Well bummer

[Mrs C]

That's great news Penny

 

[pennysmalls]

Thanks so much for the responses everyone!

I'm glad this happened because I didn't know how important it is to use two batts charged to the same level. I always use freshly charged batteries and I have them paired off but I've never checked their volts before putting them in my VVG. I'll start checking them. If the batts aren't charged precisely the same, is it important to stack them like CATastrophe does, with the 4.1 volt batt beneath the 4.2 volt batt? I try to take all necessary precautions with safety but apparently there's still some more learning for me to do.

I did clean the spacers like Rick suggested and I reset that bay (thanks racehorse, I didn't think to do that, actually I forgot about the reset button all together) and it seems to be working. I tested the battery that I just charged in the pila in my provari and it's fully charged. So I don't know if it was one or the other or both that did the trick. I think I'm going to move my charger upstairs out of the basement where it's been for the last several months and get it out of that humid environment. I got to thinking maybe the moisture in the air down there isn't the best permanent spot for a charger.

I guess I really should buy a meter. I may be asking questions once I find one because the meter thing has not clicked for me after watching a couple of vids. Maybe once I have one and have it my hands it will click and I'll "get it".

Thanks for the help everyone, much appreciated!

 

[Ian444]

One of these works great if you just want to measure the voltage of your batteries. Get 2, one for backup/carrying in your bag. They are tiny. Don't get one with 3 wires, just two wires, like the one linked.

 

[thewomenfolk]

One of these works great if you just want to measure the voltage of your batteries. Get 2, one for backup/carrying in your bag. They are tiny. Don't get one with 3 wires, just two wires, like the one linked.

Thanks Ian! Just ordered some for me and friends. Say, do you know if there's a thread around here someplace that shows us how to use a Voltmeter? I can test voltage but nothing else.

 

[pennysmalls]

I bought this at Walmart today...

http://www.walmart.com/ip/GE-Digital-Multimeter-17-Range-6-Function-Yellow/17117739

the instructions are greek to me lol!

 

[Raynman]

Black lead in the COM, red lead in the V ohm symbol mA. Black lead to neg. red lead to pos. Dial set to 20 in the upper left quadrant. To check voltage. Move dial to 200 ohm to check Ohms

 

[pennysmalls]

Thank you Raynman! I understood where to plug the leads in but after that.... fuggetta bout it!

 

[pennysmalls]

One of these works great if you just want to measure the voltage of your batteries. Get 2, one for backup/carrying in your bag. They are tiny. Don't get one with 3 wires, just two wires, like the one linked.

Thanks Ian, I didn't see your post until after I bought a meter earlier today. Your suggestion def looks much simpler!

 

[Ian444]

Thanks Raynman, here's some more info as well:
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/new-members-forum/483416-using-multimeter.html#post11073823

 

[Justice]

I bought this at Walmart today...

http://www.walmart.com/ip/GE-Digital-Multimeter-17-Range-6-Function-Yellow/17117739

the instructions are greek to me lol!

google and or you tube will be your friend

 

[Ian444]

Rhap's very good tips:

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...oes-one-setup-use-multimeter.html#post3788186

 

[Ian444]

Thanks Ian, I didn't see your post until after I bought a meter earlier today. Your suggestion def looks much simpler!

No worries. A multimeter is an extremely useful tool, looks like you got a good one.