My Dura-C arrived!

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Terraphon

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Oh, sorry, didnt read all the posts before I replied.

What I recieved was a "kit".

It was 2 Dura-C batteries, 2 Atomizers, and a pack of cartridges.

This is my furst Dura purchase, I did the pre-order of the Dura, and then asked Jeff to wait until the Dura-C was available to ship me my order. I will say however, that the box and instruction manual appear to be for the standard Dura, so maybe Jeff just swapped the batteries with an original Dura kit. Either way, I am pretty happy, and hopefully the cart issue will be resolved by the next time I order.

Awesome, man...Thanks for the info. This helps a LOT.

Now...where'd that sanneke guy go?
 

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When you take into account that they have been on pre-order with the "new" manual batteries for some time. Batteries that do not fit the (up until a few days ago) advertised optional accessory, the PCC. Leaving those having bought a PCC only old defective automatic batteries as an option since the new automatic batteries aren't out yet. With new manual batteries that will fit already being announced as forthcoming.....

Well, 2 ways to look at it. Either they freaked over the bad batteries and jumped the gun releasing with the manuals or they are simply brilliant by ensuring Dura customers will continue to buy the latest upgrade.


Wait a sec... I ordered a PCC (hasn't shipped yet) and I am a bit confused...

Will my Dura-C batteries work with it, or is it going to be useless for me?
 

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lol

Seems that either way they've boned the beagle because the consumers are the ones taking it in the shorts on the front end, unfortunately, but word does tend to spread which often brings about karma faster than one would like.

I'd like to give benefit of the doubt, though, and assume that they just freaked and scrambled to make it right, stumbling a bit in the process.

Time will tell.


I'm just going to wait until everything fits and works.
(or maybe i'm asking too much) ya think?
thanks again everyone.
 

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lol


I'd like to give benefit of the doubt, though, and assume that they just freaked and scrambled to make it right, stumbling a bit in the process.

Time will tell.

That is what I think. I think they were in such a hurry to get something out for those already with the Dura that they didn't even think of the PCC until it was too late. Hence the redesign coming out for the manual batteries as well.

Will my Dura-C batteries work with it, or is it going to be useless for me?

If you only have the Dura-C manual batteries, then no. They will not work with the PCC and Janty's site now reflects this. Old automatic Dura batteries (the ones with the problems) will work with the PCC, as well as the mini-fogger batteries. You can see about getting old automatic Dura batteries, get mini-fogger batteries (which are supposedly compatable with the Dura-C atomizer), wait for the new automatic Dura-C batteries to be released or wait even longer for the new manual Dura-C batteries to be released. :rolleyes:

I have 3 sets ordered. I know how you feel.
 

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Me too. I ordered mine as a gift.

I am getting 2 old automatic batteries for use out and about with the PCC hoping that being broken down for going into the PCC and no dripping that they will hold up. If not I will get some of the "new and improved ones" when they come out. Providing the rest holds up, I got good prices on the kits and Janty has a decent warranty.

I'm looking at it this way. I've had a cell phone for over 10yrs. I just got a phone with bluetooth. :shock: Yes, I know that's been around forever, but I didn't need it and was perfectly happy without it until recently. I don't have to have all the latest and the person I bought this for is the same. Yes the PCC fiasco ticks me off, but what else is there to do? If I decide it just isn't going to work, I send it back and get her a 901.
 

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Personally, the carts leaking between the cart and the atomizer was somewhat annoying but hardly a deal-breaker. My personal thought is that it's a combination of the cartridges not being as tight as they could be and the fact that most of us keep the Dura cartridges very wet to get the best possible vape. I learned that when I put up my Dura, I'd wrap it in a bit of cloth so that if there were any leaks, it wouldn't make a mess.

I also heard (can't remember where, though) that there was a tendency for liquid to leak from the atomizer into the battery, which may have caused or exacerbated the battery problems. I expect that particular issue has been addressed with the advent of the sealed battery.

