I just killed a KGO battery and my charger in one shot. Help.

[bodrell]

This particular kit is barely a week new-to-me. I had a battery on the wall charger; it was charged so I went to unscrew it. The battery just twirled in the charger socket - both ways - wouldn't tighten and wouldn't loosen. So I gave it a little tug...and it came apart with twisted wires and part of the charger socket jammed into the battery socket.

So I guess this is covered by warranty but my main question is: is this a common issue, and if so is there an easier fix than twirling the components around, then giving them an irritated tug?

 

[VegasVaporz]

Those ego style chargers have always been a problem. They are made of plastic and are very fragile. Unfortunately, I can only suggest getting it warrantied for now. You might want to look into getting a pv with a removable battery. One thing though, when you screw your battery on to charge it, turn it left a quarter turn as if you were unscrewing it. You will hear a little click. That means the threads on the battery and the threads in the battery charger are lined up properly. Once you hear the click, turn right and screw the battery onto the charger. Do not tighten it a lot. Over tightening the battery into the charger could strip the threads that could have been the original problem you experienced. If you need any further help, feel free to pm me! Good luck

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[bodrell]

Thanks Vegas.

Well my replacement charger is on its way and I was able to get the mangled remains out of the battery with needle-nosed pliers, so I'm all set! I think I'll get a replacement charger for "just in case" though.

 

[Switched]

To answer your Q no it is not common. Vaping for 26m plus I have yet to have to replace one of them, and I own a couple. Sometime sheet just happens.

 

[Rocketman]

My wife did that ONCE to an eGo charger. She has issues with "righty-tighty, lefty-loosy".

 

[luvinit]

I've had four KGOs for about 4 months now and no problems at all! I guess I better get a spare charger though..

 

[Rocketman]

Spare EVERYTHING

 

[WillyB]

Just keep in mind these aren't lug nuts on a car, you just need to make contact.