Using same USB charging cable between cigarettes

[Aiturtle]

Hi there,
I know this is a total noob question but just wondering if it's safe to use the same cable that comes with the Endura Endura T18 to also charge a kanger subvod? I don't vape myself but my mum is using it to try to stop cigarettes but doesn't know much about it. Just want to make sure it's fine as not sure if the different cables can charge at different rates and cause overheating or anything like that?

Thank you!

 

[SupplyDaddy]

Generally, most USB cables are the same. You should worry more about the charger. Some chargers output more amps than others. Just ensure that your charger's output is within the right range.

 

[IMFire3605]

Hi there,
I know this is a total noob question but just wondering if it's safe to use the same cable that comes with the Endura Endura T18 to also charge a kanger subvod? I don't vape myself but my mum is using it to try to stop cigarettes but doesn't know much about it. Just want to make sure it's fine as not sure if the different cables can charge at different rates and cause overheating or anything like that?

Thank you!

In general UBS chargers are pretty standardized, generally accepting 1amp, even if the USB wall wart/power supply is outputting 2amps, the on board charging circuit only takes what current it needs for charging, so they are interchangeable just as using one charger from one android phone brand and using it with another.

 

[Aiturtle]

Ok great thank you for your responses, she is just using her asus laptop to charge it and the cables look more or less identical so I don't think she's going to be paying enough attention to make sure each is used to charge the right one much easier to use just the one cable

 

[IMFire3605]

Ok great thank you for your responses, she is just using her asus laptop to charge it and the cables look more or less identical so I don't think she's going to be paying enough attention to make sure each is used to charge the right one much easier to use just the one cable

Laptop or Desktop USB port is a bit rough on the computer's usb ports, would be advisable to go to walmart and buy a USB wall wort to plug into the wall, just read the specs, I'd suggest a 1amp output on the plug, then you can plug the charging cable into plug.

 

[Aiturtle]

Oh didn't realize that, thanks for the tip I'll def pick up a usb wall adapter

 

[Bunnykiller]

the cables are pretty much universal... as long as the plugs are identical...
but as far as the power supply, now that is where the problems can arise... some put out more power than is needed and can overheat the battery when charging... using the USB port from a computer can pull too much power from the computer and overheat the board/circuitry of the computer and make it very unhappy...

 

[djsvapour]

Oh didn't realize that, thanks for the tip I'll def pick up a usb wall adapter

Yes, that's best.
The actual cables (micro? usb) are just cables. I mix all mine up. I'd have no worries about charging a Kanger with an Innokin USB cable. I actually like the 'spring back' (cable on a roll) that came with some Innokin mods.
USB cables are not infallible though. I found one last week (Motorola) that was overheating the wall adapter when charging anything... straight in the bin.

 

[Continuity]

...You should worry more about the charger. Some chargers output more amps than others. Just ensure that your charger's output is within the right range.

...as far as the power supply, now that is where the problems can arise... some put out more power than is needed and can overheat the battery when charging...

No!

This is a common misconception that needs to be corrected.

It doesn't matter if you charge a device that takes 1A on a 200A charger, so long as the voltage is correct, which is standardised at 5V with USB. The device will only draw what it requires from the power supply, so you can't 'overheat batteries by using a too-powerful power supply'.

It's actually worse using a power supply that is underrated from what the device requires, like using a 0.5A supply to charge a 1A device, as this can lead the power supply to struggle and maybe overheat or 'brownout'.

Using laptop/PC USB ports should be avoided as they are only good for 0.5A which is lower than the 0.8A-2A that a lot of modern mods require.

USB cables are standard, so they can be interchanged no problem for charging purposes.

 

[r77r7r]

Yes, that's best.
The actual cables (micro? usb) are just cables. I mix all mine up. I'd have no worries about charging a Kanger with an Innokin USB cable. I actually like the 'spring back' (cable on a roll) that came with some Innokin mods.
USB cables are not infallible though. I found one last week (Motorola) that was overheating the wall adapter when charging anything... straight in the bin.

I also liked that one that I received for my I-VV3. Found later that it was much slower than a good Belkin cable with a nice tabletop multi port charger. Quite handy for a bakkup.

 

[r77r7r]

No!

This is a common misconception that needs to be corrected.

It doesn't matter if you charge a device that takes 1A on a 200A charger, so long as the voltage is correct, which is standardised at 5V with USB. The device will only draw what it requires from the power supply, so you can't 'overheat batteries by using a too-powerful power supply'.

It's actually worse using a power supply that is underrated from what the device requires, like using a 0.5A supply to charge a 1A device, as this can lead the power supply to struggle and maybe overheat or 'brownout'.

Using laptop/PC USB ports should be avoided as they are only good for 0.5A which is lower than the 0.8A-2A that a lot of modern mods require.

USB cables are standard, so they can be interchanged no problem for charging purposes.

Yay. Reality intervenes.

 

[Eskie]

One suggestion. Get a decent USB wall wart. Some of those bargain bin units perform out of spec, and have damaged more than one electronic device in their day (and yes, your mods are electronic devices just like lots of others).

 

[AzPlumber]

It doesn't matter if you charge a device that takes 1A on a 200A charger, so long as the voltage is correct, which is standardised at 5V with USB.

While the general context of your post is accurate I must correct on another misconception. The charger is in the device (mod) not the adapter that plugs into the wall.

 

[Continuity]

Yes - I always usually write 'power supply', but sometimes depending on my audience, the terms can become mixed.

 

[Eskie]

To be specific, the wall wart is a transformer, providing a specified voltage to the "charger", whether in the device or a USB powered battery charger. Failure to provide the correct stable voltage may result in damage to the "charger", which if it's in your mod, will ruin your day.

Even worse when you blow your phone or tablet.

 

[AzPlumber]

To be specific, the wall wart is a transformer, providing a specified voltage to the "charger", whether in the device or a USB powered battery charger. Failure to provide the correct stable voltage may result in damage to the "charger", which if it's in your mod, will ruin your day.

Even worse when you blow your phone or tablet.

You can use a transformer to decrease AC voltage but you must use a voltage converter to go from AC to DC.

 

[GeorgeS]

To be specific, the wall wart is a transformer, providing a specified voltage to the "charger", whether in the device or a USB powered battery charger. Failure to provide the correct stable voltage may result in damage to the "charger", which if it's in your mod, will ruin your day.

Even worse when you blow your phone or tablet.

(sigh)

Modern "wall warts" no longer have "transformers" in them. If your cautious or paranoid just look for the UL (underwriters lab) label. This means that it has at least been tested by a independent agency and considered safe.

In the USA, everything from Best Buy, Radio Shack and even Amazon have countless USB power supplies ready for purchasing. I just look for one of the most popular ones that is rated well and fits my budget.