AGI Dripping Atomizer Hints, Tips, Tricks Thread

[OnTheFidele]

Hey guys,

Even though there aren't many posts addressing the AGI rba descriptively, I found a deal and bought one for a little less than $30 as it was the cheapest 22mm drip atomizer I could find. Lo and behold, it is a great vape!

Incredibly simple, easy to set up, performs as well but looks much better than the IGO-L or IGO-S. Although I don't use (and didn't get this for) the genesis mode, this has become my all-day rba.

So to help the seekers out there, let's consolidate some information about the AGI. Here's my tip:

Yes, the AGI drips through the hex screws. If you know anything about basic home repair, however, you'll know that you can get a roll of Teflon tape (plumber's tape) for less than $1 or gasline tape for less than $3. Wrap this magic tape a few times around the threads of the screws, screw them in, and the problem will be fixed. Takes between 1-5 minutes depending on your level of dexterity and/or experience.

As a note, yellow gasline tape withstands higher temperatures than typical Teflon tape (plumber's tape).

Cheers,
Abe

 

[aycho]

The AGI V2 fixed the problem with the leaking through the hex screws, but I'm curious on what people did to fix the poor conductivity of the spring in the genesis tank mode... I'm looking for ways to fix it since it heats up like (excuse the language) crap.

 

[fogmachineroy]

yhea I was disappointed to find 0.5 ohms from the bottom of the center post to the top of that center post spring. Poorly designed iMO. Helped a buddy try and set up as a genisis style addy and failed miserably due to the poor contact. it would intermittently go from 0.8 ohms to 2,531 ohms fully assembled, so he gave up and just used it as a drip atty, which works great btw.

 

[ScorpioZZZ]

The AGI V2 fixed the problem with the leaking through the hex screws, but I'm curious on what people did to fix the poor conductivity of the spring in the genesis tank mode... I'm looking for ways to fix it since it heats up like (excuse the language) crap.

http://www.toddsreviews.com/2013/05/agi-v2-rba-rbd-from-.........couk.html

Hope I have the right link, Todd mentions a fix for the spring contact using a piece cut from a syringe. I haven't tried it yet, too many toys right now lol.

 

[OnTheFidele]

Can't say I know a fix. I use the AGI solely as a dripper. Seems to be it's best function. I see it as the IGO-S and IGO-L's biggest brother.

 

[HOYO]

Attracted by the cool outlook, I turned my back to the AGA-T2 and bought AGI emotionally. Here are 2 pics AGI and his younger brother IGO-L. (US$24 for the AGI & bought a back up IGO-L @ US$9.99, half price of my 1st one,).

 

[proper]

The AGI V2 fixed the problem with the leaking through the hex screws, but I'm curious on what people did to fix the poor conductivity of the spring in the genesis tank mode... I'm looking for ways to fix it since it heats up like (excuse the language) crap.

How can you tell if you have version 1 or version 2?

 

[proper]

Does anyone have problems with the o rings wearing out quickly?

I am also a little scared about messing up the threading of the AGI and my mod every time I pull off the cover to drip. Anyone else concerned?

 

[storm1906]

i used the post out of a 510 xl clearomizer(ce2?) cut to size and it works awesome. i saw that tip on youtube one day.

 

[OnTheFidele]

proper, the o-rings are fine. As long as you keep them lubricated with e-liquid or petroleum jelly, you'll be fine. In fact, I prefer the o-rings to be as tight as the AGIs are. Lends the dripper a stronger sense of security. There is no danger of the top cap falling off at all.

 

[HOYO]

How can you tell if you have version 1 or version 2?

The 2 leaking screws couldn't be screwed to the end,just flush with the well. That's the only alteration done on the Version 2. For Version 1 we just don't screw all the way down, then no more leaking. UD didn't do anything with spring.

 

[mad maori]

i used these- cut off plastic ant filed to size.. from electronics shop

The AGI V2 fixed the problem with the leaking through the hex screws, but I'm curious on what people did to fix the poor conductivity of the spring in the genesis tank mode... I'm looking for ways to fix it since it heats up like (excuse the language) crap.

 

[dnutz]

To fix the center post power loss, I used some 28awg copper wire. Pulled of the spring, wrapped the wire around the small post the spring was attached to and cut the wire to connect with the top when screwed on. Problem solved.

 

[aycho]

How can you tell if you have version 1 or version 2?

