I've read various opinions on other sites about charging in a usb port in a computer. Would love to know opinions of ecf members. Do you charge your batteries in your computer, or use a wall outlet adapter? Is it better to use a desktop computer or a laptop computer if you use a computer? Thanks!!
USB charging in a computer?
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Both of the USB ports on the front of my desktop are blown thanks to a cheap off-brand charger. I suppose it could have been one port but when I saw that one not working, I just stuck it in the other one. Derp. So...in hindsight I would do what I have now. A multiport USB charger, one that goes to the computer and plugs in the wall as well. I paid $20 for it. I was using a wall adapter in the interim and those work quite well too.
I had no issues using the computer usb ports for charging. I currnetly only have a USB VV passthru (no battery) and no issues with that either.. depends on the charger and your computer/laptop.
A USB hub is cheap enough. Why risk your PC when you have very easy to get options to prevent it from happening. The saying a ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure comes to mind.
Thanks everyone! I am going to start charging with the wall adapter that came with my kit. I love my laptop too much! 
With all the gadgets I have now, I really need to get a hub! You are right, no sense in risking the whole computer. Is it me, or does the wall outlet seem to take longer to charge?
With all the gadgets I have now, I really need to get a hub! You are right, no sense in risking the whole computer. Is it me, or does the wall outlet seem to take longer to charge?
Thanks everyone! I am going to start charging with the wall adapter that came with my kit. I love my laptop too much!
Its just you;-)
I charge egos on my usb ports all the time. I have a friend who does as well. Not sure id be ok with a passthrough on usb though
The USB port on a computer is limited to 500 mAh and is shared if multiple devices are connected. Therefore, you don't get the full 500 mAh for your battery. That's why it takes much longer to charge via USB/Computer as opposed to charging from a wall wart.
Most multi slot chargers, plugged into the wall, also divide the voltage when multiple batteries are being charged at the same time, but still higher than the USB from a computer.
Most multi slot chargers, plugged into the wall, also divide the voltage when multiple batteries are being charged at the same time, but still higher than the USB from a computer.
I've used both, computer port and wall adapter. But I generally use the multiport wall adapter, so I can charge more than one at a time.
And, yes, a failed charger could certainly destroy the computer port - or worse - so, as long as it's someone elses' computer, it's ok.
And, yes, a failed charger could certainly destroy the computer port - or worse - so, as long as it's someone elses' computer, it's ok.
I usually use the usb ports on my computer, but about... idk. 30% of the time i use my cellphone charger or another generic usb wall charger. I've only ever used passthough batteries and never had a problem even when vaping and charging at the same time. I've even charged some el-cheapo, knock off, ego passthrough batteries before.
I use my laptop to charge my batteries so far. Works well since I'm always at my laptop anyway
I didn't need to order a USB to ac adapter either, since I already had 3 that came with other devices, way before I got into e-cigs.
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