repair your 901 atomizer

[vnshng]

ok i tore it down again and even replaced the mesh. I'm writing up a new guide with more pictures.the repaired atomizer is not as good as a new one but it works. I need to figure out what to use to replace the fibers that the nichrome is wrapped around.

[vnshng]

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[Sun Vaporer]

Originally Posted by vnshng

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Vnshng-- here is the link you provided posted so we can all have a look--Sun

See
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[vnshng]

the first thing you need to do is find the right size screw just small enough to fit in the outer sleeve but not the inner.
line it up on the brass connector and press the connector and coil assembly to the end.
remove the bridge the press it all the way to the end
line up just the outer lip on the vice and press out the coil and inner sleeve do the same for the brass connector
cut the wires close to the brass and pry out the first plastic insert.
use a small pin to push out the ceramic and mesh then remove the other plastic insert and clean and glue/pg from the inner sleeve.
repair the coil by clamping the broken end with a staple and soldering the wire to the staple.
replace the mesh if needed with twisted steal wool and wrap it with foil or wax paper.
press the coil/ceramic back into the inner sleeve and if you used wax paper pull it back out put the plastic inserts back.
resolder the connector and press everything back together

[Sun Vaporer]

Originally Posted by vnshng

the first thing you need to do is find the right size screw just small enough to fit in the outer sleeve but not the inner.
line it up on the brass connector and press the connector and coil assembly to the end.
remove the bridge the press it all the way to the end
line up just the outer lip on the vice and press out the coil and inner sleeve do the same for the brass connector
cut the wires close to the brass and pry out the first plastic insert.
use a small pin to push out the ceramic and mesh then remove the other plastic insert and clean and glue/pg from the inner sleeve.
repair the coil by clamping the broken end with a staple and soldering the wire to the staple.
replace the mesh if needed with twisted steal wool and wrap it with foil or wax paper.
press the coil/ceramic back into the inner sleeve and if you used wax paper pull it back out put the plastic inserts back.
resolder the connector and press everything back together

vnshng--You really need to post an "in depth' video for us to understand how you are doing this--it would be appreciated--Thanks Sun

[vnshng]

Originally Posted by Sun Vaporer

vnshng--You really need to post an "in depth' video for us to understand how you are doing this--it would be appreciated--Thanks Sun

I will do that i need to replace the fibers in the coil and i think if i use a eye shaped piece of steel wool to cover the bridge it will perform just as well as a new one

[TxTrouble]

Vnshng

Great photos. I agree a video would be awesome. I was wondering do you know what size or gauge the nichrome wire is? Ripley is in the process of tearing atomizers apart and wanted me to ask.

Thanks
D

[DaveyRoots]

this is very interesting, have you figured out what to use as the wick that the nichrome is wrapped around?

[vslim]

I tried to suggest graphite as the heating element on another thread. Just wrap some nichrome around each end. The thing that really intrigues me is the possibility of encasing the nichrome of a standard att in glass. It would maybe have to be Pyrex, some thing with a similar coefficient of heat expansion, but even if it cracked big deal. I am thinking of a thin layer, like wrap the nichrome in a rebuild around glass wool and then fuse it.

[Ripley]

Based on Vnshng's "breakdown"

1. Replaced old nichrome appx 1 inch 36 Gauge nichrome. Soldering this to copper is a b*tch .. easiest way is to make 2 "hooks" and put a dab of solder on the copper piece. Alternate method is welcomed, I've tried acid flux, it don't work.
2. Replace fibers in the middle with fine fiberglass strands.
3. Total resistance after soldering and wrapping is 3.1 ohms

Tested this in the ceramic pot, a few drops of liquid and a 9v battery. Sucker sizzles and vapes a treat. I'm too tired to slap it all back together, but it WORKS!

FYI - Gent on ebay sells 36g nichrome for $1/30ft + $1.50 s/h, just search for "30 feet 36 guage Nichrome Wire"