Did I break the atomiser in 1 day!?

[rteishe]

I just receieved my e-cig earlier today, and after fulling charging a battery, i started smoking it. I was totally loving it & thought I had just purchased the best thing ever when lo-& -behold, not even 5 hours later, it started acting weird....

First off, the "flavor" started wearing off & turning into a kind of burnt-out flavor way before I thought it should have (the cartridges are supposed to be good for more than a half-pack of cigs). Also, the LED light has been flashing both quickly & slowly (staying lit-up) randomly and for no apparent reason (no the 10 times it's supposed to if the battery needs changed and whatnot). Furthermore, I've noticed that the area by the "filter" (where the atomiser is) is getting pretty hot.

Sometimes when I draw on it, no smoke comes out at all. I changed and to a brand-new cartridge & a new fully-charged battery (although it shouldn't have needed either of these yet), but the same thing is happening...

Did I already burn this thing out or did i get a bum on from the maufacturer?! I was loving it while it was working, but I've owned it for exactly 6-hours now and I think it's giving me problems. Is this normal? What should I do? This thing cost $100+, so I'm not real thrilled about the fact that it's doing this already. What am I doing wrong? Help!?

Oh...I purchased the njoy NPRO model FYI.

 

[Bulldog44]

I just receieved my e-cig earlier today, and after fulling charging a battery, i started smoking it. I was totally loving it & thought I had just purchased the best thing ever when lo-& -behold, not even 5 hours later, it started acting weird....

First off, the "flavor" started wearing off & turning into a kind of burnt-out flavor way before I thought it should have (the cartridges are supposed to be good for more than a half-pack of cigs). Also, the LED light has been flashing both quickly & slowly (staying lit-up) randomly and for no apparent reason (no the 10 times it's supposed to if the battery needs changed and whatnot). Furthermore, I've noticed that the area by the "filter" (where the atomiser is) is getting pretty hot.

Sometimes when I draw on it, no smoke comes out at all. I changed and to a brand-new cartridge & a new fully-charged battery (although it shouldn't have needed either of these yet), but the same thing is happening...

Did I already burn this thing out or did i get a bum on from the maufacturer?! I was loving it while it was working, but I've owned it for exactly 6-hours now and I think it's giving me problems. Is this normal? What should I do? This thing cost $100+, so I'm not real thrilled about the fact that it's doing this already. What am I doing wrong? Help!?

Oh...I purchased the njoy NPRO model FYI.

SCRAP, error on my part

 

[chughes1614]

I haven't actually started vaping yet (just ordered my first last night), but have spent a lot of time here over the last week or so researching.

You should check the manual for your e-cig. A flashing light usually indicates that the battery needs to be charged. I think, but may be mistaken that it can also flash when you overheat the vaporizer by hitting it too hard.

It could also be that your cartridge is spent. Did you check it to see if it was dry?

Also, keep in mind that the batteries on these devices should be charged for 4 hours, regardless of what the indicator on the charger says. IOW, just because the green light on the charger says the battery is charged, ignore it and charge for at least 4 hours a shot, and at least 12 hours for the first charge.

Happy vaping.

Chris

 

[rteishe]

Yeah, the battery was charged for a full 4hrs and I changed to a brand-new cartridge, but the same thing is happening.

As the atomiser area was getting hot, I stopped using it for a solid hour or two, and then just went to pull on it again and got one good hit, and then the same thing started happening.

ARG!

 

[Misty]

Hi rteishe. .welcome!

Battery:
Led light staying on - not good!..burning the atomizer..separate them as soon as you see..
Led light flashing ..all kinds of reasons & you seem to know them


Atomizer:
if it's getting super hot + cart is dry - burning out the atomzier
If it's getting hot only..let it cool down before vaping again..otherwise burn out the atomizer

So many details to watch out for to discern the prob..but just saying burn taste & you keep on vaping is not good for the atomizer if cart is too dry or it may be that hairs are sticking out of the cart and also causing burnt taste!

