bought a kit, came with charger and two batts. took one of the batts off the charger and put it in tube. started it up and noticed, for lack of a better description, a vibration like felling when i hit the vape button. it worked and produced the same vape, but when i did it the second time, same sort of vibration. sort of scared me, took the battery out and threw it away. now , several days later, same thing happened to another battery. didn't throw that battery away yet, but am not using it. they are just some generic 18650 batteries. btw, i have two lavatubes and just happened to be using each one when it happened, once in each tube, which leads me to believe it is the batteries. or maybe the cheap charger. anybody have any ideas about this?...thanks............vince
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I haven't a clue what that means, never heard of it.
Regardless, since this same experience has happened in two different devices, I'd suspect an issue with the batteries. You mention that they are "generic". No brand name?
Are they the recommended type battery for your device? IMR (high drain) or are they the IRC type? There are also button top batteries with the nipple on top, or the flat top batteries. Big difference in them when put into some devices. I don't skimp on my batteries when they safely power something I do hundreds of times a day near my face.
I'd either get in contact with the vendor that you purchased your kit from and tell him your story. What do you want out of this?
Or, just get a recommended name brand like AW's, in whichever type the owner's manual recommends. Don't skimp with generic batteries. You should also purchase a voltage meter to test your batteries prior to inserting them into your device and when they come off the charger. They should read in the 4.2v range, +/- o.2v
http://www.rtdvapor.com/BATTERIES_c3.htm
http://www.rtdvapor.com/510-Voltage-Indicator-Rev-2-VI2.htm
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thanks for the reply...the batteries are the ones that the vender sends with the kit. i bought three kits. they are blue with a flattish nipple. i have a cheapo multimeter. i will try to see what the voltage is. i did not know if they could overcharge on the charger. if it is overcharged, what do i do with it? surely, it is not undercharged. what i want is to know if i am doing something wrong and that i could prevent this. i still have 4 batteries left from the kits. i am using one rite now.
Basically, remove re-charged batteries soon after they are charged up, don't leave them in the charger for extended periods with the charger plugged into a wall outlet.
Check the voltage on the re-charged batteries, and again just prior to putting them into your APV. They should read 4.2v +/- 0.2v .
Check voltage of dead battery when removing from APV. Should be in the 3.4v range.
Do a visual inspection of the batteries themselves. Check for torn or missing "skin" or insulation, and also for oxidation on the battery ends that make contact with the APV's contacts.
Does the owner's manual have photo's of the batteries that they recommend? Or, do they say specifically the battery recommended? On many variable voltage APV's manufacturers recommend a specific battery, such as IMR or high drain batteries because these batteries are better designed for the increased demand of power from the VV microprocessor. One would hope that your vendor would know the difference, but your never know. It's your responsibility to make certain you have the correct batteries.
Check the voltage on the re-charged batteries, and again just prior to putting them into your APV. They should read 4.2v +/- 0.2v .
Check voltage of dead battery when removing from APV. Should be in the 3.4v range.
Do a visual inspection of the batteries themselves. Check for torn or missing "skin" or insulation, and also for oxidation on the battery ends that make contact with the APV's contacts.
Does the owner's manual have photo's of the batteries that they recommend? Or, do they say specifically the battery recommended? On many variable voltage APV's manufacturers recommend a specific battery, such as IMR or high drain batteries because these batteries are better designed for the increased demand of power from the VV microprocessor. One would hope that your vendor would know the difference, but your never know. It's your responsibility to make certain you have the correct batteries.
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If one is trying to cut costs, buy a cheap PV, buy cheap juice, buy a cheap delivery system.
But do not skimp on batteries.
But do not skimp on batteries.
Stay away from generic batteries, and chargers.
1. Take battery out right after charging is done- see what voltage is (measure it, write it down) [4.16V - 4.25V]
2. Leave a battery to rest for 40 min. (measure it, write it down)
I guess you have generic no-name charger?
Let us know.
Your vendor must be very brave, when supping those batteries with something that will be used close to your face (think about it).
1. Take battery out right after charging is done- see what voltage is (measure it, write it down) [4.16V - 4.25V]
2. Leave a battery to rest for 40 min. (measure it, write it down)
I guess you have generic no-name charger?
Let us know.
Your vendor must be very brave, when supping those batteries with something that will be used close to your face (think about it).
i checked the voltage. was 4.26. this is what i bought. the pic of the tube is not what i got. the one i got has no red button and is black
Variable Voltage MyGo Electronic Cigarette
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Get rid of that charger. It is overcharging those generic Chinese cells. Contact your vendor, 4.25V ( I am assuming your DMM is OK) is defective ( and dangerous charger ) especially if you are working with cells w/o protection.
Invest in high quality charger, and batteries. Don't play with fire.
Invest in high quality charger, and batteries. Don't play with fire.
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