eGo is falling apart

[erinspeed]

I have a 1000mAh ego that is falling apart in my pocket. The switch ring has come un-pressed from the tube. I have tried gap-filling CA glue. I tried to stake it in place with a center punch. No bueno.

I guess I'll replace it ASAP. Just wondering if anybody else had this problem.

 

[Snugglepooter]

joyetech or kuh-nockoff?

How long have you had it? There are a few warranties out there, depending on your vendor.

 

[erinspeed]

Genuine joyetech. I have had it for about 7 months in daily rotation. I guess it is time to retire it.

 

[Snugglepooter]

Could very well be the case, common wisdom is 6 months to a year, or so it seems around here. MyFreedomSmokes has a 2 batt and stuff kit for about 50 plus postal graft.

So is the Landing still rockin'? I haven't lived in St Loosier for years. I used to be one of those weird kids who hung out in the Loop and the Central West End (even though I went to Parkway North... ha.)

 

[zoiDman]

I have a 1000mAh ego that is falling apart in my pocket. The switch ring has come un-pressed from the tube. I have tried gap-filling CA glue. I tried to stake it in place with a center punch. No bueno.

I guess I'll replace it ASAP. Just wondering if anybody else had this problem.

Sounds like it's time to send that eGo to the Great Battery Charger in the Sky.

 

[X P3 Flight Engineer]

I would use some automotive RTV Silicone around the top of the tube. As long as it still works you may as well use it.

(Duct Tape (The Handyman's Secret Weapon) would be a last resort)) LOL.

 

[ShogaNinja]

Lithium Ion batteries are supposed to last 300 full discharges and 300 full recharges. When you get into partial charges and discharges that number can go up over a thousand. It is at this time that Battery University found that, regardless of brand, uniformly all batteries permanently lost 30% capacity. It is then that all smart manufacturers recommend you replace a lithium ion battery. On average that's 10 months a piece.

That said, if you had them "in rotation" (which to me says at least with one other) that amount of time is really low. With two it should be 20 months, 1 year 8 months.

And now to help you. Have you tried epoxy or JB Weld? Hot glue? Super Glue? Here are links to videos you may also find helpful:

ego repair - YouTube

 

[zoiDman]

Genuine Joyetech. I have had it for about 7 months in daily rotation. I guess it is time to retire it.

Here is a thread about Batteries that appeared to be in Perfect Condition Melting Down.

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...-so-my-freaking-battery-just-caught-fire.html

I think it is a Good Call to retire a 7 Month Old battery that is Falling Apart.

But if you want to put JB Weld or Hot Glue on it, it's up to you.

 

[steved5600]

Yea for safety sake it would probably be best to recycle it. There are places like Radio shack, Small battery stores and some Office supply stores that will take batteries and send them to be recycled. If you are a DIY type you may want to keep the threaded part of the battery and use it to make a atty tester/dry burn station. I had one Ego twist that bit the dust and I plan on making one when I have the time.

 

[jimrug1]

I guess I'll replace it ASAP.

Great idea Erin. Sooner rather than later. Oh, and I would not be carrying it around in my front pants pocket if you know what I mean ...... ;-)~