Charging an iPhone at an event without sockets

[JD]

Thanks for all the scare mongering in here, Jesus! So am I going to die in a battery fire related incident next weekend, having bought a Reliable-Affordable-Value RAVPower version?!

 

[McGherkin]

Lipos are notoriously dangerous when charged incorrectly - hence why a lot of people in the RC world charge them in fireproof sacks. A good charging circuit will look after the batteries and there won't be a problem.

Even if it doesn't catch fire, it'll be damaged pretty quickly, so it won't last many charges before it stops working. And if it does catch fire or explode, you'll know about it.

 

[JD]

Lipos are notoriously dangerous when charged incorrectly - hence why a lot of people in the RC world charge them in fireproof sacks. A good charging circuit will look after the batteries and there won't be a problem.

Even if it doesn't catch fire, it'll be damaged pretty quickly, so it won't last many charges before it stops working. And if it does catch fire or explode, you'll know about it.

Lovely. So... RAVpower? Send it back?

 

[Andy_con]

if/when it does, just open it up and replace the batteries with ones of your choice

 

[Al_G]

Thanks for all the scare mongering in here, Jesus! So am I going to die in a battery fire related incident next weekend, having bought a Reliable-Affordable-Value RAVPower version?!

That's what people said about cheap Chinese AC power plugs.

Then a few people died lol.

 

[JD]

That's what people said about cheap Chinese AC power plugs.

Then a few people died lol.

JUST because I don't like S2000s you wish death upon me...

I'll see how it goes. If it goes wrong, hopefully it's just £20 down the drain.

 

[Al_G]

JUST because I don't like S2000s you wish death upon me...

I'll see how it goes. If it goes wrong, hopefully it's just £20 down the drain.

And not your entire house with your family in it lol.

Just admit it, you can't handle the torque lol .

 

[JD]

And not your entire house with your family in it lol.

Just admit it, you can't handle the torque lol .

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7ajdZzgR74

 

[Ex-User (60778)]

Anker, definitely.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00BQ5KHJW/?tag=cliospnet01-21

Don't buy nasty cheap brands, these things are not to be messed with, they can be very very dangerous.

Think im going to go with that one, seems to get good reviews and isnt mega money. Ordered

This is the one I posted on the first page, served me well and I get 5 charges out of it! Worth the money

 

[imprezaworks]

Cheers

 

[McGherkin]

Loving my Anker so far, in the last 15 mins it's charged my phone 18% and it's still above 75% after charging a few other bits and bobs off it too. I didn't realise it has a torch in it too.

 

[aucky]

I watched 8 hours of streamed video via 3G on this, still had charge at the end too.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4200mAh-E...lePhonesCasesPouches&var=&hash=item27e54595b2

 

[riz]

I watched 8 hours of streamed video via 3G on this, still had charge at the end too.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4200mAh-E...lePhonesCasesPouches&var=&hash=item27e54595b2

Tempting as its so cheap.

 

[McGherkin]

Just to update, since buying it, I've charged my Anker 3-4 times. That's it.

Took it away with me to Cowes, kept my phone charged for a week with only 3 lights on and left with 1 still on.

Charges quite quickly too, about an hour and a half to go from empty to full.

 

[imprezaworks]

Girlfriend used hers at v, found it excellent.

 

[Andy_con]

mines been used at 2 festivals, each was 4 days
one 5 day camping trip
and many bike rides

its been perfect each time

 

[Lou]

Anker, definitely.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00BQ5KHJW/?tag=cliospnet01-21

Don't buy nasty cheap brands, these things are not to be messed with, they can be very very dangerous.

Tempted to buy one of these for my trip to Oz although ready reviews of it being bulky. Can anyone confirm how heavy it is?

 

[The Boosh!]

Tempted to buy one of these for my trip to Oz although ready reviews of it being bulky. Can anyone confirm how heavy it is?

Not heavy at all, though it isn't something you would want to carry around in your pockets. If you've got a backpack they are ideal. I took one to Brazil and it lasted me the whole trip.

I'm unsure if you can take these on planes though - Anyone know? Apparently they restrict the size of batteries you can take on board.

 

[Addicted]

Not heavy at all, though it isn't something you would want to carry around in your pockets. If you've got a backpack they are ideal. I took one to Brazil and it lasted me the whole trip.

I'm unsure if you can take these on planes though - Anyone know? Apparently they restrict the size of batteries you can take on board.

Yep, you are limited by battery size!

 

[Wick]

Ravpower charger. Superb at glasto!

 

[Al_G]

I'm unsure if you can take these on planes though - Anyone know? Apparently they restrict the size of batteries you can take on board.

You sure can mate, I'm in Sweden now and carried mine in my hand luggage.

 

[McGherkin]

Laptops have bigger batteries

 

[Lou]

I checked on the Anker website and they are 74wh. Checked BA website and this is allowed.

 

[Tunst]

Just a heads up for anyone looking for one of these...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00...19450&linkCode=ur2&redirect=true&tag=utf81-21

Use this code for another £6 off

D9P4KHG9


I bought one at the beginning of the week and all seems good!

 

[Typhoon]

I sell all sorts of things like this at my company - Powerbricks, iPhone 4/5 charging cases etc.

I am the ops director for one of the UK's biggest online daily deal sites, so all kinds of gadgets like that.

Dirt cheap as well.

 

[riz]

I got one of these for £19. Same league as Anker just a UK company with not as good marketing.

Got 6 charges out of it for my 5s.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00FAU7ZB2/?tag=cliospnet01-21