901 mini problems from the start.

[kvbrock82]

Hi guys, im new here.

i just got myself a 901 mini starter pack off e-cigs.co.uk and i must say im very angry

I charged my battery for 3 hours as it described in the manual, attached the atomizer, put the cartridge in and proceeded to try to smoke. I followed ratindahat's video perfectly.

Yet, when i inhale i get a laughable amount of vapor(if any). I cant understand what i am doing wrong and I have followed the video. Could it be that the cig is just plain broken?

Any help will be great.

thank
brock

 

[kvbrock82]

oh yes, id also like to mention that once i start smoking(and stop), the atomizer begins to get very very hot... to the point that it nearly gets too hot to hold.

 

[CalPilot89]

Did you prime the atomizer first? Any time you have a new atomizer you should prime it with a few drops of juice. I use 901b's exclusively and they produce tons of vapor. Try writing to the company that you bought them from.

 

[PeteMcArthur]

Have you tried contacting e-cigs.co.uk? They have a very good reputation and will help you out, replace any faulty parts. No point getting angry until you contact your supplier. If you get poor service, then get angry.

 

[kvbrock82]

Did you prime the atomizer first? Any time you have a new atomizer you should prime it with a few drops of juice. I use 901b's exclusively and they produce tons of vapor. Try writing to the company that you bought them from.

yes i put a couple of drops on it as instructed in the vid... but still nothing. The LED is flashing about 9/10 times when i remove it from the atomizer which i believe means the battery needs to be re-charged. However, it has just been charged ...which i find strange. Besides, if the atomizer is getting hot i presume it is not a battery problem.

 

[kvbrock82]

Have you tried contacting e-cigs.co.uk? They have a very good reputation and will help you out, replace any faulty parts. No point getting angry until you contact your supplier. If you get poor service, then get angry.

I will try the other battery provided first and then i will send them an email... does anyone know what the problem could be? have you come across it before?

 

[ZambucaLu]

That's why it's always good to have an extra battery and atomizer. Then when something goes faulty, you can switch the parts around to try to narrow it down more as to which is the faulty part.

Sorry I can't help...don't own one of these.

Lu

 

[CalPilot89]

You say you charged it for 3 hours. My instructions were to charge it the first time for at least 12 hours. After that no less than 4 hours. The battery is dead if it is blinking like that. When you screw it into the charger, does it blink 10 times? If not it is not charging. I had a battery like this. There was a problem with it's ability to charge. Keep in mind that just because the light turns green on the charger does not mean it is fully charged..

 

[CalPilot89]

My atomizers get quite hot as well.. It is normal. I mean not gonna burn your hand hot, but you can feel that they are warm

 

[kvbrock82]

You say you charged it for 3 hours. My instructions were to charge it the first time for at least 12 hours. After that no less than 4 hours. The battery is dead if it is blinking like that. When you screw it into the charger, does it blink 10 times? If not it is not charging. I had a battery like this. There was a problem with it's ability to charge. Keep in mind that just because the light turns green on the charger does not mean it is fully charged..

i am going to charge it for another 12 hours now and i will see how i go tomorrow.. the thing about the charger is this..

the light is always green... it never changes. From the before the 1st charge to when its charging to when its supposed to be finished... it just stays green..

It went red for a couple of seconds the 2nd time i went to charge it but it turned green after a few seconds. When i plug the battery into the charger it goes from a dim green to a bright green, and the LED lights 9 times.

 

[kvbrock82]

My atomizers get quite hot as well.. It is normal. I mean not gonna burn your hand hot, but you can feel that they are warm

Mine was definitely hotter than warm... verging on it could burn your skin type of hot but not quite there yet..

 

[robw]

You have a defective one. I would ask for a replacement.

 

[kvbrock82]

You have a defective one. I would ask for a replacement.

Yes it really is beginning to seem that way

I am currently giving my other battery a 14 hour charge... If that doesnt work, i suppose the atomizer will be the culprit.

 

[Grenage]

Aye, speak to e-cigs and let them know what problems you are having, it does sound defective. Their customer service was excellent when I used them.

 

[7slicetoastie]

when you screw in your battery to the atomiser does it start to smoke straight away without you sucking ? the only way the 901 could get THAT hot is if it was permantly stuck ON.

I had that problem with one of my batts for the 901

 

[kvbrock82]

Aye, speak to e-cigs and let them know what problems you are having, it does sound defective. Their customer service was excellent when I used them.

I sent them an email for some support. Will have to wait and see what they think.

 

[kvbrock82]

when you screw in your battery to the atomiser does it start to smoke straight away without you sucking ? the only way the 901 could get THAT hot is if it was permantly stuck ON.

I had that problem with one of my batts for the 901

The weird think is it gets THAT hot and no smoke comes out whatsoever..

sucking or not, the only time i got some smoke to come out of it was a laughable amount after sucking for a good 10 seconds, which was the first time i tried it. Since then i havent seen any smoke at all.

 

[7slicetoastie]

seems like your batt is the problem then, the switch is stuck ON if it gets hot without you sucking.

If that's the case it won't have much vapour and get REALLY hot, too hot to hold. It will tase pretty disgusting too.

See if you can get a replacement battery.

 

[kvbrock82]

seems like your batt is the problem then, the switch is stuck ON if it gets hot without you sucking.

If that's the case it won't have much vapour and get REALLY hot, too hot to hold. It will tase pretty disgusting too.

See if you can get a replacement battery.

I can definitely concur on the taste part... i have a taste in my mouth that has a distinct cat-piss tint to it lol

It was almost too hot to hold so i removed the battery... i was given another battery too so i am going to charge that one for 12 hours and see where it takes me.

 

[CalPilot89]

Defective. They should replace with no problem. Please don't let this discourage you from the 901. It really is a powerhouse and is very popular. Sorry you had to deal with this!