Battery Problems fixed AGAIN!

[JDiz150]

So I posted earlier about how one of my batteries stays on and if it has a cart attached it gets super hot and destroys it. It's like it's constantly running. I contacted customer service and they said they would replace the battery if it was under 45 days from the date of purchase. Sadly I bought the battery right before I left for my cruise in June. I figured no big deal, one bad battery... Well now, another one of my batteries has gone bad. It is doing the same exact thing! The worst part is, I bought this battery over 45 days ago too! I've lost two batteries in less than two weeks! I understand warranty deadlines, but I am pretty upset. These problems didn't happen with my battery until a guy from their customer service told me to use a nail file on the threading of my battery so my Cool Carts would fit. Suddenly all my batteries are going bad. I'm not saying that is the problem, but you gotta admit, the situation kind of sucks.... I love this company and haven't had any serious issues till now...what do I do? Are my batteries fixable? Someone please give me some insight...

 

[SnowDragon]

Well for starters you could quit all the drama over the issue and simply buy some more batts since they are not meant to last forever. Not trying to mean or anything, it's just that we ask a lot out of these little batts, juice on the connections...shorting, multiple rechargings, etc. I have 2 standard autos that are just about done and they are 50 days old, so I just placed an order at 22% off for a few more.

If you don't already have one get P/T and 12v usb adapter so your new batts last longer.

Good luck

 

[JDiz150]

I did order new batteries already...but one of the selling points of the product is you save money. I just don't wanna mess up my new batteries too... And I just wanna find out why it is happening so I can try to avoid it happening again...

 

[JDiz150]

P.S. Congrats on the Boise victory today!

 

[MachoKing]

You can order manual batts and avoid the problem all together. I'm assuming your fail batts are autos.

 

[JDiz150]

they are autos, but i don't wanna press a button...it wont feel like im smoking a analog if I do...

 

[TrashcanCandy]

Hmm...I'm afraid I don't really have any advice...but I can tell you that I have sanded the threads on my autos and it did not cause this. (Though, every now and then the switch seems to stay on instead of cutting off, so I just unscrew the carto when it happens...but that is an "every now and then"...from what you're saying it sounds like it's happening constantly.)
It seems like this would be an obvious cause that you would've mentioned, but I'm going to ask anyways. Have you dropped them? Or anything else that would have jostled them around (for example, in your pocket with other things while walking around)? I dropped my first auto...I was sitting on my bed on my computer, and my mattress is on the ground (sans bed frame) and it slipped out of my hand. It was probably only about a foot from the ground, landed on the LED, bounced back up, and I caught it. It worked fine for a little while, then sometimes suction wouldn't activate it, then it started doing the stuck-on overheating thing every time.

 

[Gravity]

they are autos, but i don't wanna press a button...it wont feel like im smoking a analog if I do...

I started with Autos for the same reason, and tried a manual... now I prefer them. I enjoy having the vapor production control by thumb versus suction.

Don't knock 'em till you try 'em.

 

[JDiz150]

Never dropped a battery... The other thing I was thinking is it could be juice got into it? Because it started happening when I started filling my own cartos... maybe i just let newly filled cartos dry out for a bit before i connect and start vaping?

 

[JDiz150]

I started with Autos for the same reason, and tried a manual... now I prefer them. I enjoy having the vapor production control by thumb versus suction.

Don't knock 'em till you try 'em.

I might put one on my next order. I guess I can give it a shot and if I don't like it, its not the end of the world.

 

[TrashcanCandy]

Never dropped a battery... The other thing I was thinking is it could be juice got into it? Because it started happening when I started filling my own cartos... maybe i just let newly filled cartos dry out for a bit before i connect and start vaping?

That would definitely cause a problem. To prevent that from happening, here's what I do:
Keep the ".... plug" in the carto while filling (when I first started filling, I used the condom method, and I didn't leave the .... plug in the carto so I could see when to stop...since then I've realized it's actually easier for me to fill it up just dripping the juice along the sides of the carto, as well as--surprisingly enough--less messy).
When the liquid looks like it's not being absorbed by the filler anymore and the top of the filler looks really wet, slowly pull the .... plug out, and most of the juice (if there was any) that leaked into the middle will come out with it. Point the battery end of the carto at a light source and look at it. If you can see liquid in the center hole, push the .... plug back in and pull it out again. I usually repeat a couple of times then lightly inhale on the mouth side of the carto (lightly so as not to get juice in my mouth) to get any little bit of remaining juice out of the center. I check it by looking through the hole at a light again to make sure that took care of the excess.
Then wipe off the battery end really well with a tissue or napkin to make sure nothing gets on your battery, put the cap back on the carto, and vape.

