tech help and advice please - E-Cigarette Forum

igetcha · 12-30-2008, 07:24 PM

i have 5 different models of e-cig and each of the batteries seem to respond differently. if i disconnect the battery from the atomiser and then suck on the battery the light will light up on some of them but not on others. some only require a very slight draw to light, others need a hard draw and some wont light at all. some of my batteries have small holes around the outside of the led, others have none. the ones with the holes are the e-cigs which have the easier draw.

i was always under the impression that the draw on the e-cig mainly depended on the atomiser being clean, not flooded and not filled up with crud. but some guys have the opposite way of thinking with regards to the battery being the main draw factor.

can one of the tech heads on the forum give me some clear clarification as to what causes an e-cig to produce a hard draw and how we can cure the problem!

my generic m401 has become hard to draw........ive drained, boiled the atomiser but this has not improved things!

cheers!

robw · 12-30-2008, 07:36 PM

Juice in the battery. Stand the battery up on a paper towel over night. Dont try and clean it with compressed air or a object, the switch WILL break. Just let it drain.

rustylug · 12-30-2008, 07:37 PM

In most batteries their is a micro switch which is a bit like a realy in your car .... Sometimes like the realy in your car it gets stuck and the contacts get dirty .... I find if that happensa good hard bang on a hard surface un-sticks the switch ....You can also push a paper clip into the hole to un-stick the switch ..... If all that fails i find the best way is to ..... ready for it ...... take 200 paces and throw it in the bin lol lol

Kate · 12-30-2008, 08:07 PM

Someone used to suggest taking the plastic end cap that covers the LED off for an easier draw.

igetcha · 12-30-2008, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kate

Someone used to suggest taking the plastic end cap that covers the LED off for an easier draw.

tried that kate, made no difference unfortunately

jimgman · 12-31-2008, 12:24 PM

i cant speak for all models, especially ones that have holes in the battery, but i have a 901, and am pretty sure no air comes through the battery.if i cover the atomizer hole, i lose all draw, which means thats where all the air comes from. multiple holes will give more air, making the draw easier, but giving less vapor. i saw a vid on the forums with someone showing how to improve the vapor of the peewee significantly by putting a piece of tape over one of the 2 holes, decreasing air, therefore increasing vapor.i beleive if you are having draw issues, this would have to be either a blocked hole or atomizer, but that could be different for other brands and models.

mimi · 01-07-2009, 08:12 PM

Hey tech peeps:

I am unable to start a new thread (I'm too new) and I have a question. Can I use this to power my 901 with a usb cord?

Urk - Can't post a url either, so - here it is..

newegg.com
product: 5 outlet 918 joule mini surge protector with USB charger
on sale for $9.99

Any point in purchasing this item??

spyderuk · 01-07-2009, 08:21 PM

You can post in the new members area. I believe battery packs with usb outputs need 1,000 mah minimum to power the atomiser.

Back on topic. I have a few 901 atomizers that have become hard to draw. These are on the SD so batteries are irrelavent here. Have tried swishing them around in hot water, blowing them out, I even boiled 4 of the buggers yesterday and they all still draw hard. When blowing I have only had juice come out, no crud at all.

I have my fave atomizer right now which is one that came with the SD (reserved for minty menthol only). Also got a 4072 with 2 hole and ordered a spare 4 hole on its way.

Now who can provide an adaptor for my SD with a 4072 att?

Edit. Those hard to draw attz also heat up quite quickly. Any clues there?

linkdead · 01-07-2009, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kate

Someone used to suggest taking the plastic end cap that covers the LED off for an easier draw.

Well I did this a ways back with my 901, it doesnt really affect the draw so much as how hard you have to draw to make the vacuum switch work.
Some switches are a real pain to activate and taking off the cover should make it easier to work. Also some times it seems like a real hard draw on my 901 atomizers, when all I really need to do is take a light draw and it actually works better. I hope that makes sense.

mimi · 01-07-2009, 09:36 PM

"...........You can post in the new members area. I believe battery packs with usb outputs need 1,000 mah minimum to power the atomiser........"

...sorry.....

...I'd delete it if I knew how..............

