VTR ejecting battery

[Troy McGreggor]

Greetings good folk,
Question: my VTR keeps ejecting the battery that I have installed in it (often while in-hand, just before or after use). Is it more likely that this is due to the switch for the door being molested while in my pocket, or is this a safety feature on the mod itself for when it experiences an unstable load from the battery? I've got a ....ty 3000 mAh Ultrafire that I've been using in it until I get the funds for a higher-end power source. I'm not sub-ohming, just using a standard i30s or Aerotank.
Thanks for the help.

 

[Miata GT]

It's not a safety feature and I haven't seen people complain about that being an accidental 'feature' on their VTRs. As you know the door uses a sliding catch to hold the battery door closed. Is yours exceptionally loose? I don't have one but I would imagine that catch would be springloaded to keep the door latched, is yours?

Could be a faulty, or just stuck, catch.

 

[EBates]

Sounds like your U-fire just doesn't fit. If you are lucky the U-fire won't damage your VTR.
The Panasonic NCR18650PF is a great battery that won't break the bank, and fits nicely.

 

[Troy McGreggor]

Thanks for the help, guys.

 

[Can'tthink of a name]

I am having the same issue. The problem seems to be too much play in the hinge section allowing the door to move too much and working the latch loose. Since there don't seem to be too many complaints about this it may be isolated incidents. I don't know. I sit mine on the base very often and the door does not seem to be flush with the base. I can press on various spots on the door and the right combination of presses will cause the door to pop open. Thinking about trying to get a replacement base. Also wanted to add that I'm using IMR button top batteries and it does the same with all of them.

 

[EBates]

VTRs don't like button top batteries. They work fine with flat tops.
Wife and SIL own one, been there dun that.

 

[silar]

My wife and I both have VTR's and we use MNKE flat tops and AW button tops. Not had any issues at all.. I wouldn't really say they don't like button tops..

VTRs don't like button top batteries. They work fine with flat tops.
Wife and SIL own one, been there dun that.

 

[regal55]

get a pair of Panasonic NCR18650PF flat tops, best battery on the market for VTR's, amazing capacity too.