Help! My battery wires have come undone..

[NancyB]

Wow... really? I'm sure folks will be climbing the walls trying to help you now...

If you paid $50.00 for a ego twist then you got suckered. Theyre 20 to 22 bucks on several sites. Thats why everyone's saying to toss it and buy another one.

Hi ckquatt - I'm going to try and be patient awhile longer here... I don't know what set YOU off (I wasn't speaking to you just the ones who had answered my request), but I'm looking for help here, not more negative sarcastic degrading comments or where I can buy more, bigger, shinier, or the costliest, thank you very much. For your information, ckquatt, there are TWO batteries I'm dealing with - each for 25-26 dollars spent in a b&m store in our travels TWO+ YEARS AGO, and back then that was the least amount I could find (in Seattle) and did not feel I was being suckered at all, the VV/VW were a blessing over straight ego-C type batteries or Chinese cig-a-likes w/no juice. We don't always have internet as we travel so as to find the rock bottom prices for sometimes dangerous clones. Also, I've moved on to other power sources, I don't wish to purchase more of these Twist batteries, I just would like to find a way to fix these two.

Now, do you have any POSITIVE or HELPFUL comment you'd like to add to this search of mine? I'm looking for a fix-it person.

[fyi - my 'avatar' is my "charm bracelet" of our travels since 2000 in our 8' wide home on wheels, 12' long now with 308 charms and covers some 275,000+ miles in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.]

 

[NancyB]

I agree. I have taken 1/2 dozen of these apart, even taken them to my computer repair guy who can do wonders with any kind of motherboard.....its really just not worth it.
Once the button pops out and the wires detach, even if you get alll that back in order, the button usually will get stuck again, or fall out again.
these things can be found at 4th of july upcoming sales......probably $10 for a non VV and about $20 for a VV one or so....
Nancy I respect your thoughts and also believe waste not want not. But I learned recently we don't live in that world anymore.....I even stopped buying expensive air conditioners cuz they went out as easily as cheapo ones.....
However, I WILL PM you links, if I'm looking at July 4th sales, on good deals I see. Do you want ego "twist" type batt or what???
Maybe others here can also PM you if they see anything.

Thank you kindly, Racehorse, I don't need anything presently in the battery realm. I won a camo MVP V2 with iClear 30s tank and a 50W iStick by Eleaf, both from VapingZone, plus 5 x 30ml juice from VapingZone, as well, on the 15 mil celebration threads. (first time ever to win anything, or seek anything for free - I've always just paid my own way. I was on the 15 mil thread to share with a few I found, some things I no longer used.)
This all began as I cleaned our my vaping stash from my beginning days, blessing new vapers with back up partially used bats and other vapers with some Evod tanks, empty bottles, charging cords, flavors, you name it - it went out the door. In return, I was given a new 10W iStick, a used 20W iStick and have recently purchased a 30W iStick with an Aspire Nautilus Mini tank.
So this tootle puffer is doing fine, presently. (the scripture: "pressed down, running over, will I pour into your lap" comes to mind often these days!)

 

[NancyB]

Disposable means if it breaks go get a new one....Go get a new one!!!!

You don't have to repeat yourself Rabbit Slayer, I can still see and read quite well. I don't believe anyone has mentioned 'a broken disposable' here (yet). I know what disposable e-cigs are, as well.

Whew, I must say, I have certainly run into the "newer generation" here on this thread when asking a simple question, and THAT is very much opening my eyes as to what to expect in the next 20 years! No wonder our country and it's freedoms are going downhill fast! If I became lame or senile, are these things you'd say to me or my keeper? Trash her, just buy a new one? Without a thought or look, backwards ??

 

[NancyB]

NancyB
I know where you are coming from.
In my option ,I believe you would by money ahead to get a replaceable battery mod. they will be a little larger in size and require a stand alone charger. I prefer ProVari. you can see what they offer here:2015 Classic ProVari: Variable Voltage/Wattage Ecig Check out the specials section for a good deal.
I am sure others can offer other ideas on replaceable battery mods.
Have a great day.

I'm sure you THINK you KNOW where I'm coming from, but you don't! You'd have put some 275,000 miles on your vehicle following us the last 15 years "to know where we're coming from" just this week alone! - so I'll lay that comment aside with just the suggestion to NOT ASSUME anything when dealing with folks online! ever.

