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[boondongle]

(My apologies if this is posted in the wrong forum...I couldn't find a Janty Stick-specific forum.)

So I had a Janty Stick v2, and was loving it...for about three weeks. Then one day I was charging it, and I smelled that familiar burnt electronics smell. It definitely seemed like it was coming from the Stick, but when I fired it up, it seemed to work just fine. In fact, it seemed to be working better than ever...it was like I was running a high voltage device.

But when I plugged in the USB cable, it didn't charge. I tried it on a different computer, and it still wasn't lighting up to indicate a charge. So I thought, "Huh, the USB recharge circuit must have fried. Well, that stinks, but I really like the device, so I guess I'll just have to recharge the batteries manually, and carry a few around to get me through the day." So I took out the dead battery in the Stick, put it in the charging unit, and popped the spare battery in the Stick. It lasted about half the day, so I switched to my backup mod.

When I got home, I decided to see if the Stick was somehow putting out higher voltages. While I had the multimeter out, I decided to check the battery....1.1 volts! 8-o

No way was I going to recharge a battery that had dropped that low, so I went to get the other battery that had been charged on the manual charger. Then I realized I had no idea how low that one had gotten, so I'd have to get rid of that one, too. At this point, I'm realizing something has gone seriously wrong with the unit, and there's no way I can keep using it. Since I bought the Stick on clearance with no warranty, I decide to take it apart and see if I can spot the problem. Well, that turned out to be fairly easy...there's a chip that's burned and melted, right in the center of the board:

It's hard to see with my low quality cell phone camera, but it's the medium-sized chip that the switch wires connect to. It looks to have five leads on it.

So here are my questions/concerns:

1) If you get a burning smell, I'd suggest you immediately stop using the device. If it's still under warranty, send it right back, along with the battery in the device when it failed.

2) Is this a known problem that has happened to others?

3) If it is a known problem, does the Stick v3 carry the same risk? I really enjoyed the stick when it was working, and I'd like to pick up another, but if this is still a danger...well, I don't know. Maybe I wouldn't get the new version, or maybe I'd pick up extras as spares -- I really did like the device.

 

[Mik_Janty]

1) Yes you are correct, thats the procedure
2) No i havent heard of this one before - not to say that it never happened, but i didnt see it - and even if it has happened, its not typical by far
3) No, and no.

Hope this helps you out a bit

 

[nubee]

I've had JSV1,2,3 and never had any issue with charging, burning or other.

Only issue I had was the switch "failing" on JSV1,2 (which Janty covered 100% under warranty) and to date, touch wood, my JSV3 is problem free.

 

[Flip7990]

I've also owned and used the JS v1 and v2, and have had never experienced any circuit board frying. The JS was my main vape until the eGo arrived.

 

[RedRamen]

Are the atomizers exactly the same as normal 510 atomizers?

Secondly, if I were to just purchase 1 eGo battery (I don't need the whole kit). Does it come with the little cone that screws over the atomizer?

Thanks,
Ramen

 

[Scottbee]

According to Mik at Janty, there are some subtle differences (besides the warranty) between Janty atties and the standard Joye 510 variety. I don't know what those difference are.

And no, the batteries don't come with the cone. You will need to buy the cone also to get the full eGo experience.

 

[tonyboy]

Any 510 atty will thread up to ego. A battery by itself would come solo. They probbaly sell them though,TW does. I got the 5 pack from TW. Did not order the cone,it functions just fine without it. You do need an adaptor to charge it with most existing 510 chargers. Some have said the cone makes a difference, if that is true this great little guy would be even better.

 

[SudokuGal]

You also have to buy the charger, so you might as well get the kit.

 

[WillyB]

According to Mik at Janty, there are some subtle differences (besides the warranty) between Janty atties and the standard Joye 510 variety. I don't know what those difference are.

And no, the batteries don't come with the cone. You will need to buy the cone also to get the full eGo experience.

There's something about the way that Mik at Janty phrases things and answers questions that doesn't quite sit right with me. There's no way I'd buy a used car from him.

 

[Scottbee]

FYI to all: the cone makes a difference. Without the cone the eGo is just another 510, albeit with a longer battery duration.

 

[RedRamen]

You also have to buy the charger, so you might as well get the kit.

I just have to get the adapter (Which is 3-4 dollars). Then I can thread that into the eGo, then attach it to my standard 510 charger

 

[WillyB]

FYI to all: the cone makes a difference. Without the cone the eGo is just another 510, albeit with a longer battery duration.

How does the cone influence the draw?

 

[RedRamen]

How does the cone influence the draw?

I heard it mades the draw harder tbh.

