510 Extension and Connector question

[mustanggt98]

Is this product

Shorty 510 Extension and Connector

basically same as this product,

V2 510 Shorty Extension Sealed

only with a $5.00 nut?

 

[asdaq]

Yes they are. Originally the 1st one was about the same price as a regular connector, but then the price of those nuts shot up for no clear reason.

 

[lynch]

Yes they are. Originally the 1st one was about the same price as a regular connector, but then the price of those nuts shot up for no clear reason.

Hoog at MV'S said the supplier made him increase the price, said he was selling them too cheap.

 

[WillyB]

Is this product

Shorty 510 Extension and Connector

basically same as this product,

V2 510 Shorty Extension Sealed

only with a $5.00 nut?

It depends what you mean by 'basically', the expensive one has the more tradition (and better IMO) 4 slot design, and even in the pics looks to be of a better quality.

 

[CraigHB]

I've tried both of these parts. I found some differences between them. For one, the more expensive connector is slightly longer with longer threads on the male side. The more expensive one also has tighter threads. I found the cheaper ones useless. The threads are so loose, my cartomizers won't stay in them. My cartomizers are loose to begin with. The center posts are also different between them. To use the cheaper one as a mod connector, you'd have to use a different center post.

That's really too bad the supplier is forcing MV to sell the ones with the nuts at such a ridiculous price. They really are the best and only ones I've found like that. I can only hope that someone will start suppliying something similar at a reasonable price.

 

[asdaq]

Quite useful and timely information. I've been thinking about changing how a 510 adapter works by defeating the female threads and using something else for the center post. Craig, are the male threads still solid enough on the cheap one?

 

[CraigHB]

Materials aren't the issue with the cheap 510 extensions. They appear to be made out of mild steel and plated similar to the expensive ones, but I'm not positive about that on either part. In any case, the metal is harder than the brass press-fit connectors for both parts. The more expensive of the two parts is highly solderable, but I haven't tested the cheap ones for solderability. The main problem with the cheapies I've found is the poor tolerance on the threads, mainly the female atomizer connector. The male side seems to be okay and should provide any support you need. Also, the center post on the cheapies is some wierd looking thing I've never seen before. The center post on the expensive ones is similar to the center post on the brass press-fit ones.

 

[asdaq]

Craig, could you run a magnet by it and see if it is ferritic?

 

[CraigHB]

Only slightly, magnet sticks just a tiny bit. Both types of connectors behave the same. Guess they're not steel then.

 

[asdaq]

Hey thanks for replying so quick. Ferritic steel would actually suit me better, so I'm wanting these less. I have some brass parts that behave that way, likely red brass.