 

[Msand]

@NancyB i think you might want to think about stop traveling for awhile, and be around people for some time. Everyone on this thread has been trying to help you out, and now you are just being completely rude to them. Just because you don't like the answer to your question. That is no reason to jump on everyone.

If you don't mind what it cost to fix it. Then why don't you lets us all know where you are. Then we can do a google search for an electrician or electrical repair shop in your area. They will likely charge you around $75.00 - $100.00 to repair them. But, at least it will be an answer you like to hear.

 

[nyiddle]

@NancyB i think you might want to think about stop traveling for awhile, and be around people for some time. Everyone on this thread has been trying to help you out, and now you are just being completely rude to them. Just because you don't like the answer to your question. That is no reason to jump on everyone.

If you don't mind what it cost to fix it. Then why don't you lets us all know where you are. Then we can do a google search for an electrician or electrical repair shop in your area. They will likely charge you around $75.00 - $100.00 to repair them. But, at least it will be an answer you like to hear.

^ Very much this.

The answer to your question is "it'll cost more to fix than it'll cost to get a new variable Ego device."

 

[ddirtyvapes]

^ And very much that. With few exceptions, everyone so far here has tried to be helpful. It really confuses me when someone comes on here, gets the same advice over and over again, and decides to lseemingly] completely ignore it. Of course, we're all free to do whatever we want to do with our e-cigs as adults and I understand that not everyone has access to the Internet at all times or even a stable address. But if one isn't going to at least pretend to take responses on board, then why even ask in the first place?

Other than what I believe is the correct answer, which is to replace them, I agree with Msand: If you simply accept that it will cost more to repair them and that's what you want to do, then someone can help you find a person or company who can perform those repairs for you.

Anyway, I've said my piece and it has been repeated many times, so I've put what I can into this thread. I wish those dealing with the busted batteries the best of luck.

 

[Topwater Elvis]

Hijack someone else's thread,,, check.
Refuse to understand that ego type batteries are considered disposable including by the manufacturers that make them ,,, check
Refuse to understand ego type batteries have a finite lifespan, +/- 300 charge cycles and use volatile chemistry batteries,,, check
Refuse to understand repair costs alone if successful will exceed the cost of new ego type and many higher quality devices,,, check.
Fail to understand folks are trying to help,,,check
Become condescending and rude with folks trying to help & give suggestions,,, check.
Refuse to listen to / accept anything you don't want to hear,,, check

You came to one of if not the largest ecig forums anywhere, hijacked a thread and demanded to be told what you want to hear instead of the truth.

Find a small electronics repair shop ( tv radio toaster ect.) local to wherever you are, take them in, be prepared to pay $30 ~ $100 each for repair, expect the repair to be short lived because repairing disposable items just works that way.

 

[NOVA jon]

From strictly a safety standpoint, even if you do think they have the ability to be repaired, why would you want to chance a poorly done repair job.

If you don't know exactly how and what needs to be done for a repair and can sit and watch the repair being made, sounds like a recipe for disaster!!

 

[NancyB]

@NancyB i think you might want to think about stop traveling for awhile, and be around people for some time. Everyone on this thread has been trying to help you out, and now you are just being completely rude to them. Just because you don't like the answer to your question. That is no reason to jump on everyone.

If you don't mind what it cost to fix it. Then why don't you lets us all know where you are. Then we can do a google search for an electrician or electrical repair shop in your area. They will likely charge you around $75.00 - $100.00 to repair them. But, at least it will be an answer you like to hear.

You are entitled to your opinion as are all the others who have offered their's, I just tend to resent all the assumptions of folks, and those who are NOT helping with what I asked, when asked nicely.... or their ability to read correctly my question.... I'll leave the subject of using correct spelling and punctuation and sentence structure alone here, cuz that tends to be one of my 'buttons'. (used to be an issue that would cost me my job if ONE error was found in any document I typed for court use)

I've just spent a full month on the 15 mil thread and the winner's thread, and the winner's family chat thread, and found a whole slew of folks who are grateful and helpful and truly understanding, and such. It's been a real shock to find what I have experienced here on this thread. In 3 years being on ECF I've not run into this before, granted I've not been on much the last 2 years, been traveling and visiting family and friends.

