Well, Bad...that's a new one! I put the negative against the spring on mine. Gotta admit...you have a pretty unique charger! But hey...whatever works, right?
Ovale V8 VV discussion!
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Yeah, that's what I'm thinking. I was about to return the charger to RTD Vapor, but because it seems to be working in this fashion, I guess I'll keep it. My guess is some factory worker at xtar wasn't paying attention when they built my charger and got the wiring crossed up. At least I hope so; I'm hopeful that this thing isn't dangerous to use. I keep my chargers on a porcelain bathroom countertop, so if something bad happens, it should be a safe place for it to happen.
You can check with voltmeter are they crossed up wires, just measure voltage without batteries.
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If they are simply crossed up, this doesn't make the charger dangerous does it, all things considered?
I would contact the vendor and explain to them what is happening. Better safe than sorry.
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I dunno. If I were me I would return it for an exchange. I checked what info I could find at the xTar site and yours is definitely wrong - the positive connector should be definitely be the one that the battery spacer screws onto. There is probably nothing wrong except a trainee at the factory was having a bad first day on the job as far as wiring in the connections to the battery terminals backward, but it would just bug the heck out of me.
At the very least contact the place where you bought it and see what they have to say. If they received an entire run of these wired backwards they might replace it and cover the shipping to do it too. It doesn't cost anything to ask.
At the very least contact the place where you bought it and see what they have to say. If they received an entire run of these wired backwards they might replace it and cover the shipping to do it too. It doesn't cost anything to ask.
Concerning my above battery charger that appears to have the polarity of the positive/negative posts backwards or reversed, I was just getting some batteries from Radio Shack for my new digital multimeter that I purchased from them a week ago (didn't come with a battery included, and of course it didn't say on the outer box that one would need to be purchased separately). There's one guy that works there that is very technical savvy from my dealings with him before and I told him about the charger.
He said that the factory worker that assembled it just accidentally reversed the wiring and if it works (charges the battery) and the light indicators are correctly stating that the battery is finished charging, it is safe to use.
I do plan on emailing RTD Vapor and telling them about it, but if I need to send this one in to get it replaced, I think I'll just forget about it.
He said that the factory worker that assembled it just accidentally reversed the wiring and if it works (charges the battery) and the light indicators are correctly stating that the battery is finished charging, it is safe to use.
I do plan on emailing RTD Vapor and telling them about it, but if I need to send this one in to get it replaced, I think I'll just forget about it.
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They will surely want that one back so they can get credit from their supplier when they replace yours. .
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Personally...if someone who really knows his stuff says that the charger is okay to use, I'd be like you, Baditude. I'd just keep it and keep going with it. I don't like messing with sending things back and all that jazz. Although I have had to, on occasion. In this case, I don't think it's a "have to" if you've been given the green light that the charger is safe to use.
I thought I had a problem with the V6 I got the other day. On the first day I managed to break one of the springs for the batteries. That I fixed,no problem. But right after that one of my sets of batteries acted really weird...of course it had to be the first set I put in after my little spring repair. One battery drained MUCH faster than the other, even though they'd always been kept in a pair and charged and discharged together equally. I thought something must be wrong with my sweet V6, but was puzzled because neither of the batteries were getting warm/hot, and the V6 appeared to be functioning perfectly: lights working, voltage setting showing properly, power output as it should be.
After wiping down the repaired battery spring again very carefully (everything looked fine), I tried another set of batteries. NO problem at all. I pulled the batteries out periodically and checked them with my multi-meter, and they were spot on discharging equally the whole time. Lifespan of the charge time was just as it should be for the mAh rating the set had. All was well. Meantime, I'd already contacted Smoke Revolt and told them my woes with the spring and the one set of batteries and they cheerfully told me that if I felt the V6 was defective to send it back and they'd test it and replace. They were really nice and even responded on Sunday (their day off).
Bottom line is I've gone on and used 3 other sets of batteries in the V6 (after the "bad" set) and all have functioned perfectly. The only conclusion I can come to is one of the batteries in the one set is messed up. I've taken them out of rotation and will use the one still good battery as a single in another device.
Sure..I'm kinda mad at myself for breaking the little spring in the first place (and was nervous about my repair job). Having the battery incident right after didn't increase my sense of security. But now I'm okay. I won't be sending the V6 back. I LOVE it! I will notify Smoke Revolt and let them know that it wasn't their device that was defective but one of my batteries.
I thought I had a problem with the V6 I got the other day. On the first day I managed to break one of the springs for the batteries. That I fixed,no problem. But right after that one of my sets of batteries acted really weird...of course it had to be the first set I put in after my little spring repair. One battery drained MUCH faster than the other, even though they'd always been kept in a pair and charged and discharged together equally. I thought something must be wrong with my sweet V6, but was puzzled because neither of the batteries were getting warm/hot, and the V6 appeared to be functioning perfectly: lights working, voltage setting showing properly, power output as it should be.
After wiping down the repaired battery spring again very carefully (everything looked fine), I tried another set of batteries. NO problem at all. I pulled the batteries out periodically and checked them with my multi-meter, and they were spot on discharging equally the whole time. Lifespan of the charge time was just as it should be for the mAh rating the set had. All was well. Meantime, I'd already contacted Smoke Revolt and told them my woes with the spring and the one set of batteries and they cheerfully told me that if I felt the V6 was defective to send it back and they'd test it and replace. They were really nice and even responded on Sunday (their day off).
