# E cigarette batteries **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [August 22, 2011, 3:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/e-cigarette-batteries/593614 "2011-08-22T03:09:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![carnivorousplant](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnivorousplant/32/3563_2.png) [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2011, 3:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/e-cigarette-batteries/593614/1 "2011-08-22T03:09:04Z")
Safe Cig is my favorite. They taste better than the others. But the batteries quit holding their charge in a month or so. I charge them from huse current or the car. How long to your batteries last? ---
**Author:** ![Craneop2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/6bbea6/32.png) [@Craneop2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Craneop2)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2011, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/e-cigarette-batteries/593614/2 "2011-08-22T19:59:05Z")
I have used the vapor4life system for about 6 months now. I haven’t replaced a battery yet. I just keep em charged with house current. I also have a passthru that I use with the computer and it works with the car adaptor when the wife and I take a trip. All mine are manual and not automatic. I have heard some folks have probs with automatics. ---
**Author:** ![carnivorousplant](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnivorousplant/32/3563_2.png) [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2011, 10:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/e-cigarette-batteries/593614/3 "2011-08-22T22:57:52Z")
> [@Craneop2](#): > > All mine are manual and not automatic. I have heard some folks have probs with automatics. What is the difference? ---
**Author:** ![Craneop2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/6bbea6/32.png) [@Craneop2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Craneop2)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2011, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/e-cigarette-batteries/593614/4 "2011-08-24T16:14:02Z")
With the manuals you must push a button to activate the battery. The automatics activate when you take a puff. ---
**Author:** ![carnivorousplant](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnivorousplant/32/3563_2.png) [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2011, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/e-cigarette-batteries/593614/5 "2011-08-24T16:52:39Z")
Thanks. They surely beat the SafeCig price wise. ---
**Author:** ![Lyllyan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/b2d939/32.png) [@Lyllyan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lyllyan)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2011, 3:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/e-cigarette-batteries/593614/6 "2011-08-26T03:56:23Z")
You guys have barely scratched the surface of the e-cig revolution. I would suggest a visit to the e cigarette forum [http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/](http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/) There are hundreds of flavors, and lots of e cigs that do not look anything like a cigarette, and batteries that can easily last 2 days. ---
**Author:** ![carnivorousplant](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnivorousplant/32/3563_2.png) [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2011, 12:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/e-cigarette-batteries/593614/7 "2011-08-26T12:10:55Z")
> [@Lyllyan](#): > > There are hundreds of flavors, and lots of e cigs that do not look anything like a cigarette, and batteries that can easily last 2 days. That last part sounds good…I want them to look like a cigarette, though. Have you any recommendations? ---
**Author:** ![Lyllyan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/b2d939/32.png) [@Lyllyan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lyllyan)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2011, 6:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/e-cigarette-batteries/593614/8 "2011-08-30T06:46:07Z")
I have to start by saying that what I recommend will not look like a cigarette, but then, why do you want it to? This battery - [Vape Store Online | e-cigarettes, e-liquids, vape kits & pens | myvaporstore.com](http://www.myvaporstore.com/Joye_eGo_XXL_1000mAh_Mega_Battery_p/ego-xxlbat.htm) and a carto like one of these: [Crystal Clear Vaping - Cannabis Vaping Supplies](http://www.crystalclearvaping.com/Cartomizers-510-only_c_7.html) and some juice from here: [http://freedomsmokeusa.com/index.php?cPath=28](http://freedomsmokeusa.com/index.php?cPath=28) Now, these batteries will last you pretty much all day, the juice you can add as needed. If you are tethered to your computer, feel free to pick up a pass-thru, as was suggested. by craneop2 [Joye eGo Passthru](https://www.cignot.com/product_p/ego-pth-all.htm) - but use a usb hub rather than plugging directly to your computer The bigger batteries, such as this one: [http://altsmoke.com/starterkit/silverbulletusa/altsilverbullet.html](http://altsmoke.com/starterkit/silverbulletusa/altsilverbullet.html) can last up to two days or so. Again, check out the electronic cigarette forum [http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com](http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com) for lots of advice from veteran e-cig vapor type people, as well as a ton of suppliers for everything. There is a bit of a learning curve, but do not be discouraged. And - explore the other flavors out there - you are not stuck with just tobacco anymore 😉