LED light color

[silkyblue]

What does it mean when the blue LED is going orange sometimes?

 

[Scottbee]

On what? Charger, PV... ?

And if you're talking about your PV.... which model?

 

[silkyblue]

DSE 901, the PV tip is blue but sometimes goes orange when I'm taking a hit.

 

[Jherek]

I had a black 901 battery with the blue LED, and it would flash orange when too long of a drag was taken.

 

[silkyblue]

I had a black 901 battery with the blue LED, and it would flash orange when too long of a drag was taken.

Too long? Is that like a warning to let you know it's getting too hot?

 

[Jherek]

"Too long? Is that like a warning to let you know it's getting too hot?"

Yeah. Automatic batteries have an cut off time, which varies by model. I think the cut off with the 901 is like 5 seconds or so. I use the 901 myself, but no longer use the stock batteries. I built a juicyBox, which I find works much better:

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/modders-forum/7102-juicybox.html

The stock automatic batteries are prone to develop problems, malfunctioning in a variety of ways. I kind of miss them, though, as they are portable, don't require pressing a button, and make the PV look and feel more analog-like.

 

[silkyblue]

The stock automatic batteries are prone to develop problems, malfunctioning in a variety of ways. I kind of miss them, though, as they are portable, don't require pressing a button, and make the PV look and feel more analog-like.

I have a manual battery though.

 

[Jherek]

Sorry, I assumed they were automatic. I don't have any experience with 901 manual batteries, I'm afraid. Anyone else?

 

[silkyblue]

NP, Jherek. Thanks for trying. I'm wondering if it might not be the same on the manual, though? It does seem to happen when I'm taking frequent short inhales to get a good vapor going.

 

[props76]

I have a manual battery though.

There are 4 reasons for the yellow flash:

1) You took a drag/held the button for to long. Over 5 or 8 seconds, whatever yours is set for.

2) The batt needs recharging.

3) You have just pluged it into the charger, it sees the charge and will start charging.

4) Continuous flashing - there is a short. This can happen when you put it on the charger, or release the button. It will contunine to flash. You will need to clean the contacts. Ussally the ring between the center (pos) and the thread (neg) is bridged by a buildup of ejuice that is causing a short.

 

[silkyblue]

Thank you, props. That makes sense. I think it was the longer drags, but I'll keep an eye out for the battery too.