I believe there is a problem with my USB battery

[JWolf]

Ok, so when I have my passthrough plugged in, I get a tingly sensation when I vape, this is pretty much non-existent if my lips are dry, but if they are wet I get a tingly sensation. Im positive its electricity. So should I return it? I have a metal drip tip btw, probably the only reason I even noticed it because its such a weak current.

edit: It just started today, or rather like 12 hours ago.

 

[Xanax]

Definitely contact the supplier about this. I don't think that's normal with a pt. At least it's not with mine and I've used plenty of metal tips on them.

 

[JonnyVapΣ]

Use a delrin or plastic drip tip. Some 5v regulated passthroughs tend to pass about 1/2 a volt through (at least on mine when I put a meter on it...haven't checked current yet since I was simply doing a quick "sanity check"). It may have something to do with a particular ground style on the power supply you're using. I noticed on my passthrough (I build them) I get the zap on a hub I use here at home but not the one I use in my office at work. If I think of it I'll put a meter on the setup at work tomorrow and see if I get the same current bleed.

 

[JWolf]

Its 3.7v btw. And I actually think that its worth keeping this thing as a spare battery as opposed to returning it, its not a problem on a normal charger, and shipping cost is more than the difference between this and a battery. So its a battery now and a zesty passthrough until I buy a plastic drip tip, and its not plugged into anything expensive, I prefer to use the an A/C adapter for it.

 

[JonnyVapΣ]

Yep, 5v into the device then through a regulator. Whether the regulator regulates to 5v, 3.7v, 3.2v it's all the same. Powered USB is 5v out and pretty standard.

 

[enree]

What about the earthing of your home? Are you vaping while plugged?