Proper care for batteries

[Woodslammer]

Hey guys, I'm pretty new to vaping BTW other than an occasional analog here and there (about 2 a week) I've broke my habit and have been mostly smoke free since the 20th of December!!! I have (2) authentic AW IMR 18650 1600 mah batteries. Recently I've discovered ALOT of things that you should not do with your batteries that I've been doing all along. For one, I've dropped each of them a couple times, never really thought much of it, and obviously they are fine as I still have my face (don't worry I inspected them for visible damage) also I do charge them after not completely discharging them, I MAY have over discharged them a couple times NOT SURE. I will be investing in a voltmeter. One thing that happens ALOT, they get ejuice in the two little holes on the top (I have a billow, for a while I had it to where it wouldn't leak, but now I can't figure out what I did) I know this probably should NOT happen and I feel stupid for letting it happen. I have the trustfire 2 battery charger I think it's a tr1000 or something like that. Sometimes a yellow or orange light comes on. Also I'm not sure why but my batteries charge VERY fast, like within 30 minutes... I'm guessing that means I'm not using them completely? I usually use them for about 8 hours at work, not constant vaping probably taking 10 hits every 30 minutes with a .7 ohm dual coil build and today with a .4 ohm build.

Now to the point, could someone PLEASE give me a bunch of tips on proper care of my batteries? I've heard to let them rest, and not to leave them in the charger even with protection. But I need a list, that way the next pair of batteries I buy I can get the most out of them.

I've looked all over for tips and what not but most of the tips I found were for ego style batteries or whatever, I think this could be a good informational thread.

Thanks guys

 

[Madcuzbad87]

Search the forums using the search box, look for Baditude and his safety, battery blogs.

 

[MoDmAnDaN]

Agreed!! Baditute has tons of material that will blow your mind on almost any vaping question!

 

[ElConquistador]

Everything I've read indicates that there is no harm in charging these batteries that have not been completely discharged. I have the same AW batteries that you mentioned, and I pretty much run them all day and charge at night, usually they are at about 3.7- 3.8 volts or so when I recharge. I've never run them below about 3.7 volts because I notice a decrease in the vapor when they get that low.

If you have a Harbor Freight store near you, you can pick up a little multi-meter for free with a coupon. It's not the best, but seems OK to check batteries.

 

[Woodslammer]

Sweet thanks guys!!! I actually have a fluke multimeter (the ones that were like $500 dollars 10 years ago) I'm just not carrying that around lol

 

[johnny madman]

There is one rule of thumb that is constant with all batteries, don't ever drain the bat to zero. Better to recharge and do it often then to run it down low enough that a device cuts out.

I see you have a great meter, Flukes are the best, go get the rubber gromit for it. Those thing are built like tanks and they always work.

 

[George Ogilvie]

I have an iPV mini. I've checked the battery after using the built in charger and checked the voltage with my DMM after charging and they have always 4.19v after charging. I also check them before charging and they have never been below 3.60v, after a full day of use. They usually read out at 3.62-3.64.

 

[Rat2chat2]

Here is the link to Baditude blogs regarding batteries.

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/blogs/baditude/4848-9-battery-basics-mods-imr-protected-icr.html

 

[Ryedan]

Here is the link to Baditude blogs regarding batteries.

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/blogs/baditude/4848-9-battery-basics-mods-imr-protected-icr.html

Nicely done, Lady in Pink