My V2 mostly misfires... what to do?

[Ultimist]

I've tried everything in the troubleshooting guide posted on this forum, yet I still get 4 misfires out of every 5 tries. The vaping is so inconsistent with my V2 that I find myself going back to my V1 and leaving the V2 mostly unused. It seems I have to mash the button hard in order to get a proper hit.

I don't know what to do to fix it. Tried everything.

Rod

 

[driptip]

Just open a ticket I am sure Casey or Steve will take care of you. http://www.puresmoker.com/ticket_new.asp

 

[CaSHMeRe]

Rod - Couple more things to try that are not in the guide.

1) Take the button apart. On the button you will find a tiny gasket between the contact disk and button lip. Take it off (with a paperclip or tweezers, etc...) then give it a shot.

2) Get a size #60 O-Ring from Home Depot/Lowes ($1.79 for a 10-pack) and put that on. Tight fit, so it may take you a bit to get it on there.

Overall, we have seen the little latex gaskets take on quite a bit of heat. Sometimes they warp, other times they don't. Replacing with something sturdier should really help!

 

[user-unknown]

Steve
same size o ring for the protege?

 

[Ultimist]

Do you mean a plastic O ring or something else?

 

[CaSHMeRe]

Yes Sir The new switches shipping (the past few days) are actually shipping with an oring that is roughly 1mm thick. However, have heard nothing but positives regarding the size #60

 

[CaSHMeRe]

Do you mean a plastic O ring or something else?

Rubber ...

 

[gratefulme]

I know what you mean. Mine has been retired to the drawer. I just don't think I should have to fiddle with something I bought just to get it to work. I would send it back, but it works 25% of the time, and I know good and well it would work when they got it. Just like the sound your car doesn't make as soon as you get to the garage to have it worked on.

 

[CaSHMeRe]

grateful, you're more than welcome to shoot it back to us bud I can replace with a new o-ring, clean up the contact posts, and double and triple check everything

Our mechanical switches do take consistency ... Tact switches are very forgiving while our mechanical switch isn't.

 

[j4g3rb0mb3d]

Rod - Couple more things to try that are not in the guide.

1) Take the button apart. On the button you will find a tiny gasket between the contact disk and button lip. Take it off (with a paperclip or tweezers, etc...) then give it a shot.

2) Get a size #60 O-Ring from Home Depot/Lowes ($1.79 for a 10-pack) and put that on. Tight fit, so it may take you a bit to get it on there.

Overall, we have seen the little latex gaskets take on quite a bit of heat. Sometimes they warp, other times they don't. Replacing with something sturdier should really help!

I might have to go get a bag tonight or tomorrow

 

[FrogHat]

I might have to go get a bag tonight or tomorrow

I may have to as well. I haven't even had one mis-fire, but if my switch starts acting up I'll have what I need.
I hate not having chit on hand. 8-o

 

[CaSHMeRe]

Remember ... Your switches have limited lifetime warranties guys ...

If you are EVER (today/tomorrow/12 years from now -- assuming we are still in business) not happy with the way its performing, shoot it back to use, and I would be happy to take a look at it ... Replace what needs to be replaced, update what needs to be updated, and clean what needs to be cleaned

DISCLAIMER -- I do not clean junked up and nasty adapters == YUCK! Seen many of those in my days and I refuse to even touch them!

haha

 

[unkuser]

I have had the V2 for about 4 days and starting encountering the same issue for the last 2 days. I would say 60-70% chance of the V2 being activated. What I did, I took the button apart, and wrapped dental floss around the top part of the button. The section where the rubber o-ring used to be...once I put about 1-2mm, I would put everything back. Including the o-ring. That would push the entire setup 1-2 mm further down.

That seems to help on the activation. Next time I go to Home Depot I will buy the #60 o-ring.

 

[CaSHMeRe]

yup, that is what several people have done unkuser

As an FYI - The ones shipped with units now are these: If you don't feel like going to home depot, your can always order online! If you prefer 1mm or 1.5mm or 2mm ... You can do whatever thickness you think you'd like!

McMaster-Carr

100 for less than $5

 

[harpo]

yup, that is what several people have done unkuser

As an FYI - The ones shipped with units now are these: If you don't feel like going to home depot, your can always order online! If you prefer 1mm or 1.5mm or 2mm ... You can do whatever thickness you think you'd like!

McMaster-Carr

100 for less than $5

Steve,

Just a suggestion but why don't you send out the three different size o-rings with all new orders that way the customer has the option.

How do you suggest cleaning all the gunk out the the adapters?

 

[CaSHMeRe]

Because 95% of Prodigy V2 buyers wouldn't know what to do with them Remember, not everyone is as technically skilled as you and me Harpo ...

Cleaning Adapters = Soaking in Vinegar

Although, I have never personally let mine get that far I get some adapters back that are completely black - No brass to be seen. Full of nastyness ... Never cleaned a day in their life Kind of like washing a car - Some people never do it, while others do it every other day I keep my PV equipment in tip top shape .... Wipe down threads atleast 2 times every day, blow out excess liquid from my atomizer so it doesn't end up in the canal of the adapter, etc...

 

[tparganos]

yup, that is what several people have done unkuser

As an FYI - The ones shipped with units now are these: If you don't feel like going to home depot, your can always order online! If you prefer 1mm or 1.5mm or 2mm ... You can do whatever thickness you think you'd like!

McMaster-Carr

100 for less than $5

So does the #60 oring work on the protege or does that one take a different size?

 

[mace bewley]

Although, I have never personally let mine get that far I get some adapters back that are completely black - No brass to be seen. Full of nastyness ... Never cleaned a day in their life Kind of like washing a car - Some people never do it, while others do it every other day I keep my PV equipment in tip top shape .... Wipe down threads atleast 2 times every day, blow out excess liquid from my atomizer so it doesn't end up in the canal of the adapter, etc...

Glad to see I am not the only one .... about this! BTW got my 302/304 prob taken care of! Thx for the help anyway

 

[Ultimist]

1) Take the button apart. On the button you will find a tiny gasket between the contact disk and button lip. Take it off (with a paperclip or tweezers, etc...) then give it a shot.

2) Get a size #60 O-Ring from Home Depot/Lowes ($1.79 for a 10-pack) and put that on. Tight fit, so it may take you a bit to get it on there.

Are those 2 steps for a single solution, or are they 2 separate solutions?

Rod

 

[Ultimist]

McMaster-Carr

100 for less than $5

And Steve, what do we select for the inside/outside diameter for these?

Rod