Need a charger for my spinner asap

[nottmlad]

So after following advice in another thread I'm asked not to leave my batts charging over night. I follow this advice and am now without any power to vape I can't charge either battery up long enough as I'm not at home or awake long enough to let them charge properly ffs. Having a mare of an afternoon can feel a purchase of 10 embassy coming on as I write!
Anyway please for the love of god can someone recommend a good reliable charger for my spinner please?
I'm having enough trouble as it is with my current charger that doesn't charge properly I think I should bite the bullet and order another one.
The guilt of thinking let alone buying fags is terrible lol, but not sure my customers will be happy with me if I get any worse I'm ready to flip with withdrawal and its only been 2 hours

[Perpetua]

(((( Nott ))))



www.vapeescape.co.uk/Basic-Vaping-Kits/Crystal-Vision-Mini-Kit/Ego/Riva-USB-Charger.html

I always use a mains plug for charging if you haven't got a hub, then one of these:

www.vapeescape.co.uk/Vaping-Spares/Chargers/USB-Mains-Adapter.html

Could you not take your batteries into work to charge them?

[DiscoDes]

Or get a USB Charger that plugs into your car cigarette lighter socket?

You could charge overnight if your suitably prepared, get a "Safe Charge or LiPo carge bag and put your battery in there while its charging. Get a plug in RCD socket for extra protection and put the charging battery & bag in something metal (a saucepan will do).

[Perpetua]

Jul 3, 2013 12:51:14 GMT DiscoDes said:

Or get a USB Charger that plugs into your car cigarette lighter socket?

I'd get one of those as well if I had difficulty charging my batteries Des . . . for what they cost, it's probably only a pack of 10 ciggies.

www.vapeescape.co.uk/Vaping-Spares/Chargers/Dual-USB-Car-Charger.html

[chrisde]

I am using an old cast iron stew pot with a heavy lid to charge batteries unattended. In there they can burn as much as they want and the worst case scenario would be a burnt charger.

[nottmlad]

Thanks guys, I have that same charger already.....two actually but neither charge either of my batts properly ffs I clean the contacts and even leaving over night doesn't show green for either. Could it be the adaptor I'm plugging them in to? Using ones generic for mobile phones these days they all have the USB port on them.
And no I can't charge at work they've disabled the cig lighters :angryface:

[siffy]

Jul 3, 2013 18:35:57 GMT nottmlad said:

Thanks guys, I have that same charger already.....two actually but neither charge either of my batts properly ffs I clean the contacts and even leaving over night doesn't show green for either. Could it be the adaptor I'm plugging them in to? Using ones generic for mobile phones these days they all have the USB port on them.
And no I can't charge at work they've disabled the cig lighters :angryface:

Oh no, I feel for you.

It might be the adaptor then? I haven't enough knowledge to be honest so it's only a guess. Hopefully someone will be here soon with the expertise you need. Try and and keep yer chin up;)

[hesta]

To be honest, it sounds like time is more of the issue than the charger, as having a good charger is no use if there is no time to charge em! If overnight charging is unavoidable then just take the precautions already mentioned, fireproof bag/container and a decent protective socket. Best somewhere where there are no flammables nearby if possible.

I have one of these, inexpensive bit of kit: linky just provides that bit of confidence, and should be a good first safety measure.

It's not preferred to charging whilst observed but what needs must!

[DiscoDes]

Jul 3, 2013 18:35:57 GMT nottmlad said:

Thanks guys, I have that same charger already.....two actually but neither charge either of my batts properly ffs I clean the contacts and even leaving over night doesn't show green for either. Could it be the adaptor I'm plugging them in to? Using ones generic for mobile phones these days they all have the USB port on them.
And no I can't charge at work they've disabled the cig lighters :angryface:

You need to look at the output of the plug adapter, it needs to be 300 to 500 mA output to stand a chance too charge the batteries in a reasonable time, some are as low as 150 mA output. A 150 mA charger may take 10 - 12 hours to charge a 1300 mA battery.

[nottmlad]

Thanks again will look in the morning, was so glad to have some charge I vaped nearly a full evod through corro
Got 3 fags downstairs but don't feel like smoking any the after taste and smell is pretty vile but as an addict it helped me though what has been a ridiculously rubbish day! Felt do nice to kick back and chuff bubblegum and cherry vape.

[nottmlad]

Had a look this morning and it is the 420 one, not charging either to a green light still. Been on charge all night in a saucepan(spinner) and ego T on my nicolite charger all night so hopefully they'll last and I'll order one from vape escape in the mean time and hope I don't need more fags

[Chrissie]

I'm not sure about Nicolite's but some of the ciggie lookalikes have reversed polarity & the chargers can't be used for other e-cigs.

[Karma]

Jul 4, 2013 8:29:06 GMT Chrissie said:

I'm not sure about Nicolite's but some of the ciggie lookalikes have reversed polarity & the chargers can't be used for other e-cigs.

I successfully charged a generic cig-like battery at work once on a nicolites charger

[nfollows1982]

Sorry to hijack, but I've been charging our vision spinners overnight, plugged into the mains with adaptors!!

Why isn't this recommended?

[Karma]

Jul 4, 2013 9:37:08 GMT nfollows1982 said:

Sorry to hijack, but I've been charging our vision spinners overnight, plugged into the mains with adaptors!!

Why isn't this recommended?

There is a minute chance that any lithium battery could become unstable, so just not worth the risk.

We don't charge mobiles or anything overnight here after an incident years ago with one of those hand held games consuls