The egos are on a rampage!!

[alkaiser]

this is why i like properly build mech mods with insulators and vent holes, quality high amp IMR batteries (sony vtc4), and quality chargers. no exploding batteries and a lot less chance of failure. if something does fail and result in a short, the battery and mod will just heat up. it could possibly vent gas, but a lot of people have purposely tried to make them vent with hard shorts to no avail.

a lot of people shy away from mechs and rebuildables with warnings of 'it'll blow up in your face', but with proper research and gear, it's actually really safe.

 

[ScottP]

The simplest solution: when putting your PV (of any type or brand) into a pocket, purse, bag, suitcase, etc where there is a potential for the button to be pressed, REMOVE the topper. That way if the button does get pressed, there is no circuit attached, thus no energy released, no heat generated, and no chance of fire or explosion.

 

[Zealous]

That's a pretty irresponsible statement there. I use them almost exclusively since I began vaping over a year and a half ago. "Ego" is a generic term... it just means threading. Allegations of something dangerous should at least include the brand. Not meaning to be offensive but... really.... noobs read here and, as I said, steering them away from something so proven, user-friendly, dependable, economical with tons of protections as a Joye Ego for instance is... yeh, irresponsible. And I agree with the 10-second shut off... something not right here.

And then there's your lead-in: "Another ego almost goes up in flames today. " "Another?" Links please... especially non-user-caused ones.

I agree with this totally. There are knock offs & then there are name brands. I used a certain knock off brand ego type battery sold to me with a kit & both the batteries with that kit failed & 1 failed by shorting out. Every ego type battery I've bought since has been a genuine Joyetech or Vision battery (twists, spinners & ego T) & all have worked & still work flawlessly & have never failed. It's been over 1.5 years since I purchased one & the ones I have have been working, some for over 2 years, without trouble.

 

[erazzz]

I suppose it could have just began to continuously fire, that might make more sense as to how it happened. It was fine only a few hours prior, now it's gone.

Like I said, it is a knockoff. It has no brand name on it other than the logo "Steam" on the silver cap where you turn up the voltage. I went to Steam's site when I first got these from a B&M, they are just an Australian e-cig shop from what I remember. They have real Joytechs on the site but this is not a real Joytech from what I can tell. The lettering that says "ego ctwist" is a tad different. Oh, and the fact they were only $15 each at the store.

I think I'll stick to the real ones from now on instead of the knock offs.

 

[Robino1]

I suppose it could have just began to continuously fire, that might make more sense as to how it happened. It was fine only a few hours prior, now it's gone.

Like I said, it is a knockoff. It has no brand name on it other than the logo "Steam" on the silver cap where you turn up the voltage. I went to Steam's site when I first got these from a B&M, they are just an Australian e-cig shop from what I remember. They have real Joytechs on the site but this is not a real Joytech from what I can tell. The lettering that says "ego ctwist" is a tad different. Oh, and the fact they were only $15 each at the store.

I think I'll stick to the real ones from now on instead of the knock offs.

I would say that would be a safer bet.

Joytech likes the reputation they have and I don't think they really want to jeapordize their credibility with a product that has a reputation to go haywire.
I'm glad your husband was not hurt, except his dignity when he was called hot pants at work

Sorry, I just couldn't resist!!

 

[Zealous]

I suppose it could have just began to continuously fire, that might make more sense as to how it happened. It was fine only a few hours prior, now it's gone.

Like I said, it is a knockoff. It has no brand name on it other than the logo "Steam" on the silver cap where you turn up the voltage. I went to Steam's site when I first got these from a B&M, they are just an Australian e-cig shop from what I remember. They have real Joytechs on the site but this is not a real Joytech from what I can tell. The lettering that says "ego ctwist" is a tad different. Oh, and the fact they were only $15 each at the store.

I think I'll stick to the real ones from now on instead of the knock offs.

1 of the 2 that failed on me got stuck where it was firing without the button being depressed. That might have happened to yours. I have no idea what caused it in mine as I certainly couldn't inspect it or anything. But when I tried to get it replaced since I was under warranty I was told that it was my fault for dry burning my coil with that battery. So, apparently according to that vendor dry burning can cause it (not sure I believe that since I've dry burned my atties with every battery I've had since & never had that happen again).

anyway, bottom line, I think knock offs often use thinner soldering wire &/or don't take the care with making good soldering connections so things fail. I'm not saying this is the case with all or that genuine batteries will never have this problem. I'm just saying the genuine brands tend to be more careful with construction.

 

[Mushroomie]

I had a twist and it fell apart the first month I had it. Hubby had to take the top off and re sauder the connection back to mod. Not the top is all janky. But we manage to Gorilla Glue it back on (Yeah Buddy) it works just fine never gets hot. I have a Vamo II that had the threads on the top stripped just got that working again today by the hubby who does not vape! LOL He is a tinkerer though. Challenge him and he gets it back working. They call him Figjam at work and you know what it's true. Anyways that's the only problem I have had with my ego twist.

 

[Zealous]

I had a twist and it fell apart the first month I had it.

