Just killed my first atty. Stupid automatic battery......

[MaileSmyth]

*WARNING! NOOB RANT*

Well, just put a clean atty onto my automatic 510 battery. Did a quick little blow into it to see if it was fully dry. Well, it was good for the first fraction of a second.

Then it started the orange glow, which still wasn't bad, as it was only that one tiny puff, and the battery should kick off almost instantly. Just a quick little dry burn (wasn't my intention though).

But a fraction of a second later, and the battery was still going. And the coil got hotter and whiter. And the battery STILL didn't shut off.

And then 2 seconds later.... Nothing. It was dark. It's life was over. Upon autopsy, I found that the coil had burned thru, and the entire wick was a crusty, crunch black mass.

battery........


Well, just bought 3 manuals from the classifieds a few hours ago, so hopefully this wont happen again.

 

[tmcase]

Yeah, I did something similiar. I blew directly into the auto battery hole to clear any juice that might have been in there. WRONG! The battery stayed on for a few seconds but then went out. Luckily I didn't damage the battery. They cost a bit more than atomizers. Manual batteries are better anyway.

 

[MaileSmyth]

I think the battery just hates me. It's the same one that likes cutting off EARLY when I'm trying to take more than a 2 second drag.

 

[tmcase]

That's one of the draw backs of autos. Manuals don't do that.

 

[MiXoLoGiSt]

Yeah manual batteries are my preference and the preference of most of the experienced vapers. They are much safer and much easier to use. No primer puffs or anything like that so they are awesome to me. I will never buy an automatic unit over a manual unit.

 

[jj2]

Well RIP little atty.

And another manual fan.

 

[SummerDawn]

And then 2 seconds later.... Nothing. It was dark. It's life was over. Upon autopsy, I found that the coil had burned thru, and the entire wick was a crusty, crunch black mass.

Absolutely brilliant description, MS. I'm especially fond of the "Upon autopsy," bit.

So anyway. Glad you've ordered yourself some manuals! When I was still most commonly using Vapor Kings [KR8 units], I had an equal amount of manuals and autos. Despite the fact that I refilled cartos, I would frequently use my autos with them (I had 2 Diamond Series autos - no manuals - and they're just so darn pretty! ). I must have good luck, because I never lost one. In fact, I still have them all and pass them out to people who are curious about vaping. On the other hand, cartos might just hold juice a bit better in comparison to atty's/carts. No clue.

I'm truly sorry about the loss of your auto. I'm sure it lived a good life. You'll be happy with your manuals though, I'm sure of it. Vape on, brother.