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Post by alvoram on Jan 6, 2013 2:27:54 GMT
That cat is such a poser!!!
Well done.
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Post by alvoram on Jan 6, 2013 1:40:53 GMT
Good Point Alvoram, I see what you are saying. Its possible using the higher charge rate the charger shuts off at a lower achieved charge level in the battery. This helps to prolong its life, but means you do have less charge available to use. It will also depend on the characteristics and and charge algorithm the charger uses. Along with your link this page is also worth reading. batteryuniversity.com/learn/article/charging_lithium_ion_batteries ....have not read it for a while but think it is the page I want to post on charging. Yes, I've seen some people say their batteries terminate at 4.2 or just under, mine shuts off at 4.1 on the dot when set to 1A. It makes little difference to the actual amount of time you get from using them, as you most likely know, but apparently helps the life. I honestly don't know for sure, but I have heard from several places, that not quite fully charging the batteries, greatly increases their life, even says so on the page you posted, which is great btw. |
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Post by alvoram on Jan 5, 2013 20:36:28 GMT
I made 2 apple pie and custard mixes yesterday morning, both identical, except one used DV apple pie, and the other used Capella apple pie... and they both smell amazing, they've been steeping almost 36 hours now only 132 hours to go... it's so hard resisting  btw, I think the DV apple pie mix smells the best at the minute, will be interesting to see which one turns out to taste the best. |
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Post by alvoram on Jan 5, 2013 20:16:53 GMT
Any genuine "Vision" nova would be my recommendation
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Post by alvoram on Jan 5, 2013 20:15:07 GMT
Look at DiscoDes's Signature, that was in relation to HS menthol Sensation... he gave me a list of menthols to try when I first started, with that at the top, I tried most of them, but not the HS one, only to discover later that it is AMAZING!
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Post by alvoram on Jan 5, 2013 20:10:42 GMT
Hmmm seems like we could be lowering the life of our batteries if we charge at 0.5A, especially if we have Panasonics, or other high rated batteries. "Lower charge rate (at least 0.5A vs 1A for a 3100mAh cell) won't lessen the wear, in fact it might increase wear due to 0.5A charge terminating at lower CV cut-off current than 1A charge." www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?343010-Charging-a-18650 |
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Post by alvoram on Jan 5, 2013 20:01:50 GMT
Is there any evidence that slower charging increases battery life? Because I've seen none, as far as I was aware, charging below the batteries rating was enough to maximise the batteries life. I've heard a few people say lower is better now, not seen any evidence though. I charge my Efest at 1A, they're still as good as new. The only thing I can find is this from the battery university "Avoid charging a battery faster than 1C; a more moderate charge rate of 0.7C is preferred." 0.7C is 2.8A I believe...  batteryuniversity.com/learn/article/how_to_prolong_lithium_based_batteriesLooks like the most important thing to do in order to prolong the life of a lithium ion cell, is to keep it cool! |
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Post by alvoram on Jan 5, 2013 18:45:05 GMT
Alvo no package shown in your post, and any how talk talk, been there done that, not going back, bunch of ******* >  Dont blame you, I've had no problems with talktalk, but I have with other companies and I'll never go back. If money was no object I'd have Virgin VIP package, their services are by far the best quality, but I just can't justify their prices right now, so gotta look after the pennies, and this is the cheapest way to keep the house connected. |
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Post by alvoram on Jan 5, 2013 18:43:23 GMT
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Post by alvoram on Jan 5, 2013 18:34:27 GMT
It was a similar package to this, but mine included 12 months half price (on a 12 month contract ) and the other whistles and bells... Not sure if you get the free calls or 500 mobile minutes on the package above though. The TV is freesat, so you just buy a box and plug it into your satellite. |
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Post by alvoram on Jan 5, 2013 18:29:25 GMT
it is with Talktalk, not sure if you can still get the same package though, will go and have a look.
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Post by alvoram on Jan 5, 2013 18:19:51 GMT
I pay 17.50 a month for TV, BB, and Telephone, with 500 mobile minutes, and unlimited free landline calls, for the TV I have freesat+, so can get many free channels with the ability to record, in addition, I have an HDMI lead from my PC to my main TV, so I can watch ANY channel I want over the internet  The broadband is only 19mb, (would cost me an extra £15 per month to upgrade to 76mb, they can jog on, lol) and as already stated I basically never have to pay extra for a phone call, even mobiles. All for about £17.50 a month, think I'll carry on as I am  |
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Post by alvoram on Jan 5, 2013 17:54:13 GMT
Be careful about your cheaper 18650's on 1A too, some of them are in the hundreds mah, despite what they say on the battery!
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Post by alvoram on Jan 5, 2013 1:14:57 GMT
No idea rybes, I saw macca (I think) post that Nichrome contains something that by a slim chance could be bad to vape, not confident of that, hopefully he sees this and replies.
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Post by alvoram on Jan 4, 2013 20:10:10 GMT
I honestly think £5 is a fair price for both, And I suppose, at a push, I'd be willing to take them off your hands at that price, since you'd struggle to find a buyer elsewhere...
... No? What about if I throw in a half eaten Mars bar?
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The broadband is only 19mb, (would cost me an extra £15 per month to upgrade to 76mb, they can jog on, lol) and as already stated I basically never have to pay extra for a phone call, even mobiles. All for about £17.50 a month, think I'll carry on as I am 