Cloupor Mini Mod 30W
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Hey ladies and gents. Just got my Mini in today (black, if it makes a difference). I've having an issue with the battery indicator. The issue is...it doesn't exactly indicate. More specifically, it doesn't update. For instance, I plugged in a fresh VTC5. Indicator showed full battery. Vaped on it for 2 hours...the indicator still showed full battery. I got suspicious, removed the battery (to check for damage and make sure the thing wasn't going to blow up in my face), then inserted it again...tada! The indicator now displayed a half-charged battery. Vaped for 1.5 hours...no update from half charge. Plugged in the charging cable and removed it immediately...the indicator showed a near-dead battery.
Has anyone had this issue before?
Has anyone had this issue before?
Sorry Sam. Thats a new one on me. Maybe someone will come along with an answer for you, but just having received it, I'd be packin' that bad boy up to send in for a replacement.
Thanks emmsma! That's the plan. Sadly, it was purchase from Slow Tech...meaning they'll want pictures (I know what you're thinking), and I'll have to wait until they receive it to get a new one
Mine did that when I first got it and tried using the onboard USB. Don't use the USB. Should clear up and register properly if you stop using it.
I do hope you have an external charger.
EDIT: I should mention mine is now four months old and used a lot. I just don't use the USB port.
I do hope you have an external charger.
EDIT: I should mention mine is now four months old and used a lot. I just don't use the USB port.
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Are you sure you have a real VTC5 ? On E-Bay most are knock offs. That may not be the issue just asking. Like croak said don't use the usb to charge.....
Mine did that when I first got it and tried using the onboard USB. Don't use the USB. Should clear up and register properly if you stop using it.
I do hope you have an external charger.
EDIT: I should mention mine is now four months old and used a lot. I just don't use the USB port.
thanks for that bit of info!
my mini has since left new york and it's on the way. i'm guessing i'll have it wednesday. that will make it 12 days from ordered to received, good work china!
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It just stops. It's probably due to a terrible build though.. I'm gonna try building it again soon enough. Since it's brand new there's not juice or dirt anywhere. It's still in pristine shape.
But like i said, it might just be due to a faulty build. It just stops after about.. 5 seconds? something like that. The 510 connector is adjusted properly.
Yea it might've not been the best choice of words but you know what i mean. I did not receive a blue card in my packaging. Can i check my batch any other way?
I'm not. I do "actually comprehend".. But with every product that has had a major flaw, I still tend to remain cautious. Like you and others said, It's that particular batch.. But some have reported that their units from that batch are working fine.. and haven't others from other batches actually been faulty? I seem to recall reading that. Anyways... I'm not here to criticize the product because i love it. I'm just being cautious.
Allright, What ohm should i go for that would be considered safe? How many wraps? Bear in mind, i'm still new to all this.
Unfortunately my unit did not come with a card. It was still in plastic though, which is weird. I did however search the security code and it appears to be genuine. Can i check my batch with my security code?
Thanks!
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I've had mine just over a week or so now and I must say I really like it. It's my first mini and my first mod capable of over q5 watts, so my experience is limited. I like it. Easy to use, very readable LED, and it fits great into my pocket, unlike my Vamo 5. I wasn't really inclined to get a box, especially a mini, now I can't see going away from them. It's great. If I run into any real problems or complaints I will definitely post them, so far so good.
Mine did that when I first got it and tried using the onboard USB. Don't use the USB. Should clear up and register properly if you stop using it.
I do hope you have an external charger.
EDIT: I should mention mine is now four months old and used a lot. I just don't use the USB port.
Thanks Croak! I actually do use my external charger (Nitecore). Seldom do I use any onboard chargers. The only reason I did this time was to see if plugging it in would update the battery. How did you manage to fix the issue? I switched to a new battery, but to no avail.
I'm certain they're real (purchased from a reputable seller). Is there anything I need to do to clear the issue? Or will it just fix itself? Thanks for the help!
He said "I can't seem to test mine because it cuts out after a couple of seconds @ 30w. Is that bad btw?" And I submit that YES, this IS 'bad'. Bad, in that a properly functioning Cloupor Mini should NOT "cut out after a couple of seconds @ 30w". He needs to find out why this is happening. Might be nothing but a poorly done build. Or it could be a failure waiting to happen. The point is, at this juncture we here cannot say what the issue is and to simply ignore and/or minimize it is not the way to go about things.
A new version of silicon sleeves with identical "Cloupor Mini" logos:
https://www.fasttech.com/products/3004/10013309/2283002
https://www.fasttech.com/products/3004/10013309/2283002
Did they have to mine the material to make it? Wow. Due to your experience I wont ever be giving GB any business.
Thanks for sharing the link eddiea, my clouper fell off the coffee table a couple times and both time the cover went one way and the battery went under the couch. So I ordered 2 covers. One for the cloupler I have and one for the clouper I just ordered from fasttech!
lol I ordered a single 510/410 adapter from FT on 3-7-15, just got it yesterday. Made another order from FT on 3-11 and again 3-25 that aren't here yet. This is often 'normal' when no expedited shipping options are bought, and can vary depending on supplies on hand.
Thats why I usually order stuff off of Ebay. Fast shipping but for the prices on FT, its worth some waiting. I have a clouper, Istick 20, Vamo and Tesla II, couple Spinner Vision II, over 30 ego's, and an Istick50 plus the other clouper coming so Im not hurting or in a rush for it.
I'm willing to wait for some things. Like the adapter- it's being used to attach a modded Kanger base to the 'VOLTS' side of my ohm/volt meter so as to read battery voltages. I have a Fluke 77 but this is a lot smaller and fits on my build desk better. Point being, it was not a critical buy. On the other hand, like if I need wire right way I go w/Lightening Vapes, they ship VERY quickly.
No VIP Card at FastTech
I ordered my third mini at FastTech last week. Now today they post on ad page that due to low price no VIP card. That's ok but impossible to know which batch you get.
I ordered my third mini at FastTech last week. Now today they post on ad page that due to low price no VIP card. That's ok but impossible to know which batch you get.
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