HELP!!!! Is my Chuck sick????????

[bones25]

Ok....Just got my 'lil chuck about 2 weeks ago. I only use it at night as I take auto batteries with me to work to stealth vape.

IT HAS NEVER BEEN DROPPED! I use 808 Cartos and have the built in 808 adapter model made by Jeff.

Started noticing what I thought was lower battery life, like 3-4 hrs on 18350 batts, then hard draw, then hot and cold, ie no vapor, some vapor, etc. Now I have to suck like crazy to get any vapor.

I thought, no prob.....must need to clean the connector just like with the KR808 batteries. The crevices are filthy. I tried cleaning with pin, wet paper towel with vodka, little brush, pin in airholes, etc. Still looks dirty and this is hard to do as the connector is recessed some in the top end cap such that I scratched up the top cap's paint . I don't know what else to do. All this work to clean it and it still is acting the same. Put newly charged batt on and no change.

HELLLLLLP!

 

[notsoogood]

I'm sure you know what you are doing so please don't take this the wrong way..........but are you sure it's not your atty?? If that's not it you might contact Jeff by PM and ask him.

 

[bones25]

Well, if I unscrew the carto and put it on a regular KR808 battery it works fine with good airflow and vapor production.

Does liquid get inside the Chuck housing somehow if you drip and it runs down inside? That's the only thing I can think of.

The button seems fine...get a sizzle when I press it.

 

[notsoogood]

If it is sizzling it should be working. And the chuck is sealed so I can't see it going into the housing.

Just make sure this is bumped and I'm sure someone w/ more knowledge than I have can help you.

Sorry I'm not more help!!

 

[doots]

could be the center pin is not making good connection on the chuck to the atty.

see if you can take the atty and slightly move the center part (pin) outward towards you. this may take a little doing as it isnt real easy to get a hold of the center pin on the 808s. Or try another new carto and see if it makes a difference.

I bet this is the problem. probably got pushed down from maybe tightening too much on the connector and now is not making a good connection.

you can take the 808 and if you see a slot on the center post just turn it to the left a turn or two and bring the center post out a bit and retry your carto.

 

[notsoogood]

Good suggestion Doots! Didn't even think of that.......

 

[bones25]

AHHHHHHH! Just performed the surgery. Couldn't find any tweezers that were small enough to fit around the post. I used a small screwdriver and tried pushing on the corner of the center groove edge on one side and then the other. I think it is better, although it now whistles!!!!...MUCH more vapor though!

 

[bones25]

i.e. I made it turn counter clockwise slightly by alternation pressure. I couldn't grasp it to pull it up and a pin lifting in the center hole did nothing to raise post. I hope I turned it the correct direction! Thanks....any other ideas anyone?

 

[doots]

AHHHHHHH! Just performed the surgery. Couldn't find any tweezers that were small enough to fit around the post. I used a small screwdriver and tried pushing on the corner of the center groove edge on one side and then the other. I think it is better, although it now whistles!!!!...MUCH more vapor though!

that is a good sign that that is the problem..
try another carto is you have one.

It is sometimes good to have yourself an adapter like in your case a
808 to a 510 so you can always have a backup to use 510s in case of emergencies and extra attys.. just my thoughts on it.

I always like to have more than 1 type of atty available for testing or just in case situations..

 

[bones25]

well...now seems to work intermittently....have to suck hard (whistling), then something seems to give and I get more vapor, then it dies off.....all in one draw. Same on different carto.

should I turn it some more....I don't want to hurt the insides!!!

I like your idea about getting an adapter, just in case....will order one. Thanks!


I am convinced this is an airflow problem but I have turned it counter clockwise a couple of turns and nothing is changing.....can't figure out how to get the post up more....whistling stopped though! It's giving me a headache to suck so hard to get vapor...LOL!

And just to be clear....I am turning the notch on the lil CHUCK....not the carto....the carto works fine on all my other equipment as do other cartos.....the problem is with the CHUCK!

 

[doots]

well...now seems to work intermittently....have to suck hard (whistling), then something seems to give and I get more vapor, then it dies off.....all in one draw. Same on different carto.

should I turn it some more....I don't want to hurt the insides!!!

I like your idea about getting an adapter, just in case....will order one. Thanks!

you just have to be careful as to how many turns you make as there is a lead wire connected to the center post that usually has a soft solder connection that can snap.

If it is doing it on both cartos you might have a switch problem developing.

Dont know really other than that. If you have a meter you could measure voltage and see if there are fluctuations going on..

 

[bones25]

I have now killed my Chuck!!....no sizzle, nothing even with fresh batt....guess I turned it too much....the turning was easy, could have down it with my fingernail...no sound, nothing, just stopped.

I will send it back, I guess....couldn't have used it the way it was anyway.

 

[quakereject]

You're not supposed to turn that at all. It pulls the wiring apart basically, which is basically what it appears you did.

Time to send it in for surgery.

 

[Poeia]

For future reference:
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...have-atty-works-1-device-but-not-another.html

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/thag-built-chuck/71287-chuck-maintenance.html

 

[bones25]

Can any of you send me Jeff's address to send my Chuck in???

I emailed him but haven't heard back yet.

Thanks a bunch!