electroniccigarettesofhouston bad purchase

[craig-]

I recently purchased this starter kit:
Joye 510-T electronic Cigarette

The price was super cheap, but it's not useable. I suspect it's a clone. I'm not against clones, but this one came with underpowered batteries. I compared this "510 T" to my 510 and noticed subtle differences in the switch center crease, and the height of the switch on the battery. When I tested these batteries on my 510, I noticed that they didn't have the power to vaporize the juice.

That having been said, it's also true that I can't be certain that my 510 is not a clone. What I do know is that the 510 T I purchased at the link above, is not useable due to it's weak batteries.

Some manufacturers caution against buying asian units. I bought this unit from a US distributor. Be aware that all ecigs are manufactured in Asia; hence: you can easily purchase a poor clone in the US.

 

[OttoBahn]

Have you communicated any of this with the vendor? Clone or not, you may have simply got a bad batter(ies).

 

[Renzuli]

Joye 510's are usually fine . Although the batteries don't last that long (small) they still produce vapor . So maybe you did get some bad ones , or maybe the charger isn't working correctly . And welcome to the ECF.

 

[6pointprime]

Ahhhh....to be young again....great thread.

 

[bobsyeruncle]

Even the clones have the power to vaporize your juice. Something else is going on. It's possible the batteries are no good, but I would check to make sure they're making a good connection with your atomizer, first. Try popping up the center post in the middle of your battery with a small screwdriver. You also want to make sure the threads around the battery are clean.

If one of your kits is clone, it's also possible you have a charger with reversed polarity. Make sure you use the charger that came with your kit. If you swap chargers, and you've got one of the clones with reversed polarity (i.e. FS 510 or Blu), then the charger can kill other batteries.

 

[dormouse]

510-T batteries ARE different from 510 - they have an incompatible charger and I believe claim a slightly different mah. Never charge any normal 510 or Ego in a 510-T's charger cable - it will fry them.

 

[bobsyeruncle]

According to the site, the batteries in the kit are regular 510 batteries.