please! HELP NEEDED ASAP PROVARI BATTERY SPARKING

[SethGrimm]

There are so many replies I won't qoute anyone.

See, I'm assuming being a temporary week long fill in as an electrician(for a friend) from what I learned that this sparking was normal. Connections make sparks. I just know how it's better to be cautious with vaping equipment. I mean it's not like it was huge blue bolts zapping my fingers. It's a small flash that happens for a split second the size of "-" <that. And yes. The functions are fine. It vapes fanatastic, ohm checker works, voltage reader works, battery checker, etc..

However I contacted provape and let them know it was a gift and they didn't say anything they were only concerned with helping me. They asked what batteries I have and I just replied. Now I'm waiting on a reply.

 

[kiwivap]

Glad they have responded so quickly. I agree with having caution with vaping equipment, and having the vendor explain it is a good move.

 

[gimmieshelter31]

I just tried this myself. I had to stretch the spring a bit to be able to see it. I had to touch the cap to the side of the mod and "dip" the spring into the battery well to touch the neg end of the battery while the cap was also touching the tube. Otherwise, I couldn't see because of the battery being so recessed. I got an arc twice out of 10 tries. If a small arc is what the op is referring to, I see this as quite normal. An electrical circuit being completed will cause an arc.
Also, you can contact Provape to inquire about the issue. Be upfront. It may be necessary to give them the buyer's info if there is a warranty issue. Ask them how to deal with that when you get that far.

ETA : Didn't read the replies on this page before I answered. Seems you have it covered.

 

[SethGrimm]

Okay. I spoke with provape and they determined it's normal. Apparently it's just simple static electricity. Hehe.

I feel dumb... Thanks for the help guys.

 

[gimmieshelter31]

Don't feel dumb SethGrimm. This is how we learn. Someone else may feel the same way and didn't want to ask so they wouldn't "feel dumb". Consider it a service to the vaping community.

 

[DPLongo22]

I think it's significantly wiser to ask a question you might consider "dumb", than it is to go BOOM!

In other words, there are no dumb questions. That being said, you won't have to look too hard to find some VERY stupid ANSWERS.

Vape away!

 

[SethGrimm]

Very true. And then we'd have not only an injured vaper but another bit of propaganda the anti-vapers would blast all over the news and internet.

Happing vaping!

 

[wseternmd]

ANTI VAPERS are just uneducated smokers lol

 

[kiwivap]

Okay. I spoke with provape and they determined it's normal. Apparently it's just simple static electricity. Hehe.

I feel dumb... Thanks for the help guys.

Well that's good. I don't think you're dumb - I would have done the same as you. Knowing the answer from the vendor would be a relief I would think. "Static electricity" is better than something damaging the circuit, or worse yet damaging you.

 

[Nodnerb]

It is totally normal unless it is a big spark. Have you ever changed the battery in your car? There will be a pretty substantial spark when connecting it. It is the same thing. You are completing a circuit. I am an electronic technician if that adds any credibility.

 

[clancy0below]

My mini does the same spark down at the endcap. Its just the gap,air, and current all meeting. as others have said

 

[justinred]

It is totally normal unless it is a big spark. Have you ever changed the battery in your car? There will be a pretty substantial spark when connecting it. It is the same thing. You are completing a circuit. I am an electronic technician if that adds any credibility.

So true. I am an electronics engineer myself. Saying it is static electricity is actually wrong. It is electric spark with the battery completing a circuit across a small gap.

Notwithstanding what Provape termed it, it is harmless and normal. All is well that ends well I guess.

 

[kiwivap]

It is totally normal unless it is a big spark. Have you ever changed the battery in your car? There will be a pretty substantial spark when connecting it. It is the same thing. You are completing a circuit. I am an electronic technician if that adds any credibility.

Good to know. I was worried that it was a bigger and would be a safety issue for him.

 

[SethGrimm]

It is totally normal unless it is a big spark. Have you ever changed the battery in your car? There will be a pretty substantial spark when connecting it. It is the same thing. You are completing a circuit. I am an electronic technician if that adds any credibility.

Yep. Same thing when jumping a car. Quite a bright zap that is. Reminds me I witnessed a friend(the electrician)show me how to fix a wall outlet a month ago. Long story short he got shocked by 220volts and he dead weighted. Luckily the circuit didn't complete him. Haha.