Battery drain (Kbox Mini)

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Topwater Elvis

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I'd suggest trying a new battery as long as you are not noticing the power device auto firing.
Any of these are quality 3000mah 20a CDR cells.
Samsung 30Q
LGhg2
Sony VTC6
AW 3000mah

There is no such thing as an authentic mxjo battery, they are 2nd to recycle bin grade cells from actual manufacturers in mxjo wraps.

Only buy from reputable dealers/vendors to avoid lesser quality re wrapped, erroneous amp claims & counterfeit cells.

Plenty of info on batteries in the batteries & chargers sub forum.
---> Batteries and Chargers
 

yppan

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I just got one and my kbox mini acts funky, The battery indicator flashes and tells me I need a recharge (I guess thats what it means) when the battery gauge is still at %40 full. Anytime it drops below %50 percent it will start to do this, even though it clearly has juice left as shown by the battery life gauge. I wonder if this is normal functioning? Some type of "protection" feature perhaps. Defect or normal - either way its annoying.
 

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I just got one and my kbox mini acts funky, The battery indicator flashes and tells me I need a recharge (I guess thats what it means) when the battery gauge is still at %40 full. Anytime it drops below %50 percent it will start to do this, even though it clearly has juice left as shown by the battery life gauge. I wonder if this is normal functioning? Some type of "protection" feature perhaps. Defect or normal - either way its annoying.
What batteries are you using and what wattage?

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yppan

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what ohms?
I just used the coils that came with the starter kit so whatever ohms those were.

Where did you get your LGHG batteries at? I've been looking and there are a lot of knock-offs around it seems.

I found someone who has the same problem as me on reddit. They said a new battery fixed it. Praying thats all it is... As the store I bought it from does not seem like they want to replace it.
 

LilWhiteClouder

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It's been fine the last 7 months I've had it. But now it's randomly draining battery if I leave it on. Is it a bad battery or is the box bad? I'm vaping at 30 watts, on a Doge V2 RDA clone with an authentic MXJO 3000 mah battery. I've been charging it in on the wall charger with the kbox itself.
My white KBox Mini does this to me. Has been for a few months. Before I noticed it, IT had drained one of my batts below 2.5 v :( The thing actually acts like I am charging the battery through the port, though its not plugged in. Now, if I use it, I remember to pull the battery as soon as I'm done vaping.

Looking around, It is amazing how expensive these little bitties still are. The cheapest I can find is from China for ~$30

Ebay ones can be had for cheap though and (if not authentic) probably not far from the real thing since they all come from China anyways.

Here is an "Authentic" kit from an US seller for $27.84 and Free Shipping:
Kanger Subox Mini Kangertech Starter Kit Subtank w/ 50W Box | eBay
 
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