Was it a genuine Joyetech? Not saying it wasn't, I'm just curious because there are clones of the twist & they actually SAY twist on them. I've found that unless the vendor has a notice that they only sell genuine Joyetech (or whatever name brand) you can't be too sure. The twists that I've seen that are clones have not had the same bottom cap markings as the originals so I guess that's one way to tell. And also, with Twists, Joyetech makes up to 1000 mah. So the 1300 mah ones are not Joyetech.

 

[meanckz]

I'd opt for authentic Kanger Evod batteries and/or possibly iTaste VV (just got one of them today) for the smaller more portable stuff.

 

[WattWick]

Happy to hear noone got hurt. Except in the pride department.

Can't resist playing the hindsight card, tho. Keeping stuff in ones back pocket may cause stuff to come to an untimely end. Quite a bummer.

 

[omyeyes]

When I first started out, almost 8 months ago, I bought a 5 pack of the junk ego's. Some of the buttons would stick in the on position as I was vaping. Light wouldn't go out till I fiddled with it. Then I had one blow apart in the kitchen at 1:30 in the AM. I thought I got shot!!! Fire, black ash and a nasty mess all up in my kitchen. They sure are hazardous!

 

[edyle]

When I first started out, almost 8 months ago, I bought a 5 pack of the junk ego's. Some of the buttons would stick in the on position as I was vaping. Light wouldn't go out till I fiddled with it. Then I had one blow apart in the kitchen at 1:30 in the AM. I thought I got shot!!! Fire, black ash and a nasty mess all up in my kitchen. They sure are hazardous!

I don't think I have actually thrown away any of my dead batteries yet; I'm unfortable putting them in a jumble of trash.

 

[Stringplucker]

I'm a newb at this, but I was under the impression that eGo was a brand. Two are marked eGo-T and one is an eGo-C Twist.

 

[Taowulf]

Why would anyone put an ego in their back pocket?

It is supposed to go in the front pocket, so we can all say "Is that an eGo in your pocket or are you just on fire?"

 

[Kent C]

I'm a newb at this, but I was under the impression that eGo was a brand. Two are marked eGo-T and one is an eGo-C Twist.

eGo is a 'type' or category of ecigarette.

Basically you have:

'cigalikes' - ecigs that look like cigarettes.
'eGo-types' - more small cigar/cigar sized.
'APV' - advance personal vaporizers - or 'mods' which can come in various shapes and sizes but mostly either 'tube mods' or 'box mods'.

The main brands of eGo are Joyetech, Vision, Evod and Riva. There are several clones and knockoffs. See this:

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...ypes-joyetech-ego-batteries.html#post12025245

 

[Stringplucker]

eGo is a 'type' or category of ecigarette.

Basically you have:

'cigalikes' - ecigs that look like cigarettes.
'eGo-types' - more small cigar/cigar sized.
'APV' - advance personal vaporizers - or 'mods' which can come in various shapes and sizes but mostly either 'tube mods' or 'box mods'.

The main brands of eGo are Joyetech, Vision, Evod and Riva. There are several clones and knockoffs. See this:

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...ypes-joyetech-ego-batteries.html#post12025245

Thank you...good information to have. I'm still learning. Thanks again for the education.

 

[AndriaD]

That's a pretty irresponsible statement there. I use them almost exclusively since I began vaping over a year and a half ago. "Ego" is a generic term... it just means threading. Allegations of something dangerous should at least include the brand. Not meaning to be offensive but... really.... noobs read here and, as I said, steering them away from something so proven, user-friendly, dependable, economical with tons of protections as a Joye Ego for instance is... yeh, irresponsible. And I agree with the 10-second shut off... something not right here.

And then there's your lead-in: "Another ego almost goes up in flames today. " "Another?" Links please... especially non-user-caused ones.

And all that, especially, since it seems there was nothing wrong with the eGo, just user error -- anything can go nuts if you don't treat it right. That's kinda like blaming the knife if you cut your finger -- it's not the knife's fault.

Andria

 

[leerm8680]

On the eGo style batteries, there is a small gauge wire that travels from the PCB to the center pin of the adapter. This is your positive line. the negative is actualy run though the body and connects to the outer threading of the adapter. I've had two eGo batteries where the positive line has come loose from the adapter. Never a good thing to have happen.

 

[defdock]

seeing a few things on the news. from what i can gather - an ego is safe untill user errors.

latest i heard was an explosion at a bar. id have to assume some one spilled a drink on it.

even home explosions, use the right charger -.- i have seen "ego chargers with 650mah output" which is by no means safe for egos...


just simple things done - can save you from ruining batteries... like simply wiping out the connections whenever removing your atomizer. or charge your batteries durring the day when you can "watch" them. keep batteries away from liquids that can spill...

even just turning off your battery when not in use....

 

[WarHawk-AVG]

Clearly we must ban back pockets, cars, and wrong chargers.
Ego's do not like either of those and have blown in each..

I had an ego that would not shut off so its not hard to believe that may have happened.

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My brothers did that

Opened it up...hosed out the little PCB and switch (it had gotten saturated with juice) with 91% rubbing alcohol...let it dry for a few minutes...reassembled and viola

Yes, juice leaking into the control head does short stuff out