Hang in there...either way you should get replacements..

 

[rteishe]

Hi rteishe. .welcome!

Battery:
Led light staying on - not good!..burning the atomizer..separate them as soon as you see..
Led light flashing ..all kinds of reasons & you seem to know them



Hang in there...either way you should get replacements..

Thanks! I can't beleive that I was burning that thing already. Granted, I was using it a pretty decent amount, but still, how much use of it is too much for the atomizer to take?

I love this thing when it works, but man....it is more complicated than I'd anticipated, haha!

 

[ApOsTle51]

don't forget that the " 1 cart = 20 cigs " is utter marketing BS...

1 cart = 2-3 cigs tops...always keep the cart material moist , don't smoke it dry cause it will kill your atomizer.

I learnt that the hard way...get some eliquid and top up the cart every time you get reduced vapour/flavour...just 2 or 3 drops , don't go drowning that thing now.

 

[Misty]

Rteishe,
Apostle is totally right ! key is get some eliquid if you can to top off that cart during the day & you won't get into trouble with the new replacements!

 

[CssReb]

I had just purchased the best thing ever when lo-& -behold, not even 5 hours later, it started acting weird....
Oh...I purchased the NJOY NPRO model FYI.

If you got 5 hours on an NPRO that is weird. I own an NPRO and never got more then 3 hours on it. Sounds like you vaped it dry, I wouldn't be surprised if you toasted your atomizer. Luckily though if you contact NJOY they'll replace it and if you think your battery is defective they'll replace that too.
1 - 888 NOW NJOY - ext 106 for product support, Monday - Friday 10 am - 4 pm pacific standard time

 

[breakfastchef]

Regarding NJOY products...read your user manual to learn what the blinking LED lights mean. When you draw too often in a short period of time, the LED is supposed to blink. Those blinks are different than the bliks you get when the battery is depleted.

Off flavors usually mean your cartridge is nearly dry. Put in a new or re-filled cartridge and the off taste should go away after a few puffs.

I find you may need to make a few quick 'primer' puffs to heat up the atomizer before you can get a good draw. Unlike an analog cigarette, draw very slowly and try a quick inhale to force the vapor to the back of your throat.

 

[Effex132]

I've had my Npro for a little over a week now, and let me tell you..

Like the others have mentioned, the cart's do NOT nearly as long as advertised. Especially on the super-mini's like the Npro.

I usually rush into things and compulsively buy items that I regret later, but honestly, this is not the case with the Npro. Njoy actually manufactures some pretty solid pieces. The only thing you need to absolutely look out for is to no dry smoke your e-cig, and that's what you have been doing.

Get your hands on some e-liquid (www dot johnsoncreeksmokejuice dot com or puresmoker dot com) and top off your dried out carts on a regular basis.

It's slightly tricky to top off the npro carts, but the way that works for me is simply steadily drip 2-3 drops into the center of your cart so it drips right on the filter-piece.

Also, primer-puffs are a must for the Npro, especially if you haven't used it for a little while, the atomizer doesn't heat up as quickly as it does on other models, so you cannot expect a great smoke the second you pick it up in the morning. Give it a few primer-puffs (Just like when you're first lighting up a real cig) and vape away.

The batteries last pretty darn short on these things, you will notice that quickly. My piece is good at letting me know when I need to charge (blinks rapidly for like 10 seconds) but I have started to charge it even before the indication when I notice a big decrease in vapor production if I have a filled up cart.

Also, most atomizers need to "break in". Meaning they don't function as well when they're right out of the box. It actually took me about 4 days of using my Npro before the atomizer finally came into its own and I was producing 2x the vapor and was getting a significantly better throat hit.

Give it a week and you will know all of the troubleshooting issues and maintenance tips and tricks, I guarantee it.

In the mean time though, get yourself some e-juice. You will not regret it.

