Any tip on fixing a pushed down center post, permanently?
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Is this an ego style battery? If so, pull it back up and put an adapter on it. Permanently. So you don't have to keep pulling the pin up.
#60 o ring from home depot or lowes or whatever you have. Use an eyeglass screwdriver to gently pry the old one out and to gently put the new one in
Yes, it's a eGo.
If you are talking about a eGo thread cover, actually, I have tried that before but I think it's too late. I think the rubber "collar" that hold the center post in place has lost its stiffness now after repeated pulling on the post. So the small movement of unscrewing the tank/cart is enough to disturb the post and causes it to "sink" back down. So, although having the cover there will prevent the tank/carto from going in too deep, it doesn't work in this situation. Any other thought?
David's talking about putting an o-ring around the pin, not the collar. The o-ring suggested will ride below the tophat of the center pin, holding the pin up.
No, not a thread cover or cone.
A thread adapter. I'd suggest a 510 to ego adapter, so you'd keep both thread options available.
Something like this: 510 Battery to eGo Atomizer Adapter
Lots of places carry them, Mad is just what came up on top of google.
While I've read of the #60 O ring for the Vamo, I hadn't heard about it regarding ego styles.
In any case, make sure you do the 5 click off before doing the O-ring trick, or make sure you use a non-conductive prying tool.
In any case, make sure you do the 5 click off before doing the O-ring trick, or make sure you use a non-conductive prying tool.
Got it. Don't have that on hand. Will get one on my next purchase (I wish we have B&M stores in my city!). And thank for the reminder of turning off the battery and to use non-conductive tool.
But I think I will try the o-ring first b/c the adapter trick will add a length to the battery. Any trick on pulling the old o-ring out? It seems quite difficult only b/c there is so little space to work with. Do I even need to take the old one out? Can I just add the new one on top?
Mostly, make sure you don't hit the Button while repairing. Absolutely turn it off before starting any repairs.
While I haven't done this, I imagine you'd need to work the pin up a bit first. Then, with the battery off, use a fine jeweler's screwdriver to "slice" one side of the existing ring, and then work it out.
Or maybe the new o ring would fit without removing anything.
Or maybe the new o ring would fit without removing anything.
What are most center pins made of? Aluminum?
I have a new sigelei zmax v3 flat top and the center pin is very hard to access with any sort of tool. The metal seems very soft and easily deformed/malleable.
What is a good tool to use that will not damage the pin?
I have a new sigelei zmax v3 flat top and the center pin is very hard to access with any sort of tool. The metal seems very soft and easily deformed/malleable.
What is a good tool to use that will not damage the pin?
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It is a Twist. The cheapest I've seen is $23 + shipping.
Hey, take a look at post #13 in this thread: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/ego-type-models/132193-ego-battery-failure-how-fix-2.html. What Saerjin says there is similar to what I see in my battery. So, I pull up the pin slightly and carefully push down on the o ring and tucked it back under the pin. It's been working so far. I'll still get a new o ring later though just in case this fix doesn't last.
Yeah... For $23 + Shipping its worth trying to fix.
But still, Buy another and use it. Fix your Old One and keep it as a Back-Up.
I have a couple. This is just 1 of them.
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FYI, the trick I posted in #17 here, works for a few times but it doesn't last. So, a trip to the hardware store tomorrow for the o ring.
Anyway, there has to be a reason why they don't make the center pin spring-loaded. But what is the reason? I can't see why not. A spring-loaded center pin will solve this common problem. Anyone one know why?
Probably the cost. I've noticed that some of the V4 clearomizers are coming with spring loaded pins. Maybe that's the direction the industry is headed instead.
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