FTJoe Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 Has anyone measured what the "normal" voltage of an ego battery is? That is once it's not fully charged and in use, what is it running at? I'm assuming it drops off the 3.7 and lands somewhere less than that. Only asking because I ordered the 4.2V Maxx and I'm wondering how much more that will really be than the ego (if not the same). I see a thread discussing it may only be a little more than an ego. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaHodgehound Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 From my RC experience, lipos come off their max charge then pretty much stay at their stated voltage a good while before dropping voltage quickly at the end. But that is with batteries with a LOT more mAh than e-cig batts. Not sure about these smaller ones. That probably didn't help you, did it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kragax Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 What is a 4.2 Maxx? And where did you find it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snubber Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 We took a reading over at Marks house and I believe it was around 3.4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nana Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 I think it was Brian who said he thought they ran at 3.1, but I could be mistaken about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaHodgehound Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 That sounds about right, the 4.2 will probably run somewhere in the 3.6 to 3.8 range. If the batts are the same as what we use in our electric planes, full charge will give you up to a volt and a half more than the stated volt rating. But it will quickly drop to the "normal" voltage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTJoe Posted May 31, 2010 Author Share Posted May 31, 2010 What is a 4.2 Maxx? And where did you find it? Whiskey Tango Foxtrot!!! I am so sorry, I looked you up and PM'd you (I thought). Just checked messages, must have not hit enter. I am so sorry as I know you were curious, I swear I sent a message. I was even wondering why I didn't get a thanx. Stupid stupid stupid. My bad. http://www.absolutelyecigs.com/absolute-maxx-c-43.html?osCsid=b0aee30755e8b0abb1d204f971fb5de5 I ordered a kit for giggles, will review when received. And also, just in case you didn't think there aren't too many options, I was looking at this as well (too chunky though) and is more about capacity. http://www.madvapes.com/Hello-016-E-Cig-kit_p_2480.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTJoe Posted May 31, 2010 Author Share Posted May 31, 2010 thahodge ... thinking you didn't help to being very helpful!! Thanx everyone, I tried measuring and it got weird. Will report back when I get the maxx. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burn Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 (edited) I will be very interested in your findings, I hope you have a multimeter to compare. I can tell you that an ego and a tornado measure at 4.16 when fully charged. I would be surprised if the maxx battery is any different. I have been noticing a few of these "ego" clones running around. I suspect they are not Joy manufactured. They all seem to come with 10 empty cartridges and have varying claims about the batteries. One very similar to the 4.2 claims to be 720 mah and 3.7. I just started to notice these within the last week. Maybe my brain is getting foggy from inhaling the fumes while painting the inside of my bomb shelter but I think something strange is going on. Edited May 31, 2010 by Burn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kragax Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 FTJoe,, No sweat, I just wondered where you found them. Let us know what you think, and yes there seem to be a lot of Ego clones latley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaHodgehound Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 thahodge ... thinking you didn't help to being very helpful!! Thanx everyone, I tried measuring and it got weird. Will report back when I get the maxx. REALLY??? how so Joe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTJoe Posted May 31, 2010 Author Share Posted May 31, 2010 (edited) REALLY??? how so Joe? Really...what? The weird reading? .40 Volts. At first I had the leads reversed and got -3.5Volts which makes sense, but the battery was pretty well charged. I wonder if my meter battery is getting a little low? $20 piece of junk from The Shack. If the REALLY was confusion over my statement directly to you, let me be clear. Your first post declared that you didn't think you were being helpful (which you were), second was very helpful, thank you. As was everyone else. Edited May 31, 2010 by FTJoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaHodgehound Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 (edited) That "REALLY" was about me being helpful........Cool! Glad I could being such a newb! From some of the pics I have seen of batteries here in VT, that site I linked should be able to take care of peoples replacements for single cell batteries. I have dealt with them for a few years for custom made (or) shape batt packs for my planes. No complaints and they are CHEAP! Edited May 31, 2010 by ThaHodgehound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kragax Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 Could we please have that link again. I can deal with building cell pacs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaHodgehound Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 (edited) Sure! Just don't forget it's tailored to RC but batts are batts! www.cheapbatterypacks.com Edited June 1, 2010 by ThaHodgehound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kragax Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 Thank you, a 3.7 volt 5000mah battery is interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaHodgehound Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 LOL!!! Vape for a WHILE on that!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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