Bottom line is I've gone on and used 3 other sets of batteries in the V6 (after the "bad" set) and all have functioned perfectly. The only conclusion I can come to is one of the batteries in the one set is messed up. I've taken them out of rotation and will use the one still good battery as a single in another device.
Sure..I'm kinda mad at myself for breaking the little spring in the first place (and was nervous about my repair job). Having the battery incident right after didn't increase my sense of security. But now I'm okay. I won't be sending the V6 back. I LOVE it! I will notify Smoke Revolt and let them know that it wasn't their device that was defective but one of my batteries.
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...a V8 question.
I have a little juice behind the display window on my V8. Has someone tried to remove the window on theirs? If so, does it go back in place okay?
I have a little juice behind the display window on my V8. Has someone tried to remove the window on theirs? If so, does it go back in place okay?
Inexplicable poop happens.
I wouldn't give up on that set of batteries right away - it might of just had a "bad hair recharging day." Early on one of my JoyeTech eGo's had a day of acting wonky. Charge... and it lasted 5 minutes. Charge... and charger said it didn't need charging. Try to use it... three hits and it was dead again. Back on the charger.. for all of two minutes. This back and forth happened a half dozen times in about 15 minutes. After that it was back to behaving normally.
It was the one - and only - time that battery ever wonked out like that. No explanation for why, or what, caused it to have a cow that one and only time.
Try 'em again. But if that one battery continues to meter low then yeah, it's probably pooped out.
I wouldn't give up on that set of batteries right away - it might of just had a "bad hair recharging day." Early on one of my JoyeTech eGo's had a day of acting wonky. Charge... and it lasted 5 minutes. Charge... and charger said it didn't need charging. Try to use it... three hits and it was dead again. Back on the charger.. for all of two minutes. This back and forth happened a half dozen times in about 15 minutes. After that it was back to behaving normally.
It was the one - and only - time that battery ever wonked out like that. No explanation for why, or what, caused it to have a cow that one and only time.
Try 'em again. But if that one battery continues to meter low then yeah, it's probably pooped out.
I wouldn't mess with it. My biggest disappointment with the V8 is the construction. The PCB is only held in place by plastic "melt welds" on the inside - no screws. I just looked at mine and from the outside there is nothing obvious as to how the clear display cover is mounted or what is holding it in place. Could be another plastic weld on the inside that you cannot see without removing the PCB. Could just snap in place.
I would suggest just leaving it alone. More specifically, take the battery cover off and leave it face down. The battery cover tab that inserts into the V8 body is the only major hole in the body of the thing that would allow the humidity to escape. If you wanted to ramp it up you could put it in a sealed bag of rice to help draw the moisture out.
But if you think it might be flooded inside you will probably have to unscrew the entire back anyway to assess what's going on.
Rick's advice is probably more cautious than mine. I accidentally popped my screen out removing some electrical tape I'd put over it to hide the bright screen. I nearly fainted I was so scared I'd messed it up....but it popped right back in and has stayed in since (haven't tried the elec tape trick again either, though). Just be careful. Maybe using a strong tape to encourage it is a good idea?
Thanks, fourthrock.
Your post provided what I needed to know. I was able to work the lens out by using a thin blade at the edge of it. It's actually sort of a thick piece of plastic. It went right back in after cleaning and fits securely.
Your post provided what I needed to know. I was able to work the lens out by using a thin blade at the edge of it. It's actually sort of a thick piece of plastic. It went right back in after cleaning and fits securely.
The Ovale V8 looks perfect to for an on the go vape for the price. I was curious if anyone has ordered one from Vaporbreak.com?
V8 Gripper Starter kit - VaporBreak
V8 Gripper Starter kit - VaporBreak
One might think that's the model previous to the current one which includes an indication of carto resistance. That's not for certain, but there's no mention that it includes Ohm display. I also wonder about "1800 mAh battery." That's probably 800 mAh. The price looks good. I wonder about the shipping cost from China and the time it might take. An extra set of 18350s is mandatory for full-time vaping with the mod.
I'm just going to buy another Vamo or two until they make a nice box-type PV that has the best qualities of the Groove and The Itaste MVP.
I just may be in Provari denial, I'll have to speak to my vaping therapist.
I'm not familiar with ordering from that vendor, but like Cool said...the price is very good! There is another alternative if you want a V8 and the ohm checker is not a deal breaker ...http://www.smokerevolt.com/V8-Box-Mod_p_420.html Not a kit, but if you already have a charger that takes the 18350s and 16340s you'll be fine. At least there are more color choices than just black, and you do get the full range VV from 3v to 6v. You MAY need a 510 to eGo adapter if you use tanks. I can't tell from the picture. You may not. You could contact them, they are very nice and usually answer same day. Another thought is the "MorningStar" which is a renamed Ovale V6 and the price is good. The voltage range is 3.7v, 4.8v and 6v. It's a nice unit. You DO need the adapter with it for tanks. http://www.smokerevolt.com/The-MorningStar-6V-Kit_p_434.html The link is a full kit. They do sell them separately ($20). Choice of white or black.
Thing is..for some the box mod type form is more comfortable, smaller and just better for carrying around than a tube. Just depends on what you are wanting/needing. Personally I far prefer the "gripper" and box style APVs and find that the Ovale V-series to have an outstanding "hit" and really are solid devices that are fun and easy to use.
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