The AGI V2's hex screws will stop after you fully tighten it whereas the V1 keeps on going

 

[CaliGrower]

my fix for the AGI spring is a ball air needle

ball air needles are exactly the right inner diameter to fit over the small portion of the lower center post snugly.they are also made of chrome lated brass. i also found out that due to manufacturing variances that there is no set length to cut the needle. what i did is cut it a hair long and took a dremel with an emery wheel and sanded it down a little at a time. i wuld sand it, put the tank together and check the globe roation. if it turned, i would sand it a bit more and recheck until it fit perfectly without the glass turning at all. then i dotted the top end with a small dab of solder to make more surface area for the top deck to contact when assembled. the ball needles are ong enough if you do it easy and right you can get two spring replacement posts out of one needle. i keep a couple made and on hand just in case the carpet eats one.

another tip:
i found that in genny mode that if you remove the screw to let it vent for wicking, it WILL leak if you lay it down for any length of time . this is due to the hole being to big for any soryt of vaccum affect within the unit.. if your having issues ( or have had issues) with your AGI leaking , get yourself one of the grub screws (allen headed plugs) that fits from your local hardware store, put it in a pair of vise grips and with a thin emery dremel wheel, cut a fine slot in the screw lengthways be very careful as youll be cutting lengthwise and thru the threads, so dont bugger the threads up so you cant screw it back in!....... this allows it to "vent" for wicking in genny mode and completely cuts out any dry hits and wicking problems and doesnt allow it to leak..... i run multiple mods and tanks, and i can now fill up my AGI lay it on its side for days without any leakage at al, and still vape without dry hits,ect.

another thing you can do is get a screw that fits your threads thats about 3/8 in long. again put it in a pair of vise grips and cut the side slot, but cut it at a slant. you can then install it and use the screw as a small thumb screw to adjust the proper amount of tank venting to your liking.

another tip ( which also involves a dremel by the way) is if youve got a wild hair to drill out the air hle in the top cap S-T-O-P. get your self a small elongated cone shaped diamond bit for your dremel ( whole diamond bit set on amazons like $5). turn your dremel on and CAREFULLY insert the end of the bit into the hole in your top cap and ust give it a little light bump and then assemble your cap onto your unit and try it out. do this, removing as little material as possible,doing it as lightly as possible, multiple times until you get the draw just were you want it. remeber, a little material removal goes a long way. its easy to remove the material, but virtually impossible to replace it without the proper welder and stuff to do it!

 

[crazyarms]

Ive got my AGI set up as a drip setup right now. Works quite well. Got a single micro coil on it with a 1/16th air hole. Flavor is great. Definitely a 18350 friendly setup. Its not my go to vape but its definitely up with my top set ups. The 22mm is the only reason i bought it! I havent had very good experiences with gennys until recently so its been a dripper since i bought it 3 months ago!

 

[minimalsaint]

Easiest fix for the spring:
Piece of copper wire 2mm diameter will fit right inside the spring. Cut it to length so that it makes full contact when the unit is tightened down (make sure you use the tank in place). The spring holds it in place but is no longer the main path of current. Like so:




-OR-
the not-so-easy fix lol

I had some flat silver ribbon in my toolbox so I used a copper wire core and wrapped the ribbon around it, leaving enough of an opening at the bottom to slide over the post where the spring would sit:




Genesis reads 0 resistance and will stand up to low resistance builds with ease.

 

[CaliGrower]

Easiest fix for the spring:
Piece of copper wire 2mm diameter will fit right inside the spring. Cut it to length so that it makes full contact when the unit is tightened down (make sure you use the tank in place). The spring holds it in place but is no longer the main path of current. Like so:

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-OR-
the not-so-easy fix lol

I had some flat silver ribbon in my toolbox so I used a copper wire core and wrapped the ribbon around it, leaving enough of an opening at the bottom to slide over the post where the spring would sit:

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Genesis reads 0 resistance and will stand up to low resistance builds with ease.

i tried the copper wire thing at first, and after awhile it ended up squashing down and i still had problems wit the ohms jumping around, and sometimes going down way low (.02) a few times and alot of times my evic would just say "no atomizer found" until i loosened and tightened the top deck
. the ball needle fix took care of it completely and i havent had an issue since and its been months, and my AGI and AGA T2 tanks are my daily go-tos anymore.

 

[TheSystemHasFailed]

This is actually REALLY simple. Beef up the spring with NR wire. Thik of the spring as a skeleton. Put some meat on them bones.
Don't ever put RESISTANCE wire in line like that.
0.0 voltage drop.

 

[Nirk]

About fixing the leaky AGI screws using plumbers tape, could you give me a bit more detail about how to do this? I do not want to mess up my threads or break anything but I need to stop leaking from the grub screws. Do you cover the whole screw or the tip or what? I am confused. Thanks.