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02-09-2013, 07:18 PM | #17 | |
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05-06-2013, 08:25 PM | #18 |
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Edit: As pointed out below, this is apparently a generic answer by kobo. Apparently the Glo uses 5v 800 mAh.
http://kobo.intelliresponse.com/answ...y+Kobo+eReader 5v 500 mAh is what Kobo says to use, and I would not go too much higher mAh's or you risk messing up the charging circuit. Computer USB ports output at 5v 500 mAh, but most USB chargers sold with electronics today output higher volts and amps. I know people say other chargers work, and some have even said as long as the plug fits it will work, but while other chargers may work, you should use the correct voltage and amps for the unit. The statement "if the plug fits it will work" is not only ignorant, its dangerous. Lithium ion batteries incorrectly charged EXPLODE. I saw the end results of a someone who put LI batteries in backwards to a high end flashlight that did not have a reverse circuit protection and the batteries exploded. Not a huge explosion, but enough to vent a corrosive gas out of the split battery which ended in a broken expensive flashlight. Do not take chances. Just use the correct charger. Last edited by Thalinor; 05-07-2013 at 01:44 PM. |
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And if you have a USB charger that supplies more than 5V, then it is NOT a USB charger. It is something else. I don't suppose I have looked at that many, but I have never seen a charger that had a USB socket that was not 5V output. Quote:
Hmm, "high end flashlight that did not have a reverse circuit protection" sounds like a contradiction. I would expect a high end device to include an important capability like that. |
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Sort of like your advice that using more than 500mAh is gonna blow up their battery..... Last edited by Uschiekid; 05-07-2013 at 10:22 AM. |
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05-07-2013, 01:42 PM | #23 | |
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Do what you want, it's your device and your money. I have seen people post that most devices today are smart enough only to draw the correct amps from a charger that is overrated, and its watts that you need to worry about, but I have also seen plenty of posts with people who now have electronics that don't work because they used the wrong USB charger and fried a device. @DaveFor Fenix did not include reverse polarity protection in some of their high end lights when first released. They have battery magazines and must of assumed most people wouldn't screw it up. I agree on a $150+ flashlight it should be standard, and I guess others did too because now it seems like all their lights have this protection. It wasn't me who blew up the light, I know how to put in batteries correctly, but I will never forget the incident and its was enough to scare me into having a little more respect for LI batteries. Again, do what you want with your devices, but IMO with everything now-a-days being made as cheaply as possible, mass produced by slave driven kids for pennies a day, I'll stick to what's supposed to be used for charging the unit. Edited my original post to include 800 mAh instead of 500 in concern to the Glo. Again, thank you for pointing out the mis information. Last edited by Thalinor; 05-07-2013 at 01:56 PM. |
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05-07-2013, 06:21 PM | #24 |
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I think the important point here is to buy a decently regulated(think somewhere between 30-50% of the price range minimum -check the cheapies carefully. If you don't know how, avoid them.) 5 volt micro USB charger, you'll be fine as long as it meets the minimum current requirements. Having a larger current rating is not a problem as the internal charging circuit in the device will regulate how much current is drawn. Being able to supply more current is not a negative, it is at worst a bit of over engineering, a thing that will never cause you grief unless carried to extreme.
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Again, the main point was to people's attention to the comment "if the plug fits it will work" because that's probably not the best advice; not for the Glo or any piece of electronics. |
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12-28-2013, 02:52 AM | #26 |
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this is good news because I am tired of my light dying on my glo and having to turn on my computer to charge it. I have a sony e-reader that plugs into the wall and charges so will check this out, don't want to buy anything.
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12-28-2013, 03:46 AM | #27 |
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I often use my power board which, in addition to slots for 5 regular plugs, has 2 usb slots. We always take one away with us because you never know what is available in a motel room.
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12-28-2013, 05:14 AM | #28 |
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ok did a little more research and found this
*We recommend you use the included USB cable to charge your Kobo eReader, but you can use other wall chargers with micro-USB connectors if you need to, such as when you’re travelling. Charging your Kobo eReader with a wall adapter If you'd like to travel with your Kobo eReader, or charge it with a wall adapter, you can use any 5V, 500mA micro USB adapter. Note, different countries have different electrical systems and you shouldn’t connect your eReader directly to a different system without the right converter. To guarantee you get the right cable for your eReader, take the included USB cable or your eReader with you when you shop to make sure your new cable fits properly. We recommend you charge your Kobo eReader with the included USB cable. If you need to replace your USB cable, you can get a new one at any location where you can buy the Kobo eReader.* I then Read someone uses their sony e-ready charger, well I looked at the one I have it's 5v 1500ma..... so now I am leary but I am tired of turning on the computer to charge this. Don't they make one? Also in the netherlands now so I have to use an adaptor so the plugs even fit. I don't want to fry the thing, ugh............and I use the backlight most of the time to supply a little bit more light and not just for daytime... Ps. I used to be on these forums when the sony prs or whatever 500 existed (they gave me a free upgraded one RED when the firmware would not work and then sent it back but it worked too hahaha, silly sony people) and came out. I just don't remember what screen name I used LOL, and I don't think this place has a members listing where I can find out who I was at the time when I was in California Found this http://www.amazon.co.uk/Internationa...I1OWPM3B3UBDPQ Last edited by Wicked; 12-28-2013 at 05:22 AM. Reason: add something to post |
12-28-2013, 08:25 AM | #29 |
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As long as the charger is putting out a MINIMUM of 500mA you're good (it will only take what it needs). If less than that you can have a problem. Check your Sony charger and it will LIKELY (not all do, but majority do) say 50-60Hz, 110-220V in which case you should be good with just an adapter to fit the end of the plug into the socket (rather than a transformer which you might need if it says 60Hz, 110V assuming that isn't what the grid you're on is supplying). I have used a variety of different cell phone chargers with no problems on my various Kobo's.
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MINE SAYS 50-60 hz 110-240v, so still okay? |
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