Newb having problems with Charger

[CourtneyG]

Well, I joined ECF a few short days ago. I made some glowing comments about my Kanger Evod and remarked that I was "totally satisfied". So of course, shortly thereafter, the charger starts failing on me.

I received my Kanger Evod starter kit on 4-8-13, so I have had it for only one month and one day. Of course my vendor has a 30 day return period for defective equipment, so as usual, I am a day late and a dollar short.

The LED light on the charger used to turn green, now it stays red. There is no variance in the shade of red either (it used to turn orange as the charge progressed, indicating the charge was almost complete.)

The contacts are clean.

I have used the charger on the AC-USB adapter as well as USB with the same results.

I am still able to vape but it is my belief that the unit is not fully charged. It feels weak. I have also noticed that as I am taking a hit, the LED on the battery (around the button) blinks 3 times. I assume this indicates low battery?

So here are my questions: Is this the kind of performance I should expect from these devices? Will I be replacing faulty USB chargers often? Or, could it be that my batteries are simply at the end of their life? Any tips or tricks that may get my back on track with this equipment? Is the a common problem? I am hoping it's just a faulty LED on the charger, but I have a sinking feeling that it's worse than that due to the blinking 3xs (after hours of charging).

I am freaking out over here because I don't have backups for my backups, yet.

Husband is an electrician, I will have him test equipment when I see him, but that won't be until Friday night.

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

Sometimes the center pin on the usb charger gets pushed down. Try GENTLY raising the center pin so it makes good contact with the battery. Could also be the center battery pin got pushed down too much.

 

[CourtneyG]

Thanks. I will try that now.

 

[dnrtn2342]

May not be center pin on charger. May be center pin on battery. Look down on inside of the battery if the center pin is not above the little o ring pull it up very gently with a paper clip, go around edges and pull it up slowly and evenly

 

[markfm]

Alternately, on the Evod side, is it like older Rivas/eGos? We used to have to gently pry up the center contact on the Riva side, just a bit, with a thumb tack or needle; just a slight lift, at two points on opposite sides of the circular center contact. (Sometimes a carto or atty would push the center contact down a little when screwed on -- variability in production)

Whoops, dnrtn2342 beat me to it

 

[Eric1217]

I have no experience whatsoever with EVOD but i do have EGo Twist and Ego V2 the V2 unit is still kicking at around 2 months since I got it but i do have an Ego T mod died on me after only a month (I bought 3 since november) and 2 are still working, so it just might be you got a bad unit or your charger is bad and also damage your unit

 

[dnrtn2342]

Try what we said first before you replace em

 

[CourtneyG]

I am going to fiddle with them both. I have a gut feeling that this will solve it, but time will tell. Thank you! I am very thankful for the helpful folks here.

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

I am going to fiddle with them both. I have a gut feeling that this will solve it, but time will tell. Thank you! I am very thankful for the helpful folks here.

You're welcome and the Best of Luck. Not to be rude or insulting towards your husband but here's a good vid detailing using a multi tester in regards to vaping.

 

[CourtneyG]

I think it worked! You guys saved me all kinds of grief and aggravation.

I think I still would have remained smoke-free. I think I could manage it if the worst happened, but I don't want to find out. I am not ready for that trial.

The vid is great Vapoor. My husband often works out of town, so it's good to know how to do things myself.

Whew! Big sigh of relief over here.

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

I think it worked! You guys saved me all kinds of grief and aggravation.

I think I still would have remained smoke-free. I think I could manage it if the worst happened, but I don't want to find out. I am not ready for that trial.

The vid is great Vapoor. My husband often works out of town, so it's good to know how to do things myself.

Whew! Big sigh of relief over here.

Cool and thank you for the update As for the video kudos to GeekGirlVaper for posting it. Women/ Baby you've come a long way.
Now when your DH comes home you can surprise him with talk of volts and ohms
Have a GREAT day.

 

[markfm]

Stellar, nice to hear when a problem is solved