e-power problems already

[permafrying]

so been using the 18650 e-power for about a week n a half now n this thing is awesome, untill today the switch won't activate, i try and push the button in and it just recesses itself and cant feel it click and won't activate at all. any suggestions? emailed lf to see if they could replace the switch but would be easier if there was a way i could fix it. also while on the subject any suggestions on another mod something cheap n rugged with a button that doesn't activate easily. was thinking the maxi roughstack but not sure if i can use my xl dual coils on em without an extention because of how wide they are

 

[AttyPops]

I've been waiting to hear about this.......

So PF, if you find you can't fix it, and end up ordering another switch, I'd love to see some pics of the guts of the switch.... if it isn't too much trouble. What's in it?

There's been a lot of discussion, and misinformation, about whether it is regulated (I think not). I think it is a power mosfet in there. Maybe just mechanical switch.

Also, I understand that there's a version 1 and a version 2. IDK if they changed the switch in v2 or not. Curious. Thanks.

I wonder how it holds up to the amps of a DC? What ohms are the DC's you're using?

 

[ericdjobs]

I've been waiting to hear about this.......

So PF, if you find you can't fix it, and end up ordering another switch, I'd love to see some pics of the guts of the switch.... if it isn't too much trouble. What's in it?

There's been a lot of discussion, and misinformation, about whether it is regulated (I think not). I think it is a power mosfet in there. Maybe just mechanical switch.

Also, I understand that there's a version 1 and a version 2. IDK if they changed the switch in v2 or not. Curious. Thanks.

I wonder how it holds up to the amps of a DC? What ohms are the DC's you're using?

I would also love to see the guts of the e-power switch... every supplier/vendor under the sun claims they are regulated but I think AttyPops is right about the mosfet... when someone asked smok Tech sales if the e-power is regulated or not they claimed, "The mosfet in the e-power is not 3.7v regulated" there's a lot wrong with that statement but leads me to believe attypops is right... I do know for sure that the 3 e-power switches that I have are definitely NOT regulated.

 

[TMellow]

The problem is the circuit board is loose. Take a pin or needle and pop out the button. Then you will see the switch off to the side. Gently push the switch back to the center with the pin and put the button back in. This is what I had to do.

 

[permafrying]

The problem is the circuit board is loose. Take a pin or needle and pop out the button. Then you will see the switch off to the side. Gently push the switch back to the center with the pin and put the button back in. This is what I had to do.

awesome thanks that worked, as far as it being regulated im almost posotive it's not i can feel the difference in how it hits when it gets to the end of it's battery life

 

[AttyPops]

Yeah... you can with an eGo too... but it's still regulated. It just means that it is consistent as it can be (usually at the top rage)... but when it drops below a certain threshold, it still drops (but is usable until cut-off).

 

[Glam]

Just got one of these e power kits. This info is really helpful. Thanks for sharing guys, and thanks to TMellow for the fix for stuck button--I now can fix it if problem arises. I am loving this p.v.

 

[Creniker]

I never feel the drop off till the end. Im going to try taking the button off I having major issues with mine hopefully this will help

 

[ericdjobs]

I use 91% isopropyl and literally get it all around the button and click it a couple of times every other day or so... seems to have avoided any problem whatsoever for me ( i started doing this because reports of button problems ).. or I have just been lucky

 

[permafrying]

Yeah... you can with an eGo too... but it's still regulated. It just means that it is consistent as it can be (usually at the top rage)... but when it drops below a certain threshold, it still drops (but is usable until cut-off).

i used a riva for a long time, didn't want an ego because of the lower voltage

 

[AttyPops]

awesome thanks that worked, as far as it being regulated im almost posotive it's not i can feel the difference in how it hits when it gets to the end of it's battery life

OK. lol.

Yeah... you can with a Riva too... but it's still regulated. It just means that it is consistent as it can be (usually at the top rage)... but when it drops below a certain threshold, it still drops (but is usable until cut-off).

In other words, just because you notice a drop off at the end, doesn't mean it isn't regulated. It would mostly be the top end that's you could tell with. Depends on how they program it tho, for the processor driven PWM stuff.

 

[mnementh666]

Potentially stupid question: if it was 5v regulator, with the 3.7v batt, wouldn't it just provide the 4.2v batt power at high charge, down to 3.2v low charge? I guess that would qualify as mosfet'd, but not voltage limited on regulation.
Also: could it just be a solid state relay?

Maybe I'm just being silly on a Monday morning.

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[Xaria]

I have a Silver Bullet that I use at home and when I go out, I use 18650 e power. So the only thing I do is put the same battery I was using into the epower and use the same carto. But for whatever reason the e power seems like a much hotter vape. The only issue I have out of the thing is that every bit of black paint has flaked off, I assume it's brass because that's what color my epower 18650 is now.

 

[TMellow]

I assume it's brass because that's what color my epower 18650 is now.

Mine too! I used my wife's fingernail polish remover to get the rest off. Now I just want to find a way to polish it up....it's really rough and ugly looking.

 

[AttyPops]

Paint peeling. Bummer.

Potentially stupid question: if it was 5v regulator, with the 3.7v batt, wouldn't it just provide the 4.2v batt power at high charge, down to 3.2v low charge? I guess that would qualify as mosfet'd, but not voltage limited on regulation.
Also: could it just be a solid state relay?

The 5v regulator (not a booster) would require about 6v input +/- or it won't work. Buck/Boost systems are more complex and draw extra amps to boost the voltage up.

Sold state relay... could. Who knows. That's kind what we're trying to figure out... what is it? I have another thread in the modder's section discussing "what is it?" since we can't get very good info from vendors. I was thinking of buying one. Now I hear the paint peels...... sigh.

 

[Xaria]

Atleast I can put some nail stickers on it but for future reference the place I did buy my epower has the switches for sale for both sizes, 10 bucks and 13 bucks so if it does break and you can't fix at least it can be replaced.

 

[Sdh]

The black 14650 black paint is chipping/peeling as well. It is black underneath the chipping paint. I like my e-power. However, I would not purchase another one. (Unless it was a true VV.)

 

[Zombitedesade]

I like my e-power, it's cheap and cheerful, but actually a sturdy enough battery mod. For the price it's hard to argue with IMO.

Still, like others here the paint coming off already after barely a week is a little alarming... Might go for a chrome one next time to avoid this. It looks sorta gold/brass underneath. When I've the time I'll look at chipping it all off and either re-painting with metal paints or maybe insulating tape or somethin similar.

 

[permafrying]

my paints starting to chip away pretty good, i don't really mind though. now that i know to move the switch if this happens im not to worried about it, i did manage to find the replacement switches for the 18650 at smokteck. still thinking about a maxi roughstack though

 

[GIMike]

i used a riva for a long time, didn't want an ego because of the lower voltage

The Riva may be higher voltage with no load, or fresh off the charger, but it's not regulated. So the Riva may only be "higher voltage" for a short period of time. Because as it loses it's charge, it also loses voltage. The eGo has a PWM circuit which keeps it's voltage steady until it's dead. That's the reason why the ego booster works only with joye eGos, and doesn't work on batts suchas the Riva. With the eGo have a constant voltage, it can boost that voltage and keep it steady up to 4.7v. With a Riva and it's constantly dropping voltage, it doesn't work.

I'm sure there's more to it than that, I'm not electrically smart enough to give you any details, that's just what I've read.