The original IGET Bar Plus is designed with a Type‑C charging port and a 600mAh battery, according to the current IGET product page. What the manufacturer page does not provide is a universal instruction to charge for exactly 15, 40, 45 or 60 minutes. Charging time can vary with battery state, cable and power source.
Step 1: Confirm the exact Bar Plus model
IGET has released multiple Bar Plus generations. The original Bar Plus, Bar Plus 3.0 and later versions do not all use the same battery or hardware. Read the packaging and product instructions for the exact device in hand before applying guidance from an article about another revision.
Step 2: Inspect the device
Do not charge a unit that is swollen, cracked, leaking, water-damaged or unusually hot. A damaged lithium-powered device should be taken out of use rather than “tested” on a charger.
Step 3: Use the designed Type-C port
Connect the device through its built-in charging port using a suitable cable and power source consistent with the manufacturer instructions. Do not open the housing, expose battery terminals or wire a cable directly to the cell.
Step 4: Monitor the device, not an internet timer
Earlier versions of this article recommended unplugging at a specific minute to protect “battery chemistry.” That advice was not supported by a published IGET charging specification and has been removed. Use the device’s charging indication and the instructions for the exact revision. Do not leave the device charging unattended or overnight.
Step 5: Stop if anything looks abnormal
Disconnect the device if it becomes unusually hot, smells abnormal, shows visible deformation or behaves differently from normal. Do not continue repeatedly reconnecting a device that appears faulty.
Common charging mistakes
- Assuming every IGET Bar product is rechargeable.
- Using a fixed time from social media as if it were an official specification.
- Charging a damaged or leaking unit.
- Opening a sealed device to access the battery.
- Leaving lithium-powered hardware charging while unattended.
How long should it take?
There is no single manufacturer-published minute figure on the current original Bar Plus product page. If your packaging gives a charging indicator or completion instruction, follow that. If the exact revision is unclear, verify the model before charging rather than guessing.
Bottom line
For the original Bar Plus, the reliable published facts are a 600mAh battery and Type‑C charging. Use the charging system as designed, follow the exact model instructions and treat heat, swelling or damage as reasons to stop—not as normal charging behaviour.