Battery too short
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When you use a magnet as a battery spacer... (and I do, and use the same 8X1.5mm magnets that James has linked to), you want to make sure and use a rubber (or other non-conductive material) washer of the same thickness or slightly less, to act as both a centering retainer and insulator.
As the magnets tend to self-center anyway, it's not super critical for a desk top mech, but in the event the mech might receive a hard hit or shock, the magnet, if laterally unsupported, can shift sideways and provide you with a (highly undesirable) hard short.
Other than this one caution... no worries. ;-)
As the magnets tend to self-center anyway, it's not super critical for a desk top mech, but in the event the mech might receive a hard hit or shock, the magnet, if laterally unsupported, can shift sideways and provide you with a (highly undesirable) hard short.
Other than this one caution... no worries. ;-)
I find that these batteries come in different lengths with every manufacturer. Some longer, some shorter. What brand 18350 batteries do you use?
is this the wooliston version? i have the SMOK magneto and dont have that problem. i run flat top 350s.
anyways, im gonna guess and say either a 2cent fuse or a kick might help.
wow, never knew that. but i have some generic gray 18350 that came with my gf's k100. and an EH brand one. theyre both the same size. dont have a ruler on me to measure them unfortunately. i picked the EH brand one up from a B&M store in my town. $6, i couldnt go wrong.
have you looked into the 2cent fuse or kick idea i suggested? haha. that was off the top of my head and have no clue if it would work. so kinda curious.
I want to keep it short... No extension on the mod.
wow, never knew that. but i have some generic gray 18350 that came with my gf's k100. and an EH brand one. theyre both the same size. dont have a ruler on me to measure them unfortunately. i picked the EH brand one up from a B&M store in my town. $6, i couldnt go wrong.
have you looked into the 2cent fuse or kick idea i suggested? haha. that was off the top of my head and have no clue if it would work. so kinda curious.
well, if the 2 cent fuse closes the gap problem that your having with the battery, it wouldnt really be an extension..right?
if not, i guess your next best bet would be to buy another battery...im sure you thought of that already tho.
if not, i guess your next best bet would be to buy another battery...im sure you thought of that already tho.
That's the main reason I will only use AW 18350's and Panasonic 18650's, that way I never have to worry about the length changing.
I'd suggest going to the hardware store and buying some threaded brass rods, cut it to length, and replace the stock center pin with it. Cut it larger than you need and slowly file it down, testing now and again, until everything fits flush and tight.
This could be an option:
https://domovaporco.com/product/gp-telescopic-centre-post-version-2-5/
I have never seen the top cap of a magneto, but this kit has the delrin piece that threads into the top cap- the threads are 510 so if the magneto's delrin insert on the top cap threads out, this should be a direct replacement. I bought one for my Gus and another for a spare, but I found it works in my sigelei 19 also.
At the very east it could work with a little modding.
https://domovaporco.com/product/gp-telescopic-centre-post-version-2-5/
I have never seen the top cap of a magneto, but this kit has the delrin piece that threads into the top cap- the threads are 510 so if the magneto's delrin insert on the top cap threads out, this should be a direct replacement. I bought one for my Gus and another for a spare, but I found it works in my sigelei 19 also.
At the very east it could work with a little modding.
I would love to find an insulating battery spacer. 18 mm to 20 mm delrin or PCB round disc. Can cut center out for magnet or more importantly SMD fuse.
use a soldering gun to put a small drop on the positive end of the battery and you should be fine
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