Do you really think that just because we live a mobile lifestyle in our retirement that we are not around any people? You're right though in part, we're not around the younger generation who are busy working and raising their families in a really poorly run country, with many on the taking end of things and used to having stuff done for them (spoiled). But, perhaps you need to do some RVing and get to know others (retired folks who know a few more things) doing the same! They are VERY HELPFUL in situations we often find ourselves, we all have learned to laugh about things breaking down on a Friday afternoon, or not finding reliable people nearby to help with what we need, or GPS units that are right all the time (NOT), or reasonable prices for gas/diesel, propane fillups or rv parks. et al the list goes on.... we deal with all this gladly to continue doing what we're doing, but the next generation coming up, well that is a totally different and touchy thing to deal with, I'm learning here.

Bottom line, I asked for someone with electrical knowledge, tools and abilities to fix a couple bats. I appreciate those who have given me some ideas on where to find those kinds of folks. I have not appreciated the other comments and felt they needed to be told how their advice has been received. I'm a pretty open and honest kind of gal, I tell it like it is. I tend to say, take it or leave it, as well, when I offer my opinion. But to say I'm 'being completely rude' or 'jumping on everyone'...
Those are (gross) exaggerations in my book. If you want to know where I am located presently, click my profile/info on the left. If I were in a place that had folks of this caliber I seek, I'd be looking locally, but we're not. Nothing around here but rabbits, quail, lizards, cactus, and a few hearty folks who are past their traveling years. Those are the facts.

 

[nyiddle]

The wires have indeed come undone, huh.

 

[edyle]

I have an ego battery, and a couple of the wires are undone. Can someone please tell me where each wire goes? Here's some pictures. It's the yellow wire and the black one that are undone. Thanks.
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Back when I used to use ego type batteries in 2013, I took a few apart; the trouble with them is if the wrong wire goes loose inside the tube you can end up with a short and your battery could vent on you;

once it starts getting hotter and hotter, you can't do much except drop it on the floor and watch

 

[TFL!]

I'm sure you THINK you KNOW where I'm coming from, but you don't! You'd have put some 275,000 miles on your vehicle following us the last 15 years "to know where we're coming from" just this week alone! - so I'll lay that comment aside with just the suggestion to NOT ASSUME anything when dealing with folks online! ever.

275000 15 years, That's not a lot of miles, myself use to do that in less then 4 years. and I am sure others that are driving big rigs have surpassed what I have done.
You need to accept the fact that what you have is not worth repairing. And buy that something that is better.
I hope you can get over anger and have a better day.
PS. You asked For onions and you got them. If you don't like them, get over it.
Have a fine day and I wish you well

 

[Msand]

Do you really think that just because we live a mobile lifestyle in our retirement that we are not around any people? You're right though in part, we're not around the younger generation who are busy working and raising their families in a really poorly run country, with many on the taking end of things and used to having stuff done for them (spoiled). But, perhaps you need to do some RVing and get to know others (retired folks who know a few more things) doing the same! They are VERY HELPFUL in situations we often find ourselves, we all have learned to laugh about things breaking down on a Friday afternoon, or not finding reliable people nearby to help with what we need, or GPS units that are right all the time (NOT), or reasonable prices for gas/diesel, propane fillups or rv parks. et al the list goes on.... we deal with all this gladly to continue doing what we're doing, but the next generation coming up, well that is a totally different and touchy thing to deal with, I'm learning here.

Bottom line, I asked for someone with electrical knowledge, tools and abilities to fix a couple bats. I appreciate those who have given me some ideas on where to find those kinds of folks. I have not appreciated the other comments and felt they needed to be told how their advice has been received. I'm a pretty open and honest kind of gal, I tell it like it is. I tend to say, take it or leave it, as well, when I offer my opinion. But to say I'm 'being completely rude' or 'jumping on everyone'...
Those are (gross) exaggerations in my book. If you want to know where I am located presently, click my profile/info on the left. If I were in a place that had folks of this caliber I seek, I'd be looking locally, but we're not. Nothing around here but rabbits, quail, lizards, cactus, and a few hearty folks who are past their traveling years. Those are the facts.

Sorry I assumed you have not been around people for awhile by the way you where treating people on this thread. I think you should maybe go back a reread some of your posts. Keep in mind when you use capital letters and or bold text. people read it like you are shouting. Not to mention most of your post have come off like everyone here is a bunch of young whipper snappers lacking a can do attitude!

