Electronic Cigarette Charging Rules

It is very important for novice users of electronic cigarettes to study the instructions for the device, since only with proper care it will work for a long time without losing its functions. The most important thing for a beginner is to find out what signals the device signals in a particular case, and how it should be charged. We will consider all possible ways of charging the device, as well as possible problems associated with this process.

When an e-cigarette needs recharging

Most often, when the battery charge (battery) decreases to 30%, the electronic cigarette warns the user about this by flashing the LED. Ways of informing about the discharge of the battery depend on the model of the device. For example, in models of electronic cigarettes Ego-T and Evod that the battery is discharged, the indicator will flash 10 times.

In mods equipped with a display, this information can be understood from the data that is displayed on a small screen. It shows how much battery charge remains in percent.

Also, if the battery has sat down, the following symptoms may be present in some gadgets:

• the amount of steam produced decreases or is not formed at all;
• during the tightening is required to make more effort than usual;
• the device leaks because the liquid does not have time to evaporate from the wick due to insufficient energy flow to the spiral.

Battery Charging Methods

An electronic cigarette is charged in three standard ways, except for the methods invented by folk craftsmen.

Through connector 510

This method is used in eGo electronic cigarettes. To connect the gadget to the charger need to disconnect clearomizer. The advantage of this connection is that when the machine is in operation, the contacts are hidden under the evaporator and are protected from accidental ingress of moisture. The main disadvantage of connecting through the connector 510 is a special charger. If there is no charging or it has failed, then you will have to buy a new one or make a homemade product.

From the network

You can also charge an electronic cigarette from the network if you use a simple USB cable connection. network adapter with appropriate voltage and output current. Also, in some battery packs (mods), finger batteries are used, which can only be charged using a charger for removable batteries.

From USB

All wipes are class higher than the entry level eGo, connected to charging via USB (micro). In this way, you can charge, for example, iJust S and iJust 2 wipes. Among the advantages of charging via micro USB are the following:

• no need to disconnect the evaporator when connected to the power supply;
• universality - you can use the charger from other gadgets;
• the presence of the Pass-through function, which allows the vaper to float while charging the battery.

Battery charging time

The time during which the battery is fully charged depends directly on the battery capacity and the current that the charger can produce at the output. If you want to use the power supply from another device or its self-made analogue, then it’s very easy to calculate the charging time. For this, there is a formula T = 1,4 C / I, where:

• T is the time in hours during which you want to charge the battery;
• 1.4 - coefficient, calculated from the average charging efficiency and is used for correction;
• C - battery capacity in mAh (milliamperes per hour), which can be found in the instructions for the gadget or fashion;
• I is the current strength of the charger.

To find out the latest figure, look at the label applied to the charge. A value of, for example, 500 mA will be written opposite the word “output”.

For example, your vape has a 900 mAh battery, and the charger is capable of delivering 500 mA. If we substitute this data into the formula, we get: T = 1.4 * 900/500 = 2.52. Thus, in order to charge a 900 mAh battery, it will take about 3 hours.

All these calculations will be useful to you if you use a vape, the design of which does not provide for indication and automatic shutdown of the recharging process at the moment when the battery has gained full capacity.Basically, when you recharge an electronic cigarette, it starts the indicator light on the power button. Depending on the model of the gadget, it may emit a red glow during the charging process, and green - after it ends. Also, the indicator can glow in one color, and after the battery is charged, just turn off.

If the battery is new

When buying an electronic cigarette, you should take into account the fact that its battery is in a slightly charged state, sufficient to check the vape for performance. Therefore, in order to properly charge the new battery, it is necessary fully discharge. Use the device until you see that the pair has become smaller, or it has disappeared altogether, and the light indication confirms the complete discharge of the battery. After that, fully charge it. Perform 3 cycles of full discharge and full charge. This procedure will help to “swing” the battery, which will later affect its capacity.

Some vapers recommend turning on a new (discharged) battery for recharging for at least 8 hours, after which the device should be used in normal mode, charging it for an average of 3-4 hours (depending on battery capacity).

How to charge a gadget without a charger

Sometimes there is a situation when the power supply of your e-cigarette, for example, Ego-T or evod x9 - x6, fails, or you ordered an electronic cigarette via the Internet, and the gadget came without charging. In this case, you can quickly make a temporary charger. This will require usual USB cable, which connects to a computer or laptop, after a little refinement.

