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Duncan · 03-19-2009, 11:46 AM

Just after Christmas I bought a Janty Extended Classic Kissbox and am generally delighted with it. Until yesterday, I have only used the rechargeable batteries but yesterday I tried out the USB pass-through. I am only getting about half the vapour from it than I get from the rechargables.

I remember from another thread that someone recently bought the same thing, but it came without the pass-through and a note to the effect that it would follow with an updated battery (implying that there was something wrong with the current ones)

The voltage delivered by my pass-through is just over 4 volts, so I’m guessing it’s a current problem (insufficient wattage at the atomiser). This battery is blue and bears the legend “ICR10440 360mAH”. So, my first question is: “Is this battery known to be deficient?”

Ivapour www.ivapour.co.uk is selling a replacement kissbox pass-through battery that is white and bears the legend “3.6V 360mAH”. Second question: Is this the new, improved battery that will solve my problem?

Third question: “If not is anyone stocking the correct battery?”

Alain · 03-19-2009, 12:05 PM

These batteries from DE are 600 mAh and work very well

DealExtreme: $4.32 Ultra Fire 10440 3.6V 500mAh 2Pack

Hope this will help

ZambucaLu · 03-19-2009, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Duncan

Just after Christmas I bought a Janty Extended Classic Kissbox and am generally delighted with it. Until yesterday, I have only used the rechargeable batteries but yesterday I tried out the USB pass-through. I am only getting about half the vapour from it than I get from the rechargables.

I remember from another thread that someone recently bought the same thing, but it came without the pass-through and a note to the effect that it would follow with an updated battery (implying that there was something wrong with the current ones)

The voltage delivered by my pass-through is just over 4 volts, so I’m guessing it’s a current problem (insufficient wattage at the atomiser). This battery is blue and bears the legend “ICR10440 360mAH”. So, my first question is: “Is this battery known to be deficient?”

Ivapour www.ivapour.co.uk is selling a replacement kissbox pass-through battery that is white and bears the legend “3.6V 360mAH”. Second question: Is this the new, improved battery that will solve my problem?

Third question: “If not is anyone stocking the correct battery?”

That sounds like the same battery I originally got in mine and it worked fine. Mine also said 3.6v on it along with the other numbers. I don't know about any new and improved batts. But it recharges by plugging it into your usb port. Maybe that's what it needs?

Lu

40oz · 03-19-2009, 12:15 PM

Just curious if you are using your manual or auto. It seems the auto cuts off very early on the passthrough while the manual doesnt seem to have a cutoff.

Duncan · 03-19-2009, 01:27 PM

Thanks for that, Alain, but I was hoping for something in the UK.

Duncan · 03-19-2009, 01:30 PM

Sam - Yes, I'm connected to the USB port of my desktop.
40 oz. I'm using the manual switch.

Di · 03-19-2009, 02:18 PM

Alain,
the actual ma on those has been measured at
305ma
these guys are notorious for over rating their batteries.
but these ones are good for the KB and DY manual passthru

Di .....

Kate · 03-19-2009, 03:17 PM

When I first got my Kissbox I noticed a difference in atomiser performance between the dedicated batteries and the USB one. The USB battery seemed to not be as fast to heat the atomiser. Some others here mentioned the same perception with it. Now that I'm used to it I don't notice and it's not a problem. Ludo once said it was to do with the amount of current that the wire can take and it's limited for safety reasons.

Another factor with those batteries is that they won't work properly if you don't charge them a bit before use. If you just plug it in and vape away it probably hasn't had a chance to store enough charge from the USB port.

Duncan · 03-19-2009, 04:22 PM

Kate - it's good to hear others had the same experience - so it's not me imagining it. It's had plenty of charge time, though, so that isn't the problem Thanks for the input.

03-19-2009, 11:46 AM	#1
Duncan Full Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Wales, UK Posts: 37	Kissbox Pass-through Battery Question Just after Christmas I bought a Janty Extended Classic Kissbox and am generally delighted with it. Until yesterday, I have only used the rechargeable batteries but yesterday I tried out the USB pass-through. I am only getting about half the vapour from it than I get from the rechargables. I remember from another thread that someone recently bought the same thing, but it came without the pass-through and a note to the effect that it would follow with an updated battery (implying that there was something wrong with the current ones) The voltage delivered by my pass-through is just over 4 volts, so I’m guessing it’s a current problem (insufficient wattage at the atomiser). This battery is blue and bears the legend “ICR10440 360mAH”. So, my first question is: “Is this battery known to be deficient?” Ivapour www.ivapour.co.uk is selling a replacement kissbox pass-through battery that is white and bears the legend “3.6V 360mAH”. Second question: Is this the new, improved battery that will solve my problem? Third question: “If not is anyone stocking the correct battery?”

03-19-2009, 12:05 PM	#2
Alain ECF Veteran Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Strasbourg - France Posts: 135 Blog Entries: 9	These batteries from DE are 600 mAh and work very well DealExtreme: $4.32 Ultra Fire 10440 3.6V 500mAh 2Pack Hope this will help __________________

03-19-2009, 02:18 PM	#7
Di East Mall Representative Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia & China Posts: 3,836	actual ma Alain, the actual ma on those has been measured at 305ma these guys are notorious for over rating their batteries. but these ones are good for the KB and DY manual passthru Di ..... __________________ To Your Own Self Be True Di -- East Mall Representative

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03-19-2009, 12:15 PM	#4
40oz Full Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: California Posts: 71	Just curious if you are using your manual or auto. It seems the auto cuts off very early on the passthrough while the manual doesnt seem to have a cutoff.

03-19-2009, 01:27 PM	#5
Duncan Full Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Wales, UK Posts: 37	Thanks for that, Alain, but I was hoping for something in the UK.

03-19-2009, 01:30 PM	#6
Duncan Full Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Wales, UK Posts: 37	Sam - Yes, I'm connected to the USB port of my desktop. 40 oz. I'm using the manual switch.

03-19-2009, 03:17 PM	#8
Kate Moved On Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: UK Posts: 7,355	When I first got my Kissbox I noticed a difference in atomiser performance between the dedicated batteries and the USB one. The USB battery seemed to not be as fast to heat the atomiser. Some others here mentioned the same perception with it. Now that I'm used to it I don't notice and it's not a problem. Ludo once said it was to do with the amount of current that the wire can take and it's limited for safety reasons. Another factor with those batteries is that they won't work properly if you don't charge them a bit before use. If you just plug it in and vape away it probably hasn't had a chance to store enough charge from the USB port.

03-19-2009, 04:22 PM	#9
Duncan Full Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Wales, UK Posts: 37	Kate - it's good to hear others had the same experience - so it's not me imagining it. It's had plenty of charge time, though, so that isn't the problem Thanks for the input.