Scubagen Mods

[Gummy Bear]

Just jumping in to tag the thread to my posts.



vape on.

 

[asdaq]

Tillis, it adds resistance, IMO not so good.

 

[Scubabatdan]

Dan,

Are you also using something to isolate the positive post from the ScubaGenV3 body? I assumed the negative would not need this, but that the positive post should not be contacting the body corrent?

Correct, I am using a food safe silicon to encapsulate the wire and plug the channel the wire runs through.
Dan

 

[theECB]

Thanks Dan. Good info once again.

 

[jimbalny]

Do you think there are any potential health hazards using copper wire in such a wet environment? With all the possible different chemicals that could be in eliquid. Is it possible or feasible to use some kind of stainless steel wire to make the connection by the coil?

 

[Scubabatdan]

Do you think there are any potential health hazards using copper wire in such a wet environment? With all the possible different chemicals that could be in eliquid. Is it possible or feasible to use some kind of stainless steel wire to make the connection by the coil?

Havent thought about it, but the wire I am using is not copper. Is silver in color, so not sure what it is. I do enclose the connection and opening back to the main tube area with silicon, so I do not see a problem if it is encased in silicon.
Dan

 

[jimbalny]

Probably some kind of aluminum alloy, which I believe expands under heat. Might be better off with copper, but I'm no expert - just what I learned off of wikipedia

 

[UA72Riddle]

You can always order jewelers silver strand. I used that for the posts on my hybrid genisis, as did all of the other guys. It's about 1mm diameter, and solders easily to the connector.

Do you think there are any potential health hazards using copper wire in such a wet environment? With all the possible different chemicals that could be in eliquid. Is it possible or feasible to use some kind of stainless steel wire to make the connection by the coil?

 

[jimbalny]

You can always order jewelers silver strand. I used that for the posts on my hybrid genisis, as did all of the other guys. It's about 1mm diameter, and solders easily to the connector.

What is it exactly called what I should look for?

Did a google on "silver strand" and "stranded silver"

Is it usually insulated or bare?

thanks

 

[mj64]

You can always order jewelers silver strand. I used that for the posts on my hybrid genisis, as did all of the other guys. It's about 1mm diameter, and solders easily to the connector.

Have a good link to what you used?

 

[KSV]

What is it exactly called what I should look for?

Did a google on "silver strand" and "stranded silver"

Is it usually insulated or bare?

thanks

I think they were using .999 Fine Silver Wire, something like this: silver wire

 

[Turbo]

I think they were using .999 Fine Silver Wire, something like this: silver wire

Yup, that's the one.

 

[UA72Riddle]

Yep, that's it...and from the same place if I am not mistaken. Added it to the links in the OP.

I need a link for dans washer mod to add to the list as well...

 

[jimbalny]

Amazon.com: 30 Gauge .999 Fine Silver Round Wire 0.010" (Qty=20 Feet): Arts, Crafts & Sewing

20ft for $15. Other site wants 4 and change/ft

 

[KSV]

Amazon.com: 30 Gauge .999 Fine Silver Round Wire 0.010" (Qty=20 Feet): Arts, Crafts & Sewing

20ft for $15. Other site wants 4 and change/ft

I imagine that's because it is 30 gauge wire, much thinner. Were the comparison sites the same gauge?

 

[Scubabatdan]

Yep, that's it...and from the same place if I am not mistaken. Added it to the links in the OP.

I need a link for dans washer mod to add to the list as well...

Was just the m1.6 nuts from Ace hardware. or here:
M1.6 Stainless Hex Nuts 50pk on eBay!
Dan

 

[UA72Riddle]

The carto modded what I was referring to, but that will be a good one too. Thanks Dan!

Was just the m1.6 nuts from Ace hardware. or here:
M1.6 Stainless Hex Nuts 50pk on eBay!
Dan

 

[PKZap27]

You guys are awesome!

Thank you for all the links!

Someone mentioned "Food Safe Silicon".

Now I'm hungry for the link to this stuff.

TIA

 

[UA72Riddle]

Here ya go....

You guys are awesome!

Thank you for all the links!

Someone mentioned "Food Safe Silicon".

Now I'm hungry for the link to this stuff.

TIA

 

[PKZap27]

Here are some more links!

Food Grade Silicone Adhesives/Sealants 2.8 Oz. Tube Translucent $4.29 - McMaster-Carr Item Number 7545A471

It's a little expensive from McMaster-Carr. However, it should cost less if you include this with the other items that you are purchasing from McMaster-Carr. If you purchase it from the vendors listed below you would have to pay the additional shipping cost on top of the prices shown below.


SU5005, RTV Food Grade Adhesive Silicone Sealant, Clear, 3oz Tube $3.23

SU5005 Food Grade RTV Silicone Clear 10.3oz Cartridge $4.75