12-30-2008, 07:24 PM	#1
igetcha Ultra Member ECF Veteran Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: UK Posts: 1,261 Blog Entries: 1	tech help and advice please i have 5 different models of e-cig and each of the batteries seem to respond differently. if i disconnect the battery from the atomiser and then suck on the battery the light will light up on some of them but not on others. some only require a very slight draw to light, others need a hard draw and some wont light at all. some of my batteries have small holes around the outside of the led, others have none. the ones with the holes are the e-cigs which have the easier draw. i was always under the impression that the draw on the e-cig mainly depended on the atomiser being clean, not flooded and not filled up with crud. but some guys have the opposite way of thinking with regards to the battery being the main draw factor. can one of the tech heads on the forum give me some clear clarification as to what causes an e-cig to produce a hard draw and how we can cure the problem! my generic m401 has become hard to draw........ive drained, boiled the atomiser but this has not improved things! cheers! __________________ Check out my website at www.E-CIG-REVIEWS.com for reviews, user guides, tutorials and discounts!

12-30-2008, 07:36 PM	#2
robw Super Member ECF Veteran Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 643 Blog Entries: 2	Juice in the battery. Stand the battery up on a paper towel over night. Dont try and clean it with compressed air or a object, the switch WILL break. Just let it drain. __________________

12-30-2008, 07:37 PM	#3
rustylug UK Supplier ECF Veteran Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Posts: 631	In most batteries their is a micro switch which is a bit like a realy in your car .... Sometimes like the realy in your car it gets stuck and the contacts get dirty .... I find if that happensa good hard bang on a hard surface un-sticks the switch ....You can also push a paper clip into the hole to un-stick the switch ..... If all that fails i find the best way is to ..... ready for it ...... take 200 paces and throw it in the bin lol lol __________________ Their Can Be Smoke Without Fire.:evil: www.bebo.com/ecig

01-07-2009, 08:12 PM	#7
mimi Full Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 25	mini surge protector w/ usb charger Hey tech peeps: I am unable to start a new thread (I'm too new) and I have a question. Can I use this to power my 901 with a usb cord? Urk - Can't post a url either, so - here it is.. newegg.com product: 5 outlet 918 joule mini surge protector with USB charger on sale for $9.99 Any point in purchasing this item?? __________________

01-07-2009, 08:21 PM	#8
spyderuk Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: UK Posts: 257	You can post in the new members area. I believe battery packs with usb outputs need 1,000 mah minimum to power the atomiser. Back on topic. I have a few 901 atomizers that have become hard to draw. These are on the SD so batteries are irrelavent here. Have tried swishing them around in hot water, blowing them out, I even boiled 4 of the buggers yesterday and they all still draw hard. When blowing I have only had juice come out, no crud at all. I have my fave atomizer right now which is one that came with the SD (reserved for minty menthol only). Also got a 4072 with 2 hole and ordered a spare 4 hole on its way. Now who can provide an adaptor for my SD with a 4072 att? Edit. Those hard to draw attz also heat up quite quickly. Any clues there? __________________ I have been vape free for around 5 minutes! Last edited by spyderuk; 01-07-2009 at 08:25 PM.

12-30-2008, 08:07 PM	#4
Kate Moved On Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: UK Posts: 7,336	Someone used to suggest taking the plastic end cap that covers the LED off for an easier draw.

12-31-2008, 12:24 PM	#6
jimgman Senior Member ECF Veteran Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: delaware Posts: 269	i cant speak for all models, especially ones that have holes in the battery, but i have a 901, and am pretty sure no air comes through the battery.if i cover the atomizer hole, i lose all draw, which means thats where all the air comes from. multiple holes will give more air, making the draw easier, but giving less vapor. i saw a vid on the forums with someone showing how to improve the vapor of the peewee significantly by putting a piece of tape over one of the 2 holes, decreasing air, therefore increasing vapor.i beleive if you are having draw issues, this would have to be either a blocked hole or atomizer, but that could be different for other brands and models.

01-07-2009, 09:36 PM	#10
mimi Full Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 25	"...........You can post in the new members area. I believe battery packs with usb outputs need 1,000 mah minimum to power the atomiser........" ...sorry........I'd delete it if I knew how..............

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