Staple Mod - Filling The Center Conductor Gap On Penstyle Atomizers - E-Cigarette Forum

breakfastchef · 06-15-2009, 01:43 AM

Like other penstyle device owners, I have run across an atomizer that will not mate properly with a power source connector. The usual remedy has been to fuss with the center connector of the atomizer to pull it up a bit without yanking it completely out. This is hit or miss and frustrating. This is a very simple, virtually free cost mod to fill the gap between the center conductor of a penstyle atomizer and the center conductor of a power source connector when such a gap exists.

The tools are very simple - tweezer, wire clippers, needlenose pliers, ruler and a generic, No. 4 staple.

Bend in both legs of the staple, and clip in two equal pieces.

Grasp one of the staple pieces about 2mm down from the free ends with the pliers and bend the free legs out 90 degrees.

The final product should look like this.

Insert the single-bent piece into the hole in the atomizer center connector or the battery center connector with a tweezer. If necessary, trim the legs of the staple so they do not protrude beyond the center conductor.

Just screw in the atomizer till just snug. Instant, guaranteed contact.

olderthandirt · 06-15-2009, 01:48 AM

Thanks Chef. Simplicity is sooo appreciated!

yvilla · 06-15-2009, 01:57 AM

Great idea!

Sun Vaporer · 06-15-2009, 02:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by breakfastchef

Like other penstyle device owners, I have run across an atomizer that will not mate properly with a power source connector. The usual remedy has been to fuss with the center connector of the atomizer to pull it up a bit without yanking it completely out. This is hit or miss and frustrating. This is a very simple, virtually free cost mod to fill the gap between the center conductor of a penstyle atomizer and the center conductor of a power source connector when such a gap exists.

The tools are very simple - tweezer, wire clippers, needlenose pliers, ruler and a generic, No. 4 staple.

Bend in both legs of the staple, and clip in two equal pieces.

Grasp one of the staple pieces about 2mm down from the free ends with the pliers and bend the free legs out 90 degrees.

The final product should look like this.

Insert the single-bent piece into the hole in the atomizer center connector or the battery center connector with a tweezer. If necessary, trim the legs of the staple so they do not protrude beyond the center conductor.

Just screw in the atomizer till just snug. Instant, guaranteed contact.

What a winner Breakfastchef--thanks for sharing this idea. People can now really know for sure if there atomizer is in fact fried or in the alternative they have an connection problem if they do not have the requiste testing equitment------Thanks again----Sun

tdstrike · 06-15-2009, 02:16 AM

that is BRILLIANT!! I just brought 3 901 atty's back to life, tried putting a glob of solder on them but it would break off, with this fix I will never pull the positive out again-thanks!

Stormynights · 06-15-2009, 04:57 AM

Great step by step pictures.

Di · 06-15-2009, 05:02 AM

now you are cookin'

QueenInNC · 06-15-2009, 05:08 AM

Wow! Great idea!

SS109 · 06-15-2009, 05:25 AM

Some of the best ideas are the simplest.

TommyGunBC · 06-15-2009, 08:23 AM

great stuff Chef , I was having trouble using my 1 bestecig 801 atomizer with a adapter I got for my 901 magnum because after I used a slb 801 it pushed the center contact down in the adapter I think , tryed this and now it works great

so much vapor it looks like a full on rock concert in here

06-15-2009, 01:43 AM	#1
breakfastchef Moved On ECF Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 2,232	Staple Mod - Filling The Center Conductor Gap On Penstyle Atomizers Like other penstyle device owners, I have run across an atomizer that will not mate properly with a power source connector. The usual remedy has been to fuss with the center connector of the atomizer to pull it up a bit without yanking it completely out. This is hit or miss and frustrating. This is a very simple, virtually free cost mod to fill the gap between the center conductor of a penstyle atomizer and the center conductor of a power source connector when such a gap exists. The tools are very simple - tweezer, wire clippers, needlenose pliers, ruler and a generic, No. 4 staple. Bend in both legs of the staple, and clip in two equal pieces. Grasp one of the staple pieces about 2mm down from the free ends with the pliers and bend the free legs out 90 degrees. The final product should look like this. Insert the single-bent piece into the hole in the atomizer center connector or the battery center connector with a tweezer. If necessary, trim the legs of the staple so they do not protrude beyond the center conductor. Just screw in the atomizer till just snug. Instant, guaranteed contact.

06-15-2009, 01:48 AM	#2
olderthandirt Ultra Member ECF Veteran Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Further Inside Posts: 2,742 Blog Entries: 5	Thanks Chef. Simplicity is sooo appreciated! __________________ I snus to maintain, vape for distraction and snuff for pleasure Poll

06-15-2009, 01:57 AM	#3
yvilla Ultra Member ECF Veteran Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,237	Great idea! __________________ _______JOIN CASAA NOW_______ _____Non-Affiliated FanGirl_____

06-15-2009, 05:02 AM	#7
Di Supplier Associate ECF Veteran Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: * China Australia ** MM's ** Posts: 4,933	brilliant chef now you are cookin' __________________ *EastMall Representative * MM's ***

06-15-2009, 05:08 AM	#8
QueenInNC Ultra Member ECF Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC USA Posts: 1,784	Wow! Great idea! __________________ East Coast Meet Up!! March 13, 2010!!! http://www.vapefest.com/ Suppliers interested in selling there, please PM me.

06-15-2009, 02:16 AM	#5
tdstrike Super Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: base of the Wasatch, Utah Posts: 495	that is BRILLIANT!! I just brought 3 901 atty's back to life, tried putting a glob of solder on them but it would break off, with this fix I will never pull the positive out again-thanks!

06-15-2009, 04:57 AM	#6
Stormynights The Vapor Cloud ECF Veteran Supporting Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bristow, Ok. Posts: 2,410	Great step by step pictures.

06-15-2009, 05:25 AM	#9
SS109 Full Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Marana, AZ - USA Posts: 102	Some of the best ideas are the simplest. __________________ "When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty." Thomas Jefferson

06-15-2009, 08:23 AM	#10
TommyGunBC Super Member ECF Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Vancouver B.c. Posts: 325	great stuff Chef , I was having trouble using my 1 bestecig 801 atomizer with a adapter I got for my 901 magnum because after I used a slb 801 it pushed the center contact down in the adapter I think , tryed this and now it works great so much vapor it looks like a full on rock concert in here __________________ My Arsenal of Vape -Adaptever ,GG Transformer and AFS ,PS Prodigy, SilverBullet, Zi Moshi Magnum , 901 box mod, 801 box mod, Intellicig Evo, Joye 510.

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