The need for exra bat's

[BigFish]

Hey all, Now guy here...
So I just got my first non-disposable e-cig. Like it (read: LOVE IT!!!).
Yesterday the bat was good all day. But today... it lasted about 4 hours. But then again, I've been on this thing like a McDonald's milk shake.

Bottom line: I've learned my lesson quickly... buy extra bat's! LOTS of them! LOL
So, the question is, how many is sufficient?

Thanks for any input.

 

[robocig]

I'd get at least one extra battery and invest in a PCC if it's compatible with your model! That way you can charge the other one while you vape!

 

[CBB]

It really depends on the type of battery you are using. if you are using 650mAh+ two really should suffice one will charge in far less time than the other will last. If you worry about one failing you can buy a third, but unless you find a great deal on a single battery buying a second starter kit will give you two extra batteries another charger and a couple attys for little more than 2 batteries will cost.

 

[Astatine]

I use 3. One back up, one charging, and one in use. It works well with the XL batts for the 510. And of course, there is one stored as replacement (4 total).

Works well for me.

 

[Stosh]

Depends on what type batteries you have, the mah rating will tell all.
Some are 180mah, some 1300mah, and you can figure about an hour
worth of vaping per 100mah. Just figure how many hours between when
you can charge and how many batteries it would take to span that, then add one.

 

[BigFish]

Yeah, I'm going to look into that (PCC)... It's an Encore.
I suspect that this one will be my "gateway" e-cig to doing mod and all. Unless I did good on this one.

 

[BigFish]

How do I find the mah's? Doesn't show it on the bat, nor the wall or USB charger.

 

[lemonshrew]

I use 3. One back up, one charging, and one in use. It works well with the XL batts for the 510. And of course, there is one stored as replacement (4 total).

Works well for me.

Same here. Although, I discovered recently, that KR808 batt's only live 3 or 4 months. My number 4 is already going down. Time to move to mods!

 

[Dee74]

It really depends on the type of battery you are using. if you are using 650mAh+ two really should suffice one will charge in far less time than the other will last. If you worry about one failing you can buy a third, but unless you find a great deal on a single battery buying a second starter kit will give you two extra batteries another charger and a couple attys for little more than 2 batteries will cost.

Agree for sure, I started with 2 Riva kits and they lasted 8 months, just broke out 2 new kits a week ago. I did catch a great sale and 2 batts for back up or loss. Now atty's that is another story, have at least 5 extras.

 

[Infernal2]

How do I find the mah's? Doesn't show it on the bat, nor the wall or USB charger.

Encore Cig? Not sure of the model but the mAh information may be in your paperwork.

 

[Dee74]

How do I find the mah's? Doesn't show it on the bat, nor the wall or USB charger.

Look on the site you purchased it from, or some other sites that carry that model.

 

[BigFish]

Cats, Attys, this thing seems so big, but it feels like I'm the only one in Chicago vaping. 7 million people and I've seen 1 other... And I was the one to turn her on to it when I was using disposables.

 

[Stosh]

Googled the Encore e-cigs and if I'm looking at the right site, their batteries are $26 a piece, that's highway robbery.
Particularly since they appear to be a mini-ecig, meaning the battery is prob ally about 200mah max.

For the price of a couple batteries you could buy and entire ego or Riva kit, with dual batteries 650mah or more

 

[BigFish]

I'll have to check that out. This thing takes forever to charge, too. I paid $65.00 for the kit, with some extras thrown in.

 

[Harleydiver]

I'm rotating 6 batteries and 2 chargers right now with my 510. If I'm vaping heavily on the weekend, I can go through a battery in an hour.