Kanger II Atomizer troubles.

[postmister]

Hi all,

I recently went in on package deal a friend of mine found on the internet. Direct from Kanger you can purchase 60 atomizers for $2 a piece. Including him and I there are 4 of us that went in on a bulk purchase. We got the 1.8 ohm resistors, ( I usually use the 2.2's but the rest wanted the lower resistor and I didn't mind for $2 a piece.) However, they seem to be failing at the ??snout?? the gasket at the bottom that separates the coil ends. When they fail, the unit gets hot, because it is completing the circuit. I have a few of the ones that came with the tank out of the box, and that particular gasket seems to be made of a much more durable rubber. Is this softer rubber indicative of a new design or is it a 1.8 characteristic? Anyone know, and/or had luck with securing these better? I'm thinking about wrapping the end with Teflon tape to keep it from collapsing, yet don't want it to adversely effect the electrical flow inside.

Any advice would be appreciated.

 

[BillyWJ]

There was a post about this recently, with the same complaint.

The only thing I can think of is to try and find new o-rings, or maybe at a hardware store? Or a hobby store?

Sorry, I haven't bought heads in a while, after I started rebuilding them.

 

[jRedBeerd]

Even and maybe especially when you rebuild your heads, can't those insulators wear out too?

Maybe Kanger is fighting the rebuilds by making their parts more disposable? Sorry im a conspiracy guy

 

[postmister]

I dont know where to find an O-ring shaped like.

 

[sunnata]

you mean the insulator? if so, the newer kanger heads indeed have changed materials. the new ones look more transparent, and I believe are made of silicone.

both of these are good replacements for them when they wear out:

AGA Series Positive Post Insulators - 10 pack - Kidney Puncher

or

Resistance Coil Insulator 10 Pack (CE Type Atty's, eg. Protank, Evod,T - Lightning Vapes

HTH

 

[BillyWJ]

I dont know where to find an O-ring shaped like.

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My bad, I thought you were talking about the o-rings, there was a complaint about them, too, recently.

 

[Mrs C]

The ones from lightning vapes are like the stiffer "rubber" grommets that Kanger was using before they changed to the newer style. I have several in use now and am happy with the performance.

 

[sunnata]

Even and maybe especially when you rebuild your heads, can't those insulators wear out too?

Maybe Kanger is fighting the rebuilds by making their parts more disposable? Sorry im a conspiracy guy

yes, eventually they would wear out, but you can purchase insulators elsewhere, so kanger's only option is to change the design. (waves at PT3's dual coils)

I'm not sure at all, but I think the main reason for the material switch was to make them less likely to taste like burned rubber, after many reports from users. (either when dry burning or when using high(er) voltages)

I have only used a couple of the newer heads, and still haven't done any new coils on them, so I haven't played much with this new insulator.

the old ones, I burned more than a couple. but yea, just be careful not to dry burn them for too long and it should be fine.

 

[VaperGlock]

you mean the insulator? if so, the newer kanger heads indeed have changed materials. the new ones look more transparent, and I believe are made of silicone.

both of these are good replacements for them when they wear out:

AGA Series Positive Post Insulators - 10 pack - Kidney Puncher

or

Resistance Coil Insulator 10 Pack (CE Type Atty's, eg. Protank, Evod,T - Lightning Vapes

HTH

Thank you!!! I was looking for some backup insulators and you saved me the work of looking for them.

 

[rowdyplace]

you mean the insulator? if so, the newer kanger heads indeed have changed materials. the new ones look more transparent, and I believe are made of silicone.

both of these are good replacements for them when they wear out:

AGA Series Positive Post Insulators - 10 pack - Kidney Puncher

or

Resistance Coil Insulator 10 Pack (CE Type Atty's, eg. Protank, Evod,T - Lightning Vapes

HTH

Great post! Must have info.

Are these companies located in the USA? I ask only to predict shipping times.

 

[sunnata]

yes they are US based

 

[Crazy_cambo]

When I order from lightningvapes I usually get it in three days to NY.