Troubleshooting broken XL, help?

[ETsmokinandvapin]

My pretty pink XL stopped working. The post looks like it is the right position. Cleaned threads and no go. Read on another post to soak in 1/2 shotglass alcohol. Just did that and let it stand upright for awhile to drain any out.

My question is, when trying to blow in or suck out of the battery end, it seems blocked, no air will go in or out at all. Any ideas?

 

[cyberwolfrob]

Contact Mark or Steve and see if you can get a replacement.

 

[henrid84]

is it a manual or auto?

 

[ETsmokinandvapin]

It's an auto. I just ordered some supplies and I'm sure I'll get this replaced. Just wanted to try everything to fix it.

 

[Taryn]

I just tried on my auto which is working perfectly and there is very little airflow when blowing or sucking. Sounds like a problem with your switch.

 

[ETsmokinandvapin]

I just tried on my auto which is working perfectly and there is very little airflow when blowing or sucking. Sounds like a problem with your switch.

Yeah, I guess it's time to say "R.I.P Pretty Pink XL, I hardly knew ya..."
Should have my replacement by Friday, so it's all good!

 

[Taryn]

I knew the guys would make you smile again

 

[Darrigaaz]

What is this 'post' of which everybody speaks of?

 

[Taryn]

The center post in the battery. It has a rubber gasket so it has movement when you tighten down a cartomizer. It can get pushed down too far so it doesn't make proper contact, I've never had that issue but it was an issue with the first shipment of shorty batteries and it has been found rarely in other batteries.

It can be pulled back into position so it will work again.

 

[sl2222]

I had a similar problem with one my auto's. I took a paper clip and inserted in the hole and wiggled slightly, moved it in and out a coupla times and voila'...it worked again.
Still going strong 3 weeks later.
If the problem is a stuck switch it might fix it.
Hope this helps u.

My pretty pink XL stopped working. The post looks like it is the right position. Cleaned threads and no go. Read on another post to soak in 1/2 shotglass alcohol. Just did that and let it stand upright for awhile to drain any out.

My question is, when trying to blow in or suck out of the battery end, it seems blocked, no air will go in or out at all. Any ideas?

 

[2Packsaday]

All my batteries are auto and have been purchased in the last 4 weeks. I have 2 shorties 6 reg. and 4 XL batteries. Both shorties have an easy draw. All the regulars have a "regular" draw and I have to really nurse the XL's get a good hit. After a while, I get so frustrated with the XL's, I have to chain-vape my V2 for an hour or so just to get me back in the right frame of mind.

Is this battery length vs. ease of draw fairly common?

If so, I will be benching the XL's in lieu of the starting lineup of regular and shorties. (I had to throw in a football analogy this week.)

 

[fwm]

OH, NO!! My new black regular auto seems to be doing the same thing!!! Nothing coming out, hopelessly stopped up.........I'm headed home to "work" on it, hoping nothing is seriously wrong! I don't want it to DIE!! I just got it! I am in hopes something is stopped up, maybe one of the holes or something.........when I read this post, I fear mine has died too! .....okay, maybe not......I will try to revive it this evening!

 

[lonercom]

Try loosening the carto just a smidge or two. (smidge, LOL) seems to help me when I get a tough pull.

Also, sometimes the label covers the vents. A fingernail through the slots seems to help.

Bob - W2RJL