Charger question

[Enpsyclopedia]

I have been using a nitecore intellicharger for about 2 months now. My batteries always get hot and smell like something is on fire while their charging. I contacted nitecore and they said that it is normal, which I refuse to believe. However, I have always been curious that most box mods can be charged via USB but nobody uses them. Is it ok to charge them in the mod or is there a reason I dont see people doing it?

 

[bobnat]

Batteries can hot at times when charging, but not too hot. They shouldn't smell though. Have you checked if you have an authentic one? They're cloned on a large scale. The box should have a verification sticker that you can check on their website.

You can charge via the mod. If you have a charger, it's preferable.

 

[Countrypami]

I have been using a nitecore intellicharger for about 2 months now. My batteries always get hot and smell like something is on fire while their charging. I contacted nitecore and they said that it is normal, which I refuse to believe. However, I have always been curious that most box mods can be charged via USB but nobody uses them. Is it ok to charge them in the mod or is there a reason I dont see people doing it?

Batteries can get warm but they shouldn't be getting hot to the touch. Charging is a matter of preference. I run mostly single 18650 mods and do most of my charging through USB. But some believe if you have dual or triples they should be charged on a separate charger.

 

[SteveS45]

I have a couple of questions for you @Enpsyclopedia what batteries are you using? Where did you purchase them?

 

[Enpsyclopedia]

I have a couple of questions for you @Enpsyclopedia what batteries are you using? Where did you purchase them?

LG hg2 18650 from battery source

 

[SteveS45]

battery source

What battery source?

 

[Enpsyclopedia]

That is the name of a local battery store in town.

 

[SteveS45]

That is the name of a local battery store in town.

I personally never heard of them so I cannot speak for how reputable they are or if they sell authentic batteries. My first thought is since the batteries are getting hot they are suspect. But I am not there to judge what you call hot.

 

[Enpsyclopedia]

I personally never heard of them so I cannot speak for how reputable they are or if they sell authentic batteries. My first thought is since the batteries are getting hot they are suspect. But I am not there to judge what you call hot.

I would not know if they are authentic myself, but they dont get hot on my buddy's charger or if I charge them in the mod. So i dont know.

 

[jwill]

Your charger might be defective and overcharging the batteries or doing something wrong. Ask your buddy if you can borrow some batteries and see if his act up in your charger. If they do you need to do whatever it takes to RMA that charger with Nitcore.

If you have a voltmeter next time you charge them and they show full, see what the full charge voltage is.

 

[Enpsyclopedia]

Your charger might be defective and overcharging the batteries or doing something wrong. Ask your buddy if you can borrow some batteries and see if his act up in your charger. If they do you need to do whatever it takes to RMA that charger with Nitcore.

If you have a voltmeter next time you charge them and they show full, see what the full charge voltage is.

Okay. Will do. Thanks