Itaste 3.0 coming apart

[MGates]

I'm having an issue with one of my itaste 3.0 batteries. The bottom end where the micro USB charger connects seems to have come loose. The battery still works fine but if I'm not careful when unplugging it the whole bottom piece slides out. On the inside of the bottom piece, there seems to have been glue. Is it safe to re-glue it? If so, what kind. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[WarHawk-AVG]

If you do decide to glue it back down

Gorilla Glue 42001 Epoxy Syringe, 25ml | Seabound Supply

 

[jefsview]

How long have you had it? Have you tried contacting the vendor?

 

[harpo]

Use super glue since it's not the 510 connector end.

 

[jangempo]

mine came apart a bit near the top, where the cheap metal tube is held by a rivet. I just crazy glued it back together and now it's more solid than ever.
I found when examining the unit more closely, It's all-around pretty cheaply put together, unlike my mvp.

 

[Rocketpunk]

Are we talking about the iTaste VV?

Man, that thing is covered and slathered in failure sauce, at least in my opinion. Great concept, horrible device. We ordered a bunch, but when they started coming back left and right, we decided right then and there that was the last stock order for that device. When they're gone, they're gone, and we warn everyone who buys it that, although it is under warranty, there are no returns. Just exchanges. What we're trying to impress upon the purchaser is that, "What you're buying now may very well suck, and if it turns out to suck, we can only replace it with another device that may very well suck..."

EDIT: We tell them it sucks, too. If they go ahead and buy it, that's when we tell them it can only be exchanged and not returned.

 

[MGates]

Are we talking about the iTaste VV?

Man, that thing is covered and slathered in failure sauce, at least in my opinion. Great concept, horrible device. We ordered a bunch, but when they started coming back left and right, we decided right then and there that was the last stock order for that device. When they're gone, they're gone, and we warn everyone who buys it that, although it is under warranty, there are no returns. Just exchanges. What we're trying to impress upon the purchaser is that, "What you're buying now may very well suck, and if it turns out to suck, we can only replace it with another device that may very well suck..."

EDIT: We tell them it sucks, too. If they go ahead and buy it, that's when we tell them it can only be exchanged and not returned.

I agree. I ordered another one from another vendor and after having to return 2 of them and getting nasty emails, I just gave up and settled for what I had. I really like the fact that its vv/vw and its small. I haven't been able to find anything else like it in that size.

 

[jangempo]

I think it's a great device, It does what I need it to do, but it needs to be more solid. Everything is weak and fragile. I also don't like how everything is crooked and misaligned. I feel like it's barely holding together.

 

[Rocketpunk]

That's what we hear each and every time it comes back. But we warned 'em...

 

[Angiebubs]

I have had the same issue, when unplugging the charger, the bottom pulls out. I love this device but this issue is frustrating. I bought it via a co-op so cant do anything about it either.

 

[jangempo]

crazy glue helped me improve it's quality. it doesnt pull apart anymore.

 

[bikerbeagle]

I agree. I ordered another one from another vendor and after having to return 2 of them and getting nasty emails, I just gave up and settled for what I had. I really like the fact that its vv/vw and its small. I haven't been able to find anything else like it in that size.

The only other VV device I know of in that size class is the eGo-VV (non-VW); otherwise, any 18350 vv/vw mod (or 18490 mechanical with a kick) would be the next choice/size up.

 

[State O' Flux]

Interesting thread. One has to wonder how many 3.0s are out there... considering as a self-contained VW device, it is (currently) in a class, uniquely it's own.

A small "test sample" to be sure, but I've had four iTaste 3.0s bought at different times from 2 different vendors - three gifted out and one I've hung on to. Only one had the bottom come loose and that was quickly repaired with hot glue. All are still running well, to my knowledge... in fact, I'm using the one I kept right now, while my 18X batteries are charging. ;-)