Center pin issue

[DetraMental]

My new 900mAh eGo will not allow me to tighten any clearo/carto/atty down without turning on/firing before it's even seated. Once it's completely tightened you can't even push the button to stop it from firing. If it's turned off with an clearo/carto/atty on it you can't push the button to turn it on. The only way it works is if the clearo/carto/atty is put on very loosely. What can be done? It seems the pin is set too high. I appreciate any input.

 

[shynsly]

well most ego batts i have had you only need to tighten them just snug, they dont need to be too tight. But if its a new batt, then maybe there is a problem. I would contact the vendor right away to see if they can help or exchange it.

Good Luck!

 

[fetalbounce]

Sounds like a manufacturing defect to me. Is it new, or did it start doing this after some use?

My new 900mAh eGo will not allow me to tighten any clearo/carto/atty down without turning on/firing before it's even seated. Once it's completely tightened you can't even push the button to stop it from firing. If it's turned off with an clearo/carto/atty on it you can't push the button to turn it on. The only way it works is if the clearo/carto/atty is put on very loosely. What can be done? It seems the pin is set too high. I appreciate any input.

 

[DetraMental]

It is new fetalbounce and the company is going out of business and it says all sales are final. I didn't pay a large amount of money for it. It was a great bargain as it was part of a kit.

 

[crxess]

You could try raising the center pin with a small screwdriver. May be smashed down to far.

 

[cmdebrecht]

Hmmmm. It sounds like it shouldn't be trusted. At least maybe you got a tank and a charger with the kit, so hopefully it's not a total loss?

Maybe the place is going out of business because they sold crappy batteries.

Sorry I have no constructive advice, but a batt with a malfunctioning power button would kind of scare me a little.

 

[DetraMental]

Yeah it's got me a bit concerned as far as use. The pin is actually too tall, I can't tightened anything down or it fires and the button jams, the other battery works like a charm. But yes, I did receive some nice pieces other than that battery if it has to be trashed.

 

[cmdebrecht]

I just had a thought (scary, I know). I had an inexpensive ego battery and when I twisted the clearo off of it the cap of the ego came off. It was connected with a wire to the button and the battery inside. I popped it back on and it continued to work. I

I asked my B&M guy about it and he says that happens sometimes with the cheaper types but it would still be ok.

Anyway, I don't know anything about wiring and all that stuff but I wonder if something is screwy or twisted up in your battery. Could you pop the top off and see? Maybe someone smarter than I can tell you what it should look like in there, or even if that is a good idea or not.

 

[DetraMental]

Well I played around with the center pin carefully and it looks like it wasn't quite settled. I used a toothpick and gently went around the entire pin several times over and kept trying the clearomizer. It now seats on snuggly and the button works as it should. Thanks for your advice and definitely your concern. I will certainly keep an eye on this battery should it start acting funny. Once again thank you!

 

[vicflo]

something isnt sitting right inside. unless you feel comfortable opening it and fixing it, i would suggest just tossing it and forgetting about it. its most likely not worth the trouble to fix or use it as is.