I recently received 2 new bottles of juice that I ordered online (company that was at VapeFest so not a bad company) and loved the flavors, everything was working fine. However, I woke up this morning and my PV's are possessed. I have 2 eGo-T batteries and I use Bauway 306 low res attys with a drip tip and drip shield. When I screw on the atty, the battery starts working without me pushing the button....both batteries as of this morning. Neither buttons light up now and I literally have to twist on, vape, then twist off real fast or it just continues to burn if I leave it screwed on. Neither button is sticking either so thats not the problem......both batteries had a full charge....I tried cleaning the attys (even replaced with brand new ones when that didn't work) and I cleaned the connector part of the battery. Seems weird to me that both batteries started this at the same time.....was there a problem with the juice??? Did I do something wrong??? I'm stumped. Anybody ever hear of this happening? Any info will be much appreciated!
My PV is possessed, Please help. ;-(
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What is the lowest ohms stuff you used on them (because 1.5 ohm stuff can sometimes damage/kill Egos)?
And did you use any CE3/Smokymizers (they have been killing some Ego batteries)?
Did you check with a pointed bit of tissue for liquid around the post of the battery?
Have you charged or accidentally put them on any incorrect chargers including 510-T auto, FS510, Blu, Trio (or other L88b)?
And hopefully these aren't some weird auto batteries - don't buy auto batteries
And don't buy mystery brand Egos to save a few bucks. Joye/Janty are the real ones. SLB ones are OK, anything Boge should be OK, generally Eastmall stuff is OK, but random mystery brand may not be well made.
If none of the above apply, your charger could be faulty. But batteries that turn themselves on or won't turn off are probably toast.
And did you use any CE3/Smokymizers (they have been killing some Ego batteries)?
Did you check with a pointed bit of tissue for liquid around the post of the battery?
Have you charged or accidentally put them on any incorrect chargers including 510-T auto, FS510, Blu, Trio (or other L88b)?
And hopefully these aren't some weird auto batteries - don't buy auto batteries
And don't buy mystery brand Egos to save a few bucks. Joye/Janty are the real ones. SLB ones are OK, anything Boge should be OK, generally Eastmall stuff is OK, but random mystery brand may not be well made.
If none of the above apply, your charger could be faulty. But batteries that turn themselves on or won't turn off are probably toast.
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if they are auto batts and you've had juice leak into them it may have shorted out the auto switch
Sounds like there's a short somewhere.
Clean the batteries with alcohol. Clean around the center post with a toothpick.
Does this happen with all your atties? Does it happen with cartomizers? How are you cleaning your atties?
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Clean the batteries with alcohol. Clean around the center post with a toothpick.
Does this happen with all your atties? Does it happen with cartomizers? How are you cleaning your atties?
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@ Doormouse...I'm afraid you've went a bit above my knowledge with that question. All I have used is the same hardware that I have been using for months. I don't own anything besides what I listed above. Only thing I did different was use a new juice. It's a 50/50 blend same as I've been using, just a different company.
@ Ruff I have the drip shields and connectors that are supposed to not leak and I am very careful not to overload with juice. Even if that was the problem, it's still weird to me that one day no problems then they both go bad the same morning? Just weird.
@ Ruff I have the drip shields and connectors that are supposed to not leak and I am very careful not to overload with juice. Even if that was the problem, it's still weird to me that one day no problems then they both go bad the same morning? Just weird.
Yep I cleaned the batteries like you suggested with alcohol. I soak my atties in Vodka and I have 6 of them and all are doing the same thing. I'm doing the same things I've been doing since I started vapeing. I don't like cartomizers and I threw the ones I had away shortly after I bought them so I am not sure.
The above posts are probably right...but perhaps an exorcism is in order?
Gosh I'm sorry....I don't understand that question. eGo-T batteries that I have to screw into a wall charger to recharge. Thats all I know. ;-(
Maybe this is a signal from divine intelligence that you need to up your game and drop a bill or so on a brand new mod.... at least that's how I'd read the situation!!! The Ego-T is one of the workhorses of the industry, is it odd that this should happen to you :-(
What are the ohms of your atomizer? One member who seemed knowledgeable said cold temperatures can increase the problem of 1.5 ohm things killing Ego (and other encased mass produced) batteries. Something about the temperature differences of the parts.
Also, if the juice you bought was very thick, did your atty run a lot hotter than normal? Sometimes heat can cause problems in a mass produced battery.
If you really did nothing different, have manual batteries, not using 1.5 ohms, atty didn't get extra hot, then I think your charger may be bad (were they both charged with the same charger?), or if you charge off PC power maybe somebody got a static shock on the PC?
