Merged old sticky threads (5)

[Wired954]

Hi All,

This is totally a user-error story. Please don't flame me on this post. I struggled with if I should post this or not, but finally decided to so others would learn from a mistake.

I love my Janty Stick. I love it so much, I bought one for my mom.

My mom one day thought that the lack of vapor coming from her Janty was due to the battery needing replaced (I suspect she just needed to clean the atomizer). So, she took the battery out and switched over to the spare one I had got her.

She installed the battery backwards, and when she would press the button, of course nothing would happen. She assumed the battery needed charging, and proceeded to plug in the Janty Stick into the USB port of her computer to charge it.

She immediately heard snapping and crackling, and quickly unplugged the unit. I haven't been to see it yet, but she said it smelled like burnt plastic, and that after turning the battery around, it still would not turn on.

I suspect the charging circuit inside it is totally fried, or perhaps the battery has been damaged. I'll know more tomorrow.

Any ways, to those who have not-so-technical or mechanically inclined parents/relatives/friends that introduced them to vaping, PLEASE make sure they know the right way to install their batteries.

I totally know this is user error, so I don't expect anything from Janty to fix/replace the unit. I sent them a similar message as this post last week asking they update their user documentation to warn people about this.

On another note, I also suggested to Janty that they add to the charging circuitry a way to detect an inverted battery's polarity, and disable the charging circuit. I don't know how difficult this would be. When plugged in, the unit has power from the computer, so should be able to add a circuit to check battery polarity, and if not inverted, charge. If inverted, flash a light pattern. It was lucky that the battery did not explode, or the unit catch fire. This safety feature should really be investigated and added to prevent possible future problems.

Again, I love my Janty Stick, and just bought two more, one to replace my mom's, and one for my dad for Father's Day. This is the best unit I've found to date, and have tried many others. Great work Janty, and keep up the innovation!

Ron

 

[Flip7990]

One single $25 store credit for anyone who purchased a LE stick from Jantyusa. Just follow the instructions on the email from Ludo when using the credit.
Plain and simple.

 

[Kate51]

What a Bummer! I have a vision of these batteries marked with a red arrow pointing up! Which may not be appropriate for the Cigar, I don't know. Tell your Mom she's not the first to do that, I understand it has happened to a few others. I sure love mine!

 

[ArizonaVapin]

What is the expected battery life on this unit? If it's not a few millenia, I think I'll pass. Will it come in a titanium or stainless steel finish?

 

[dumwaldo]

V2.0 is supposed to have a 'mr. fusion' power source that will convert common organic waste into power.

 

[Tyson]

I noticed in reading the manual that came with it that it says not to use non-Janty liquid. "The use of other than Janty cartridges or the use of other than Janty liquid will damage the atomizer beyond repair." Is this just legalese or is it true? I ask because I didn't take the warning seriously and used some JC juice, 12 hours later my atomizer stopped working. I just got my Dura-C on Friday. Did I just get a bum atomizer? I don't want to damage the other atomizer but I don't really want to stop using the Dura-C when I use up the 5 carts that came with it.

 

[Zofryer]

I noticed in reading the manual that came with it that it says not to use non-Janty liquid. "The use of other than Janty cartridges or the use of other than Janty liquid will damage the atomizer beyond repair." Is this just legalese or is it true? I ask because I didn't take the warning seriously and used some JC juice, 12 hours later my atomizer stopped working. I just got my Dura-C on Friday. Did I just get a bum atomizer? I don't want to damage the other atomizer but I don't really want to stop using the Dura-C when I use up the 5 carts that came with it.

All evidence suggests that "Janty Liquid" is actually "Ruyan Liquid".

 

[Tyson]

It appears that I may have started worrying prematurely. I just tried a fresh battery and the atomizer seems to be fine. Either I used the battery more than I thought or it doesn't hold much of a charge.

 

[NightFlyer]

What email?

 

[Ludo]

a army swiss knife with a built in 510 switch blade tube for ready to use for your 510 vaping pleasure.

we tried modding a similar model, the spring knife idea is too dangerous though...the flashlight/lighter is much better suited.

