Remember those "What is different in this picture" observation game?

[Rorie]

Let's play, this morning, shall we?

In all three photos, the clearomizer on the right, the Kingpin Hitman CE-5 clearomizer, works on the ego-T battery, the Hitman Passthru, and the big fat 2400 mah battery.

The clearomizer on the left does not work on any device, and neither did two other packmates I tried out of the five-pack of replacements purchased. No gurgle, no fire, no hit.

Oh ... I don't seem to be able to do three photos at once ... I'll post the other two pix next.

[Rorie]

Side view, and mouthpiece end pix

[kitsune]

were you able to try on more than one battery?

I have had a couple that after I screwed them on, I had to unscrew them about a 1/4 turn....

But it does sound like you got some duds....it does happen occasionally. I would contact the supplier and let them know, I am certain they would replace them....I know its a pain, but duds sneak through now and again.

[Rorie]

Thanks for the reply. Yes, I tried each one on three different batteries. I'd accept that two were duds... But three... That can't be possible. Can't be.

[mcquinn]

If you have access to an ohmeter check them for continuity.Sometimes the threads are cut poorley and you have to screw them on and off a few times to get them to screw all the way on,you can also file the base of the clearo so it will screw on further and possibly make contact.Thats all I got ,good luck

[Rorie]

Thanks Mcqinn, i will try both suggestions. Actually, I think when my sweetie gets up today I'll ask for help ... He's mechanical and can file away for me. It certainly won't matter if he ruins one ...or two.

[Rorie]

Omg. Uh. This is embarrassing.

Opening one of the "dud" clearos, the coil fell out in my hand. I had an eureka moment, screwed it on tight, reassembled, added juice....and am now vaping contentedly.

Were these made on Friday, or does everyone just know to tighten the coils first?

[Jeffb]

I would have expected the coil to be per-tightened. You're not alone.

[kitsune]

trust me....we all have those moments. I agree, I thought they would already be tightened. At least now when it happens again, we will know what to tell them

[robv1978]

I have one (yes just one) CE4 that will work on everything except my Vamo. Changed the head and all but it just doesn't fire.. LOL Gotta love QC.

[Rorie]

Thank you ALL for your insight and understanding. . Vapors are the best people!