atty ?

[rege]

ive got this one atty when its dry it glows red wich makes me think it works but when i add just a single drop of juice i get nothing. is it dead?

 

[NCC]

A single drop? Maybe you should try 3 or 4 drops. I dunno, but I'm thinking you're keeping it too dry. That can burn it out.

 

[rege]

i tried 3 or 4 too i still get nothing i just meant that when its dry it heats up but as soon as i add liquid it does nothing it weird

edit i just put 3 in and it flooded i removed the wick and bridge because it wasn't working

 

[rege]

anyone know?

 

[robb01]

hope someone chimes in, id like to know as well

 

[christina7]

when in doubt, I blow mine out. both ends. and start all over with 3-4 drops.

c.

 

[Liv2Ski]

Look at the coil (use magnifying glass) it is most likely fractured. When dry it makes contact and charge flows and coil fires. When wet, juice will impead flow and current is weak. This will allow it to produce some vapor but it will be light. I have had an atty do that and I pinched it together (gently) with tweezers. I hope this helps if not I am stumped.

 

[rege]

tried that too

 

[rege]

Look at the coil (use magnifying glass) it is most likely fractured. When dry it makes contact and charge flows and coil fires. When wet, juice will impead flow and current is weak. This will allow it to produce some vapor but it will be light. I have had an atty do that and I pinched it together (gently) with tweezers. I hope this helps if not I am stumped.

haven't tried that yet

 

[Liv2Ski]

haven't tried that yet

You do not state what type of atty. This is much easier to do on a 306. Just go easy. if it is a 510 place toothpick on one side of coil and push on otherside with another toothpick. Good luck

 

[rege]

well nevermind its dead now not even getting hot when its dry

 

[rege]

it was a 510

 

[Liv2Ski]

it was a 510

Well RIP then poor little 510

 

[rege]

thats 2 attys in a month

 

[Liv2Ski]

thats 2 attys in a month

rege - I know its tough to lose an atty but look at it as a consumable. Even at $10 each that is only $5 bucks a week and less than half a pack of smokes up here in NY. Plus now you get to place an order and get some cool stuff. Best of luck Man.

 

[AttyPops]

rege - I know its tough to lose an atty but look at it as a consumable. Even at $10 each that is only $5 bucks a week and less than half a pack of smokes up here in NY. Plus now you get to place an order and get some cool stuff. Best of luck Man.

+1

Also, ... there are at least 2 reasons atties fail like that.... my guesses here....

1) Coil is breaking. This happens because they get too hot/dry. Sometimes it's one of two coils inside.
2) Electrical connection - this is the connection leading to the coil. Sometimes the center connector twists as it's screwed on/off - wearing on an internal wire. Also, it can indent. If you only get a so-so connection, you get so-so performance even though the coil glows.

Anyway - Cleaning them keeps them working well enough to not get over-heated, assuming you let em rest a few seconds once in a while. Ensure that you have the correct ohm rating for your setup.

Don't over torque em.

Just some thoughts to keep those atties running! Good luck.

 

[stubear62]

Moving to the General E-Smoking Discussion Forum.