F.Y.I Vamo overheating issue

[EternalblissAE]

F.Y.I
I don't know if this is systemic of all Vamos but after 2 days of use my Vamo started over heating after pressing the fire button for 4 seconds. I would get really hot on the backside I was sure it was shorting out but wasn't sure where.

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/mardraum/Vamo2.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/mardraum/vamo1.jpg

Then this morning I got to work and I noticed that there was a wiggle in the joint and my mod looked a little crooked.
I have had it for 2 days, not dropped it or anything like that I suspect it just wiggled itself loose. So I pushed the joint together and found that now it is not over heating so I have come to the conclusion the break in the joint is causing it to short and over heat.

I took a short video of where the connection is bad I didn't want to wiggle it too much and completely wreck the Vamo but hopefully it shows it enough.

I apologize the video was taken on my Iphone and is my first attempt.
Vamo case wiggle - YouTube

I have contacted the vendor where I purchased the device and am awaiting a response.
I am thankful I purchased it from a semi local Canadian vendor so if I do have to send it back I won't have to contend with customs.
Just Canada post.....

Cheers,
Nathan

 

[Crash Moses]

Interesting...It does look like that was causing something on the inside to touch something it shouldn't. That's a press fit connection and mine is the same way (after dropping it). I don't have any overheating but mine came loose on one side and not the back.

Good to know.

 

[wv2win]

I've had mine for mouths with no problems.

I would contact your supplier. Could just be a defective one. As quickly as they are being sold, there will be a percentage that will have problems.

 

[candik]

Wow! Good to know! So sorry you're having this issue.

 

[SupplyDaddy]

Does your Vamo have the correct spring in it? Gold colored and not the steel colored spring, in the battery cap?
I know you said you've had it only 2 day, but knowing where you got it from does help also.

 

[SeaTownLassy]

Good to know that there might be an issue with some of the Vamos. I just got some days ago, and will take care with it. Its not wiggly at the joint (knock on wood), but I'll keep eye out for any issues at that joint. Thanks for posting, and sorry its happening with your unit.

 

[El_tecolote]

I would insist on a return authorization for safety's sake. Although it's not shorting now, I'm not sure if you would feel entirely comfortable with it. I know I wouldn't.

 

[EternalblissAE]

Yes SupplyDaddy it sure does I know there was an original over heating issue caused by the old spring but I believe that over heating issue made the bottom of the mod heat up. I emailed the vendor before I purchased it to make sure the upgraded spring was in the Vamo so I didn't have to fiddle with it.

 

[EternalblissAE]

I would insist on a return authorization for safety's sake. Although it's not shorting now, I'm not sure if you would feel entirely comfortable with it. I know I wouldn't.

I am waiting on a reply from the vendor "Canvape" to see if they will send me a new one or if I have to return the old one first. that would be a shame to use my kanger protank on my 1000mah ego passthrough just doesn't hit quite right if you know what I mean.

 

[Azmo]

I wouldn't think that a short would produce heat. After all, that's what you do when you push the button. You create a short circuit to allow voltage to flow over your coil.

Sounds more to me like a high resistance open. Does the Vamo use the body as the ground?

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

It's not a short but high resistance.

 

[stillnotsmoking]

I would ask for a replacement and stop using that vamo. I know it has all those fancy protection circuits in it, but why risk melting your face?

I guess maybe it's no different than smokers using those cheap lighters that shoot out 6ft flames LOL

 

[lmp9002002]

Threads being kinked or loose like that can cause a high-resistance connection. High resistance wastes energy- wasted energy makes heat. Just like how the older style bottom springs would sometimes cause the bottom to warm up, same idea. As long as you can get it straight and tight then you're good, there's nothing wrong with it. But if it's damaged to the point that it's still heating up even when you bend it back to straight, then you may need a replacement tube.

 

[EternalblissAE]

Thanks for all the replies!
what you guys are saying makes sense and I am still awaiting a response from the vendor..... Emailed them this morning but haven't heard anything yet hopefully they are not avoiding me.

 

[alcarl]

It's not a short but high resistance.

Your avatar pic cracks me up..lol

 

[EternalblissAE]

Still haven't heard anything yet but I have re-emailed them with a link to this post.

 

[EternalblissAE]

Thought I would give an update.
Canvape got back to me about a week ago and I sent my Vamo off for replacement yesterday " I hate having to wait for pay day". So hopefully by next week I will have an all new one to play with.

Cheers,

 

[EternalblissAE]

I sent my vamo off to Tom and he has shipped me back a new one under warranty. The customer service from Canvape "Tom" has been great.
I am very happy to have my vamo back let's hope this one holds up this time with no issues.

Cheers,
Nate