Having a problem...

[likeego]

Just got a Vamo and AW 18650 imr batt. The Vamo is reading Lo V which I assume means dead battery. However I charged it last night and used it only a bit today. Is there something wrong here? I should ve getting more time on my mod with a 2000mah batt I would think. I have been running it around 4.0 - 4.3 V or in watt mode at 7.0 watts on a 2.4 ohm coil. Any help is appreciated. Thanks

 

[DanKnowsJack]

You can check the battery while in the vamo by holding down the left or "down" button for a couple of seconds. It could be the battery, or the charger, but it should not have died that quickly.

 

[likeego]

I checked that when in Lo V mode and it said 3.3 V earlier it wasnt much higher. I have a cheap trustfire charger which i plan to return and get a better one so maybe its the charger. I doubt the battery is bad but who knows?

 

[DanKnowsJack]

Well 3.3 is too low, my guess would be the charger. I never trust batteries or chargers that have "fire" in the name lol.

 

[likeego]

Yeah I read quite a few things about this trustfire charger. Not so good. I thought it was decent for a good price but guess I was wrong. I will probably trade it for a Nitecore. If they dont let me trade it and pay the difference Ill just buy it anyways.

 

[DanKnowsJack]

I have a Nitecore, and I can say they are excellent chargers. Never had a problem with it. I also have an Xstar that I keep at my desk at work, also an excellent charger. Just the fact that they can charge at 1 amp, which is twice the rate of the trustfire, is worth it IMO.

 

[likeego]

I have my eyes on the I2. I don't see how I could need 4 charging ports anytime soon. Any problems with the I2?

 

[DanKnowsJack]

Nope, the I2 is my main charger, I rarely have more than 2 batteries that need charged at once, and I have quite a few PV's.

ETA: If you have any AA, AAA, C, or D cell NiMH batteries, the Nitecore I2 can safely charge them as well.

 

[likeego]

Cool! I'll get one then! Thanks for the info. Is $23 a decent price. Keep in mind I am in Canada and there arent too many suppliers in my area.

 

[DanKnowsJack]

Sounds reasonable, I paid $20 USD, depending on the current exchange rate, I would say that is fairly close.

 

[likeego]

I just picked up a new charger today. Not the nitecore as they were sold out but i got an Xtar WP2II. Works much better than the trustfire and charges at 1 amp so shorter charge time. Yay!

 

[bfrie]

wait so i can recharge my energizer throwaway AA's on my nitecore i4?

 

[MarleysChains]

Just in case it isnt the charger, this may help

How to fix a Vamo or Bamboo with Low Ohms - YouTube

 

[ch2468]

wait so i can recharge my energizer throwaway AA's on my nitecore i4?

rechargable ones, i'd assume. trying to charge a standard alkaline battery isn't good, it'll probably explode.

 

[Myk]

Does your battery happen to be protected?
Some battery protections cut off at less than what the Vamo needs (especially since you're at 7w). The Vamo itself is protected, no need for protected batteries and in many instances it can't use them.

 

[likeego]

Just in case it isnt the charger, this may help

How to fix a Vamo or Bamboo with Low Ohms - YouTube

Thanks for sending that. My Vamo is working fine now and was reading Lo V not Low ohms so I don't think that is the issue. But now I'll know how to fix it if this issue happens down the road.

 

[DanKnowsJack]

wait so i can recharge my energizer throwaway AA's on my nitecore i4?

The Nitecore chargers can charge AA, AAA, and C size Ni-MH, and Ni-CD Rechargeable batteries.