X2 automatic battery - is it a problem or is it me?

[Trainguy059]

I'm new at this so take what I say with a grain of salt...but the first one was fine with my clearomizers until I got the cone for it. I wanted to use the carts, too. Up to that point (about 2 weeks) it was great, then I put on the cone and the cart and that's when I started having problems it seemed. I posted and got the advice to lift the center post and that worked for awhile, then it quit again. Finally I put in a ticket to get another one because I got tired of messing with it. This new one arrived and I was so excited.....but nothing.....no vape at all with anything and nothing I did worked. (wouldn't even work as a passthru while it was charging) I tried the same tricks with it, trying to gently lift the center post (made it glow brighter, but still wouldn't work), tried cleaning it, making sure all the holes were clear. Finally after the last try (and one last try this morning) it started just blinking and wouldn't stop. I plugged it in the wall socket, still wouldn't stop blinking, then I plugged it in the computer, then it stopped blinking. I unplugged it and put in a ticket and put it in an envelope ready to go back as soon as I hear from Heather. I don't know what else to do......really bummed.
But then I saw this thread. I'm glad to know maybe its not a little cloud over my head after all.

I missed whether your problems are with manuals or autos? I have a theory on the cones and this is purely my guess based on what I've experienced. If you look closely, you'll see the cone, when screwed down on an X2, completely blocks the air intakes on cartos, CE3's etc. Because of this, I'm guessing the coil tends to burn hotter (pull more current) and thus can cause burnt flavors etc. I really like the look of the cone on the X2 batteries but wasn't willing to risk premature burnout. So, I drilled a 1/16" diameter hole in the cone which allows pretty good airflow to the coil. Seems to work OK. Be REAL careful drilling the hole or you'll ruin that nice finish on the cone (ask me how I know)

 

[dwsizme]

I missed whether your problems are with manuals or autos? I have a theory on the cones and this is purely my guess based on what I've experienced. If you look closely, you'll see the cone, when screwed down on an X2, completely blocks the air intakes on cartos, CE3's etc. Because of this, I'm guessing the coil tends to burn hotter (pull more current) and thus can cause burnt flavors etc. I really like the look of the cone on the X2 batteries but wasn't willing to risk premature burnout. So, I drilled a 1/16" diameter hole in the cone which allows pretty good airflow to the coil. Seems to work OK. Be REAL careful drilling the hole or you'll ruin that nice finish on the cone (ask me how I know)

How do you know - just kidding....I know how you know.
The first X2 was an automatic 900 and the second I asked them to swap with an automatic 650. I thought the 900 was a little too long for me and since I was only using it at home I didn't need the extended charge time as much. Love the size of the 650. Hope the next one works ok and I can start vaping on it again.
And I don't plan to use the cone on it again. I wondered that too, if it was blocking airholes....or if it crammed the cart down too much and messed up the center post when I screwed it on.

 

[fourthrok]

I've bought 12 X2s so far. The first two back in March when they were released. The other when the new longer cord and other improvements came out. First two were manuals. One of them had wonky threading, but because it worked okay for a few months I didn't worry about it. The one I got St. Patrick's Day still works. Hubby has it now. The "new" X2s I've gotten (10 ) are all automatics. I had one die after about 2 months. It was replaced. I had another one die ...not sure why. It also was replaced. All the others work flawlessly and believe me I work them to death! I have all the sizes...650, 900 and 1300.

The cone has never adversely affected my Volt X2s...in fact if anything it vastly improves the draw! I admit...I have not tried using them with the new tanks that came out. I tried tanks for a few months but concluded they weren't for me. I now use regular and XL cartomizers...both SI and another brand. My husband agrees that the cartomizers on the Volt are much improved with the use of the cone. There is ample space to let in air that there isn't any likelihood of anything getting too hot or "burning up". I've been using cones with vGo style equipment since last November. Never had any issues.

 

[dwsizme]

I've bought 12 X2s so far. The first two back in March when they were released. The other when the new longer cord and other improvements came out. First two were manuals. One of them had wonky threading, but because it worked okay for a few months I didn't worry about it. The one I got St. Patrick's Day still works. Hubby has it now. The "new" X2s I've gotten (10 ) are all automatics. I had one die after about 2 months. It was replaced. I had another one die ...not sure why. It also was replaced. All the others work flawlessly and believe me I work them to death! I have all the sizes...650, 900 and 1300.

The cone has never adversely affected my Volt X2s...in fact if anything it vastly improves the draw! I admit...I have not tried using them with the new tanks that came out. I tried tanks for a few months but concluded they weren't for me. I now use regular and XL cartomizers...both SI and another brand. My husband agrees that the cartomizers on the Volt are much improved with the use of the cone. There is ample space to let in air that there isn't any likelihood of anything getting too hot or "burning up". I've been using cones with vGo style equipment since last November. Never had any issues.

Thanks for telling me that. I'm encouraged. I was feeling down about it....being 2 in a row. Had some other battery issues too just before these (one 78 died, put one in my coffee....). Now 2 x2's. I like the way the cone looks on them, but now I'm afraid to use it again. Maybe after awhile, when I have a couple of them....we'll see.