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ePuffDaddy · 11-07-2009, 11:44 AM

My e-cig is a 401.

Just an hour ago, in the middle of changing batteries, I inadvertently sucked on the mouthpiece without realizing that the atty was not yet tightly screwed to the battery. Since then I can't get vapor and hit from this pair even as the LED indicator lights up when I draw. Thought it was a dead atty, but when I screw the same atty to my other batt it works like it normally should.

Did I just - pardon the pun - screw up my battery? Could it be a case of the battery shorting out because the last time I did was drip on to the atty and that some juice might have gotten inside the auto switch? Could drawing on a loosely screwed batt and atty be the culprit?

Any chance of bringing it back to life?

rjp44 · 11-07-2009, 02:58 PM

I would suspect that liquid in the battery shorted it out. That's one of the reasons so many of us prefer manual batteries which are sealed from that problem.

Andtyler2 · 11-07-2009, 03:38 PM

I just had the same thing happen with a relatively new 901 auto battery--though for me it happened after I dripped a bit (just a drop or two) on the atty. The LED still lights but it won't heat up the atty (which works with other batteries) so that means I fried the battery. I guess this happens to everyone eventually-- but I do feel like an idiot. Live and learn.

hunter84 · 11-07-2009, 03:39 PM

It happened to me as well. I bought new one.

ePuffDaddy · 11-07-2009, 03:40 PM

So does this mean RIP for my battery?

Andtyler2 · 11-07-2009, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ePuffDaddy

So does this mean RIP for my battery?

'fraid, so, though I'm thinking of taking mine apart just to see how it's put together. Any members out there have any advice for what to do with a dead battery? If the LED still lights is it salvageable (eg, wires that can be resoldered) ?

Chasm · 11-07-2009, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ePuffDaddy

My e-cig is a 401.

Just an hour ago, in the middle of changing batteries, I inadvertently sucked on the mouthpiece without realizing that the atty was not yet tightly screwed to the battery. Since then I can't get vapor and hit from this pair even as the LED indicator lights up when I draw. Thought it was a dead atty, but when I screw the same atty to my other batt it works like it normally should.

Did I just - pardon the pun - screw up my battery? Could it be a case of the battery shorting out because the last time I did was drip on to the atty and that some juice might have gotten inside the auto switch? Could drawing on a loosely screwed batt and atty be the culprit?

Any chance of bringing it back to life?

one of my 402 bats got extremely sensitive - 2 or 3 puffs and it would cut off (temp sensitive I think). 2 minutes later it was ok. This went on for a week or so. Then one day it seemed to turn on permanently. I had it in my shirt pocket when it happened and it took 20-30 seconds to figure out where the sizzling sound was coming from, but I managed to save the atty.

Not sure what happened but I'm thinking it may have some stray juice in the circuitry.
Anyone ever tried to dry one of these things out by baking it in an oven?

rjp44 · 11-07-2009, 10:49 PM

The auto batteries can also turn on in areas of high noise, so be aware to take the battery off if you're in a noisy environment.

Lalesa · 11-07-2009, 10:56 PM

That happens to me occasionally - I figure if its dead anything I do won't hurt it so...
I grab a paperclip and gently stick it in the battery to trip the switch and then try the battery on an atty. Works more often that not.

breakfastchef · 11-07-2009, 10:59 PM

It may be that your battery failed at the same time you took a draw before the atomizer was fully seated. Probably just a coincidence; likely not a result of drawing before the atomizer was screwed in.

Batteries die, and die sooner than they are supposed to. You could try to bang the ailing battery several times on a hard surface to see if you can loosen the automatic switch. I have read a few posts of users having minimal luck dipping batteries in isopropyl alcohol, maybe a half inch, and letting it dry. The alcohol idea is to try and remove or loosen any e-liquid that may be fouling the auto switch.

Like atomizers, have extra batteries in your 'kit'. The e-cig system works great when everything is functioning properly, but is miserable when a single component malfunctions and you do not have a backup.

11-07-2009, 11:44 AM	#1
ePuffDaddy Full Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Philippines Posts: 47	Help! I think I killed my battery! My e-cig is a 401. Just an hour ago, in the middle of changing batteries, I inadvertently sucked on the mouthpiece without realizing that the atty was not yet tightly screwed to the battery. Since then I can't get vapor and hit from this pair even as the LED indicator lights up when I draw. Thought it was a dead atty, but when I screw the same atty to my other batt it works like it normally should. Did I just - pardon the pun - screw up my battery? Could it be a case of the battery shorting out because the last time I did was drip on to the atty and that some juice might have gotten inside the auto switch? Could drawing on a loosely screwed batt and atty be the culprit? Any chance of bringing it back to life? __________________

11-07-2009, 03:40 PM	#5
ePuffDaddy Full Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Philippines Posts: 47	So does this mean RIP for my battery? __________________

11-07-2009, 10:56 PM	#9
Lalesa Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: So. California, USA Posts: 263 Tweet this post!	That happens to me occasionally - I figure if its dead anything I do won't hurt it so... I grab a paperclip and gently stick it in the battery to trip the switch and then try the battery on an atty. Works more often that not. __________________

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11-07-2009, 02:58 PM	#2
rjp44 In a cloud of vapor Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: West Chester, OH Posts: 431	I would suspect that liquid in the battery shorted it out. That's one of the reasons so many of us prefer manual batteries which are sealed from that problem.

11-07-2009, 03:38 PM	#3
Andtyler2 Full Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 11	I just had the same thing happen with a relatively new 901 auto battery--though for me it happened after I dripped a bit (just a drop or two) on the atty. The LED still lights but it won't heat up the atty (which works with other batteries) so that means I fried the battery. I guess this happens to everyone eventually-- but I do feel like an idiot. Live and learn.

11-07-2009, 03:39 PM	#4
hunter84 Full Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 17	It happened to me as well. I bought new one.

11-07-2009, 10:49 PM	#8
rjp44 In a cloud of vapor Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: West Chester, OH Posts: 431	The auto batteries can also turn on in areas of high noise, so be aware to take the battery off if you're in a noisy environment.

11-07-2009, 10:59 PM	#10
breakfastchef ECF Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 2,057	It may be that your battery failed at the same time you took a draw before the atomizer was fully seated. Probably just a coincidence; likely not a result of drawing before the atomizer was screwed in. Batteries die, and die sooner than they are supposed to. You could try to bang the ailing battery several times on a hard surface to see if you can loosen the automatic switch. I have read a few posts of users having minimal luck dipping batteries in isopropyl alcohol, maybe a half inch, and letting it dry. The alcohol idea is to try and remove or loosen any e-liquid that may be fouling the auto switch. Like atomizers, have extra batteries in your 'kit'. The e-cig system works great when everything is functioning properly, but is miserable when a single component malfunctions and you do not have a backup.