In the past 6 months, I have ruined three mods - a Tesla, a Vamo V5, and now a sigelei Mini. Somehow, I keep stripping the threads on the connection. I've used an Aspire nautilus an all the mods. Does anyone else have this issue? It's strange because its not like the threads wear out over time that I notice. They will be fine, and then they won't be fine, and within a day, I can't get my tank to attach.
Keep Stripping Mod Threads
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I've never had a problem with this.. it could be an issue with the quality of the threads you're using, if they are clones then that could be your problem. Try to be a bit more careful when threading them and be sure to not be rough, that's about all I can say
One tank (nautilus) and three stripped mods. Maybe the nautilus would be a prime suspect. The other suspect would be overtightening the tank onto the mod(s).
I don't use "mods" anymore but when I did I used 510-to-510 connectors/adapters. That way, you are only wearing out the threads on the connectors, which stay in the well of the mod and aren't taking a beating 20 times a week.
the 510 thread standard has been a weakness in tank design for a long time; it's really a cigalike sized thread.
With all the devices I have I hardly ever screw/unscrew 510 threads;
I recently standardized on m21x1 threaded mods and now leave mod topcaps permanently screwed onto my tanks/rda's.
With a clearo like the nautilus, you can leave the base semipermanently on the mod, and just remove the top part (upside down) when you need to refill.
And with the vamo, after you screw on the nautilus (not too tight), and check the ohms, unscrew the top part of the vamo - the ring on top and tighten it onto the nautilus to lock it in place; that puts less wear/wobble on the 510 thread
The Sig mini had issues with the first couple of runs but was supposedly fixed. Vamo's were notorious for failed 510's and I have zero experience with tesla except for seeing one a while back. I've got 2 Vapor Sharks and a Sig 150 and haven't had any 510 issues no matter how much I snug down my atties. I think someone fixed a Sig mini in the APV threads with a FDV 510 a few months back.
It`s a bit late for this advice, but try and buy mods that have stainless steel 510 threads, never overtighten. Forgive me if you think I am stating the obvious 
and maybe replace your atomiser, could be a dodgy thread on it.
and maybe replace your atomiser, could be a dodgy thread on it.
I fully agree.
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Eleaf 510 to eGo Thread Adapter (Connector) by iSmoka
The above is supplied with the istick with an adjustable stainless steel 510 threads.
I agree with stainless steel threads. Mods today generally have spring loaded center contacts. You only need to tighten until slightly snug. They will vape even when the atty isn't bottomed out. Tightening completely is only necessary to prevent it from unscrewing and falling off, not to ensure contact.
When you constantly install and remove an atty (which has SS threads) on a mod that has "pot metal" cast threads or aluminum threads, it's a recipe for failure. Some inexpensive mods have soft threads to save money and you are going to toss the mod anyway when the battery fails to hold a charge.
Using an Ego adapter, as described in the previous post, is a good move that saves the threads in your mod.
When you constantly install and remove an atty (which has SS threads) on a mod that has "pot metal" cast threads or aluminum threads, it's a recipe for failure. Some inexpensive mods have soft threads to save money and you are going to toss the mod anyway when the battery fails to hold a charge.
Using an Ego adapter, as described in the previous post, is a good move that saves the threads in your mod.
For what you have spent on disposable mods, you could have bought a ProVari. You can get a 2.5 now for $100 or less. Never heard of one with stripped threads. It is a good match for a Nautilus tank...
The nautilus has stainless steel threads and all of the devices you mentioned have 510 brass connectors if I remember right. Steel is much stronger than brass and over tightening a tank with stainless steel threads will easily destroy those devices softer brass threads.
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