Now I personally work with computers all day long, and have the knowledge, tools and abilities to fix your bats. The question it comes down to is how long do you expect batteries to last? You have been driving around in a RV for some time, so I think it is safe to assume you have a couple of flash lights laying around. Have you replaced the batteries in them? I think i can assume you have laptop, so have you replaced that one? You have been on the road for 15 years. you probable have replaced the batteries in your RV. Now you have stated you have had these egos for about 2 years. How long do you think batteries last?

Next, if you want to pay for shipping both ways. I will gladly fix you bats for you. I will charge you $50.00 a piece (mainly because it is not worth my time to do so). I will not guarantee the battery will last much longer. you can only charge/dissipate and charge them so many times. I have no idea how many times you have recharge those batteries. I will not be liable for them if they end up exploding in your face.

What will really happen. You will ship them to me. I will decide it is not worth my time. I will order 2 more at $12.00 a piece. Then ship them to you. I will be happy, since I just made $76.00. you will be happy, since you just received 2 new bats.

 

[NancyB]

Thought I would report back to all of you on this thread of my find of a fix-it guy who fixed and shipped back to me (at no charge) my two ego twist batteries, which I then pif'd to new vapers without backups. ie, for no cost to me but the shipping to send the fixable bats to a guy who offered to give them a go, he was able to fix them and send them back to me all working fine again! Besides that, he also sent to me some other ego bats that were still able to be charged and used for free! That man's name is @hittman here on ECF (Scott Hittle, Kansas City, MO) and I will remain forever grateful to him for the time he took to meet my needs in a very wonderful, friendly and helpful way! Oh, he had some issues along the way, but he solved them (ie, not easy but got 'er done!), then remembered a box given him that included the other ego batteries and so included them with my two. I've since pif'd them on to @redrebel821 and she found homes for all of them (mostly new vapers who didn't have backups) and those new vapers were VERY SURPRISED AND VERY PLEASED with the freebies! (thus the end of the story that I sought!)

So, for those of you sharing either the dangers of these burning or blowing up, assuming my two bats were cheapies, telling me whoever would fix them would charge an arm and a leg, etc..... instead of all those things..... I think the issue I had was solved quite pleasantly and all of us (NancyB, Redrebel821, and hittman) can smile at the outcome of folks being blessed when they received them and very grateful of those who worked on this to reach that goal.

Next time someone asks a very specific question (looking for a fix-it guy), I can guarantee you that if you're quiet and watch, you will see the answer to their question occur and a response like this one reporting back of the success they had in their search - so that anyone else who might also have a similar issue, will know who is a friendly knowledgeable person that has said he'd tackle the same type fixes again, if needed by others. (I asked him if I could share his name, he said that was ok to do.)

My apologies if you took my previous response in a negative way. I can definately say I took all your replies as NOT what I was looking for and chocked them up to your opinions and your fears. No hard feelings on this end. Perhaps you've learned something in my sharing, I hope so! There are a slew of very helpful and friendly folks here on ECF and some of them also have skills they offer for next to nothing because they are good people and care about vapers!

 

[ddirtyvapes]

While it's good that you were able to find some way to get help, nine times out of ten it remains much wiser and cost-effective to replace these kinds of batteries. This no longer has anything to do with your situation-- which is quite unique in a number of ways-- but rather for those who find this thread in the future who might be having similar problems. You have shown that it is *possible* to get them fixed, which is a good thing, but that doesn't necessarily mean it's the best solution for everyone.... not that you said it was. I think it's important for others to remember that from a safety perspective, purchasing a new device when your inexpensive PV stops working is usually the right way to go. This is especially true if you're keeping it; you've given them away and no longer have to worry about them blowing up in your face. When a $15 battery dies, it is almost invariably simpler and safer to replace the entire unit rather than going through the song-and-dance of having it repaired. However, I'm sure it will be helpful for others who prefer not to waste anything to know that the latter might be an option. You were also lucky to find someone who agreed to do it for no charge, which will not be the case for everyone.

Glad you got it sorted out.

 

[redrebel821]

Thought I would report back to all of you on this thread of my find of a fix-it guy who fixed and shipped back to me (at no charge) my two ego twist batteries, which I then pif'd to new vapers without backups. ie, for no cost to me but the shipping to send the fixable bats to a guy who offered to give them a go, he was able to fix them and send them back to me all working fine again! Besides that, he also sent to me some other ego bats that were still able to be charged and used for free! That man's name is @hittman here on ECF (Scott Hittle, Kansas City, MO) and I will remain forever grateful to him for the time he took to meet my needs in a very wonderful, friendly and helpful way! Oh, he had some issues along the way, but he solved them (ie, not easy but got 'er done!), then remembered a box given him that included the other ego batteries and so included them with my two. I've since pif'd them on to @redrebel821 and she found homes for all of them (mostly new vapers who didn't have backups) and those new vapers were VERY SURPRISED AND VERY PLEASED with the freebies! (thus the end of the story that I sought!)

