Darwin Battery Life?

[kazz63758]

A Darwin was on the classifieds earlier today that I seriously considered purchasing. I've heard excellent reviews on this mod, but passed because I'm not familiar with how it is powered.

If I understand correctly, the battery on the Darwin is not removable and has to be charged through a USB charger. How is the life of this battery? Shorter or longer than an 18650? Can it be used as a passthrough when connected to the USB? If so, does it require the 2 amp supply like the 5v passthroughs?

Thanks for any info you might have. I'd like to be a little more prepared if a similar situation happens again.

 

[Fazed]

I can get 2+ days on a charge with a single coil carto. 1 day+ with a DC carto. The charger can be the 500 mA one it comes with, or up to 2A. Yes you can use it as a pass through as well. Hope this helps.


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[kazz63758]

Thanks for the info! For comparison, how long does an 18650 battery last you with the same type of cartos? One rarely lasts me through the day with a 1.7.

Not a huge deal if I can use a Darwin as a passthrough, but it would be nice if it would last through the day since it can't be exchanged.

Thanks again.

 

[Creniker]

I didn't read the question. Disregard this post.

 

[Fazed]

Thanks for the info! For comparison, how long does an 18650 battery last you with the same type of cartos? One rarely lasts me through the day with a 1.7.

Not a huge deal if I can use a Darwin as a passthrough, but it would be nice if it would last through the day since it can't be exchanged.

Thanks again.

I use the 18500's in my Provari and with SR singles I get 8-10 hours, and with DC's I get 4-5. I have an 18650 for it, but I rarely use it because of the extra length bothers me for some reason.


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[kazz63758]

Thanks for the info!

 

[rustybikes]

BTW, the Darwin does work as a passthru. If you let it go completely flat, you'll have to wait for 10-15 minutes to let it get a minimal charge started to run in passthru "mode"..