3 of my 4 808 batts have hard draw

[reddirtgirl]

I know this has been mentioned in other threads, but I need advice on this problem. I'm a recent convert to vaping and have 4 batts. Three of them have a very hard draw. I've heard of sticking pins in the holes, but that hasn't helped. Any other advice on correcting these problems, or am I stuck with buying new batts?? At this point, the only pleasurable vaping comes from the one that draws well. And of course when the batt needs recharging, I want to smoke! Help!

 

[mrjaguar]

try scrubbing the thread end with an old toothbrush, making sure you get all the holes n stuff. might want to dip the toothbrush in some alcohol.

 

[quasimod]

Hey mister J

A temporary fix you could try until you get it sorted out: unscrew the carto a bit and (if necessary) put a little pressure on one side of the carto while you vape (to tilt it a smidgen so it makes a connection). The problem is probably with the connector, that's where the air-holes are. I'm no carto expert, but I'm sure that one will be along shortly to help you find a long-term solution.

 

[MsUnderstood]

when mine draw hard I usually loosen the carto a little bit. Some times they will do that if they are not charged fully.

 

[mrjaguar]

Hey mister J

A temporary fix you could try until you get it sorted out: unscrew the carto a bit and (if necessary) put a little pressure on one side of the carto while you vape (to tilt it a smidgen so it makes a connection). The problem is probably with the connector, that's where the air-holes are. I'm no carto expert, but I'm sure that one will be along shortly to help you find a long-term solution.

hiya quasimod

 

[reddirtgirl]

try scrubbing the thread end with an old toothbrush, making sure you get all the holes n stuff. might want to dip the toothbrush in some alcohol.

Thanks, guys! All of your ideas helped, especially the toothbrush.

 

[zoiDman]

Had the same problem. Flushed out the battery with warm water and it helped a little. But I was still compressing my ear drums to get a hit.

I got so fed up that I took it out to the garage and opened up one of the side holes with a 1/16 drill.

That made it too airy so I plugged the other hole with a wooden tooth pick. Perfect.

 

[quasimod]

Sounds like you were getting close to adjusting it with a hammer, zoidman!

 

[zoiDman]

That battery started to get cranky on my and thought it could get away with it. Sometimes you have to convince things that if they don't work, that you are going to show them your love.

Your love for a 28 oz. Ball Peen Hammer that is.

 

[BiffRocko]

A temporary fix you could try until you get it sorted out: unscrew the carto a bit

I actually prefer to vape my 808 this way, especially when using my passthrough.

 

[reddirtgirl]

Had the same problem. Flushed out the battery with warm water and it helped a little. But I was still compressing my ear drums to get a hit.

I got so fed up that I took it out to the garage and opened up one of the side holes with a 1/16 drill.

That made it too airy so I plugged the other hole with a wooden tooth pick. Perfect.

Thanks for the tip! I'm gonna try this as well.