Battery problem or just me?

[wisteelersfan]

So in my first order I got 3 batteries. All shorty autos 2 blue LED and one red. Both the blue ones have been great but the red one has a really hard draw and the led doesnt stay lit. I tried cleaning as per Born's suggestion in another thread and it helped. For about 3 puffs. Now it's back to barely lighting unless i suck like a mad man, even then sometimes it won't. Any suggestions? And thanks to everyone on here. Tons of great ideas and support. I think its one of the main reasons I went with V4L. I forgot to mention that I HAVE tried several different carts on it also. They work fine on the other batteries just not this one.

 

[maxx]

This could be the too much air issue that has been hit on in several threads. It's the type of airholes on some. I will try and find one for you. Be back....

 

[maxx]

Read through this thread (long one) linked below...

See if any of the things described apply. If so....check out some of the solutions posted. If you are still having trouble, you can contact V4L and get it replaced if it is defective.

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/vapor4life/75737-what-your-opinion-new-batteries.html

 

[wisteelersfan]

As an experiment, I sucked on just the batt end itself and it all lit fine. Put a cart on and it just keeps flickering. And thanks

 

[wisteelersfan]

And thanks Maxx I had already read that thread last night when I encountered the problem. Wasn't sure if it was just me since it was my first day with this. Blocking off the holes helped marginally. Tightening a cart down like it's a lug nut actually helps more.
Should i just order a new one maybe? I thought the air hole issue was only with the regular autos. Didn't see a mention of the shorty's.

 

[maxx]

Yep...looks like an airflow issue. Too much getting in at the batt/carto joint. You will need to restrict it with one of the methods listed in that other thread.

 

[maxx]

OOPS...posting at the same time. Hmmmm...if air flow restriction didn't do it....I am not sure now.

 

[maxx]

I have to use airflow restriction on all of my auto shorties. I use the rings.

 

[wisteelersfan]

Even your ring method didn't work. I'm thinking it must just be a bad switch. If i compare the battery holes to my other ones they look the same size but on the inside it looks like a black diaphragm(?) looking thing blocks way more of the hole's area then on the other 2. I think I just need to place another order. And i tried telling myself I did this to save money. HAHAHA I'm a gadget junkie. 4th order in less than 2 weeks is on the horizon.