901 tech issue

[girlwithnolife]

Hi all I have been vaping for probably about 4 months. It has helped me cut down quite a bit but because of my inexperience and some tech issues haven't been able to quit all the way. I would really like to not give up on these as I see it as my only means to quit smoking, but
I'm starting to get really annoyed. Have been using the 901 and just when I figured out how much juice I would need to keep me going I it seems like all my batteries died. 2 are brand new so I thought maybe my charger wasn't charging enough so I ordered usb plus another main charger. (should get here tomorrow) have 4 atomizers and I know at least 2 of them are working. The charger light will turn green like they are charged but when I go to use either no vapor or very little. This is the first time I've had this problem. Also when I pull on the e cig the LED light will only light like for the 1st half of the pull then go out. Any suggestions? Any better products? How many batteries do I need to keep on hand? I really don't want to quit these as they really could be my lifesaver. Just from smoking cigarettes last couple of days am already starting to wheeze again. Pleasr help!! Thank you.

 

[Mufftrix]

One word for you screwdriver!

- The ScrewDriver - An electronic cigarette that simply works

I had same problems love 901 hate crap batteries! the screwdriver uses 901 attomisers so no need change anything! I get 6-7hrs + out of a battery, and spare batteries are dirt cheap! have a read on forums and see what you think? (out of stock of them at moment though!)

Mufftrix...........

 

[girlwithnolife]

Thank you for your quick reply. I will try them.

 

[Babachoo]

Sounds like you may have clogged attys. Start blowing them out and sitting upright to drain every night, or just blow them out and reprime them when they get clogged if you don't like preventative maintenance.

 

[harmony gardens]

These are good suggestions, but it could also be that your stuffing inside your cartridge isn't making proper contact with the tip of your atty. I usually tap the cartridge on a hard surface or use something like an open paperclip or pin to pull the stuffing up so it's just below the opening. Then put a few drops in the stuffing, but not enough to pool. It also helps to put a drop or two directly on the tip of the atty to keep it moist.

 

[girlwithnolife]

Thank you for your reply. How do you reprime atty?

 

[davidgo9ers]

It could be a dying atomizer, but it sounds like either a clogged atomizer or bad connection between the atomizer and battery. Have you been cleaning the connections and the atomizer periodically?

 

[mamacat]

These are good suggestions, but it could also be that your stuffing inside your cartridge isn't making proper contact with the tip of your atty. I usually tap the cartridge on a hard surface or use something like an open paperclip or pin to pull the stuffing up so it's just below the opening. Then put a few drops in the stuffing, but not enough to pool. It also helps to put a drop or two directly on the tip of the atty to keep it moist.

I also have a pair of tiny (needle nose like) tweezers to adjust my cart filler.

Also, if the stuffing has never been rinsed out good, prolly time to do that too. Sometimes that helps me get a better hit or drag.

 

[Palmetto]

To "reprime" means to drip 2 or 3 drops on the center coil (or as close as you can get) of the atty after you've drained the liquid. Let it sit for a few minutes for the liquid to soak in, then put a filled (but not overfilled) cart on.

Since you'll be getting the passthrough soon, use that to test the atty's -- if they work with the passthough, then you'll know it's the batteries. If they don't, then it's the attys. You might also clean the battery connections on both the attys and batteries with some rubbing alcohol and allow it to dry.

Unfortunately, both batteries and attys have a limited life span (even new batteries can be duds). You can remedy the battery problem by buying a 901 model that uses cheap rechargeable batteries, such as the Screwdriver. The initial cost is high, but in the long run, you'll save money.

The atty lifespan remains limited until someone builds a better one.