I suspect that there was a rush to get the Dura-C out in the hands of customers because the initial reaction to the Dura was so great . . . and then the outcry even greater when the failures started.

In any event, I've set my alarm for 10:30 p.m. CST when my batteries will have been charging for 8 hours. I have sooooo missed my Dura, and if the Dura-C performs as well as the original Dura performed for me for the first two weeks, I'm going to be a very, very happy camper.
 

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Personally, the carts leaking between the cart and the atomizer was somewhat annoying but hardly a deal-breaker. My personal thought is that it's a combination of the cartridges not being as tight as they could be and the fact that most of us keep the Dura cartridges very wet to get the best possible vape. I learned that when I put up my Dura, I'd wrap it in a bit of cloth so that if there were any leaks, it wouldn't make a mess.

I have been wondering if you kept it upright, cartridge down, like in a pen holder, if that would prevent some of the problem and better protect the old automatic batteries?

I also heard (can't remember where, though) that there was a tendency for liquid to leak from the atomizer into the battery, which may have caused or exacerbated the battery problems. I expect that particular issue has been addressed with the advent of the sealed battery.

That seems to be what Janty is saying. I think the sealed battery is why Janty is advertising "Drip Away" and "Safe to Drip" that people are so surprised about.

I suspect that there was a rush to get the Dura-C out in the hands of customers because the initial reaction to the Dura was so great . . . and then the outcry even greater when the failures started.

In any event, I've set my alarm for 10:30 p.m. CST when my batteries will have been charging for 8 hours. I have sooooo missed my Dura, and if the Dura-C performs as well as the original Dura performed for me for the first two weeks, I'm going to be a very, very happy camper.

That's the impression I got. When the batteries worked most people loved their Duras and just wanted them fixed. They didn't actually want to give them back. LOL I'm hoping for the same, minus bad batteries of course. Hopefully the leaking is fixed, but if not and a few adjustments to it's care to minimize leaks are required, that's okay. Every e-cig has it's tradeoffs.

Hoping for the best. :)
 

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When the batteries worked most people loved their Duras and just wanted them fixed. They didn't actually want to give them back.

You are not kidding. I had three Dura batteries, two absolutely dead and one that is wonky (to put it kindly). One of the hardest things was for me to send back the two dead batteries. Honestly, I should have sent the wonky one back, too, but I just couldn't bear to do it. Every once in awhile I'll vape my old Dura with that wonky battery just to get a few hits.

Yes, I know how pathetic that sounds.

Only one hour left on my 8-hour charge on the Dura-C batteries.

And, yes, I know how pathetic that sounds, too. :oops:
 

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This sounds like the same ride I went on with the first four batches of the KB, each promising to fix the problems with the old. To Janty's credit, they did get it right in the end, and they did give new sets to the customers who had bought the old batches. I'm glad not to be on the ride this time, though. ;)
 

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Tolken--I placed my order 2/8 for two Duras. (I was getting another for myself and one for my sister.) When the Dura-C was announced, I switched my order to that. So I'm not sure whether you would count my order as being early February or mid to late February. :)

Interesting to note that I did NOT receive a shipping notice. Typically, you get an e-mail when your items ship, but I didn't this go around. (And, yes, I routinely check my spam folder just in case.) So your Dura-C may be on its way to you even as we speak. Heck, it could be in your mailbox right now . . . .

Did your status still say "processing" on the Janty site when your shipping arrived? Oh Julie...this is gerden btw...
 
Jeff sent me replacements for my 1st-gen Dura batteries. They are charging now. So, to Janty's credit, they are taking care of their customers.

The Dura was fantastic until the batteries started to fail. I hope the redesign is solid. I love the Kissbox, but I really like the firmer pull that the Dura required, and the vapor level was better, too. Will report back after the batteries get their full charge.

The switch on the new manual Dura-C batteries is just like the Kissbox manual switch.
 
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