If they are manuals then your symptoms sound like a short inside the batteries. Something fired/melted something inside. (which is exactly what some people have done with 1.5 ohm attys lately)
Also, if the juice you bought was very thick, did your atty run a lot hotter than normal? Sometimes heat can cause problems in a mass produced battery.
If you really did nothing different, have manual batteries, not using 1.5 ohms, atty didn't get extra hot, then I think your charger may be bad (were they both charged with the same charger?), or if you charge off PC power maybe somebody got a static shock on the PC?
If they are manuals then your symptoms sound like a short inside the batteries. Something fired/melted something inside. (which is exactly what some people have done with 1.5 ohm attys lately)
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I think I agree....would love to own a mod but can't afford one right now. This vapeing thing has become a moneypit and it may be time to just give it up. I am buying what I believe to be quality products from reputable companies but nothing lasts like I think it should. Oh well.....I gave up the smokes so I guess I can do it. Thanks all for the replies! I really appreciate how friendly and helpful you all are!!!!
Wow, I'm out of ideas. I beat the heck out of my ego's and they just keep ticking. I had an 808 burn out on me today. Almost caught fire it was so hot.
Maybe it's solar flares.
Sorry for all your troubles.
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Maybe it's solar flares.
Sorry for all your troubles.
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Thanks Doormouse I just looked up the atomizers I use and it said 1.7 ohms. I live in Southern California and the weather is pretty much the same year round....no real hot or cold here. New juice isn't thick....actually a bit thinner than what I was using.....I didn't think about it being the charger. Maybe thats the problem. Would certainly explain why both batteries are acting up at the same time. Both batteries and the charger are genuine eGo that I got at VapeFest. Gosh that has barely been 4 months ago. I would have expected a longer life than that!!!!! Thanks for all your help!
Wow, I'm out of ideas. I beat the heck out of my ego's and they just keep ticking. I had an 808 burn out on me today. Almost caught fire it was so hot.
Maybe it's solar flares.
Sorry for all your troubles.
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Thanks mooreted! I appreciate your input. Nothing I buy seems to last. I vape constantly so maybe I am just too hard on stuff.
Does the atty screw all the way down on the batt, or just until snug. Sometimes the center post and outer ring
of atty will make contact with center post of batt if it is screwed down too tight, or center post of batt is
off center. This will cause a short that makes it fire continuously.
I would check the center post of the atty and the batts. The center post of the atty should stick out
just a little farther than the outer threaded part. The center post of the batt should be centered.
of atty will make contact with center post of batt if it is screwed down too tight, or center post of batt is
off center. This will cause a short that makes it fire continuously.
I would check the center post of the atty and the batts. The center post of the atty should stick out
just a little farther than the outer threaded part. The center post of the batt should be centered.
True above - some fat-battery models can short inside if the post gets pressed in too far. But since you've been using the same atomizer for a while it would be odd to have just now pushed both posts in too far in succession.
re battery life - Batteries are good for 150-250 recharges so I would expect more too than you got too unless you were charging each more than once per day.
Re mods - though you need to be careful not to drop them hard, a plastic box mod that uses one 14500 protected LiIon or AW IMR battery is only about $20. Add $5 each for a pair of batteries and $10-12 for a charger. Buying and Selling modders section has a number of makers/sellers. Note - the AW IMR batteries hold the voltage up better but may need a small rare earth magnet spacer to extend the nipple a bit to contact the positive end contact in a box mod. I think I got a few of the magnets at Clouds of Vapor. Super T Manufacturing is good for batteries. TR-001 is a fairly flexible charger - does lots of sizes.
re battery life - Batteries are good for 150-250 recharges so I would expect more too than you got too unless you were charging each more than once per day.
Re mods - though you need to be careful not to drop them hard, a plastic box mod that uses one 14500 protected LiIon or AW IMR battery is only about $20. Add $5 each for a pair of batteries and $10-12 for a charger. Buying and Selling modders section has a number of makers/sellers. Note - the AW IMR batteries hold the voltage up better but may need a small rare earth magnet spacer to extend the nipple a bit to contact the positive end contact in a box mod. I think I got a few of the magnets at Clouds of Vapor. Super T Manufacturing is good for batteries. TR-001 is a fairly flexible charger - does lots of sizes.
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Looks perfectly centered and like you suggested on both.....It starts firing continuously before it is even tight enough to be considered not wobbly. Just blows my mind that yesterday it was working perfectly.
Each battery is charged once every other day. And I only charge when I am at home so I don't overcharge it. Just my luck I guess.
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