Of Course I'd Find A Way To Break My Ego Pt

[Wreckoncile]

Although I'm hoping its not beyond repair, maybe you guys can help.

So this thing was working wonders, to the point that I was damn near turning into a salesman for it (and the VaporTalk Store). Well, Sunday morning, my computer was off and I didn't want to start it back up. But the eGo PT needed a charge in advance of the SB party I was attending. Now, I never ordered the eGo starter kit, so the only wall charger I had was the standard 510 (I don't know what the power those things kick out is, but I imagine less than an eGo wallcharger). So I plugged the USB into the 510 Wall Charger USB slot. Ever since, my eGo PT has been having some issues.

The thing won't turn on half the time, and now when it does, it won't turn off about half the time unless I unscrew my atty. And then there are times where it mysteriously turns on by itself. The switch doesn't feel stuck at all, so I really don't think that's the issue. I'm in the process of trying to use up all the juice in it and recharge from dead using only my computer (btw, I would also sometimes use my PS3 USB input for charging it, but it never had any issues. These didn't happen till I used the 510 walladapter).

Any other tips/recommendations would be greatly appreciated. I'm still convinced this unit is the gold standard in PV tech (and when it does hit, it is unrivaled). I just wanna fix it, eventhough I plan on ordering a few extras to keep in the bullpen anyway.

[Beans]

Say it isn't so, That's terrible I'm truly sorry.

It deffinately sounds like your battery is on the way out. From my limited knowledge my understanding is that we should NEVER mix chargers, specificallyones for differnt voltage devices. I'm sure someone will chime in and tell you exactly why. But I have been warned myself. Again I'm sorry. If I may make a suggestion. You may want to buy a Riva starter kit. They run about $35 and have a slightly longer battery life as well as they are interchangeable with the eGo. I personally like my Riva better than my eGo because the button is rubber, never sticks or rattles and feels great in my hand. It looks the same and preforms perfectly. Its just the generic brand. Has wonderful reviews and they do back their products.

Good luck and get an order off right away. Back ups Back ups Back ups!

[Brian]

Don't know if this will help, but Christopher posted this a while back. Worth a try.

Another neat tip to remember. Sometimes you'll charge an ego battery, remove it and the button won't light up. When this happens, push the button 10 times in a row. It will activate the battery again. Just an FYI if it ever happens

[BirdDog]

Don't know if this will help, but Christopher posted this a while back. Worth a try.

Thanks Brian! That was the post I was looking for to answer this question or at least offer some type of help. I knew you had to push the button just couldn't remember the count. lol

[Wreckoncile]

Thanks guys. I appreciate the advise and help on this. I tried the ten click trick last night and it wasn't working at all. But then this morning it started working again properly, so I'm stoked. Its amazing the difference between this eGo and my backup standard 510's. Love having my eGo back.