Hard draw on auto battery

[IceCreMan]

I could swear I've seen a thread about this before but I can't find it. My standard auto battery is becoming difficult to draw on. I got it a couple of weeks ago (it's my first auto) and the draw was about the same as my manuals. Over the last few days the draw has become much harder.

Anyone know how to fix this? Should the three small holes by the battery connection be open on an auto battery? I know they are open on a manual but I'm not sure about the autos.

 

[keyzygirl]

find the''how to clean a battery''thread.

 

[Katmar]

From what I understand, the holes should go all the way through in all the batteries. I also clean the threads everyday!! Seems to help.

 

[Gemini_Lightning]

This could be diagnosed on several different fronts here:

a) Are the air holes lined up between the cart and the battery? You might not get all three holes lined up, but usually two of the three will match, which will then open the air flow a bit allowing for an easier draw.

b) Are the holes in the battery plugged? If so, they need to be pierced with a needle and cleaned out...

c) The battery may be dying. The slow loss of power is not a particular "battery death" that I've experienced yet, but I suppose it's possible.

d) How long are you charging the battery? If it hasn't been left on for al "all nighter," you could try that.

e) Lastly, I suppose you could have an unbelievably bad string of "weak atomizer" luck, but those odds are indeed.... unbelievable.

Process of elimination could work here.

Hope this helps... that's all I could think of for now.

 

[Taryn]

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...rs-winners-announced-tonight-watch-learn.html

Third movie down is about cleaning the battery, some other great videos here as well!

 

[Pawpaw]

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...rs-winners-announced-tonight-watch-learn.html

Third movie down is about cleaning the battery, some other great videos here as well!

And if you want a really good laugh, you've got to watch fisherpal's video a bit farther down!

 

[IceCreMan]

Yep. Holes were clogged. I didn't want to try cleaning them until I knew they were supposed to be open. I wasn't sure if the holes were purposely blocked on autos to direct air through the battery. It vapes like a champ now! I'm now an auto convert. Although I like the manuals, the autos have a much more natural feeling. Just ordered a new shorty last night with my carto order. Can't wait to try that. I have one of the original shorties but gave up on it.

I don't have access to you tube at work but I'll check out the vids when I get home.

Thanks for the help all!

 

[Panda04]

When it's all clogged up this helps me.

YouTube - Cleaning Vapor King Battery

 

[Lightgeoduck]

When it's all clogged up this helps me.

YouTube - Cleaning Vapor King Battery

Panda its always nice to see you pop in every once in awhile

You and FisherPal have always been my fave here...

 

[Panda04]

Panda its always nice to see you pop in every once in awhile

You and FisherPal have always been my fave here...

Thanks LGD,

Having three jobs right now and a four year really keeps me hopping.

8-o

Andy

 

[Rockerella]

Ok, I'm embarrassed to admit that until this post, I didn't even realize there were holes in the battery!! Duh! Makes all the difference in the world when the holes are lined up.

 

[IceCreMan]

Ok, I'm embarrassed to admit that until this post, I didn't even realize there were holes in the battery!! Duh! Makes all the difference in the world when the holes are lined up.

Easy to miss...they're really small.

 

[RiskyBusiness]

Sometimes the holes work for me; other times, they allow too much air. I tighten and loosen the cart while I am inhaling until it works just perfectly. Feels like tuning an instrument.

 

[SMILIN]

Easy to miss...they're really small.

Not for much longer

Steve

 

[SMILIN]

Yep. Holes were clogged. I didn't want to try cleaning them until I knew they were supposed to be open. I wasn't sure if the holes were purposely blocked on autos to direct air through the battery. It vapes like a champ now! I'm now an auto convert. Although I like the manuals, the autos have a much more natural feeling. Just ordered a new shorty last night with my carto order. Can't wait to try that. I have one of the original shorties but gave up on it.

I don't have access to you tube at work but I'll check out the vids when I get home.

Thanks for the help all!

If all else fails....request replacement

Steve