Shorty Battery Question

[Newff]

I'm not sure if all the shorty batteries I have are like this..I have 4-5 of the old version (new ones on the way) but I think from the ones I tried..they are very airy..like when puffing on it there is a lot of airflow and you have to puff really hard just to keep the LED lit or activate the e-cig. Does anyone else have this problem with the old version ones?

 

[Pawpaw]

I had the same issue with the older shorties. Try this:

1. Look at the "ash cap" and you will see two little vents, right where it meets the battery tube. Cover one of those with your finger to see if that helps. If you like that, skip down to #3.

2. Take a round wooden toothpick and stick the tip in one of the little air holes just under the threads on the battery connector. Break it off and then use a fingernail or something to make sure its in there good & tight. Put a carto on it and try again, with and without doing #1.

3. Fill in one of those "ash cap" vents. You can use gel super glue or whatever you like. Or you can remove the "ash cap" to fill it in however you wish. Just grab it gently with a pair of pliers, twist & pull to get it out. It will push in with your fingers and stay nicely.

Hope this helps.

 

[Newff]

I'm at work and don't have my shorty with me but when you say "ash cap" do you mean the tip of the e-cig as in the gray cap over the LED?

 

[Pawpaw]

I'm at work and don't have my shorty with me but when you say "ash cap" do you mean the tip of the e-cig as in the gray cap over the LED?

Yup! That's the one.

 

[RiskyBusiness]

In addition to the above, there are also little airflow holes at the top where the battery threads meet the carts... sometimes, if the holes are exposed, lots of air will flow through. I used a slice of scotch tape to secure the cart to the battery and cover the air holes: hit like a champ!

 

[zztommis]

Not to jack the thread, but I read somewhere that the new shorty's have a different draw? Anyone know about this?

I had one of the original ones, but never could get used to the "airy" draw (also couldn't get it to charge), so he sacrificed his battery connector for a mod. But I do like the shorty-ness, and am thinking about getting another one ---- especially if manuals come in!!

 

[Pawpaw]

To me, the new shorties are perfect right out of the package.

I prefer a firmer draw, also.

 

[Taryn]

They announced the manual shorties will be in within the week!

 

[zztommis]

To me, the new shorties are perfect right out of the package.



I prefer a firmer draw, also.

They announced the manual shorties will be in within the week!

As my 4 y.o. son says "AAAWWW YEAH, BABY!!"

 

[bornagainst]

To me, the new shorties are perfect right out of the package.

I prefer a firmer draw, also.

Agreed! Here Here Paw!

 

[Newff]

When these original shorties are working right I find they produce more vapor than any other battery. Anyone know why? Like the shorty blows away the XL auto battery and the reg size.

Are the new shorties huge vapor producers like the original?

 

[bornagainst]

When I use my new shorty with the Kamels, 555s and Mocha Frapp, the vapor is pretty damn impressive. I won't say it's MORE than the other batteries, but it's not less, thats for sure.

 

[sherid]

When these original shorties are working right I find they produce more vapor than any other battery. Anyone know why? Like the shorty blows away the XL auto battery and the reg size.

Are the new shorties huge vapor producers like the original?

I thought I was the only one who felt that. I definitely like the short automatics better than the long manuals. For me, they also last longer.

 

[Taryn]

I wouldn't think a short auto should last longer than an xl manual!! Maybe you have a bum xl.

 

[sherid]

I wouldn't think a short auto should last longer than an xl manual!! Maybe you have a bum xl.

Possibly, but I have 3 XL manuals. None of them perform as well as the short automatics. The XL's have also died rather quickly, and I have had to replace them. I have not had to replace the short ones. Your assessment makes sense. It just has not turned out that way for me.