S4, S3, Galaxy Tab; PS Vita; Nokia Lumia; Motorola Razr;

I just connect my e cig battery to the power bank as though it was a wall charger.

 

[Lowtech]

I got the idea to charge my eGos and my VV 3.0 in the car. I started charging my iPhone with power banks rather than the cigarette lighter jack because the power from the bank is more stable and the phone charges better. I figured what is good for the goose is good for the gander.