PT & PCC - Questions

[newb]

Ok, So I got a car charger from Mark today. I tried to connect the PT to it and it did not work... Is it just mine, or its not supposed to and its just for connecting the USB charger to? (PT works fine on computer btw)

PCC - My PCC charges turns green when its done.. Then when one of my batts die, I connect it and charge but it does not fully charge my batt.. Is my PCC defective since it is fully charged but wont charge the batt in full?

When I open the case, the led to the left is sometimes flashing.. So i connected the batt to the wall charger and it is still charging..

 

[V4Lis4me]

the pt will connect to the car usb adapter...... just takes a little finesse..

your pcc will not charge a batt to the full extent of say, a wall charger..... quite simply..nothing beats a wall charger!

top light on the pcc,
red..... pcc is charging
bottom light on pcc,
blinking, checking batt for charge... ....... red, charging batt (but not to full potential of a wall charger!)

the pcc is a wonder tool though!...
trust me, you will love it!!!

 

[newb]

the pt will connect to the car usb adapter...... just takes a little finesse..

your pcc will not charge a batt to the full extent of say, a wall charger..... quite simply..nothing beats a wall charger!

top light on the pcc,
red..... pcc is charging
bottom light on pcc,
blinking, checking batt for charge... ....... red, charging batt (but not to full potential of a wall charger!)

the pcc is a wonder tool though!...
trust me, you will love it!!!

Oh trust me, I do love it! Im charging all my batts and will use the PT til I go to bed and most of the day tomorrow so I can have full charge at the NYE party.. I know the PCC will come in handy.. 4 batts fully charged, I dont think I will even need it but, you never know how long Ill stay out.. lol

 

[nightwalker83]

I leave my PCC plugged into my laptop charging overnight and leave a battery in it too, it charges it up properly for me that way... but using it on its own yeah its a half-assed charge.

 

[thood]

... but using it on its own yeah its a half-assed charge.

Well that must be why i think i have a 'defective' battery. I originally ordered just the PCC which came with one battery - to try. Loved it except I could only get about 10 - 20 min worth of vaping off one charge on the PCC. My ultimate kit came yesterday WOO HOO! -- came with 2 more batteries. Read this thread and ran to plug up the wall charger to see how that works (on the old battery) ........... thanks all!

Quick question on the PT - is it supposed to hiss after taking a draw - acts like it is still sucking up juice to vape.... I'm assuming it's supposed to work that way but seems it will burn alot more juice than using regular batteries?

 

[Pawpaw]

If your car USB adapter came in a little clear plastic bag, then it should run your PT. It is rated for 1000ma, but its mis-marked 200ma.

What kind of PT is it that keeps hissing? Auto or manual?

I've used both and don't remember one doing that.

 

[thood]

Paw Paw, It's an automatic. I have to puff a couple times to getany vapor then it sounds like it is cooking the juice for a few more secs before it is quiet. And the cartomizer gets pretty warm during that time.

 

[Pawpaw]

Paw Paw, It's an automatic. I have to puff a couple times to getany vapor then it sounds like it is cooking the juice for a few more secs before it is quiet. And the cartomizer gets pretty warm during that time.

That sounds like the auto switch is a bit sticky. That can happen because a little juice leaks down through the hole in the middle of the battery connector.

You could try unplugging it and stand it (battery connector down) into about 1/4" of pure grain alcohol (Everclear) or vodka. Let it sit for an hour or two.

Pull it out, dry it off, and let it sit overnight just to be sure all the alcohol inside evaporates.

Also, you should never, ever leave a PT plugged in when its unattended. We've had a couple of close calls when people did that and the switch stuck. No fires, but there were melted cartos & scorched furniture. 8-o

On the PCC, that does sound like a bum battery. I have 3 PCCs (two are loaners) and they all charge a battery fully.

 

[thood]

V4L put batteries on sale so I just ordered 2 (1 replacement) as yes, it still wont hold a charge. I also ordered another PT. Just got this one yesterday. I will try the alcohol cleaning you suggested as I am still overfilling my carts just a tad sometimes so you couled be spot on with what is happening with that. Thank you so much for your help!

Ok as I typed this I switched out the cart on the PT and it doesnt seem to be getting quite as warm or hissing after I take a draw so I'm pretty sure you are correct on my PT issue.