So, for those of you sharing either the dangers of these burning or blowing up, assuming my two bats were cheapies, telling me whoever would fix them would charge an arm and a leg, etc..... instead of all those things..... I think the issue I had was solved quite pleasantly and all of us (NancyB, Redrebel821, and hittman) can smile at the outcome of folks being blessed when they received them and very grateful of those who worked on this to reach that goal.

Next time someone asks a very specific question (looking for a fix-it guy), I can guarantee you that if you're quiet and watch, you will see the answer to their question occur and a response like this one reporting back of the success they had in their search - so that anyone else who might also have a similar issue, will know who is a friendly knowledgeable person that has said he'd tackle the same type fixes again, if needed by others. (I asked him if I could share his name, he said that was ok to do.)

My apologies if you took my previous response in a negative way. I can definately say I took all your replies as NOT what I was looking for and chocked them up to your opinions and your fears. No hard feelings on this end. Perhaps you've learned something in my sharing, I hope so! There are a slew of very helpful and friendly folks here on ECF and some of them also have skills they offer for next to nothing because they are good people and care about vapers!

They have been distributed to 3 different people across the US now, and are much appreciated. My gratitude to @NancyB and @hhittman for their time and generosity. You AZ and Kansas peeps are good in my book (having moved he from KC area about 4 years ago).

 

[crxess]

NancyB,
One question. Why have you completely hijacked the original Ops thread? Relative or spouse?
I could possible repair those batteries, but cannot advise someone else on repair not knowing their skill level.

The wires must go to the proper points and those often are not clearly identified. Buttons are often able to be realigned, but on occasion have worn and no longer seat properly to the actual switch/board.
Then there is the issue of keeping the head in place on the Tube. Originally it is pressed into place and removal expands the tube making proper re-securing difficult at best. A bit of adhesive glue sometime helps here.

Fasttech sells an Excellent Vision Spinner style Battery 1300mah under $9 shipping is free.

I to am old school, but checks and balances. Often things go into a drawer for later re-purposing.


Edit: Note you got them taken care of

Old threads dragged forward!

 

[NancyB]

NancyB,
One question. Why have you completely hijacked the original Ops thread? Relative or spouse?
I could possible repair those batteries, but cannot advise someone else on repair not knowing their skill level.

The wires must go to the proper points and those often are not clearly identified. Buttons are often able to be realigned, but on occasion have worn and no longer seat properly to the actual switch/board.
Then there is the issue of keeping the head in place on the Tube. Originally it is pressed into place and removal expands the tube making proper re-securing difficult at best. A bit of adhesive glue sometime helps here.

Fasttech sells an Excellent Vision Spinner style Battery 1300mah under $9 shipping is free.

I to am old school, but checks and balances. Often things go into a drawer for later re-purposing.


Edit: Note you got them taken care of

Old threads dragged forward!

I was looking for a fix-it guy and that thread/this thread seemed along the same lines as I had issues with... so I posted my question and got a whole slew of all kinds of other information (other than what I sought) - and thought after it was all done that I'd post what I found, for others to see, if they too, went searching on ecf for similar issues/fixes.

The other or first 2 posts seemed to solve the 1st person's problem, so, instead of beginning a new thread, I used it to ask my question. Didn't realize it would upset anyone or be doing a no no by 'dragging forward an old thread' that was less than 2-3 months old! (heaven forbid!!!!!) My apologies!

I wonder why you couldn't just say something along the lines of 'glad to see you got them fixed and they're going to be used to their fullest! ??? Why tell me 3 months later where I can buy them for what price???? - I NEVER SAID I WANTED MORE!!! I just wanted two fixed! Nancy is now walking away from this thread shaking her head at the folks she runs into these days......

 

[crxess]

Edit: Note you got them taken care of
Old threads dragged forward!

Guessing you missed this^^^

Had I seen your situation when you posted I would have offered advice then. In parsing New members post, I stumbled into this thread - obviously literally.

My Bad