Join Janty Club for Janty modding ideas!

 

[Richie G]

Has anyone looked into finding slightly higher voltage batteries that would fit into the Stick?

I'm trying to research this but I'm having difficulty finding the physical sizes of battery candidates. Something close to the original Stick battery even with a slight mod seems to be do-able, no? I'd sacrifice some ma hours for slightly more voltage.

Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?

 

[Ludo]

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[Scamz]

whats the V2 gunna have over the V1? thanks

 

[SmokinScott]

The only thing I don't like about it is that battery cover. The grooves should have been a little bigger, so a dime would fit. When the warentee expires, I'm going to glue a little dowel or something on there so I don't need a screwdriver to change the batts.

Vapes great with my beci 801 atomizer, both that one and the Janty atty that came with it fit well (just a little tight spot, but it's not a problem). No leaks, but I don't drip. I don't know why you'd want to drip with this, the carts produce plenty of vapor.

 

[smokie]

I don't know about most of you, but I still get strong cravings for a real cigarette. This was a problem when all of my "other" PVs just conked out, and never gave me the trusted good hit I so desperately needed. Problem solved:

The JS gives me that constant "good hit." It is leaps and bounds better than any other PV I've ever used. Their atomizers and their carts are also far superior than any of the others I've used in the past. I strongly recommend the JS, especially if you are looking for reliability.


The ONLY negative is that the atomizer chamber is NOT sealed. I haven't dripped with it yet, so that has not been an issue for me. No real need to drip--the carts are awesome. I'm still refilling the old ones.

Mike

Why change the battery, that battery should last about 6 months, or better. The battery it self lasts about 8 hours, and you can charge it while vaping at home, in the car, and at work. I can not see a reason to change the battery everyday, only but twice a year.

 

[smokie]

I guess I don't get why everyone wants to drip....as long as there's a hole in the atty, it's gonna leak if it's flooded. So don't know what you need to do that for, the 801 atomizer holds a huge amount of juice. Don't they gurgle like crazy when you drip? That's when I go blow mine out! My case is also dry as a bone inside. I guess I just don't get it.

Unscrew the atomizer just enough so there is no contact with the battery, 2 seconds it takes, before putting it in your pocket, then just tighten up before using, works for me.

 

[ladybug51]

Just a different take, looks nice, hopefully in metal. I'd bet it's got a USB port and a similar cigar type battery in it from the looks of it.. Two weeks of experiencing the Stick and its failings tells me that the wiring from the Cameo's body to the atomizer will end up being a weak point. The other weak point will be Janty's continued non-response to those who try contacting them asking for repair or replacement under their so called warrantee.

ButchBoy,
You mention the failings with the Stick. What failing are you talking about. I was considering the Stick or the Dura C from Janty and since the Stick hasn't been out long, I'm wanting the pros and cons.

Also, who did you buy it from?

Thanks, Bug

 

[lm921]

Has anyone looked into finding slightly higher voltage batteries that would fit into the Stick?

I'm trying to research this but I'm having difficulty finding the physical sizes of battery candidates. Something close to the original Stick battery even with a slight mod seems to be do-able, no? I'd sacrifice some ma hours for slightly more voltage.

Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?

the battery is a 10440.
10mmX44MM There is no other size. Ultra fire batterys clam to have 500mah in the 10440 but that is not very likley and should be assumed that 500mah is peak preformace.
Also note that the 10440 is unprotected so discharging below 2.8V would be a hazard.
You could use a usb battery back up.
another fourm poster noted that they are under 20 bucks and you can find them anywhere. They should deliver 4-5 volts and give you that hit that the usb pass through gives you.

 

[Kelemvor]

too bad the stick limits you again to the battery, it doesn't matter how trong your external ist.

without modding the stick gives only the batteries voltage to the atomizer.

i know for not one 10440 sized battery with more voltage, sorry.

 

[Elendil]

whats the V2 gunna have over the V1? thanks

It is supposed to be metal and probably will have a different type of switch........