USB Passthrough Light turns on by itself

**TribbleTrouble** · 01-08-2009, 04:30 AM

I just got a new USB Passthrough today. I LOVE IT!!! I have noticed, however, that there are times when the light turns on by itself without me puffing on it. Maybe it is the micro switch inside the battery tube that is causing it. I'm wondering if it is sending power to the atomizer while the light is coming on. That could burn out the atomizer, right? I'm hoping that is not the case. Does anyone have any answers for me?

**CaSHMeRe** · 01-08-2009, 04:31 AM

Tribble ... Check your PM's bud. Shot you a PM about *Phantom LED's*

**TribbleTrouble** · 01-08-2009, 04:36 AM

I saw your PM, Thanks again!

**slianfoxob** · 01-08-2009, 05:15 AM

hey, no fair....no secrets. lol.

I haven't had a problem with mine yet but would this be the same problem that the rechargeables have with the switch?

Foxy

**TribbleTrouble** · 01-08-2009, 05:36 AM

The more I'm using it, I'm experiencing that nasty burnt taste. I have a fresh cart in the pen, so I don't believe it is a dry atomizer. I think the USB Passthrough is staying on when the light is on and sending power to the atomizer. It also seems to be doing it more as I'm using it. If it doesn't even out, I might have to send it back.

**Sun Vaporer** · 01-08-2009, 06:24 AM

If the USB bypass is in fact not just lighting up the LED, but also sending current to the atomizer, you would know it simply by felling the atomizer. I would doubt it is staying on as the atomizer would fry in a flash--get a replacment as it should work properly out of the box.

**mixxy** · 01-08-2009, 09:15 AM

Originally Posted by TribbleTrouble

I just got a new USB Passthrough today. I LOVE IT!!! I have noticed, however, that there are times when the light turns on by itself without me puffing on it. Maybe it is the micro switch inside the battery tube that is causing it. I'm wondering if it is sending power to the atomizer while the light is coming on. That could burn out the atomizer, right? I'm hoping that is not the case. Does anyone have any answers for me?

Hmmm... this is the same problem I'm having with one of my regular batteries that came with my 901 that I got (from Steve) last week.

Steve: What are Phantom LED's and would this apply to a regular 901 battery too?

**TribbleTrouble** · 01-08-2009, 05:52 PM

Everytime I let the light come on by itself, it does heat up the atomizer. I really believe it is that micro switch in the battery tube somehow closing when it is not suppose to. I sent Steve a PM about the issue. I hope to hear from him soon about this. Other than that problem, it is working like a champ, and kicking out Screwdriver like vapor.

**invidregis** · 01-08-2009, 06:14 PM

Originally Posted by TribbleTrouble

Everytime I let the light come on by itself, it does heat up the atomizer. I really believe it is that micro switch in the battery tube somehow closing when it is not suppose to. I sent Steve a PM about the issue. I hope to hear from him soon about this. Other than that problem, it is working like a champ, and kicking out Screwdriver like vapor.

The last battery I did an autopsy on had a different pressure switch, but there are others that disassemble way more than I do. So there could be a bad batch of switches going around. As for Cash, have no fear, he will make it right. The man does have to sleep every now and then.

**TribbleTrouble** · 01-08-2009, 08:07 PM

Yep, Steve already contacted me and is going to help me out. I am glad there is at least a few good E-Smoke operations out there that understand the importance of good customer service (unlike NJoy). Thanks again, Puresmoker!!!