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Cellmeister · 06-20-2009, 02:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by framitz

I suggest trying this with copper or brass wire instead of a steel staple. I'm concerned about wear on the fitting and it seems that copper or brass would make an even better connection with less wear.

Just cut a tiny piece of solid copper wire like telephone wire and bend it....

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rfun6 · 06-20-2009, 04:30 AM

Thanks breakfastchef

WiηgC¤mmαηdεя · 06-20-2009, 05:15 AM

Great Mod breakfastchef, the step by step pics were great to have. Thank you, I will keep it in mind in case I need it in the future.

SharonLM · 06-27-2009, 03:24 AM

Super, thanks!!

thebluemeanies · 06-27-2009, 08:12 PM

Thanks i used this trick for my VX2 aka L88b aka j118 the battery connection is a little to short and wouldnt connect to the atomizer. Everything works great now and i have my spare battery back

oh ya i used a small piece of solid copper wire not a staple but its bent in the same way and copper is a better conductor

LuckyCharm · 07-11-2009, 05:15 PM

Awesome idea, and great pics! Saving this thread in my special ECF bookmarks folder....

~~Cheryl

Fud · 07-13-2009, 03:10 AM

Seems like a really good idea, I think i will try thin non braided copper wire first since it conducts better. And i can afford to play around with gold

. Staples also come in different types, some are stainless for outdoor use others are made of cheaper metals.

Fud · 07-13-2009, 03:28 AM

Something i forgot to add, different metals do not react with each other in a good way. It's called electrolysis where they react with each other if they are different, I know this from working on copper sprinkler systems and people would use galvanized metal as a shim to prop up a pipe and eventually the pipe would fail and leak because it would eat away at it after a few years. Oh and i meant i can't afford to mess with gold, that is pretty much inert and doesn't react with anything but probably too soft to work with.

An ideal I will try is copper and shape it with a V to insert and on top shape a round contact small enough so it doesn't extent past the pad, if it works i will post pics when then let me.

breakfastchef · 07-13-2009, 03:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fud

An ideal I will try is copper and shape it with a V to insert and on top shape a round contact small enough so it doesn't extent past the pad, if it works i will post pics when then let me.

All mods are open source and are meant to be improved upon. Look forward to your photos.

Scubabatdan · 07-14-2009, 05:39 PM

Great Idea for a quick test!

06-20-2009, 05:15 AM	#23
WiηgC¤mmαηdεя Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Moncton NB, Canada Posts: 209	Great Mod breakfastchef, the step by step pics were great to have. Thank you, I will keep it in mind in case I need it in the future. __________________

06-27-2009, 03:24 AM	#24
SharonLM ECF Veteran Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: State of Georgia, NW of Atlanta, USA Posts: 956	Super, thanks!! __________________

06-27-2009, 08:12 PM	#25
thebluemeanies Full Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 55	Vx2 Thanks i used this trick for my VX2 aka L88b aka j118 the battery connection is a little to short and wouldnt connect to the atomizer. Everything works great now and i have my spare battery back oh ya i used a small piece of solid copper wire not a staple but its bent in the same way and copper is a better conductor __________________ Last edited by thebluemeanies; 06-27-2009 at 08:14 PM.

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LuckyCharm Super Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 378	Awesome idea, and great pics! Saving this thread in my special ECF bookmarks folder.... ~~Cheryl __________________ Founding member, Women Who Love Their Prodigy Too Much

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06-20-2009, 04:30 AM	#22
rfun6 Super Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tennessee .... Posts: 463	Thanks breakfastchef

07-13-2009, 03:10 AM	#27
Fud Full Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hawaii Posts: 93	Seems like a really good idea, I think i will try thin non braided copper wire first since it conducts better. And i can afford to play around with gold . Staples also come in different types, some are stainless for outdoor use others are made of cheaper metals.

07-13-2009, 03:28 AM	#28
Fud Full Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hawaii Posts: 93	Something i forgot to add, different metals do not react with each other in a good way. It's called electrolysis where they react with each other if they are different, I know this from working on copper sprinkler systems and people would use galvanized metal as a shim to prop up a pipe and eventually the pipe would fail and leak because it would eat away at it after a few years. Oh and i meant i can't afford to mess with gold, that is pretty much inert and doesn't react with anything but probably too soft to work with. An ideal I will try is copper and shape it with a V to insert and on top shape a round contact small enough so it doesn't extent past the pad, if it works i will post pics when then let me.

07-14-2009, 05:39 PM	#30
Scubabatdan Super Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dothan, AL Posts: 581	Great Idea for a quick test!