ePower 18650 3.7v Switch

[neospud]

Hello,

I received an ePower 18650 recently but cannot get the switch to do anything but blink like the battery is dead. I tested the batteries and they measure 4.18 and 4.17v. Any ideas?

Thanks in advance.

 

[madjack]

...the 18650 had a known switch issue and most vendors have stopped selling or sold out of current stock waiting for new design switch...don't know of any vendors with the new 18650 switches at present...if it is all new, contact your vendor...the 14650s with new switches(and replacements) are of the new design and are available so, hopefully new ones are soon to appear for the 18650s................
madjack

 

[neospud]

Cool thanks. I suppose they could've checked it before sending it to me.

 

[madjack]

...is it new or??????????.............................................

 

[neospud]

Yeah I just got it Friday

 

[madjack]

...if new, I would definitely talk to the vendor about that switch......................................

p.s. the old switch was a soft rubber, the new switches(on my 14650) are a hard plastic.............mj

 

[DLL9MM]

E-Power Parts

 

[madjack]

E-Power Parts

...yep but, they have been outta stock on the 18650 switches for a couple of mos orso, supposedly waiting on new switches...since smoktek is the originator of the E-Power, I would think they would have 'em first...but, I dunno...I know hoosierecigsupply has the 18650, 5v version and the new 14650 switches but, none of the reg 18650s........
madjack

 

[fsroq]

Same here, my 18650 switch is broken, and I cant get any replacement.

 

[chriscmc]

...yep but, they have been outta stock on the 18650 switches for a couple of mos orso, supposedly waiting on new switches...since smoktek is the originator of the E-Power, I would think they would have 'em first...but, I dunno...I know hoosierecigsupply has the 18650, 5v version and the new 14650 switches but, none of the reg 18650s........
madjack

Just a note, but 'Smoktech' is Shenzhen Smok Technology Co. which makes the E-Power, while 'Smoktek' is a retailer in Florida. Kinda tricky...

 

[Boodle]

Hope you get your money back or a new kit. That's ridiculous for them to send you one that's broken. Since there's only one unit instead of two like other inexpensive kits they should be quality checked before they hit the door. I'm not an epower fan. Your experience stenghthens that opinion. I hope you have a backup and can hang in there. Good luck.

 

[madjack]

Just a note, but 'Smoktech' is Shenzhen Smok Technology Co. which makes the E-Power, while 'Smoktek' is a retailer in Florida. Kinda tricky...

...good to know, thanks....justa note...the 14650s have been performing well and my new one has the new style plastic switch button and has been performing upto expectations...........
madjack

 

[neospud]

I do have plenty of gear to hang in there luckily... thanks for the info guys. It's Monday so I'll get a hold of them.

 

[wv2win]

Hope you get your money back or a new kit. That's ridiculous for them to send you one that's broken. Since there's only one unit instead of two like other inexpensive kits they should be quality checked before they hit the door. I'm not an epower fan. Your experience stenghthens that opinion. I hope you have a backup and can hang in there. Good luck.

The problem has only been with the 18650 not the 14500 or 14650 models from what I have read. With the batteries being 3 times less expensive than the eGo/Riva batteries and lasting so much longer, I think it is still (smaller models) a better alternative. Plus a new switch unit costs less than an eGo battery/switch on the smaller E-Power models.

 

[bugsman]

I have a noEgo that just did the same thing - however, I've had it several months and it worked fine until yesterday. It's not the batteries as they work in another PV I have. They're customer service is really good and I just emailed them this morning in hopes that it may be possible to buy a new switch for it.

 

[jifjifjif]

Same friggin thing here....blinking LED on my 18650 e power.

 

[mynameisrob]

The 18650 def has problems. I have the 14650 and love it and haven't had the slightest problem. Many vendors stopped carrying the 18650 bc of the switch.
If you ever get a 14650, make sure it comes with the plastic button switch and not the rubber one. CCV and Hoosier both have the kit that comes with the plastic button switch.
Te cheapest I've found for a replacement 14650 switch is CCV for $9.50.

For 18650 users, Hoosier has the 5v switch but it will ONLY work if you have the tube with the newer threading. DO NOT buy it if you have the older 18650. It won't work/fit on it.

Personally I would never buy a 18650. Their def not worth it just to have longer battery life. Their problematic and can be a total pain. The 14650 works MUCH better, and the batteries are def no slouch. I use the ressurectors and get about a day to a day and a half on one battery. And it's not like it's hard to carry a spare so I really don't find the 18650 that necessary.
The only thing I found better about the 18650 is that it's easier to get 18650 batteries than 14650 batteries. But it's really not that hard to get 14650 batteries and you can get 14650 hi-drains too. Also getting spare parts for the 18650 is damn near impossible, while getting spare parts for the 14650 is no problem.
So for anyone considering getting an Epower, def get the 14650. I found it can handle any carto/atty i throw at it and works WAY better with LRs than an eGo which can be ruined by using LRs.
I think it's a great PV for the price. All PVs have one problem or another and the 14650s is obviously the occasional switch problem. I haven't had the slightest problem with my switch, but if you think about it, even if you had to replace the switch every month, it's really not that bad. Your not going to have to replace the switch every month, but even if you did, that's $9.50 a month. I used to spend almost that much for a pack of cigs EVERYDAY.
If you think about it like that, then it's actually quite cheap to maintain the 14650 and have a great PV.