Having a Moment! Can't get my GG working!

[Hanow]

Not a happy bunny.

GGTB arrived, along with two 17670 batteries and a charger. Great, except - no instructions!

'Ne'er mind' says I - (ever optimistic ) "I can figure this out. "

Inserted batteries to charge them - this morning, light is green, okay - off and running.

Got out a new 901 atttie, tested it on my screwdriver - fired up, great, so that was established as okay. Then inserted battery - but not sure which way around. Found a You Tube video which showed negative end went in first - i.e. against the spring. After a while, appreciated that the button had a lock on it which could be released for pressing to operate. (Very pleased with myself at this stage. ) Screwed in attie, drip tip on, few drops in and voila - went to puff, pressed button ----------- zilch, no sound, nothing.

Went back, tried again with battery other way up - same thing. Took to bits again, put battery back negative end in, rescrewed attie, zilch. Retested attie on Screwdriver - no probs.

Peed off, demoralised, cheesed off, frustrated..... what am I doing wrong?

[Lee]

Check the nut on the top cap is screwed in properly, careful as it has plastic threads inside, so overtightening will strip them. Also check the spring in the bottom end is screwed in properly. If this doesn't work try another atty, it might be the connection is not reaching.

[Hanow]

Lee

It's off and running! Woohay!!!!!!!

I just expanded the spring bit, and it has obviously made better contact as a result.

Thank you sweetie...... lubs ya!

[Chrissie]

Glad you have got it sorted Hanow

You will find the locking button to be a godsend, I know I do. Means you can shove it anywhere in your handbag, pocket etc, with no worries of anything pushing against the button & causing it to fire

[Hanow]

Agree Chrissie, that will be good. However - first impressions, bit unsure.

Having got it going with a 901 attie, and comparing it to a Riva/Tornado battery with a 510 attie (same juice) - I am getting a more powerful throat hit (more satisfying) than I am getting from the GG. It is what I would call smooth - but limited on the draw/inhale front by comparison.

Have to confess that my only 901 fitting thingy has been via the Screwdriver, which I have never really got on with -same issue i.e. weaker throat hit. Have to chug several times to get a good vape. Now another 901 device, and similar findings. I am getting loads of vapour out of the GG now, but it isn't hitting the spot in the same way as my 510 atties/gizmos.

Would be interested to know what others think or have found.

[Lee]

Some say Noalox on the threads helps with the conductivity although I haven't tried it myself. I haven't used my GGTB for a few days so I'm just charging my 17670 so I can try it out. I can't compare it to my Riva as both batteries are dead.

[Aldo]

What batts are you using Hanow?

[Hanow]

Hi Aldo - I bought two of the ones that Cam recommended: 17690. Have to say, it has now broken in nicely and performing well. I think in part the attie also required a bit of breaking in too. Lee's suggestion for opening out the spring did the trick. Happy bunny now.

How are you getting on with yours?

[Chrissie]

Yep, the 901 atties can take a while to kick in Hanow. Have you not got a 901-510 adapter so you can use your Dual Coil cartos with it? If not, I'm more than happy to pop one in the post for you as I bought a spare one recently.

[Hanow]

Chrissie, thanks hunnie - but Clutz has one on the way to me.

I have a few 901s to use up - bought for the SD, but hardly ever use that. Really am getting to enjoy my new toy now.

[Chrissie]

Glad to hear you have one on the way big hug to (((Clutts)))

So pleased you are enjoying your new toy

[bluemagnum]

Hanow, have you any cr2 batteries. 2 of these and half the false battery are superb in the ggtb for getting another few days out of old 901's.

[Hanow]

Bluemagnum - no, haven't got those. Good to know about though.

I confess, I don't understand the whole battery thing at all - which is why I just relied on Cam to suggest what was best. But will go and explore the CR2s. Are those rechargeable?

[bluemagnum]

Yes, You can use cr123a's but it gives a burnt taste IMO. Cr2's is just right.
www.mojurepublic.com/products/CR2-3-Volt-Protected-Recargeable-Batteries-%282%29.html

[james481538]

I read that the cr2's are 3v and cr123 are 3.7v - 4.2v at full charge.
So 6v and 8.4v when stacked.
I would imagine 8.4v is a little harsh, lol

I use CR2's in my copper and quite like 6v but not for long.
There is also the danger pointed out to me of blowing up batts if you push cr2's below the limit