ego battery randomly shocking me

[stonesfl]

Current ego battery is a 3 month old vv off and on today when pressing the button to vape it about once an hour sends a mild shock through my finger. Settings it runs at 95% of the time 4.2 volts with 2.4 ohm coil & 2 plastic tanks 3.7 volt at 1.8 ohm. Been using the glass tanks at 2.4 ohm for three days straight. Would a battery this young need replacement already it works fine just the mild shock every once and again concerns me. Only other experience I have was a ego non vv that lasted 9 months before it wore out from use.

Thanks for your help

 

[Btsmokincat]

Get rid of it! Sounds like a positive wire is making contact with the button or case. I'd be afraid that it will short out and the battery will go into thermal runaway. That battery is an accident waiting to happen.

3 month life sucks, I had a 1300 Vision Spinner for 2 months before it went haywire and started firing on it's own. It is what it is, ditch the battery and maybe look at getting a mod that takes replaceable batteries, then you don't have to throw away the whole thing.

 

[Simply Red]

If it's not a brand name battery, such as KangerTech, and purchased at a B&M, quite possibly a inferior knock off. I prefer to stick with name brands such as KangerTech, Innokin, Smok, Provari (got one coming ) just to name a few.

You might consider upgrading to one of those such as Innokin iTaste MVP V2.0 iClear30 Kit if you would be into a box type mod. I'm currently using one and have had no problems. Battery lasts 2+ days, fits ego and 510 threaded heads, and is vv and vw.

I you prefer something smaller, perhaps iTaste VV iClear16 Kit Lasts about a whole day, also fits ego and 510 threaded heads, and is vv and vw.

 

[Rickajho]

In general an eGo class battery with a broken wire/loose connection wouldn't fire at all. A shorted eGo battery would trip it's internal protection circuit, shut down and - wouldn't fire at all.

One member traced their sensation of "shocks" down to a pinched nerve in their finger. Not kidding. Something to consider.

 

[happydave]

Yep toss that battery, but not in the trash. Look up on the web how to dispose of batteries in you city / town.
That battery is a serious injury or death hazard Do Not Keep Using That Battery.
I recommend a joyetech ego I get my egos from Totally Wicked USA. My oldest one is 2 years and still going strong.

 

[stonesfl]

I was thinking on buying the itaste vv 3.0 but was hoping to do it later rather than sooner spent this month on juices tanks wicks etc over 100 so was trying to calm it down for the upcoming month.

 

[happydave]

In general an eGo class battery with a broken wire/loose connection wouldn't fire at all. A shorted eGo battery would trip it's internal protection circuit, shut down and - wouldn't fire at all.

One member traced their sensation of "shocks" down to a pinched nerve in their finger. Not kidding. Something to consider.

That's a good point, Stonesfl do you have more than one ego?

 

[stonesfl]

Had two one non vv and then bought the vv one and 1 month after I bought the vv the non vv died it lasts me one day and a half before It needs recharge I normally put it in to charge before bed and never run out of power in the day.

 

[happydave]

I have had and ego release some stray DC voltage into my hand only when pushing the fire button, felt like a light tingle all over my hand.
Tossed that ego in my battery bucket.

 

[eebant]

Certain things, you just gotta let go and be done with them. If vaping becomes a "shocking" experience, throw the battery out. It's just an accident waiting to happen.

 

[inanitydefined]

pitch it. Not worth the risk. Batteries are cheap.

 

[Worzel]

Current ego battery is a 3 month old vv off and on today when pressing the button to vape it about once an hour sends a mild shock through my finger. Settings it runs at 95% of the time 4.2 volts with 2.4 ohm coil & 2 plastic tanks 3.7 volt at 1.8 ohm. Been using the glass tanks at 2.4 ohm for three days straight. Would a battery this young need replacement already it works fine just the mild shock every once and again concerns me. Only other experience I have was a ego non vv that lasted 9 months before it wore out from use.

Thanks for your help

Let the vendor know about it! After 3 months, they may, or may not offer a replacement, so don't expect one, but just to let them know. Maybe they will stop selling THAT battery.


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