Battery Maintenance?

[hottoddy]

So, I ordered the VK about 3 weeks ago, and got 2 batteries in my initial order (plus a USB pass-through compliments of Steve, thanks!). All are the auto-switching type. Now, after some heavy use, one of my batteries keeps staying on beyond the 5-second cutoff. In fact, I tried it last night, and it stayed powered on continuously for over 30 minutes.

I have heard from some people that the switching mechanism on these autos can get gummed up, and may need to be cleaned with alcohol or something similar. Is there a video of this, or any other battery maintenance tips? Or did I just get a 'bad' battery?

Thanks for any help you can offer. I just ordered the uberbattery today, and can't wait to get it!

 

[krowten]

I wouldn't think that the batteries need maintenance, but I could be wrong. If yours is bad, just let 'em know in your next order and you'll get a replacement.

 

[JenJen]

So, I ordered the VK about 3 weeks ago, and got 2 batteries in my initial order (plus a USB pass-through compliments of Steve, thanks!). All are the auto-switching type. Now, after some heavy use, one of my batteries keeps staying on beyond the 5-second cutoff. In fact, I tried it last night, and it stayed powered on continuously for over 30 minutes.

I have heard from some people that the switching mechanism on these autos can get gummed up, and may need to be cleaned with alcohol or something similar. Is there a video of this, or any other battery maintenance tips? Or did I just get a 'bad' battery?

Thanks for any help you can offer. I just ordered the uberbattery today, and can't wait to get it!

You are going to love the uberbattery!

Can't help you with the auto battery thing, ever since I got the manuals they have been sitting in a drawer lol! I am sure someone can offer tips and if not, maybe Steve can help you. Good luck!

 

[Blooper]

clean it with a pipe cleaner and some rubbing alch till its shiny

 

[hottoddy]

It is still shiny. Should I clean down inside the main hole in the center, or just around the threads and contacts on the top?

 

[~Gazoo~]

It is still shiny. Should I clean down inside the main hole in the center, or just around the threads and contacts on the top?

Do not stick anything in the hole. I did and totally killed my battery. I wanted to try to fix it because it was sticking on. I am very surprised yours stayed on for 30 minutes. I hope you did not have a cartomizer attached. I am sure I read some where there is supposed to be a secondary 8 second safety cutoff. You definitely have a dud...just put it in the comments section on your next order and you will be taken care of.

 

[hottoddy]

Do not stick anything in the hole. I did and totally killed my battery.

Thanks for the tip - I was kinda concerned about sticking anything in there.

I wanted to try to fix it because it was sticking on. I am very surprised yours stayed on for 30 minutes. I hope you did not have a cartomizer attached.

I was pretty amazed at that, too - I took the carto I had on there off once I noticed that it wasn't shutting down. I could get it to shut off for a few seconds if I shook it up and down vigorously, but it would turn on again a few seconds later all on its own.

I am sure I read some where there is supposed to be a secondary 8 second safety cutoff. You definitely have a dud...just put it in the comments section on your next order and you will be taken care of.

I had actually placed an order for more cartomizers, juice, and the uberbattery this morning. I replied to the confirmation email and Steve said he's sending me replacements for BOTH of my original batteries. Talk about customer service that goes above and beyond!

 

[~Gazoo~]

Yup..his customer service was the main reason I ordered from him. I too have a new battery on the way.. In the meantime I am using my passthrough hooked up to 4 NiMh batteries. My roommate is using my other battery and that one is still as good as the day I bought it. Plan to order another one on my next order so I have a backup.