what's up with my vamo battey's

[denno612]

i have been using the sony 4.2 v us18650s that came with my v3 vamo(fast tech) and if i let it sit a couple of days after charging in the case while i use the other bat up i get low v after a little bit of use i pull it out and reinsert it and it works ,all the while it's still reading say 4.1 v what's up with that? just started after 3-4 weeks,otherwise no problems

 

[Sthur]

I would check the battery charger. Your charger is probably overcharging them and the day or two gets them below 4.2v to work right.

 

[denno612]

thanks, i think i will check out better batt's and charger,the only thing is that most of them seem to be 3.7 v ?

 

[Baditude]

This may or may not help:

• Clean all battery contact points in your Vamo with 90% isopropal alcohol. Also the battery's contacts points, too. Any film, dirt, or carbon deposits can interfere with conduction.

• Check the threading of the battery cap. If dark or gritty (the threads should look shiney and new), apply some antioxidant to the threads, work it in with a cloth, and remove. May take a couple of applications. The battery cap is part of the electrical circuit, and any dirt or oxidation in the threads can also interfere with conduction. I use Noaloxx antioxidant. It can be found at most hardware stores in the electrical department.

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If your batteries are Sony IMR us18650v3 IMR 2250mAh, those should be pretty high quality batteries. Not sure what charger FastTech uses in their Vamo kit, but an upgrade to one of the nicer Nitecore i2 or i4, or XTar chargers might be indicated. Battery Chargers @ RTD Vapor.​

 

[denno612]

they say SE us 18650 ou3, thanks! for the link

 

[Gzphaze685]

Are you using the bundled charger that came with the kit from fasttech? Ive had experiences in the past where the bundled chargers are not really charging properly. I suggest that you pick up a good charger such an nitecore.

 

[denno612]

yes i am.i took some advice from Badatude and cleaned inside contacts on bottom cap and it has been working great since,thanks everyone!

 

[Muke17]

I have a vamo and use the nitecore charger. I love it, it's worth the money!

 

[Choc_Addic]

This may or may not help:

• Clean all battery contact points in your Vamo with 90% isopropal alcohol. Also the battery's contacts points, too. Any film, dirt, or carbon deposits can interfere with conduction.

• Check the threading of the battery cap. If dark or gritty (the threads should look shiney and new), apply some antioxidant to the threads, work it in with a cloth, and remove. May take a couple of applications. The battery cap is part of the electrical circuit, and any dirt or oxidation in the threads can also interfere with conduction. I use Noaloxx antioxidant. It can be found at most hardware stores in the electrical department.

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If your batteries are Sony IMR us18650v3 IMR 2250mAh, those should be pretty high quality batteries. Not sure what charger FastTech uses in their Vamo kit, but an upgrade to one of the nicer Nitecore i2 or i4, or XTar chargers might be indicated. Battery Chargers @ RTD Vapor.​

Great tip! Electrical grease from auto parts store (just a tiny bit) can keep good contacts threads and battery contact inside of the MOD. Put it on like you would a lip gloss! after wiping clean.

Cheers