Will USB passthrough kill my atty?

**RedBullHighBride** · 04-14-2009, 10:16 PM

Hi all, just a quick question. I have recently taken delivery of a very smart looking USB passthrough for my 901. Given the temporary death of my charger it seems like a very good idea and it is ruthlessly efficient, giving me a cloud the size of Belgium and a throat hit that I haven't had since I played rugby.

All good!!

Question is...will this enhanced powah murder my atomiser? Every so often when I take a nice big vapory drag it sort of goes 'ffssssst' and gets quite hot. I cant work out if it cuts out automatically and I'm thinking that it if supplies more electricity to the atty than a battery does, will the pay-off be taken out of the longevity of the atomiser?

I'm fine with that if it does but it would be good to know so I can get some more spares ordered in.

Hope you geniuses can help!

**lachesis** · 04-14-2009, 10:28 PM

It probably does. All good things comes with price - so while you are at it, grab a few atomizers if you can.

Atomizers are, like batteries, disposable assets.

**Caesarea** · 04-14-2009, 10:57 PM

Hi RBHB,

Like Lachesis I have a feeling it does happen that way. So I have decided to dedicate one attie to the USB passthrough. If it succumbs, I'll wait at least a fortnight (or until payday) before replacing it.

Great vape with the USBP, but I'm not gonna throw atties at it one after another though. All things in moderation.

**LuckySevens4U** · 04-14-2009, 11:07 PM

Well I can't tell you if it burns up attys faster, but I can tell you it's a known fact that the 4075's just heat hotter than hell sometimes and I don't like that when I get that burnt icky taste. I just set it down for a while and let it chill out.

**Sun Vaporer** · 04-14-2009, 11:13 PM

Another defect that can kill an atomizer with the passthough is the swtich sticking on or slowly fading off after each drag---it happens with the auto passthoughs all to quick and you really do not even notice it so be on the look out for it!!!! Sun

**breakfastchef** · 04-14-2009, 11:18 PM

A USB pass-through is not a death warrant for an atomizer. Most e-cig batteries supply up to 4 volts of power to the atomizer. A pass-through, without an in-line battery, may provide up to 5 volts. As far as the current rating of a USB port, it can vary from 300mA (which is way to low) to over 1 amp (this is very good). Nothing is set in stone so you need to develop some best practices when dealing with higher-voltage vaping.

First, if the atomizer feels hot, let it cool for a minute or two before taking another draw.
Second, keep the atomizer moist. This may mean topping off your cart more often or, if you are a dripper, to drip a drop or two more often. We do not want to drown the atomizer, just keep it wet enough to create vapor.

If your pass-through has a manual switch, you will have to learn to leave the device alone when it is really hot and not drip when it is in that condition. Trust me, I have a 6 volt plus battery pack that has fired three of my atomizers. Take it slowly and learn what you can and cannot do with your devices.

**Caesarea** · 04-14-2009, 11:23 PM

Originally Posted by breakfastchef

A USB pass-through is not a death warrant for an atomizer. Most e-cig batteries supply up to 4 volts of power to the atomizer. A pass-through, without an in-line battery, may provide up to 5 volts. As far as the current rating of a USB port, it can vary from 300mA (which is way to low) to over 1 amp (this is very good). Nothing is set in stone so you need to develop some best practices when dealing with higher-voltage vaping.

First, if the atomizer feels hot, let it cool for a minute or two before taking another draw.
Second, keep the atomizer moist. This may mean topping off your cart more often or, if you are a dripper, to drip a drop or two more often. We do not want to drown the atomizer, just keep it wet enough to create vapor.

If your pass-through has a manual switch, you will have to learn to leave the device alone when it is really hot and not drip when it is in that condition. Trust me, I have a 6 volt plus battery pack that has fired three of my atomizers. Take it slowly and learn what you can and cannot do with your devices.

Hey Breakfastchef, some of those points may be the reason for my recent atticides. Shall bear all this in mind - thanks!

**breakfastchef** · 04-15-2009, 12:43 AM

Originally Posted by Caesarea

atticides

That is funny. Reminds me of genocide and is quite sad.

**taz3cat** · 04-15-2009, 01:16 AM

I unscrew my att a little when I replaced card/fill, because I have hear a sizzle once in a while, when I take out the cart. I do this with pT and battery's.The switches are very sensitive.