VAMO, Advice. Not a Negative Review

[HazyShades]

I have 3 VAMO5's and a VAMO7 coming.
If any of you have seen pusardo's review on the net you'll remember him pointing out that one of the sections of the VAMO is press fit.
OK, if you're like me you put the VAMO in your pocket, maybe sit on it, eventually the press fit gives a little and the thing starts acting up, turning itself off and such.
Here is the simple solution.
Take your tank off. Make sure you have the beauty ring on so you don't mess up the connection.
Put the thing upright on a hard surface and slap it good on the top (or bottom) with the palm of your hand.
Voila! The sections are pressed back together and your batteries make good contact again.

 

[Bunnykiller]

or you could get an SVD
and not have to worry about press fits....

 

[LeftofCenter]

I have "smacked" mine back together a couple times, it keeps right on tickin'.

 

[HazyShades]

True. I would prefer threads but, hey. If you have a VAMO...don't freak out and ditch it when it starts turning off on it's own 'cause it's not the electronics or the battery.
Fix it the old fashioned way..smack it upside the head.

 

[HazyShades]

Me too. My main VAMO, the stainless steel finish which stands up to abuse better than the chrome or black chrome, ends up in my pocket
and under my ..... a lot. I noticed the joint getting larger around the time it developed a mind of it's own.
So I smacked it. I've had to smack a couple of times since and it, as you said, keeps right on tickin'
As much as the things cost locally at the vape store, (my first was from the bay the other 2 from FT so not as expensive)
one wouldn't want to just give up.
I'm a WD40 and duct tape man, like you, bro. Happy Vaping.

 

[HazyShades]

addendum: Is that a van de graff, a plasma unit or a tesla coil in your avatar? Looks like a van de graff.

 

[EBates]

Or just go to Lowes and buy yourself a maglight holder for your belt.
The best fix in any event is to keep your .... off it.