I think my Kick died...:(

[rc10mike]

First the setup: Grand, Kick, 18490, 2.4 (measured) carto.

After noticing a sharp drop off in vapor with a fresh batt, I decided to to some in depth testing.

I tested the output voltage with Kick under load (button pressed) at 5w, 7.5w, and 10w.

Each time it was 3.47v +/- .05v under load, carto attached.

Battery was resting at 4.00v no load during testing.

I then removed the Kick and inserted a spacer (the spacer for my charger) and measured voltage under load, which came out to 3.93v. The vape was much much better and hotter too. With the same battery.

Ground is good for the Kick, no issues there.

I emailed Evolv about this. I bought it on 4/17, and honestly, Ive only ran 3 18490s through it since then....

Do you think they will help me out on this?

(sorry, couldnt find Evolv forum to post this...)

 

[Dougiestyle]

Customer service was very responsive to my malfunctioned Kick. I was asked to ship it back and a new one was returned within 2 weeks (they're swamped with building the things).

 

[rc10mike]

Customer service was very responsive to my malfunctioned Kick. I was asked to ship it back and a new one was returned within 2 weeks (they're swamped with building the things).

I spoke too soon, I JUST got an email from saying to go ahead and return it for a replacement, thats pretty amazing for a Sunday!

 

[Mudflap]

The contacts tarnish pretty easily. If you want to try cleaning all those surfaces before shipping it off, it might help. Good luck!

 

[rc10mike]

The contacts tarnish pretty easily. If you want to try cleaning all those surfaces before shipping it off, it might help. Good luck!

Yeah, I know what you're getting at, but it still looks exactly the same as when I opened it..

 

[Sterno]

how much does a kick cost ???

 

[Pooladdict247]

Yeah, I know what you're getting at, but it still looks exactly the same as when I opened it..

They just repaired mine, also got the same one back but they straightened the boards and reshrinkwrapped it.
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...ries-discussion/290739-kick-dead-13-days.html

how much does a kick cost ???

$45-47.25

 

[ltrainer]

You might want to run a little sandpaper gently over the bottom and top contacts of the Kick then a small dab of Noalox on them. Once a week I do this and apply a slight film to where the ground of the Kick contacts my Grand and to the firing pin on the Grand. I don't think you can visually tell if the contact points are in good shape. THis might be the problem or it might not but it wouldnt hurt to give it a try before sending it back for replacement.

 

[Dougiestyle]

Check your battery, too. I've noticed a black-ish spot develops on the positive end of the battery that causes a lousy connection. Rather than noalox, I've used a tiny dribble of VG on the battery to help.

 

[Wil]

I mailed mine out two Fridays ago, and got it back last Friday. One week turnaround. Don't think I got the same one back, but haven't played with the new one yet... It came in the day after my VV Woodvil, so I haven't been too interested in testing/playing with it.

Mine went from working to not working, just emitting a clicking sound. Brandon told me this was indicative of a bad connection. I checked all of mine, noaloxed everything, and it still did the same thing.

Their customer service is great. They will take care of you.

 

[hubseven]

Check your battery, too. I've noticed a black-ish spot develops on the positive end of the battery that causes a lousy connection. Rather than noalox, I've used a tiny dribble of VG on the battery to help.

Can these black spots cause lower performance of battery? Have some on my batts and have been noticing inconsistent hits lately. Thanks.

 

[kabonk]

this is what my kick started doing 2 weeks after it was sent in for repairs it started making a fast clicking then it stopped doing that and did nothing. I don't think they replaced the first I think they repaired it, I haven't sent it back yet I'm dropping it in the mail tomorrow but in my mind I have just given up on it and writing it off as it was a good idea but just doesn't work for me I shouldn't have to send something back twice in the same month.

I mailed mine out two Fridays ago, and got it back last Friday. One week turnaround. Don't think I got the same one back, but haven't played with the new one yet... It came in the day after my VV Woodvil, so I haven't been too interested in testing/playing with it.

Mine went from working to not working, just emitting a clicking sound. Brandon told me this was indicative of a bad connection. I checked all of mine, noaloxed everything, and it still did the same thing.

Their customer service is great. They will take care of you.

 

[Wil]

Indeed... I know I used mine a lot, but two months just isn't long enough for something like that to last. It'd be fine if it was marketed that way (buy 2, they're cheap!). But with availability problems, and the fact that they aren't THAT cheap, it's really kinda sad.

I'll be using the VV Woodvil most of the time now, and the Grand (without a Kick) is just fine as a backup... as long as I have 1.5 ohm atties.

It really stinks for people who bought things like the Silver Bullet/Kick kit though... Hope they came with standard end caps so they can use it without the Kick...

 

[rc10mike]

I have no spots or tarnish on either. Like I said it was only lasted 3 charges of a 18490...