Goodbye, V4L. Hello, VOLT.

[zer0xity]

So I've finally decided to return all my V4L stuff (batteries, PCC) due to problems with the hardware. My first regular manual battery was perfect for a week or so before the (gold) button started to decide it wouldn't activate every time. Bought an XL as a backup battery to have and, a week later, same problem. Got my girlfriend into vaping and got her a shorty manual and, it's been about a week - same problem (except she says that not only does it not turn ON, sometimes it won't turn OFF right away when releasing the button). One, maybe two failures and I'd brush it off as a bad battery but three in a row? I can't do that anymore. I'm going with a VOLT setup tomorrow.

Question: Anyone here with a VOLT had ANY problems with the manual battery? I'm sure hoping I find something that, well, works when I want it to. I'm not a heavy vaper and I just like my things to work. I figure with all the great reviews and a 3 month warranty (vs. V4L's 30 day warranty), I've got a better chance at finding my sweet spot, again (thought I'd found it but I suppose it really is that elusive).

Goodbye, V4L. Hello, VOLT.

 

[K24A3]

I had the same problems with the V4L batteries. I don't think there is any QC involved, they just replace it if it's DOA.

Not sure about the Volt but the genuine eGo / eG0-T batteries seem much more reliable.

If you want something virtually bullet proof, grab a high quality mechanical Mod like the GG Slim, GGTB. Or something like the Provari.

 

[washvap]

The Volt is a very solid device and I haven't noticed anyone having issues with it. Either with an automatic nor a manual battery. You probably wanna check on this thread:

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...87974-official-smokelessimage-com-thread.html

This is where most of the volt users are and so, I'm sure you'll get additional info here.

 

[ricks]

I stayed away from v4l because of high prices and very high shipping costs. My first vapor set-up that I still use is SmokeTip. They are one of the best customer service, cartomizer prices, LIFETIME battery and FREE shipping e-cig companies out there.

 

[Nomoreash]

I've had the Volt kit for about a month, got both an auto and manual in the kit and have ordered 2 autos since. All are being used in rotation and no problems with any of them.

 

[birdbrains]

I've got two manual and three auto volt batts and have been using for about a month. All good on my end with all batts but there's bound to be some issues with any product from china. Smokeless image has awesome customer service though so if anything should happen you should have no problems.

 

[madmartyr72]

I have not used any of the manual batteries for my Volt yet, but I have 4 autos I keep in rotation and have never had any issues whatsoever. I think I may place an order for a manual tomorrow just to see how they perform compared to the autos. Grats on your decision to try the Volt!

 

[keyzygirl]

V4L has great products and customer service.If you contact V4L and explain that your batts are dead,they will replace them.They understand that new vapers with little vaping experience sometimes have issues.They always help and they always replace batts.No matter why they died.They will fix your issue.

 

[Darrigaaz]

Aren't you the same guy that asked if you can submerse your whole V4L battery in alcohol to clean it?

 

[ricks]

Aren't you the same guy that asked if you can submerse your whole V4L battery in alcohol to clean it?

Did it work????

 

[keyzygirl]

Doesnt appear that way since his batts are dead.

 

[uba egar320]

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[birdbrains]

In whoever posted that's defense a quick dunk in pure alcohol has often been cited as a cure for water damaged electronics. Can't remember the science behind it and have never tried it myself. I go the rice route.

 

[Nomoreash]

Did it work????

It can but only as a last resort and if the batteries are no longer warranted, doesn't make much since to try it otherwise.

 

[Darrigaaz]

it's okay to submerge the battery in alcohol?

My mistake. I looked back and found what I read.

 

[zer0xity]

Aren't you the same guy that asked if you can submerse your whole V4L battery in alcohol to clean it?

Never tried it.

 

[Morandir835]

I was the one who suggested it as a last resort Darrigaaz sir on manuals. It works, but not for very long (a day or so). Maxwell sir had the same result. Once the button gets clogged with juice, grime, etc. it's pretty much gone....

 

[MsOceanCity]

V4L has great products and customer service.If you contact V4L and explain that your batts are dead,they will replace them.They understand that new vapers with little vaping experience sometimes have issues.They always help and they always replace batts.No matter why they died.They will fix your issue.

Yes, V4L CS is always on top of things but now they are doing something that really miffs me. They are asking that you send back the defective product. They have always had very high shipping prices and now they want you to spend even more for a problem that may not have been your fault?? They never used to do this! I have been a loyal customer for over 2 years and continue to buy their stuff, but I really don't like this (new?) policy

 

[washvap]

I've got two manual and three auto volt batts and have been using for about a month. All good on my end with all batts but there's bound to be some issues with any product from china. Smokeless image has awesome customer service though so if anything should happen you should have no problems.

I agree but I think that issues are bound to happen with electronic devices regardless of where they come from. Not just because it comes from China since there's a lot of variables that come into play when we start going into why something has problems.