Pen Atomizer Thread for Mod's

[panderson01]

What are some of the threaded thingies that are being used for the Pen atomizer connection.

The only thing I can find (through this board) is the radio shack jack.

I'm looking for other alternatives, preferably something like all-thread that is hollowed out.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Again, this is for the pen style.

Thanks,
Paul

[Vince1]

The problem is that the pen uses a 9x.75mm thread which is a specialty size and nothing has it. If you have a lathe you can make your own, but I haven't found anything other then removing a battery or atomizer connector for the threaded piece.
Maybe someone else has found something close enough to work, I would like to know as well.

[BeRight]

As I learned, and have used, from another poster the 1/4" phone jack part number 274-252 from Radio Shack is a perfect and secure fit for 801 and mini-pipe ATMs.

Sorry forgot original poster name for credit.

Cheers

[breakfastchef]

I also searched for a penstyle (801) adapter in all the places other modders likely searched. The RS 1/4" phone jack is really the best alternative. You might be able to fashion a push-on type fitting, but that will not hold the atomizer securely to your device. Below are two photos of the connector in a Magnum 801 mod.





I took a screw, smaller in diameter than the barrel, and screwed it into a piece of outer sheathing from some Canare Starquad cable I had left over from making audio cables for my system. I used a Dremel tool to cut off the screw head and pointy end of the screw, making sure to slot both ends. I epoxied this assembly into the connector. Use a spare atomizer to gauge how far to push the screw and sheath into the phono jack barrel. Let it dry overnight.

The slots, for me, are important steps. The slotted portion inside the battery case is filled with solder and allows me to lay the connecting wire into the slot for better contact and stress relief. The exposed slot that connects to the atomizer can be turned with a screwdriver to make a perfect contact with different 801 atomizers. I find that some atomizers for pen-styles have a center conductor more recessed than others.

[Finster]

good stuff I love to tinker so I'm collecting all I can learn from the pros here and will through my hat in when I can

[patgwashere]

Hi Beakfastchef. I have a question. If you turn the inner screw isnt that going to turn the positive wire that is connected to the other end? wouldnt this risk breaking the solder?

[breakfastchef]

Hi Beakfastchef. I have a question. If you turn the inner screw isnt that going to turn the positive wire that is connected to the other end? wouldnt this risk breaking the solder?

When I say turn, I mean probably no more than 1/4 turn or less. That is not much.The key is to leave some play in the positive conductor inside the device so it is not stressed to the breaking point.

Another tip, if you are having hard draws off your atomizer, is to file or gind a flat area on two sides of the Radio Shack connector to allow for additional airflow.

[tinear]

I used a Dremel tool to cut off the screw head and pointy end of the screw, making sure to slot both ends.

could you perhaps use a set screw?

[breakfastchef]

could you perhaps use a set screw?

Set screws are excellent if you can find a suitable diameter. I bought some 1/4" set screws for the 1/4" phono jacks from Radio Shack and tried to simply sleeve them with shrink tubing. It did not work as the diameter was a tad bit on the heavy side. Grinding down the threads on the set screws is a PIA, but I will try it anyway for the sake of modding. It may be better to try and find a metric equivelant set screw that might fit better, but the Big Box DIY stores are not likely to have that type of item. So regular screws work in a pinch.

On my last trip to the Home Depot, I picked up some brass screws. They a little easier to cut and shape. If the damn e-cig batteries did not cost $12-$19, I would gut more of them.

[patgwashere]

When I say turn, I mean probably no more than 1/4 turn or less. That is not much.The key is to leave some play in the positive conductor inside the device so it is not stressed to the breaking point.

Another tip, if you are having hard draws off your atomizer, is to file or gind a flat area on two sides of the Radio Shack connector to allow for additional airflow.

Thanks for all the great tips. Now if radio shack would hurry up and deliver parts i can get started.