2 out of 3 Riva 510 batts malfunctioning?

[ZombieSlayer]

So I got a Riva 510 kit earlier this month from Neusmoke. One thing I noticed is that one of my batteries performed better than the other. I did some research here on ECF and found that a fully charged Riva 510 batt is supposed to give off 4.2v on the multimeter. I numbered them 1 and 2, and put my findings to the test, only to find that while number 2 is firing off the proper 4.2v, number one, when fully charged, is only giving me 3.3-3.4v. So I bought another batt of same make and model from the same vendor. Fully charged, it's only giving me 3.5v. Is there any way I can fix this problem, or am I doomed to lower voltage vaping 2 times out of 3?

 

[ZombieSlayer]

Any help will be greatly appreciated.

 

[Vchick]

I'd return them as there's not really anything you can do to the batteries. I didn't recognize the vendor, they haven't been on ecf in several years and the last post from them wasn't a good sign, imho. Sorry I can't be of more help.

 

[ZombieSlayer]

Thank you for the info Vchick. Looks like Neusmoke isn't getting my business anymore. :/

 

[Retriever]

You might want to share your experience in the negative reviews of vendors section. It might help others avoid this vendor. Just a thought.

 

[ZombieSlayer]

You might want to share your experience in the negative reviews of vendors section. It might help others avoid this vendor. Just a thought.

Good point. I'll do that immediately.

 

[WillyB]

I numbered them 1 and 2, and put my findings to the test, only to find that while number 2 is firing off the proper 4.2v, number one, when fully charged, is only giving me 3.3-3.4v.

There have been a few discussions about the various Riva bats, there are 2 types as you have noticed. Not a malfunction.

 

[ZombieSlayer]

There have been a few discussions about the various Riva bats, there are 2 types as you have noticed. Not a malfunction.

2 types? Can you elaborate please?

 

[WillyB]

firing off the proper 4.2v, number one, when fully charged, is only giving me 3.3-3.4v.

What you posted. One will just feed the atty flat out, the other will regulate the voltage. The "3.3-3.4v' should provide a more even vape with a slightly longer runtime.

 

[ZombieSlayer]

What you posted. One will just feed the atty flat out, the other will regulate the voltage. The "3.3-3.4v' should provide a more even vape with a slightly longer runtime.

Now THAT sounds like what could be happening. lol Is there a way to check if it's regulated or not without ripping it apart? Like using a multimeter or something?

 

[WillyB]

... Is there a way to check if it's regulated or not without ripping it apart? Like using a multimeter or something?

You already have. The ones you metered at "3.3-3.4v" are the regulated ones. Like I thought I said.

Good Luck.

 

[ZombieSlayer]

Fair enough. Thank you for your insight. Much appreciated. Have a great one!