Replacement for nichrome coil...

[Scubabatdan]

I am in, and I have PMed you
Dan

[Some Guy]

In also
PM sent

[Scottbee]

I'm working on a temperature regulator circuit at the moment measuring the atomizer resistance.

An excellent idea!!

[radwor]

This looks very promising as a real upgrade to the exisiting technology. I am very interested.

[Scubabatdan]

They can manufacture a ceramic rod heater that meets the following specifications:
- The heating circuit is encased in non-porous ceramic that measures 3.8mm in diameter, and as short as 10mm in length (top 6mm is heating area, bottom 4mm reserved for spacer and lead wire routing). It can be as long as we wish, and any section (heating area, or bottom section) can be longer. He can also add a non-heated area at the top of the atty, although I'm not sure why we would want to do that.

Here is why:

If they could make the design like so:


Then the top of the protruding cone could be cold, so it does not burn the batting in the cart, but it would allow for flow of juice since it is in contact with the cart material.

The top picture is a down view, if two channels were put into the sides to allow airflow, then none of the fluid in the resivor would leak down. It would pool at the hotest part of the atty, and all the air flow would be accross the top of the atty instead of through it.

What do you guys think?
Dan

[Snarkyone]

Yep, it makes sense. I am in as well I will send a PM so you can get back with details on where to send the cash and by when. Scubabatdan is often right on the money, and his math skills are sickening, I secretly hate him but I have to respect his ideas, lol!

[Bubo]

Wow....
This project is moving right along (although keeping up with/finding the different threads is tough!)

Unfortunately, the only support I can provide right now is "Happy Thoughts" and ideas/comments.. :-(

Assuming that whatever the sample batch ends up looking like (Maybe a cross between Scubabatdan's and the sample pic they sent) how would it be attached to a threaded part to fit the battery connection? Non-Conductive Thermal glue perhaps? Then solder the leads?

[Scubabatdan]

Wow....
This project is moving right along (although keeping up with/finding the different threads is tough!)

Unfortunately, the only support I can provide right now is "Happy Thoughts" and ideas/comments.. :-(

Assuming that whatever the sample batch ends up looking like (Maybe a cross between Scubabatdan's and the sample pic they sent) how would it be attached to a threaded part to fit the battery connection? Non-Conductive Thermal glue perhaps? Then solder the leads?

Well if they made it the exact diameter of the 801 tube and length from of the current atomizer bridge to the flush with the battery connector. Then the wiring leads could actually be pads. Meaning a center pad and outside ring pad that contact the battery connector. No soldering required. Slip out the battery connector and press the old crap out and the new one goes in. Use the battery connector to press it into place means good contact. If it has to be replaced reverse the process.
Ideas anyone?
Dan

[jacko]

That would be Fantastic! that would make it an easy replacement - no solder at all. Great idea, and it seems very do-able.

And with a MTBF of 10,000 hours you should be able to go a couple years before replacing the thing.
think about it.
10,000 hours = 12 Million 3 second puffs. That should equal more than most people would use in over a year.
This may be the best opportunity yet as far as improvement to e-cigs go.

[Bubo]

I only have 510s, so I have no idea what any of the other eCigs look like...., and the mod that I am working on would use custom sizes (to be made from easily available parts, like Home Depot tubing) - my only humble request is that it be kept under 10mm in width! :-)