 

[JDiz150]

That would definitely cause a problem. To prevent that from happening, here's what I do:
Keep the ".... plug" in the carto while filling (when I first started filling, I used the condom method, and I didn't leave the .... plug in the carto so I could see when to stop...since then I've realized it's actually easier for me to fill it up just dripping the juice along the sides of the carto, as well as--surprisingly enough--less messy).
When the liquid looks like it's not being absorbed by the filler anymore and the top of the filler looks really wet, slowly pull the .... plug out, and most of the juice (if there was any) that leaked into the middle will come out with it. Point the battery end of the carto at a light source and look at it. If you can see liquid in the center hole, push the .... plug back in and pull it out again. I usually repeat a couple of times then lightly inhale on the mouth side of the carto (lightly so as not to get juice in my mouth) to get any little bit of remaining juice out of the center. I check it by looking through the hole at a light again to make sure that took care of the excess.
Then wipe off the battery end really well with a tissue or napkin to make sure nothing gets on your battery, put the cap back on the carto, and vape.

What do you mean along the sides? Do you pull out the white part?

 

[TrashcanCandy]

What do you mean along the sides? Do you pull out the white part?

Nono...sorry...just take out the cap (and inside silicon piece, if you have the kind with the hard cap). Drip along the top of the sides, the metal part, above the white filler so the liquid runs down the side and absorbs into the filler, rotating the carto a little after each drop so you get all the filler evenly wet.

 

[Adrenalynn]

Or just fill it up, spin it down, rinse-lather-repeat, when it won't take any more, flip it over and lightly blow any juice in the airway out through the top. Tap it a couple times, put the white cap back on and enjoy.

Incorrectly filling and incorrect storage are the two big killers of autos.

 

[dale1962]

I have batteries that are problem 9 months old that still work,don't hold a charge long now but still work.Most of my batts are auto's and I am the kind of person that take's care of things(not saying your not jdiz)I always transport my batts carefully,clean frequently,very careful when refilling.Not to say accidents haven't happen I have dropped a couple killed a few, a few still work. But my wife on the other hand only know's how to screw cart on batt and vape away...just throw's her batts in pocket book loosely,only time they are cleaned is when she come's to me and say's this battery isn't working right and I'll take alook at it and there is so much gunk in it its flowing out air holes.That's why I have my batts and then there are hers,if she ever touchs my batteries there is hell to pay.

 

[JDiz150]

Are there links to these types of demonstrations?

 

[salliezoo]

I might put one on my next order. I guess I can give it a shot and if I don't like it, its not the end of the world.

JDiz...I went into manuals kicking and screaming. I was sure that automatics were the only way to go and it would never seem like a real cigarette pressing some silly button. My husband and I both felt exactly the same way you do now. Well, let me tell ya'...its the best thing we ever did for ourselves. The performance you get out of a manual for vapor, ease of draw, and throat hit...is lightyears better than an automatic. We really regretted holding out so long to try it and investing way too much in auto batteries. Because of the easier draw, it feels much MORE like a real cigarette. And a better draw...gives you more vapor and a better TH. Go for it! You won't be sorry.

 

[jtcaseyjr]

Im not a fan of the Manual batteries either. I have a manual USB passthru and I hate the button. I use it don"t get me wrong ,and it works very well for that matter, but the button annoys me. I like the ease of the auto, pull it out of my pocket and start taking a drag. So far I have had good luck with batteries, I have 2 shory's that I got in May with my starter Kit and now have 2 bigger batteries. I switch ALOT between them, so that could be why I have had good luck with them.

 

[sooperdrave]

Or just fill it up, spin it down, rinse-lather-repeat, when it won't take any more, flip it over and lightly blow any juice in the airway out through the top. Tap it a couple times, put the white cap back on and enjoy.

Incorrectly filling and incorrect storage are the two big killers of autos.

lynn, what is the best way to store batts? ive heard that storing them fully charged is bad? does it matter? ive got 10 batts and dont want them to die in storage. any advice would be appreciated.

 

[Cappy4]

Indeed - I didn't realize there were "rules" regarding battery storage & cart storage. Loving this forum!!!