Will overcharging damage the batteries?

[Quixotic7]

I was checking out Tenergy's site and they said that the charger automatically shuts off when the batteries are done charging. So is it safe to say I could leave the batteries on the charger overnight and not have to worry? Two of my batteries appear to be working pretty shotty, definately not working 6 hours of regular usage, more like 20 minutes.

Would it also be possible to use some disposable cr123's to carry in my car or something as emergency batts? If so, what mah's will work as I can't find any 750mah disposables.

 

[CaSHMeRe]

I haven't seen overcharging damage these Tenergy Batteries ... I have some 2 month old RCR's that have taken a beating ... all the resistor testing, etc... and still get decent life out of them (3-4 hours) I have left batteries on the charger for 24 hours + at a time and have seen no ill effect.

also, not sure on disposables ... i should check though!

 

[Quixotic7]

I just tried using some Duracell CR123A's and they've been working great. Six hours now of heavy vaping! And they are still going strong. Definately think I'll keep a few around for emergency backup.

 

[CaSHMeRe]

very nice quix !!!! what mAh rating were the Duracell's ?

 

[invidregis]

My charger went bye-bye last week and I was vaping on Duracell and Energizer disposables for 5 days. They worked perfect, but they are $$$. Neither battery stated the mah though. I did purchase 12 of these "just in case" not a bad deal, a buck a each, 1400 mah. cr123a

 

[CaSHMeRe]

good to know invid !!! happy to see they work if someone's in a bind

 

[Quixotic7]

Cash: I did some research, they are 1400 mah. They lasted around 10 hours of regular use until there was a noticable difference in vapor production. I think I'm going to try ordering some rechargable 1400 mah batteries, see how they work.

 

[Quixotic7]

invidregis, you can find the Duracell 123's online for about $1.50.

 

[tescela]

My charger went bye-bye last week and I was vaping on Duracell and Energizer disposables for 5 days. They worked perfect, but they are $$$. Neither battery stated the mah though. I did purchase 12 of these "just in case" not a bad deal, a buck a each, 1400 mah. cr123a

Your charger for the Prodigy batteries already died?

 

[invidregis]

No, I was using a generic charger for my own personal catch of batteries. Tenergy batteries have a proprietary protection circuit that will only work with there chargers. So when I charged them with the generic charger, the batteries only lasted 20 minutes. With Tenergy's charger, the same batteries last 8 hours.

 

[Quixotic7]

"Tenergy batteries have a proprietary protection circuit that will only work with there chargers."
Tenergy is just cool like that. Hah

 

[RazorNribbonz]

so Quixotic7, what charger did you use with the duracell?

Cash, tell mrs cash she looks friggin hot with the blond hair...And your hat is hot too ( smile)

 

[Quixotic7]

RazorNribbonz: The Duracells I used are non-rechargable. Attempting to do so would probably blow my house up.

 

[RazorNribbonz]

RazorNribbonz: The Duracells I used are non-rechargable. Attempting to do so would probably blow my house up.

lmao Quixotic, well it is close to 4th of july ( lil grin).... Ty, Ill look for the duracell.....

 

[Quixotic7]

Look no further.

Duracell Ultra CR123A Lithium DL123A 3V Photo Lithium Battery

If I blow up my house, I want it to be colorful and impress the kids, not just burn. Hehe.

 

[Quixotic7]

I think I've got too many batteries! I now have 7 pairs of batteries. I ordered a bunch of the Tenergies because the two pairs I got with the Prodigy, well, I didn't initially charge them for 4 hours, and their performance at first was aweful. But they have worked in to their full performance and are now lasting around 6 hours! Oh well, guess I'll never have any battery problems. Because of the prodigy, I'm giving my other e-cigs to friends!