All of a sudden fireing issue with BB

[Jimi Mack]

This morning I was using my BB as I always have done without any issues. Then all of a sudden as the thing was firing and then nothing, I tried playing with the switch I understand it can get a little out of wack from time to time and still nothing. I screwed off the top and noticed there was juice coming out of the top part. After drying it up I tried again, it fired a few times and then nothing. As I blew into the switch from the open screw end I noticed there was air coming out of the 510 connection, I thought these were suppose to be sealed. I know air will come out from the switch in case it needs to vent but from the 510 connection?

I did not really have any juice build up in the top of the connection. I use cartos and do not over fill, never had a problem before. Please advise what should be done, I do not think there should be air or juice getting in from the 510 connection. Thank you.

 

[Jimi Mack]

OK, my BB is now completely DEAD..... just for the holidays of course.

 

[cddz]

The 510 connection is sealed. However, for that seal to be achieved there has to be pressure from the atomizer on it. It is rather a mystery how liquid gets into some places that is least suspected . What battery setup are you using? What is the age of the batteries?

 

[Jimi Mack]

I am presently using 14650 batteries that are about 3 days old, I just started using this set up this week after receiving my BB bottom extension. I tried it with the original bottom with a few 14500 batteries that are a few weeks old. The same issue, as of now it seems to be hitting randomly. It will work and then all of a sudden it does not, then it may work again after sitting for an hour or so... got me scratching my head?

 

[uba egar320]

Is the switch on the bb mechanical?

 

[cddz]

Sounds like the insulator is toasted. After it sets a little while it is firm(cold) after a few hits it heats up and grounds out, tripping the battery protection circuit. I will reply to the ticket you submitted with my address for repair.

 

[cddz]

Is the switch on the bb mechanical?

The switch on the BB is a sealed mechanical switch. It uses solder lugs to make the connection. Most of the larger pushbutton switches are mechanical, they connect to the circuit via wires

 

[uba egar320]

Ok, is there any way to make sure carbon has not built up in the switch where it makes contact to fire? Also, I've noticed that some of my mods make contact on atty's a bit differently. Some of them like the push the center post in the atty up a hair, and I have to wiggle it back down a hair to get it to fire on a diff device. Or, over tightening can sometimes cause this. If the switch is mechanical, and you have other batteries and atty's, I'm guessing you are going to get this puppy working again soon. Keep looking.

 

[uba egar320]

Sounds like the insulator is toasted. After it sets a little while it is firm(cold) after a few hits it heats up and grounds out, tripping the battery protection circuit. I will reply to the ticket you submitted with my address for repair.

My bad, I didn't know you were the man with these things lol. Not trying to overstep my place here.

 

[cddz]

Ok, is there any way to make sure carbon has not built up in the switch where it makes contact to fire? Also, I've noticed that some of my mods make contact on atty's a bit differently. Some of them like the push the center post in the atty up a hair, and I have to wiggle it back down a hair to get it to fire on a diff device. Or, over tightening can sometimes cause this. If the switch is mechanical, and you have other batteries and atty's, I'm guessing you are going to get this puppy working again soon. Keep looking.

These are high quality switches with gold plated contacts, I don't think that should be an issue The only way I could check would be to split one, I split one a long time ago to see how they function.

 

[cddz]

My bad, I didn't know you were the man with these things lol. Not trying to overstep my place here.

You are not, I like intelligent conversation

 

[Jimi Mack]

Sounds like the insulator is toasted. After it sets a little while it is firm(cold) after a few hits it heats up and grounds out, tripping the battery protection circuit. I will reply to the ticket you submitted with my address for repair.

I thank you for your quick response and will have it in the mail come Monday.

A happy holiday weekend to you.

 

[keyzygirl]

Send it in,he fixes and returns them quickly.I had an issue with mine once and I was amazed how great the service was.

 

[Unchained]

Add an Omega on the return trip if you can, you gotta have backup, and this is one of the best.

 

[Jimi Mack]

Back ups are not the issue... my BB is my fav MOD and it will be missed.

 

[Unchained]

I just got an omega and like it so much I was thinking of ordering an SB now I see how much you seem to like your BB maybe I oughta get one of those too. Oh man what do I do?

 

[Jimi Mack]

I like my SB but my BB with the new extension bottom has become a new love again.

 

[keyzygirl]

What charger do you use on the little BB batts?They are to small for my 2 chargers so I havent tried them.

 

[El Dee]

I'd pull the spring out of the bottom and check for corrosion....and yes I saw that you had tried another bottom....The only problem I ever encountered with mine was a corroded spring. A little scotch-brite and die-electric grease later....it's golden.....well really it's black................

 

[Jimi Mack]

What charger do you use on the little BB batts?They are to small for my 2 chargers so I havent tried them.

I use Tenergy TR-001 chargers. These fit my 18350, 14500 to 18650 batteries without a problem.