Time to buy a new pair, or is there a fix?

[Falconeer]

I have an Aegis Legend mod, I've had it for a year and don't use it a lot apart from when I'm gardening, working on the car or the house's outside.

I'm a Tootle Puffer running 1.6 ohm tanks at 8 watts.

I bought a new pair of batteries when I got this setup and have only used the pair together and charged them at the same time.

The Aegis is now showing one being used more quickly than the other, is there a way to fix this or do I just buy a new pair?

Thanks in advance for any help you can offer.

 

[mimöschen]

Does your charger show the same discrepancy?

 

[Falconeer]

I've just taken them out of the mod and popped them on my charger - at the moment they are charging at the same rate but I'll keep an eye on how they progess and report back if one is fully charged before the other.

 

[mimöschen]

That may happen althogh the cells are perfectly fine, because chargers don't always charge (multiple cells) at the same rate for the full charge cycle.
It's a lot more interesting whether the cells show different voltages when the mod tells you that they're half drained.

I hope you're not charging the cells inside the mod? That could cause an imbalance as well, because mods suck at balanced charging in almost all cases.

 

[Falconeer]

No I have never charged, and have no intention of ever charging 18650s in any mod via the cable, never mind in the Aegis Legend!

Neither of these two batteries, which have behaved immaculately up to this point, have ever been used separately, nor ever in any other mod either.

I have done everything "By the Book" which is why I am puzzled and have raised the question.

I'll fully charge both batteries and watch out for the half way point.

Thanks!

 

[DPLongo22]

How often do you charge them? I'm trying to figure out how many cycles you've had in the year you've been using it.

 

[Falconeer]

Didn't use it all ( 'cos actually it isn't my favourite mod ( too heavy and a soft hitter ) ), though highly rated by many, for say 4 months of the year when I was working on the house in the West of Scotland and thereafter probably only twice a month was it recharged.

When the batteries are charged I'll put them in and look at the Puff Counter.

 

[DPLongo22]

Didn't use it all ( 'cos actually it isn't my favourite mod ( too heavy and a soft hitter ) ), though highly rated by many, for say 4 months of the year when I was working on the house in the West of Scotland and thereafter probably only twice a month was it recharged.

When the batteries are charged I'll put them in and look at the Puff Counter.

You should have a lot of life left then. Keep an eye on them. If they're not showing any significant issues, you're probably okay.

It's never bad to have more though (said the vaper).

 

[Falconeer]

Indeed and just so! (said the vaper, mod collector and battery collector!)

 

[UncLeJunkLe]

Your mod's circuitry could be failing. Try another dual batt mod if you have one (but I suspect you don't) and see what happens.

If you don't have another dual batt mod to compare to your Legend, I guess now is the time to get one (said the vaper).

 

[Falconeer]

Uncle - were it possible, I'd give your post a Like, Love, Informative, Winner, and Funny - brilliant as aye!

But no, if it's the circuitry it's time to buy two more single battery mods like Grus (es) and get the battery life out of them! ( Shock, Horror, - Stop the Presses - George and Mildred get divorced!!!! )

 

[UncLeJunkLe]

Uncle - were it possible, I'd give your post a Like, Love, Informative, Winner, and Funny - brilliant as aye!

But no, if it's the circuitry its time to buy two more single battery mods like Grus (es) and get the battery life out of them!

Or get an aegis Solo or Aegis Max...or one of each, or 2 of each, or...

 

[UncLeJunkLe]

Read Mooch's responses in this thread. Might be useful to you...or not. I just came across it and thought it might be.

BTW: If you do ever get an Aegis Solo or Max, I suggest lubing the threads of the battery cap with some very light, non-sticky lubricant because too many people have reported stripping the threads. Could be user error. I dunno.

 

[Falconeer]

Thanks for the advice - I supect we are both Old Skool and know how to fit screw threads without wiping them out - that wee click you get turning them anti-clockwise at the start gives you the clue!

 

[UncLeJunkLe]

Thanks for the advice - I supect we are both Old Skool and know how to fit srew threads without wiping them out - that wee click you get turning them anti-clockwise gives you the clue!

I dunno. I've seen too many reporting stripped threads. Part of the problem could be the oring on the battery cap (for water resistance). I don't use my Solos and Maxes right now but when I do I intend to just remove that oring as I don't really need a water resistant mod anyway. I bought them more for their shock and dust resistance, (but ultimately I got them really cheap )

 

[Falconeer]

OK - Seconds Out - Round 2.

Mildred finished 15 mins ahead of George but both are now showing fully charged.

I never look at things like Puff Counters normally, but I have noted for a change what it says, so if it gangs agley again I'll see where.

Now I'm off to see if I can find any wet paint that I can find to watch while it dries!

 

[Falconeer]

I dunno. I've seen too many reporting stripped threads. Part of the problem could be the oring on the battery cap (for water resistance). I don't use my Solos and Maxes right now but when I do I intend to just remove that oring as I don't really need a water resistant mod anyway. I bought them more for their shock and dust resistance, (but ultimately I got them really cheap )

You know, give me my preferences I'd opt for screw threads every time - I have three Kanger Drip boxes, two Grus(es) and two Aspire Something Funnies ( squonkers) - all with screw threads and , touch wood I have never written one off yet .. and they have the advantage that they tighten right down on the battery.

Aluminium, as we aye cry it this side o' The Pond, oxidises* the minute you look at it and I suspect this might be why some folk have problems with it.

* standing by for someone now to pick me up on this term as this board can get a bit picky these days!

 

[UncLeJunkLe]

You know, give me my preferences I'd opt for screw threads every time - I have three Kanger Drip boxes, two Grus(es) and two Aspire Something Funnies ( squonkers) - all with screw threads and , touch wood I have never written one off yet .. and they have the advantage that they tighten right down on the battery.

The only threads I have ever had strip on me were

IPV Mini battery cap - chomed brass
Istick 20W 510 - brass
Sigelei 30W Mini 510 - brass

I saved the Sigelei 30W Mini.

 

[DPLongo22]

Sigelei 30W Mini!!! I WIN!

Ooops. Sorry. Wrong thread.

 

[Hawise]

I have done everything "By the Book" which is why I am puzzled and have raised the question.

There are infinitesimal differences between any two batteries even of the same lot and stored the same, from the beginning. They're so small they often won't show up at first, but they'll affect how the batteries age. After a year of use, even if you take great care that they're treated the same, the differences will usually be amplified to the point you can see or detect them. It's normal aging.

There's no way to fix the difference, but if it's not too big there's no real need to either. A fifteen minute difference in charging time isn't necessarily a serious problem, though I'd rather know the voltage of each battery when they're discharged. If it's something like 0.05 volts a decent mod won't have any trouble balancing them. It is a sign of aging and the discrepancy will continue to increase over time. After a while, or if the difference now is too big, it might be better to split the pair for use in single battery mods and get new ones for dual battery use.