Silver Bullet issues

[9teej]

I bought a used sb from another ecf member and I am having major problems with it. I took it on my week long vacation and now in the middle of it the sb has completely quit.
Heres what happened: After a day of flying and not using the pv at all I got to my destination and slapped the batt and carto on and started vaping. Well it worked for a sec then died. I charged the batt and tried again when fully charged, it worked for three drags then dead.
Could it be a bad batt? I'm using the aw that came with the unit and I dont have another to test it with. It has happened with all my cartos. I'm thinking it's a batt issue but wanted advice from the folks that make it! Help!

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[cddz]

It does sound like a battery issue. If it works right after a charge the quits after a few draws then the battery has reached the end of it's life. Do you have a way to test the voltage of the battery after it come off the charger?

 

[9teej]

I have no way to test it, I bought it the day before a vacation and didn't have time to pick up spares or a multi-meter. I think it is the batt though, Every time I take it out then replace it after it has been sitting I get one really poor draw from it then it dies. I'll buy some more batts and report back when I'm home and get the new batteries. Thanks!

 

[boochips]

Just pick up some non rechargable batteries at Walmart in the camera section and try it....

 

[9teej]

Just pick up some non rechargable batteries at Walmart in the camera section and try it....

What type would fit it? Would they be called 18650s?

 

[cddz]

NO DO NOT DO THAT!
If it is something wrong other than the battery they may vent!

 

[chatter97]

Listen to the man, Dont do it!!!!

 

[9teej]

Not doing it! Thanks chad.

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[9teej]

I ordered some ultrafires should get them monday, I'll let you know.

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[chatter97]

Keep us posted, I am curious as well.

 

[9teej]

So I just got home from my trip and whilst I don't have the new batts yet, I did have some Life po tenergy rcr123a batts. So I threw those in brand new out of the pack and a fresh charge with a HV 306 and it works. I'm not sure how 6 volts should perform but the fact that it performs at all assures me that the AW batt had lived its life. I should have never doubted my Bullet! Thanks so much guys and I can't wait to get this baby rocking at 3.7 again!

 

[9teej]

New batteries are here getting them charged up and we'll see how they go!

 

[9teej]

Alright, I tossed the Ultrafire LC in and it is working! The hit seems a bit weak but I'm putting that down to a new type of battery and the fact that I have been vaping on 6 volts for the first time all day. Thanks again guys. Another direct question for the altsmoke guys, when and if I have an issue with the bullet can I send it in for repair? I know the warranty is out or nontransferable which doesn't matter to me, I'm just not much of fixer/tinkerer.

 

[cddz]

I have never turned anyone away from repairs . If out of warranty or second hand I only ask for return shipping , as long as it is a repair only.

 

[9teej]

I have never turned anyone away from repairs . If out of warranty or second hand I only ask for return shipping , as long as it is a repair only.

That is why you guys friggin rule.