4NINE (52mm) LONG THROW FIX

[superjoefly]

The throw of the switch on my 52mm, 4Nine was too long. This is how I fixed it.

Bought some 8mm / 3mm magnets from the hardware store to replace the extra magnet that came with the mod. Removed the magnet that was too small and put in one of the larger magnets. Then, when I put it back together, it started auto firing. So I took a small rubber band that came with one of my RDAs and wrapped it around the 18350 mode threads toward the middle of the tube. Screwed it back together, not too tight so I wouldn't break the small rubber band. Now the switch is perfect and it hits great .

My only question concerning this fix is how the small rubber band affects conductivity, voltage drop etc. Feel free to chime in on that.

Two other possible remedies that I haven't tried: 1. using a button top battery; 2. using a 2mm magnet.

 

[vapero]

I'm using a combination of two magnets and works perfectly the throw is a bit les than 1mm and no need for a rubber band or anything

5mm*1mm http://www.fasttech.com/p/1140101
5mm*1.5mm http://www.fasttech.com/p/1580500

 

[superjoefly]

I have another 4Nine that is a true 49mm when in 18350 mode. The magnets are damaged on it and I want to replace the magnets because the switch is pretty weak/sensitive. The magnet that is located within the copper wafer that attaches to the battery seems like it would have to be either broken out or dug out somehow. The switch (with logo) that contains the other magnet has a hole in it, so I guess I can put something small through that hole and hammer it out. If anyone has done either of these and has any tips on how to do it easily without damaging the copper, please let me know.

 

[vapero]

can't help you there never tried to remove those magnets

 

[classwife]

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[superjoefly]

Already posted this in another forum, but wanted to follow up here as well. This is what I did with the 4Nine that had damaged magnets and a weak switch:

"Okay, so here is what I ended up doing. First I had to remove the magnet from the copper. I couldn't dig it out, so I had to break/crush it with a hammer and screwdriver. While hammering it, I didn't realize that I had already cracked through the magnet with the first couple taps, and ended up bending and puncturing a hole through the copper. Once I realized I had "successfully" crushed the magnet, I just dug the rest of the magnet out with a small screwdriver and brushed it out until it was fairly clean. Then, I had to torch the copper to soften it up, flatten it out with a hammer and allen wrench and put solder on the hole so that it was sealed (I don't think I've ever soldered anything in my life)...just don't want to end up with a short...a little paranoid perhaps. I was able to insert another magnet pretty easily by just hammering/ pressure fitting it in. The new magnet is about 1mm thincker than the old magnet, but it did fix the problem with the switch being weak. However, because the new magnet is 1mm thicker, when I screwed everything back together, it started auto-firing. I just fixed that with a couple small rubber bands around the threads. This is craziness, but it worked. There are probably some washers I could get that will fit around the threads; I don't see the rubber bands lasting very long. Anyway, thanks for all the help. - J"

 

[dynoman2002]

Easy fix for me was a stingray hybrid adapter made for a very short throw and no extra magnets.

 

[vapero]

Easy fix for me was a stingray hybrid adapter made for a very short throw and no extra magnets.
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I have one of those on the way for the same reason

 

[dynoman2002]

I have one of those on the way for the same reason

Worked out great! and for me it was a big plus to get rid of that brass top cap simply because i didnt like the look. I run my 4nine with a fogger which has a long 510 as it is and i ajusted the pin out a bit to give me the shortest throw possible. If you have an atty with a shorter 510 or no ajusting pin than i would say you would want a button top batt

 

[superjoefly]

Yep...I think a short 510 pin on my atty caused a battery short which may have damaged the magnets.

 

[dynoman2002]

Yep...I think a short 510 pin on my atty caused a battery short which may have damaged the magnets.

Sorry to hear that superjoefly. When magnets get hot it can demagnetize them. I have had some luck finding magnets at lowes for various mods might wanna try there for some replacements. ( gotta make sure your 510 pin/scew sticks out past the cap or hybrid adapter when screwed in)

 

[vapero]

Yep...I think a short 510 pin on my atty caused a battery short which may have damaged the magnets.

the short pin won't short as you have a delrin insulator on the top cap, it is the recessed positive post that is deeper than the 510 threads on your atty doesn't matter if it is long or short

 

[Roccov]

Easy fix for me was a stingray hybrid adapter made for a very short throw and no extra magnets.
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Nice idea dyno! May I ask where you got the adapter and is it insulated? Enjoy the day!

 

[Roccov]

I have one of those on the way for the same reason

Where did you get yours vapero? Thanks! Enjoy the day!

 

[dynoman2002]

Nice idea dyno! May I ask where you got the adapter and is it insulated? Enjoy the day!

Yes it is insulated and i got it off ebay just type in stingray hybrid adapter. He has them in brass,ss,copper but copper only 1-2 left

 

[Roccov]

Yes it is insulated and i got it off ebay just type in stingray hybrid adapter. He has them in brass,ss,copper but copper only 1-2 left

Thanks for the info and the heads up on the stock level dyno. In the cart.

 

[vapero]

Where did you get yours vapero? Thanks! Enjoy the day!

from fasttech

 

[Roccov]

I looked at that one but it didn't seem to have an insulator. Thanks for the reply.[emoji6]

 

[vapero]

I've done this on my nemesi hybrid kits
just use some electrical tape and punch it
tools needed:

 

[Roccov]

I've done this on my nemesi hybrid kits
just use some electrical tape and punch it
tools needed:

That works. I'll use it on my Nemy hybrid. Thanks!