Auto Shorty requires too much force?

[HBAndrew]

Hey all, got my third order today, and other than 25ml missing (emailed them), it all seems ok apart from a battery.

I noticed one of the auto shorty's require me to draw very hard for it to work, which I can only keep up for very short time before the light then goes off so I basically get no vapor, I think there might be too much air flow as when i put the battery straight in my mouth to make a seal, very little effort is needed to make it work.

Is this common with these and does it just need breaking in, or is it defective? Have tried putting it in my mouth and sucking/blowing quite hard to loosen it up, still not changed. Do I need to plug one of the holes with something?

Thanks

 

[voltaire]

You could try using a carto condom with the end cap cut out to make it a tube. Cut out a hole in the middle of the tube to allow some air in. If the draw is too tight, make the hole bigger or cut another hole.

 

[cr12]

i had the same problem so i just quit using it.

 

[bornagainst]

My advice is to do a quick troubleshoot. I find that a hard draw on a shortie auto is directly related to dirty threads.

Take an old toothbrush and some rubbing alchol and scrub the heck out of it for a bout 30 seconds, then have another go at it.

 

[decafmonkey]

My advice is to do a quick troubleshoot. I find that a hard draw on a shortie auto is directly related to dirty threads.

Take an old toothbrush and some rubbing alchol and scrub the heck out of it for a bout 30 seconds, then have another go at it.

that works or buy some manual batteries

 

[HBAndrew]

My advice is to do a quick troubleshoot. I find that a hard draw on a shortie auto is directly related to dirty threads.

Take an old toothbrush and some rubbing alchol and scrub the heck out of it for a bout 30 seconds, then have another go at it.

Totally the opposite of my problem though reading my post again it could be seen that way. New battery, too much airflow very easy draw, but maybe after some use and it getting a bit dirty it may work better.

Thanks voltaire for the suggestion, will give it a try, won't look nice at all though.

 

[lady9ball]

I don't use auto batteries so don't have this problem but I think you can just put a little peice of tape over one or more of the airholes.

 

[Ken Mcp]

Dont use auto batteries here either .. Love the v4l manuals !!!!

 

[yano_jl]

Totally the opposite of my problem ... too much airflow very easy draw.

I have (had) the same problem. What's more, using the premium cartos is even more difficult. I inhale nothing but air and the light doesn't even come on. So, I have 2 proposals.

1) cut a ring of silicone/rubber off one of the condoms. Slide this ring down around the batterty/carto joint and cover (part of) the seam. This will restrict airflow and may help. You will have to tinker around with the placement to get it just right, but I found it to work for me.

2) Go manual. It has already been said, but it bears repeating. I actually would prefer an auto battery - but they are simply not as functional.

 

[Kimmy]

the new shorties have larger holes. It's intended to be an easier draw, but doesn't seem that way. Just take long, slow drags. Dont pull too hard.

 

[bornagainst]

Yeah, as stated above, if theres too much airflow:

1) cut a ring of silicone/rubber off one of the condoms. Slide this ring down around the batterty/carto joint and cover (part of) the seam. This will restrict airflow and may help. You will have to tinker around with the placement to get it just right, but I found it to work for me.

 

[yano_jl]

the new shorties have larger holes. It's intended to be an easier draw, but doesn't seem that way. Just take long, slow drags. Dont pull too hard.

That's the problem. Long, slow drags will not activate the battery.

But on the bright side, cartos last forever.

 

[keyzygirl]

pawpaw said fill in a hole with a piece of toothpick.try that.

 

[Brandnew vper]

Yeah tooth pick. I also got an auto shorty that had 4 big hole and 2 of them right next to eachother. I took some plumbing tape. For sealing thread so whatdoes break through pipes. I taped aroun all the holes a little more then half way and it works great. This way you dont sacrifice looks of the VK if thats what concerns you with the condom method. Ive also noticed not all the premiums work this way as some of them work better with this battery. Another super quick way is to just hold the PV at the seem of the batt and carto hold two fingers over two holes. See if that works. Also if the seem isnt tight it could be a bad carto as well.


Maybe i'll do a vid.

 

[Michelle43]

Have the same issue with my new purple shorty. Both the Toothpick and cut condom work. I love the automatic batteries, sometimes it is just nice to hold it is your teeth and vape hands free

 

[Adrenalynn]

Try rotating the carto a little too. You may be able to unmatch some air holes and increase the draw.