YOU HAVE DEFINITELY THOUGHT ABOUT THESE QUESTIONS ON POWER BANKS!

Nextech prides itself on informing its users about every question that comes to their mind. Going with that, here are 10 questions YOU HAVE DEFINITELY THOUGHT ABOUT RELATED TO POWER BANKS!

1. Which power bank should I buy?

   In order to choose the perfect power bank for your device, you need to immerse yourself in the technical specifications about your device, like the battery strength, voltage output, ports, etc. , and look around for the most compatible power bank that fits this description. You can delve into the steps and tips you should follow to collect this information here //you can link the previous power bank article here//. Luckily for you, Nextech has a long list of power banks in varied specifications ensuring that you will find the perfect power bank with us.

2. Can I use a power bank to charge my laptop?

   Yes, you can charge your laptop with a power bank, provided you have a USB(M) to Type C/A (F) adaptor and a compatible charging cable along with it. Then, you just need to connect your power bank to your laptop’s USB port via the adapter and voila! You can charge your laptop. Remember, your power bank should have a higher wattage than your laptop battery to ensure proper charging.

3. Who invented the power bank?

   Here’s one for all the history geeks out there! Pisen, is a tech manufacturing company based in China but a rather less-known fact is that this company is also the INVENTOR of power banks. In 2004, a Chinese Antarctic Expedition team required batteries that could keep their camera batteries charged for longer durations and ergo, this was the birth of the POWER BANK!

4. How to use a power bank?

   Power Banks are incredibly easy to use. Simply charge your Power Bank first, in most power banks, a system of LED lights will display the charge status. Once fully charged you can plug your phone or tablet into the Power Bank via the USB cable. The Power Bank will then start charging your device. It’s as simple as that.

5. Why are power banks not allowed on air flights?

   Actually, they are. Power banks are basically batteries that contain lithium cells. Since, Lithium is an element that can easily catch fire, generally airlines forbid keeping power banks in the baggage compartment but you can take them along with your carry-on luggage. The reason for this strange alternative is that in the rare case of your power bank catching fire, airlines would prefer to deal with it in the passenger area rather than the baggage area. Presently, all power banks within 20,000 mAh can be taken during boarding without any declaration, but if it’s higher it needs to be declared to an official. Power banks with a reading above 32,000 mAh reading are not allowed on flights at all.

6. Why is my power bank swollen?

   A swollen power bank can be the result of a number of reasons ranging from overcharging to poor build quality. Since, the power bank contains a Li-ion battery, the extra heat produced due to overcharging expands the gas present in the battery ergo you have a swollen power bank. Unfortunately, there is no solution to fix your power bank. Theoretically, a swollen power bank can be fixed by replacing it’s Li-ion battery altogether but in most cases, this is more expensive than buying a new device altogether.

7. Why is my power bank making noise?

   A power bank has tiny inductors or electromagnets within it to regulate the flow of electricity. These electromagnets normally run at frequencies which are beyond the hearing range but if you are hearing sound then perhaps, your power bank is slowly delving into the old age. Sometimes, the inaudible frequencies can also move the metal sheet present inside the bank, creating a high-pitched sound. In any case, you can keep using the power bank for now, but monitoring it’s temperature would be a nice precaution.

8. Where should I keep my power bank?

   Your power bank might be sturdy and physically incapable of damage but even that cannot protect it from the dangers of nature. Since it contains a lithium cell which can catch fire and has a circuitry which can be damaged through dust and vapours, you should always keep your power bank away from sunlight, wind and humidity. Keep your power bank in a well-ventilated, room temperature place to ensure its longest life.

9. Will my power bank explode if I overcharge it?

   Firstly, most of the good-quality power banks are not capable of overcharging your device or themselves by virtue of their auto-cut feature. Secondly, even if your power bank doesn’t have that feature, overcharging it won’t explode your device if it’s kept in a cool, ventilated environment. The news stories you hear about power banks exploding are of specific events and with typically lower quality power banks that were overcharged and left within the heat. it’s an ideal storm that ends up in the power bank exploding.

10. When should I replace my power bank?

    Every power bank has a certain mAh reading, basically referring to how many watts of power it can charge at full capacity. For example, if your phone has a 20W battery then a 500W power bank should be able to charge the phone 25 times at full capacity. When you start noticing that this cycle is degrading and now your phone can get charged only a couple of times at full capacity, it’s the best time to replace your power bank before you find yourself stranded without a charger.