 

[rteishe]

thanks guys! lot's of good advice here. I called NJOY and they are sending me a new atomizer, and I am going to order some juice. After reading what you guys have said, I believe I probabley was "dry smoking" these cartridges and also expecting too much battery life. I've readjusted my thought process about how long these things last and I'm already getting the hang of it better. Not sure I need a new atomizer, but ones in the mail anyway, so I'll start over the right way with that one now!

Thanks!

 

[sage421]

Having a problem with my Enjoy NPRO...worked when I first put it all together...now...after about 6-8 puffs...NOMORE VAPOR....HELP!!!

 

[Kate]

Make sure the atomiser is not too wet or dry and that you are using a fully charged battery. Get your draw technique worked out, long, slow and just heavy enough to light the battery LED. If you inhale for too long the battery will cut out.

 

[sage421]

The red light is on when I take a drag...but NO vapor...you mentioned the vaporizer too wet or dry? how do I fix that?..(the battery is fully charged!)

 

[Kate]

If it's not getting warm at all it's dead and you need a new one.

If it is heating then try getting the right amount of eliquid in it.

First, in case it's flooded, blow through the battery end onto a tissue to blow excess liquid out. Then put a blank mouthpiece on and vape. If it gives vapour then it was flooded and you should vape a little to dry it a bit and then put a full cartridge on before it gets too dry.

If that doesn't work then it might be too dry. Drip a couple of drops of eliquid into the atomiser mesh, replace the mouthpiece and vape.

See if that helps.

EDIT
Swap those procedures around so you check for dryness first, otherwise you might make a dry atomiser even more dry and that's not good. Too wet isn't as big a problem.

 

[incineradma]

You know, if it doesn't heat up that doesn't necessarily mean it's dead. One of my batteries is more finicky than the other, and sometimes when I try and puff, the light turns on but no smoke is produced. I have to suck REALLY hard for a couple of hits and then eventually it starts making smoke, little by little until it begins to work again. If I put it down too long, it stops working.

A trick I have learned that helps sometimes is to cover the hole(s).. not the ones by the LED or the one for your mouth, but there is usually a hole or four holes you can cover with your hand/fingers -- for a second as you suck so that pressure builds but no smoke can escape. This should turn your LED light on right away if it's hard to get yours to turn on, and if you release and keep sucking steadily it will often help you get a hit and it should work better the next time. Just try and mess with it I would recommend so you don't have to wait for a replacement when you can just adapt to the ones you've got.

 

[funkyZero]

I don't have the same ecig you do, but I think a good rule of thumb is get yourself 5-10 cartridges and carry them with you in a case. The very moment you notice even a hint of that burnt taste, replace the cartridge or if you are at home, fill it back up/top it off. After you get used to it, you can even try swapping the cart out BEFORE you get that burnt taste and keep from ever running the thing hot. After all, you are topping off the cartridges anyway so what is left isn’t waste.
If I get that burnt taste and let it go too far, I find it does help to put 1-2 drops of liquid on the atomizer screen and let it soak in for a few minutes before using again. It only takes a few drags to return to the normal taste. I carry an extra atomizer with me too. I have read it is fatal for the atomizer to be run dry so if I think it has been burned off, i won’t use it anymore until I can drip liquid on it and let it soak for a few hours.
I also take it apart and blow through the atomizer from the battery side every night and leave the thing in a paper towel overnight battery side up to let it drain out.
As you can tell, there is a medium that needs to be maintained. Don't run it out of liquid, but don't over soak it either, that will kill it too by gumming it up faster than normal.
I'm having real good luck with my atomizers now (at least in the short time I've been at this). I’ve been using 1 atomizer mostly for almost 2 weeks now and it puts off just as much as it did on day 1.

 

[sage421]

I have the ENJOY NPRO..it has a vaporizer...but nowhere on the directions does it say to use e-liquid . Am I doing something wrong here...do i need e-liquid too?

 

[Kate]

You're going to need filled cartridges and/or eliquid, your device won't make vapour if it's not got any eliquid. It sounds like you might have let the atomiser dry out.

Look at this thread and get some ideas - http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...ed-comprehensive-intro-vaping.html#post139415