 

[LoveMeTender]

This is from a noob but I'll give you my 2 cents regarding the eGo, I think it gives a better draw then my other $100 3.7 mod for some reason.

I don't think the draw is harder then my other mod but you can't get airflow if you suck on the atty cover, you need the mouthpiece. Also if you do the mouthpiece mod in the Dripping for Noobs thread you get better airflow and a wonderful draw.

And all my 510 attys fit onto the eGo, and for some reason I like the Joye 510 attys better then the Janty one. Also it's always hard to trust salesmen, I'd just go by the reviews given.

 

[boondongle]

Glad to hear it's not a common problem. I pulled the trigger and ordered a Janty Stick v3 to replace my head v2. I hope I like the new one as much as I liked the old one before it burned out.

Any idea how it managed to drain the battery down past the minimum safe charge?

 

[TommyGunBC]

Why not go for a real mod instead of Janty's gimmicky made in china junk , the ego may last longer than a standard 510 battery but not longer than say a good Mod ie: Adaptever , GG , Silverbullet ,Prodigy, Chuck.

These devices offer more options and are almost indestructible . I have never tried the ego it looks cool and slim but with the proprietary batteries and such I'd stay away from it personally and the switch is just bound to fail eventually leaving you with a worthless piece of junk .

The other mod devices are a little bit more costly than a chinese toy but will provide you with a longer life span and less trouble more vaping .

Just my Opinion , Tommy

 

[LoveMeTender]

Why not go for a real mod instead of Janty's gimmicky made in china junk , the ego may last longer than a standard 510 battery but not longer than say a good Mod ie: Adaptever , GG , Silverbullet ,Prodigy, Chuck.

These devices offer more options and are almost indestructible . I have never tried the ego it looks cool and slim but with the proprietary batteries and such I'd stay away from it personally and the switch is just bound to fail eventually leaving you with a worthless piece of junk .

The other mod devices are a little bit more costly than a chinese toy but will provide you with a longer life span and less trouble more vaping .

Just my Opinion , Tommy

I think a good reason to get a eGo or Tornado instead of the ones you mentioned is if one of those mods you mentioned break after the warrenty period you're screwed. If the eGo or Tornado break, all you have to buy is a new battery which is only $22.99 at totally wicked.

 

[St_Francisco]

Why not go for a real mod instead of Janty's gimmicky made in china junk , the ego may last longer than a standard 510 battery but not longer than say a good Mod ie: Adaptever , GG , Silverbullet ,Prodigy, Chuck.

These devices offer more options and are almost indestructible . I have never tried the ego it looks cool and slim but with the proprietary batteries and such I'd stay away from it personally and the switch is just bound to fail eventually leaving you with a worthless piece of junk .

The other mod devices are a little bit more costly than a chinese toy but will provide you with a longer life span and less trouble more vaping .

Just my Opinion , Tommy

Perhaps you should at least try out an eGo before classifying it as a gimmicky made in chine piece of junk that is bound to fail.

Also, I'd be willing to bet that the eGo battery stays charged just as long as those mods you listed, if not longer. Mine last 36-48 hours. And that's not just every once in a while. That's every day.

Never had a problem with my buttons, the batteries charge in 1-2 hours, I get consistent vapor production, awesome flavor, and awesome throat hit through the ENTIRE life of the battery, and I've probably dropped the thing 50+ times on a variety of surfaces without so much as a scratch on the paint.

 

[LoveMeTender]

Also I think it looks better then any mod I've seen besides maybe the proteges, but I've heard the button tends to stick and break on those. Also it's one of the smaller 3.7 mods out there.

Here's a pic of mine with a metal mouthpiece mod, I think it looks classy, not gimmicky.

 

[WillyB]

Why not go for a real mod instead of Janty's gimmicky made in china junk , the ego may last longer than a standard 510 battery but not longer than say a good Mod ie: Adaptever , GG , Silverbullet ,Prodigy, Chuck.

These devices offer more options and are almost indestructible . I have never tried the ego it looks cool and slim but with the proprietary batteries and such I'd stay away from it personally and the switch is just bound to fail eventually leaving you with a worthless piece of junk .

The other mod devices are a little bit more costly than a chinese toy but will provide you with a longer life span and less trouble more vaping .

Just my Opinion , Tommy

There seems to be a bit more to the eGo than meets the eye, hence the interest and speculation. And all the mods you mentioned, except for the battery case, still use 'made in china junk' atomizers, switches, and batteries. And for someone on a budget and not interested in the 'bling' factor functional, vaping equivalents of those mods can be made quite cheaply and easily. Looking at some of the home-brew 5V mods we see a level of electrical sophistication that far exceeds the simple resistor approach that the expensive mods use.