Vamo & battery issue

[oldjoe]

I'm on my second Vamo. The first just died suddenly after a couple of months of infrequent use (printed circuit board failed). I got another in July and it has been working fine. I put in a fresh charged battery tonight and it seemed weak. I checked the Voltage and it showed 3.6V. Put in 5 more batteries and they show full charge but as soon as I hit the Vamo power button a couple of times they instantly drop to 3.6 - 3.7V. I put them on the charger and the charger turns green within minutes but the battery displays the same problem.
I'm suspecting the Vamo is the cause considering I'm experiencing the same problem with 6 batteries. Fortunately I got both for about $40, from two different vendors, so I'm not out all that much but it's still unacceptable. I e-mailed the vendor but their return policy is 10 days so I'm probably just out of luck but I'll see how important customer satisfaction/return purchasing is with the vendor.

 

[GaryInTexas]

Can you check the charge on those batts with a multi-meter or something to verify the charger is not at fault. Also check the middle post inside the tube where the positive post on the batt goes along with the spring in the bottom.

 

[SonHouse]

Also, if you have the new TR-1, it has a switch to drop the battery voltage which usually charges the battery to, you guessed it, 3.6 volts.

 

[oldjoe]

I have tested all the batteries with a DVM and tried them in another device...they're good as is the charger.
I tried all the batteries this morning and all is well??????

I give, what's TR-1?
All the batteries showed as 4.2 when first inserted.

Put in 5 more batteries and they show full charge but as soon as I hit the Vamo power button a couple of times they instantly drop to 3.6 - 3.7V.

 

[SonHouse]

A charger, I'm guessing the most sold. The DVM check conclusively rules it out. Are you saying your voltage is displayed correctly in the Camps or just that the batteries appear good with the DVM but the Vamo reads low?

 

[mainevaper]

What kind of batteries? Unprotected right?

Maybe the batteries have just taken a dump on ya. My efests that I bought in march are still going strong, but some samsungs I have that are half as old are not holding a good charge anymore. Next time it gives you a low volts reading, set it down for 5-10 min, and recheck the voltage. I'm willing to bet its dropping under load, but will return to 4 volts after a few min of rest.

 

[e-pipeman]

There was a similar post today where it turned out the poster had been using protected Ultrafires. No good.
People sometimes forget that there is already protection in the Vamo and that they need high-drain batteries for it to function at its best. Putting a protected battery in a Vamo is not the way to go.

 

[oldjoe]

All of my batteries are unprotected. I have a TR-001 charger.

I have tested all the batteries with a DVM and tried them in another device...they're good as is the charger.


All the batteries showed as 4.2 when first inserted.

I used the Vamo all day and night, trying all 5 of the batteries, with no issues. One positive thing that has come out of the experience, I received no reply of any kind from the retailer in 48 hrs. so I know not to do any more business with them.

 

[awsum140]

This may sound a little "dumb", but sometimes the obvious is overlooked. Have you checked the connector pin inside the Vamo? While it's unlikely it got dirty, or dirty enough to effect operation, one never knows.

 

[oldjoe]

Not at all dumb and thank you for bringing it up. I checked/cleaned the connections on both ends.
I vape pretty hard so maybe the Vamo was just tired and wanted a rest?

 

[awsum140]

Yeah, maybe it was worn out and needed a rest!

 

[pufZeppelin]

One positive thing that has come out of the experience, I received no reply of any kind from the retailer in 48 hrs. so I know not to do any more business with them.

sorry to hear your troubles (and second one too)

if you haven't, be sure to write a review about it so we can make a judgement about said vendor
in "Reviews of Suppliers - Negative" under "E-Cigarette Product Reviews" section

good luck, hope you get it worked out

 

[oldjoe]

I have no issues with the vendor about the product itself and they do display . My gripe with them is not replying to my e-mail.
I've been working the Vamo hard, with all my batteries, and have yet to have another problem.

 

[e-pipeman]

I have no issues with the vendor about the product itself and they do display . My gripe with them is not replying to my e-mail.
I've been working the Vamo hard, with all my batteries, and have yet to have another problem.

So it's working now? Well done!

 

[oldjoe]

It started working, just as I was headed to the shop for test equipment and tools to disassemble, the next morning.

 

[GaryInTexas]

You apparently scared it into compliance. The Vamo realized that you were fixing to take its guts out. My Ford is like that. I can get the hammer out of the box and it will quit running rough. Remember the old saying "spare the rod, spoil the Vamo".