USB PassThrough Question

[Scottes]

I'll be receiving my 510 tomorrow. Of course I don't want to wait for the batteries to charge, so I was wondering if I could start immediately using the USB PassThrough. But on one vendor site I saw a replacement battery for a USB PassThrough, which leads me to believe that this battery will also need to be fully charged before it can be used.

Can anyone confirm? Can I use a USB PassThrough immediately, or will I have to fully charge all the batteries before I can start vaping?



To borrow someone's else's thread title, " I'm addicted before I even started!!!"

 

[Jim Davis]

The passthrough battery will most likely have a partial charge in it when you receive it. I would say, try it.

I, personally, have had problems with passthrough batteries. I just cut them out, reconnect the wires, and run directly from the USB power.

 

[Baron82288]

Plug it in and enjoy! It may take 1 or 2 minutes to charge enough, but I have found that the passthrough is my favorite accessory. I use it constantly while on the computer.

 

[Scottes]

Thanks Jim and Baron!

 

[doots]

It should be fine after 5 minutes of charging. I found with mine that batteries did a better job than the pt. Maybe i got a bad pt.. hope yours works better than mine..

 

[Crankyfuzz]

anyone have computer related issues due to using a usb passthrough?

 

[KevinD872]

anyone have computer related issues due to using a usb passthrough?

I've been using my PT almost all day for about 3 weeks with no issues. Mind you, I have the type with the inline battery. Some don't have the battery and while I don't know for sure, the battery-less types would concern me more about the safety of my computer's USB port due to current draw.

 

[Jim Davis]

anyone have computer related issues due to using a usb passthrough?

I honestly don't trust the passthroughs on my computer. I use a 110v to USB adapter, and plug mine directly into the wall socket. I need my USB ports for business, and I won't take the chance.

 

[Kent C]

I honestly don't trust the passthroughs on my computer. I use a 110v to USB adapter, and plug mine directly into the wall socket. I need my USB ports for business, and I won't take the chance.

I'm going to pull mine off the computer tonight. For one thing I have two going and the wires are getting into each other, and I never know if you have to 'safely remove' these like other devices. I have been.... Anyway, thanks for the nudge on this. I just happen to have another one of those 1amp x2 dual plugs left.

 

[Jim Davis]

I'm going to pull mine off the computer tonight. For one thing I have two going and the wires are getting into each other, and I never know if you have to 'safely remove' these like other devices. I have been.... Anyway, thanks for the nudge on this. I just happen to have another one of those 1amp x2 dual plugs left.

Good idea. I never had a problem with the computer, but as I said, I don't want to take the chance. The cost of a 110v converter is a lot less than the cost of computer repairs.

I don't think the "safe remove" matters. That's mostly for USB memory. If the memory stick is transferring data when you unplug it, it's said you can damage the memory stick. (Not to mention the loss of data.)

 

[Crankyfuzz]

I was thinking the power draw could not be healthy for the computer I plan on picking up a usb pass through but think I will go with the directly in the wall method sounds much more economical to me to blow a circuit breaker then blow out a mother board.

 

[Kent C]

Good idea. I never had a problem with the computer, but as I said, I don't want to take the chance. The cost of a 110v converter is a lot less than the cost of computer repairs.

I don't think the "safe remove" matters. That's mostly for USB memory. If the memory stick is transferring data when you unplug it, it's said you can damage the memory stick. (Not to mention the loss of data.)

I've seen one case where that port couldn't be used either until a configure.... But I think you're right on that it's the type of device being used.

 

[agga40s]

I have had zero luck with passthroughs. I've bought five of them. The first one worked about 2 weeks...three other ones lasted only hours. I have another on order, but this is the last one I will try.

The reason I keep trying is that I absolutely loved the first one. I plugged it directly into the wall and it was great not worrying about using up the batteries I take when I go out. But the quality is crap. Anyone else have this problem? Maybe I'm doing something wrong.

 

[Jim Davis]

I have had zero luck with passthroughs. I've bought five of them. The first one worked about 2 weeks...three other ones lasted only hours. I have another on order, but this is the last one I will try.

The reason I keep trying is that I absolutely loved the first one. I plugged it directly into the wall and it was great not worrying about using up the batteries I take when I go out. But the quality is crap. Anyone else have this problem? Maybe I'm doing something wrong.

I gave up after my second passthrough went belly up after only a month or two. Now I make my own, for less than 5 bucks, and 15 minutes of my time.

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/battery-mods/31160-nicostick-passthrough-thanks-nicowolf.html

 

[agga40s]

Jim, thanks for the info. Sounds like just what I need. Now, if I can just get my husband to build one for me.....