Indulgence :(

[UnripeRipe]

Hey guys,

Ok so i've been very happy with my indulgence for couple of weeks until something strange started to happen.

I've got 510 LR atomizers, TF 18650 battery and TF multicharger - all from LF. batteries lasted for 1.5 day for first 4 days, then it just would stop working for a while, I though batteries is going dead, but no. Once I've let it rest - it would vape again for 10 min and die again (mind you I have 4 of them. rotating)
Then multicharger died along with a battery yesterday. Just stopped working and smelled burned.
I've tested the voltage on the rest of them - perfect. Even tested it with flashlight - working steady.
Attys work well with my box mod. I've raised central pin, thinking it
might be the contact between the atty and the indulgence itself.
But alas. Sometimes it works, sometimes its just dead. Now it just doesnt work at all mostly.

Just wanted to add that I have 2 of Indulgence, and 2 chargers. And 4 new batteries.

I'm just so frustrated...Any ideas?

 

[martinc]

switch problem?

Can you verify with a multimeter?

 

[UnripeRipe]

Looks like not switch. ~4.2V on central contact with pressed button. Nothing with unpressed.

 

[SIC08869]

I had a similar issue with this mod. I sent it back to the vendor and they told me of the 200 units sold I was the only one having issues. I could get the carto to fire if I backed off the carto by a slight turn making it wobbly on the connection. To date NONE of my adapters work on it, half of my atty's work on it and cartos that have been washed once may or may not fire based on how tightly they are screwed in. The company told me that they raised the post and had no problems for two days. They also told me that it was most likely my fault for using an accessory that most likely depressed the pin more than it should be. Supposedly there was a shorting issue with the pin and the battery but it was also supposedly fixed with the version of the V3 with the ego threading and the 3 vent holes. Personally it has become a backup in the event that my LT stops working and I need to send it in for service.

 

[sachavaca]

its junk, throw it away before it burns your house down. you will be money ahead

 

[sachavaca]

just for the record , where did you buy yours?. vendor says only bad one, herd that before. dont buy these folks

 

[Jimi D.]

I own the V3 with the ego head, I basically rebuilt the damn thing. I removed the mechanical switch, being that I use dual cartos at 6 and 7 volts. I added a huge 3 amp switch from madvapes. Also I put a bead of solder on the centerpin to raise the carto a bit, to add more airflow. I also removed the white plastic disc inside the head, where the battery makes contact. I used a Roughstack switch disc instead. I checked my load and now it hits as hard as my roughstacks.. I did all this work because I love the ego head....lol

 

[SIC08869]

just for the record , where did you buy yours?. vendor says only bad one, herd that before. dont buy these folks

Same place as yours Sachavaca. I wont mention names others can do their homework if need be. Honestly the emails that I have from these people are flat out accusing. There are no other vendors that claim the V3 cannot use IMR's and in fact another vendor sells them with IMR's. In reading your reviews I have ran into the same issues as yourself.

 

[UnripeRipe]

Mine is V3 version. So, if most common problem caused by central pin, maybe it's worth to try play with adapters. For example Indulgence<510 to 901 > 901 back to 510> atomiser.. Maybe those adapters will give more stable contact to atomizer?.

 

[SIC08869]

Mine is V3 version. So, if most common problem caused by central pin, maybe it's worth to try play with adapters. For example Indulgence<510 to 901 > 901 back to 510> atomiser.. Maybe those adapters will give more stable contact to atomizer?.

I have yet to get an adapter to work on mine. I have ordered 4, 3 KR808s and 1 Ego, none will fire.

 

[sachavaca]

they replaced my old version with newer ego type but I still need to rebuild it like jimi d did. hate when ppl sell crap and tell you how great it is.

 

[nordoe]

I had two of the V3's and they both stunk. The first one vaped well, for about 3 hours, they the button stopped. Sent it back to the vendor and they sent me a new one. The second one lasted about .5 hours and the button stopped. Sent it back again and got a refund. For half the price I got a diamond mod from parkes vaping and it has worked great from day one. It may not be pretty, but it works well.

 

[SIC08869]

I had two of the V3's and they both stunk. The first one vaped well, for about 3 hours, they the button stopped. Sent it back to the vendor and they sent me a new one. The second one lasted about .5 hours and the button stopped. Sent it back again and got a refund. For half the price I got a diamond mod from parkes vaping and it has worked great from day one. It may not be pretty, but it works well.

I wish I would have seen this mod before I bought my indulgence, The indulgence currently sits as a backup if the LT ever dies and I need to send it in for warranty work.

 

[martha1014]

I received a free Indulgence from EastMall. Within 2 days the atomizers will not screw into the top. It does not work. I contacted EastMall and they said I could buy a new tube for $35. I don't think so.

 

[SIC08869]

I received a free Indulgence from EastMall. Within 2 days the atomizers will not screw into the top. It does not work. I contacted EastMall and they said I could buy a new tube for $35. I don't think so.

We really need to make it apparent that this mod is no good with a very high non success rate. This is one of those that vendors should really stop selling.

 

[nordoe]

We really need to make it apparent that this mod is no good with a very high non success rate. This is one of those that vendors should really stop selling.

I am pretty sure that the vendor that I purchased this from has stopped selling it. It is still listed on their site, but has been out of stock since the second time I returned. I am guessing, but I think they just were sick of all the returns they were getting.

 

[Abe]

When we get returns on these it is usually the spring that has shrunk so a short at some point. Couple with issues on the switch, not sure how they are breaking.

 

[Abe]

Just wondering, what battery configurations you guys using to have trouble with the device, stacked for HV?

 

[nordoe]

The first one i received, which was not from you by the way, was the HV, stacked. When i returned it, I asked if the could just send the 3.7. they did and I still had the same problems.

 

[SIC08869]

When we get returns on these it is usually the spring that has shrunk so a short at some point. Couple with issues on the switch, not sure how they are breaking.

My battery configuration was both configs, stacked and singles. My issue seemed to be the pin issue. I literally seem to only have success with Smok Tech cartomizers. None of my atomizers work and definitely not any adapters. I was able to get half of my ego Mega XL's to fire.

Just and FYI Abe I did not receive mine from your company either.