1. It is necessary to cut the end of the cable and strip the top insulation. Next, find the red and black wire, then strip their ends (you can solder it). Remember, the red wire is “+” and the black wire is “-”.
2. Take a small piece of paper and make something out of it in the form of a cork, in the center of which insert a positive contact so that it looks out from the bottom about 3 mm. To prevent the cork from unwinding, wrap it around the top with tape.
3. Disconnect clearomizer from battery. If you look at the place of the charging connection, you can see the central contact. It should be connected to it “+”, and to the body - “-”.
4. Insert the plug into the hole in the battery pack so that the end of the wire (red) hits the center contact of the battery.The negative wire can be fixed to the body with the help of a “crocodile” clip or using a common clothes peg.
5. Connect the cable to the USB port of the computer. If the process of energy accumulation has begun, then you have done everything correctly.

But first look at the instructions for your vap. Namely, what is the voltage and current strength of a cigarette battery? If the manual says that the input voltage is 3.7 V then charge from USB port battery can not, because it gives 5 V and 500 output mA. In this case, you can use the old charging from the phone with an output voltage of 3.7 V and a current of not more than 1 A.

But still better than homemade, will adapterBought in China at a price of only 56 rubles.

The adapter connects to the USB port of a PC or laptop or to a network adapter whose parameters are 5.0V - 500mAh.

If you purchase a mains adapter, the vape can be charged from the outlet.

How to charge a disposable e-cigarette

To charge a disposable electronic cigarette, you first need to disassemble it.

1. Using a paperclip or a rod from a fountain pen, remove the plastic plug that plays the role of the mouthpiece. Under it, you will see a wick that needs to be infused with a slurry.
   

2. Next, remove the LED cover located on the opposite side of the device.Sometimes the cover can be soldered to the LED and be one with it. If so, then what to do will be discussed further.
   
3. Using a thin rod, push the contents of the electronic cigarette out of the case from the side of the LED. If the bulb is soldered, push out the “insides” of the gadget from the wick side.
   
4. You will see a battery with soldered contacts. Usually from the side of the bulb is “+”, and near the wick - “-”. Take phone charging and connect the wires, observing the polarity (red - this is a plus, black - a minus).
   
5. To charge the battery, turn on the power supply for approximately 30 minutes. This time will be enough. Do not leave the process unattended - periodically check battery temperature. If it gets hot, turn off the charger, as overheating can cause an explosion of the battery shell.

After charging, assemble the device in reverse order and drip a few drops of liquid on the wick. Now you can use a disposable e-cigarette again. Although no one forbids doing such a procedure with a gadget as many times as the battery life is enough.

Why electronic cigarette is not charging

If you connected the device to the charging and noticed that it is not charging, wait about 15 minutes. and check again. There are cases when, after the battery is completely discharged, it takes some time to start gaining energy, after which its accumulation proceeds normally.

Make sure the gadget's battery is not locked against accidental pressing. To do this, press the power button 3 to 5 times in a row (depending on the vap model). If the command has been accepted, the button should blink and when pressed again it will glow exactly.

Also, the reason that the battery is not charging may be a faulty power supply, the cable itself or the charger plug.

We can not exclude a bad contact in the place of charging connection. Contacts may be clogged or unsoldered. In case of contamination, wipe them with a cotton pad soaked in alcohol. If the contacts are repaired, you will have to use a soldering iron to fix the damage.

Also, the battery may be damaged if liquid gets on its contacts, resulting in short circuit. Sometimes at the same time the electronic board also burns out. In this case, you will need the help of a specialist from the service center.If the electronics survived, then you can try to remove the remaining moisture from the battery, and then turn it on again for recharging.

If the gadget is quickly discharged

The rapid discharge of the gadget is puzzling, especially for beginners vapers. The reasons for this trouble may be different.

1. Remember that the battery is not eternal - it has a property develop your resource. On average, the battery is designed for 500 cycles of “charge - discharge”. Therefore, using vape for a long time, you may notice that the battery is quickly discharged. The problem is solved by replacing the battery.
2. You should also match the battery capacity with your soaring needs. This is clearly seen in the following figure.
   
3. Soaring in the cold very quickly discharges the gadget. 50-60 puffs with a battery capacity of 1100 mAh are sufficient for it to completely lose all energy.
4. Sometimes the flashing of the indicator is mistaken for a signal indicating a dead battery. This often happens if the bather makes prolonged or abrupt puffs. And since all batteries have protection against overheating, the so-called “cut-off”, after 6 seconds (an average of 5 seconds is required for tightening), it works, and the LED flashes.To determine if this is a “cut-off”, disconnect the atomizer from the battery and press the button again. If the flashing is repeated, then the battery has gone down.
5. Also, the cause of the rapid discharge of the battery can be a high resistance of the spiral in the clearomizer. Try to install another miser with less resistance.
6. If the mod is set to high power to get a huge amount of steam, then the battery will very quickly sit down. Required avoid high power because, in addition to the rapid loss of battery energy, you get a taste of burning.

Other reasons for the rapid discharge of the battery can be hidden in the electronic board. In this case, the gadget will have to be carried to the service for verification.