Titan PPC Users: Charging the batts? Top it off or drain and re-charge?

[poor_red_neck]

So I'm assuming that the batteries in the e-cigs are Li-Ion not Li-Po.

If this is the case, to extend battery life it would be MUCH better to top off the battery after a vaping session than to completely drain the battery then re-charge. Li-Io does not have "memory" like the old Ni-Cad and Ni-Mh batteries did. Li-Io also has a certain number of full charge cycles before it calls it quits.

Just re-assuring myself here. Am I correct or is there some variable I'm not aware of?

 

[shivadance]

That's what I'd like to do (top off the batt), but I do have trouble telling when my 510 batt is running low. Usually I just get the blinking LED and then it's a gonner!

But from what I've read on the forum you are correct. I'm not a batt expert though.

 

[JerseyGirl]

I think the variable is your assumption that the PCC battery is Li-ion.

I have no idea what kind of battery is in my PCC, and I'd definitely like to know. But assuming that your assumption is correct, than yes, it's better to top off the charge than to fully drain and re-charge. Li-ion batteries don't like that. They also store best with a 40% charge (that's why they're shipped partially charged) and in cooler temperatures, if you're not planning on using the PCC for awhile. Same holds true for ecig batts, if anyone is stocking up - not a bad idea to keep them in the fridge...

 

[moshinator 2]

Im going on two weeks with my 510m w/pcc. and three batts. Ive had one batt. blink out and noticed that not long before that I was loosing performance. So when I notice a drop in horsepower I change it.

 

[Overlord]

They are actually called Lithium Ion Polymer. Almost similar in all aspects except polymer can be formed in much smaller packages. They share the same "no memory" benefits.

What I do know is Lithium batteries, both Ion and Ion Polymer like to keep the current moving so topping off is really good for them.

I always keep them charged, or charging while rotating them throughout the day so they are always in a state of movement.

Just what I know or pretend to know

 

[poor_red_neck]

Yeah I took apart my PCC today to mod it to fit two atty/cartridge combos and saw that it appears to be a LiPo but I have seen LiIon in that format as well.

It would not make sense for there to be a LiPo in a PCC.

LiPo's by design are for QUICK discharge with loads of current with a fast charge. They're VERY volatile and dangerous. LiPos commonly are rated at 15C, 20C+ discharge. They're also more expensive than LiIon. A LiIon the size of a PCC supplied my brushless motor/ESC with about 60-85A @ 14.4V for 4 minutes or so.

I was into RC aircraft and helis for a few years and have alot of experience with LiPo's and LiIon.

The charging of a PV battery is a low mah charge. The PCC battery probably isn't supplying more than 800ma or so.