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ajm79 · 09-27-2009, 10:42 PM

I've had my kit for less than a month and now my batteries don't work! I have l88b's. They light up and take a charge correctly. They also light up right when you blow on them. BUT as soon as you connect an atty they just flicker a little and don't work!?! Ive tried all 4 of my attys on my last good battery and they're fine. Could it be my charger? I only use the wall/usb or the PCC it came with. also ive tried blowing them out and letting them sit overnight but still nothing. Does any body have this problem or know whats causing it?

solonguniverse · 09-27-2009, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ajm79

I've had my kit for less than a month and now my batteries don't work! I have l88b's. They light up and take a charge correctly. They also light up right when you blow on them. BUT as soon as you connect an atty they just flicker a little and don't work!?! Ive tried all 4 of my attys on my last good battery and they're fine. Could it be my charger? I only use the wall/usb or the PCC it came with. also ive tried blowing them out and letting them sit overnight but still nothing. Does any body have this problem or know whats causing it?

It's probably just not making a connection with your atomizer. Try cleaning the threads of the battery and atomizer with alcohol. If this doesn't work, try the staple mod: Staple Mod - Filling The Center Conductor Gap On Penstyle Atomizers

ajm79 · 09-27-2009, 10:53 PM

thanks! I'll go try that now.

ajm79 · 09-27-2009, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by solonguniverse

It's probably just not making a connection with your atomizer. Try cleaning the threads of the battery and atomizer with alcohol. If this doesn't work, try the staple mod: Staple Mod - Filling The Center Conductor Gap On Penstyle Atomizers

Nope. Tried both and still same results! I cleaned batt & atty with an old baby toothbrush to make sure I got all the way inside the threads. I even tried the staple thing three times making adjustments to the "V" that goes down inside but nothing helped. Thanks though for the suggestions!

liscab · 09-27-2009, 11:16 PM

How many batteries have that problem ? are you overfilling yours carts?

ajm79 · 09-27-2009, 11:23 PM

I have three batteries. One died yesterday, one today and I'm using the third. I do refill my carts but I don't think I'm overfilling cause I rarely get juice in my mouth and my carts run out fast. I also don't see any juice on my battery nor does my battery smell like juice. The battery doesn't short at all until I get it screwed on to an atty.

breakfastchef · 09-27-2009, 11:26 PM

The batteries sound like they are dead. Just because the battery has enough power to light the LED does not mean is is capable of firing your atomizer. This is just the way the e-cig system goes. You need to have spare power sources and atomizers or the system just fails.

ajm79 · 09-27-2009, 11:27 PM

I should also add that the two batts that died came with my kit and the third one, that still works, is a different color and from a different company. I don't know if maybe thats the problem?

liscab · 09-28-2009, 12:29 AM

I as posted before, it happen to me, the liquid was very thin and one of the atmys was leaking very badly, it kills 2 batteries, I only notice the leaking on a sealed PT, I just thanks the saler who send me a full new kit, because we did'nt know the reason

Strife · 09-28-2009, 06:07 AM

The series automatic batteries of the l88b, along with the vx2, 902, sidesho, etc., from my experience are EASILY killed. I've had 3 different auto batteries die within a week of usage. I don't overfill, NEVER drip, and infact the battery didn't even have any residue or liquid on it. On the other hand, the manual batteries I've had for the same models not only work great, but are infact my favorite e-cigs. I think the reason the batteries die so easy is due to the easy pull of the models, but that's just a guess. I haven't tried the staple mod, so I might just go do that now.

Side note - The batteries act like they're charging when plugged into a charger, but do absolutely nothing when trying to use them. Another won't charge, lights use like a normal battery, but doesn't activate the atty at all.

Love these models, but the automatic batteries are terrible. I've never had a piece of e-cig equipment fail on me like these.

09-27-2009, 10:42 PM	#1
ajm79 Full Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 49	PLEASE! help with my batteries!!! I've had my kit for less than a month and now my batteries don't work! I have l88b's. They light up and take a charge correctly. They also light up right when you blow on them. BUT as soon as you connect an atty they just flicker a little and don't work!?! Ive tried all 4 of my attys on my last good battery and they're fine. Could it be my charger? I only use the wall/usb or the PCC it came with. also ive tried blowing them out and letting them sit overnight but still nothing. Does any body have this problem or know whats causing it? __________________

09-27-2009, 10:53 PM	#3
ajm79 Full Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 49	thanks! I'll go try that now. __________________

09-27-2009, 11:16 PM	#5
liscab A Misspelling Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Miami fl. Posts: 1,004	How many batteries have that problem ? are you overfilling yours carts? __________________

09-27-2009, 11:23 PM	#6
ajm79 Full Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 49	I have three batteries. One died yesterday, one today and I'm using the third. I do refill my carts but I don't think I'm overfilling cause I rarely get juice in my mouth and my carts run out fast. I also don't see any juice on my battery nor does my battery smell like juice. The battery doesn't short at all until I get it screwed on to an atty. __________________

09-27-2009, 11:27 PM	#8
ajm79 Full Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 49	I should also add that the two batts that died came with my kit and the third one, that still works, is a different color and from a different company. I don't know if maybe thats the problem? __________________

09-27-2009, 11:26 PM	#7
breakfastchef ECF Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 2,057	The batteries sound like they are dead. Just because the battery has enough power to light the LED does not mean is is capable of firing your atomizer. This is just the way the e-cig system goes. You need to have spare power sources and atomizers or the system just fails.

09-28-2009, 12:29 AM	#9
liscab A Misspelling Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Miami fl. Posts: 1,004	I as posted before, it happen to me, the liquid was very thin and one of the atmys was leaking very badly, it kills 2 batteries, I only notice the leaking on a sealed PT, I just thanks the saler who send me a full new kit, because we did'nt know the reason __________________

09-28-2009, 06:07 AM	#10
Strife Full Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 15	The series automatic batteries of the l88b, along with the vx2, 902, sidesho, etc., from my experience are EASILY killed. I've had 3 different auto batteries die within a week of usage. I don't overfill, NEVER drip, and infact the battery didn't even have any residue or liquid on it. On the other hand, the manual batteries I've had for the same models not only work great, but are infact my favorite e-cigs. I think the reason the batteries die so easy is due to the easy pull of the models, but that's just a guess. I haven't tried the staple mod, so I might just go do that now. Side note - The batteries act like they're charging when plugged into a charger, but do absolutely nothing when trying to use them. Another won't charge, lights use like a normal battery, but doesn't activate the atty at all. Love these models, but the automatic batteries are terrible. I've never had a piece of e-cig equipment fail on me like these.

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