Prodigy failure

[quovadis]

Guys
the prodigy in all its greatness just gave up on me.
I know the atty's work because i also have a passthrough.

The prodigy will not fire up the attys.
Tried everything.

Cleaned the whole system with a toothbrush.

The only thing i can think of is that the battery charger shows green but the batteries are flat.

any other ideas?

 

[TDM]

Have you checked the batteries with a multimeter??

 

[PuffinStuff]

Have you tried bending the prongs up on you charger? If not, carefully bend them up so the batteries fit tight. Declining performance on my prodigy was my batteries. The light was green but after I got a tight fit on the batteries, the light turned red and they charged.

Really careful bending the prongs as I broke mine and had to get a new charger. The new charger I got from Tenergy has much heavier prongs and I dont have to bend them as the batteries fit in real tight must be the "new improved charger" .

Also, have you read the "Prodigy Problems" thread. There is lots of good info there too, check it out:

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/puresmoker/25933-prodigy-problems.html

It is frustrating but you will figure it out! Good luck

 

[quovadis]

Yes it's the charger.
It shows green but the batteries are flat.

I'm looking for a new charger as we speak.

The batteries fit loosely in this one.
This charger is pathetic.

I need to find one that works.

 

[The Wiz]

Yes it's the charger.
It shows green but the batteries are flat.

I'm looking for a new charger as we speak.

The batteries fit loosely in this one.
This charger is pathetic.

I need to find one that works.

quovadis.....you could try here for the charger 2 RCR123A 3.0V 750mAh Rechargeable LiFePO4 Li-Ion Batteries with AC/DC Smart Charger seems like a good price!!The Wiz!

 

[quovadis]

Battery Junction sells the same one prodigy sent me.
It's cheap and works badly. $1.75 in the Shenzhen mall in China.

I need something solid, expensive that works.

I need to find some battery specialists.
What's the point of having a great machine like the prodigy and crap accessories?????

Grrrr!!!

 

[The Wiz]

Battery Junction sells the same one prodigy sent me.
It's cheap and works badly. $1.75 in the Shenzhen mall in China.

I need something solid, expensive that works.

I need to find some battery specialists.
What's the point of having a great machine like the prodigy and crap accessories?????

Grrrr!!!

Good Luck to you!!The Wiz!

 

[quovadis]

The only charger out there is the TENERGY.
can't find another alternative.

 

[PuffinStuff]

The only charger out there is the TENERGY.
can't find another alternative.

I bought a new Tenergy charger that came with 2 batts. This charger is much sturdier than the one that came with my Prodigy. The battery prongs on the negative end are solid and dont bend down. Was really surprised that it was not the same as my first one, but a pleasant surprise. PM if you want more info.

 

[TommyGunBC]

Just bend the negative prongs so they touch the battery and it will work fine , you really don't need a new charger .

 

[NekoGurrl]

I bought a new Tenergy charger that came with 2 batts. This charger is much sturdier than the one that came with my Prodigy. The battery prongs on the negative end are solid and dont bend down. Was really surprised that it was not the same as my first one, but a pleasant surprise. PM if you want more info.

I bought the same from Tenergy with 6 batteries that I used for mod making, before getting the Prodigy. So when it came time to order the Prodigy I just got the 801 base. Negative terminals are very sturdy and has been going strong for over a month now. You can buy the charger alone or in a special package deal they have.

Rechargeable Batteries & Battery Chargers - 6 RCR123A 3.0V 750mAh LiFePO4 Rechargeable Batteries with a Smart Charger -Specials

 

[mrask]

Just bend the negative prongs so they touch the battery and it will work fine , you really don't need a new charger .

I had to do the same thing. No big deal, really. And, you ought to get a multimeter as it will save you a lot of head scratching when trouble-shooting.

 

[Gibby]

Tenergy is about all you are gonna get, the charger is finicky, make sure they are snug in here, and you should be alright.

Don't be He-man when you are bending that dang metal though, you will break it. Give a couple of good tugs with something flat, just bend it out a little, and you will be golden Pony Boy!!

Gibby

 

[fjames]

The only charger out there is the TENERGY.
can't find another alternative.

LiFePO4 Rechargeable Cell: CR123 Battery 3.0V 450mAh (1.35Wh) (1PC) - LFP-RCR123A

The case of the charger seems obviously the same as Tenergy, but that doesn't mean it's made the same - I haven't had any problems with it at all.

 

[vapn]

LiFePO4 Rechargeable Cell: CR123 Battery 3.0V 450mAh (1.35Wh) (1PC) - LFP-RCR123A

The case of the charger seems obviously the same as Tenergy, but that doesn't mean it's made the same - I haven't had any problems with it at all.

Why would you want to drop to a 450mAh battery? How long do they last? You can get a 900mAh tenergy battery.

 

[quovadis]

I think the prodigy comes with a 750mAH battery.

 

[fjames]

Capacity ratings in 123 sized li-ion cells is mostly bs - they're all about 500ish or lower with real-world loads. You should be impressed that Powerizer is honest about it.

 

[Closet Toker]

I noticed poor performance on my Prodigy over the past week, then it would intermittently not work at all sometimes. I tried new batteries, atomizers, nothing seemed to work well.
Knowing that brass tarnishes, I went to Walmart and purchased a tube of MAAS metal polishing cream. I used a Q-Tip to apply and wipe off all of the brass contacts. I was amazed on the amount of black tarnish that came off of the contacts. I mean, it was a lot! Now my contacts are bright and shiny. My Prodigy is only about a month old. The performance is up to par again... love my Prodigy.
No doubt basic maintenance is needed for a smooth running vaporizer.

 

[SheerLuckHolmes]

The only charger out there is the TENERGY.
can't find another alternative.

Try a search on internet or ebay for this one:

TL-100 Universal Li-Ion 18650 RCR123A Battery Charger


I just ordered one, but have not received it to be able to give a review.

 

[SheerLuckHolmes]

Try doing a search for this one, I just ordered one but have not received it yet. So can't give you a personal review.



TL-100 Universal Li-Ion 18650 RCR123A Battery Charger
Damn I'm trying to post this to an entirely different thread and it keeps popping up here.

Sorry