Got a 901/808d 2XAA Boxmod after an eGo battery charging (near) fire

[St. Nick]

First the good news, I didn't start a fire or fry my poor wife or 2 Mini-Pinchers, but I'm now scared to charge my batteries. My eGo battery charger light never went from red to green, nor ever stopped charging that puppy. It was only charging about 2 or three hours when I saw smoke and the switch & other plastic parts were melting. The battery was HOT HOT when I tried to touch it and the cord was soft as chewing gum. Got it from the FreedomSmokesUSA store in Tuscon. So instead of getting another eGo, e-Power, or RoughStack, I got my very first Mod. Words can't describe how happy I am, and for my first shot at mods I didn't get a V3 Janty/Joye Stick, REO, or the dozen or so $40-$150 BoxMods available from the many suppliers who sell them.......I went with the place that seemed to be mentioned most in this Forum as the supplier that was the most reliable, had the best customer satisfaction ticky marks, had the most loyal customer base, more (quality) product variety, DIY stuff, has support staff that LISTENS to our requests for answers to questions/problems/needs without getting cocky, nasty, or mean. Ya really hate going some place where they make you feel like they're doing you a favor for helping you and it's like pullin teeth to get them to answer a question, and God forbid if they'll smile at you unless you're buying a $150 dollar Jessy X Kit with all the extras. Sorry for the soapbox ramble...... Anyway, I heard a lot of good comments about your inexpensive BoxMods and Kits and since I always wanted to try a mod, I bought the 901/808d 2XAA changing LED Boxmod. You know the old saying you only get what you pay for? WRONG!!! It's a great, well made box for the money, nice vape and I happen to like the KR808D much more than the 510, and since it's a shorter carto, easier to stealth with that mini-small size and weight/concealment factor. Sure, I'll eventually get a bigger/better box, but this is now my #1 PV and I just can't put it down. I should have bought a few while I had the chance since it's out of stock and I'm really really hoping they start making more in 808 since I can't use my hands to put a kit together and don't want to use a 510 adapter, add to the length, and happen to like the 3.7V units and only 808 cartos. Got my charger, extra batteries, etc in 4 days using standard 1st class US Mail. Thanks MadVapes, you now have a customer for life, (as long as you keep selling 3.7V Mods instead of the 5V, 808D PV's & cartos). vaping 4 months and quit analogs July 18, 2011. http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/images/smilies/vapor.gif

 

[hoogie76]

Thanks St. Nick for the kudos and glad you caught the other battery problem before it got too far out of control

hoog

 

[wolfstone5]

My first mod was a 510 box from MV. I got more than a year ago and it still vapes like a champ. I was so impressed with it, I decided to buy the kit and have a go at building one for myself. I had no prior experience at soldering and despite my shortcomings, it came out almost as good as the pre-built one. Anyway, I though that I would throw that idea out at you. Congrats on your first mod! Just remember to turn the switch off if you put it in your pocket. I melted a brand new drip tip and ruined a perfectly good Cisco 306 atty that way. It's also great to hear from someone that lives in my old home state of AZ....I wish that I was still there!

 

[MickeyRat]

I'm not sure that the epower and roughstack belong in the sme class as the eGo. They use generic batteries same as the box mods. That said, the madvapes box mods are an excellent value.