Schizophretard Posted January 1, 2010 Posted January 1, 2010 Why is it that sometimes when I put on a dead battery the charger light turns green? Sometimes I feel like I've lined up the battery a thousand times before it goes red.
Brian Posted January 1, 2010 Posted January 1, 2010 Why is it that sometimes when I put on a dead battery the charger light turns green? Sometimes I feel like I've lined up the battery a thousand times before it goes red. That little battery just doesn't fit in there good. There are little bumps on me connection part of the charger and you have to catch it just right. Best method I've found is to put the battery in and then turn it until it goes red. Using the same charge for my VP2 batts and have no problem with them as they are bigger.
Schizophretard Posted January 1, 2010 Author Posted January 1, 2010 After I posted this it took about five more minutes to get it right. I'm thinking the part on the positive side that is part of the protection circuit is suppose to be against the bump. Good idea with turning the battery. I kept on taking it in and out. Thanks. When it goes green does that mean it is definitely fully charged or could leaving them on longer make them more charged? Is it bad to leave a battery on when I'm sleeping?
Brian Posted January 1, 2010 Posted January 1, 2010 After I posted this it took about five more minutes to get it right. I'm thinking the part on the positive side that is part of the protection circuit is suppose to be against the bump. Good idea with turning the battery. I kept on taking it in and out. Thanks. When it goes green does that mean it is definitely fully charged or could leaving them on longer make them more charged? Is it bad to leave a battery on when I'm sleeping? From a technical standpoint, I have no clue. However, I usually have a battery on charge when I goto bed and leave it on all night. Haven't had any problems yet (with the spade or VP2 batts). I think I've read somewhere that since these are "protected" batteries you can't over-charge them - which also mean that when the charger turns green the battery is fully charged and and the charger is no longer charging.
Schizophretard Posted January 1, 2010 Author Posted January 1, 2010 I hope they're that energy efficient. Do you know anything about this charger? Battery charger 18650/14500 I'm looking for one to charge two batteries at once.
Brian Posted January 1, 2010 Posted January 1, 2010 (edited) I hope they're that energy efficient. Do you know anything about this charger? Battery charger 18650/14500 I'm looking for one to charge two batteries at once. I don't, but thought it was you who recommended that same charger to me a while back (i had even bookmared the link)??? Must have been someone else. My link Ha! It was you. Man - I was feeling old there for a minute. :P My link Edited January 1, 2010 by Brian
Schizophretard Posted January 1, 2010 Author Posted January 1, 2010 I recommended it because it will work for it, it is the only one I've seen so far, and it is what I plan on buying so far. I'm just wondering how well it works, how well it is made, and if there is a better option. That is why I said,"Unless our good man Christopher can recommend or sell a better charger that can charge two batteries." I still have the same questions about it I did then. I'm going to buy one but if there is a better one I'll like to know.
Brian Posted January 1, 2010 Posted January 1, 2010 I recommended it because it will work for it, it is the only one I've seen so far, and it is what I plan on buying so far. I'm just wondering how well it works, how well it is made, and if there is a better option. That is why I said,"Unless our good man Christopher can recommend or sell a better charger that can charge two batteries." I still have the same questions about it I did then. I'm going to buy one but if there is a better one I'll like to know. Ah, I see. I've looked around some, but haven't seen any others. The VP2 came with the same charger as the Spade so I've got two... I reckon that'll do for me.
Schizophretard Posted January 1, 2010 Author Posted January 1, 2010 You just now reminded me of why I call myself Schizophretard. It never occurred to me that I'll get another charger when I get my VP2.
Schizophretard Posted January 1, 2010 Author Posted January 1, 2010 Let me rephrase that. I was aware that I'll receive another charger with the VP2 but somehow that knowledge never reached the part of my brain that decided to buy the other charger. I'm getting the VP1 also. That is a lot of chargers!
Brian Posted January 1, 2010 Posted January 1, 2010 You just now reminded me of why I call myself Schizophretard. It never occurred to me that I'll get another charger when I get my VP2. LOL! Glad to be of service.
Schizophretard Posted January 1, 2010 Author Posted January 1, 2010 (edited) Thanks for telling me the obvious that I obviously overlooked. I'm such an idiot sometimes. Ok! Ok! Most of the time. Sometimes I'm surprised that I can tie my own shoes. I think I overlooked it because when I go through the list of what I'm going to buy I'm thinking about what I need for it before I buy the next mod on my list. I'm wanting a VP1, VP2, VP/PT, eGo, 801, 901.... I'm getting too OCD over this new hobby. I think about it nonstop obsessively. Even during sex! Hey! I think my sick perverted mind came up with a good quote to put on a Vapor Talk shirt! Talk vapor to me! Edited January 1, 2010 by Schizophretard
Christopher Posted January 1, 2010 Posted January 1, 2010 When putting the battery in the charger make sure the battery is pushed all the way down rather than letting "float." That usually allows the charger to connect properly. When the light turns green the charger will shut off, you can leave the batter over night without an worry
Schizophretard Posted January 1, 2010 Author Posted January 1, 2010 Now I'm confused. So I push it flush against the bottom and ignore the bump in the middle?
mcquinn Posted January 1, 2010 Posted January 1, 2010 http://www.batteryjunction.com/ has some nice looking chargers and a variety of batteries
Brian Posted January 1, 2010 Posted January 1, 2010 Now I'm confused. So I push it flush against the bottom and ignore the bump in the middle? I think he means push it flush against the back of the charger, not the bottom.
Schizophretard Posted January 1, 2010 Author Posted January 1, 2010 That confuses me even more! Can someone make an idiots guide to this charger?
Christopher Posted January 1, 2010 Posted January 1, 2010 What I mean is make sure it's push all the way to the bottom. That will help make contact.
Brian Posted January 1, 2010 Posted January 1, 2010 What I mean is make sure it's push all the way to the bottom. That will help make contact. And that makes about as much sense as the 1st time you said it. :P I guess you're called the + end the bottom, which would make sense. Also means that I'm using it upside down (my pref) and I call the positive end the top.
Mark Posted January 1, 2010 Posted January 1, 2010 You might want to clean the ends of the battery w/alcohol & see if that helps.
Christopher Posted January 1, 2010 Posted January 1, 2010 In other words there should be any space underneath the battery. If that doesn't help then I'll have to head down stairs and get my camera.
Schizophretard Posted January 1, 2010 Author Posted January 1, 2010 And that makes about as much sense as the 1st time you said it. :P I guess you're called the + end the bottom, which would make sense. Also means that I'm using it upside down (my pref) and I call the positive end the top. I think I understood him correctly the first time. I think instead of plugging the charger into the wall he has it plugged into a surge protector. That gives you a different up and down. Neither positive side or negative side are down. The bottom of the charger is the side that is plugged into the surge protector and the top of the charger is the side you see. I think he is saying to not have the battery float or balance between the two connections but lay flush against the charger. Like the side of the battery would be touching the charger.
mcquinn Posted January 1, 2010 Posted January 1, 2010 You guys are makin me want to buy one just to have sumthin to do instead of vapin all the time.
Jeffb Posted January 1, 2010 Posted January 1, 2010 You guys are makin me want to buy one just to have sumthin to do instead of vapin all the time. LOl mcquinn, I dint know you had a sense of humor. j/k I just put the batt in the charger and maneuver it until the red light comes on. But then, I'm a pretty simple guy. :P
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