Haha FIVE vape MAIL packages just yesterday!
I said it earlier..I feel like I am on a runaway train...choochoo!
I said it earlier..I feel like I am on a runaway train...choochoo!Best for new reo owner?
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KS, the multimeter is really easy to use.
1) Set it for resistance (ohms) and touch the two leads whereever you want to measure. In the case of an atty, touch one lead to each of the post screws. For other stuff, a "short" is really just NO resistance, zero ohms, so it's easy to check for shorts on most anything (as long as there's no current running through it at the time you're testing).
2) To test your batteries, either after use, or just off the charger, set the meter to volts (V), place the RED lead at the positive end (nipple, button, etc.) and the black lead at the other end. Just off the charger, you should see about 4.2 volts. If you really give your batteries a workout, maybe 3.5ish, but most of us change them out around 3.9, where there's a noticable drop off in vapor/warmth. Note that you CAN test battery voltage at the atty this way, but you could also accidentally touch the leads and create a short. It can be done, but you have to be VERY careful not to let them touch.
You can use it to test other stuff, but for simplicity's sake, stick with DC current, not AC like in appliances. That said though, if you make SURE there's no current running through whatever you're testing, you can find shorts in all sorts of things. Switches, in circuits, just change it from "open" to "closed", i.e., zero resistance (for all intents and purposes), and infinite resistance.
That's the quick and dirty version, the booklet that comes with it should tell you how to do all sorts of things with it, if you're so inclined.
1) Set it for resistance (ohms) and touch the two leads whereever you want to measure. In the case of an atty, touch one lead to each of the post screws. For other stuff, a "short" is really just NO resistance, zero ohms, so it's easy to check for shorts on most anything (as long as there's no current running through it at the time you're testing).
2) To test your batteries, either after use, or just off the charger, set the meter to volts (V), place the RED lead at the positive end (nipple, button, etc.) and the black lead at the other end. Just off the charger, you should see about 4.2 volts. If you really give your batteries a workout, maybe 3.5ish, but most of us change them out around 3.9, where there's a noticable drop off in vapor/warmth. Note that you CAN test battery voltage at the atty this way, but you could also accidentally touch the leads and create a short. It can be done, but you have to be VERY careful not to let them touch.
You can use it to test other stuff, but for simplicity's sake, stick with DC current, not AC like in appliances. That said though, if you make SURE there's no current running through whatever you're testing, you can find shorts in all sorts of things. Switches, in circuits, just change it from "open" to "closed", i.e., zero resistance (for all intents and purposes), and infinite resistance.
That's the quick and dirty version, the booklet that comes with it should tell you how to do all sorts of things with it, if you're so inclined.
I know where this is heading, I can see you in a few months time, a Reo mini for the car (just open the window a bit for when you exhale), a Reo Grand and a Woodvil for home, another Mini or Grand for backup, and any of the above for work/shopping/out and aboutIf you have other gear that you like, and its not sitting around collecting dust, then its well worth keeping IMO
I've stated that 3 is the correct number.
Of each model
I have an original that was designed and made by a Reonaut. Once they got cloned, he quit making them and moved out of Reoville. They work very well, I travel a lot so it's always in my to go bag. At home I use the coil Gizmo which is much easier to use.
You guys are funny! RattlerX is that the new white sporting in your new avatar?
Thank you again AP. I live in a home built in the mid fifties. I bet there are some things here I don't want to stick those leads on.
Thank you again AP. I live in a home built in the mid fifties. I bet there are some things here I don't want to stick those leads on.
Thank you FB. Ok, I will stick with the gizmo. The jig looked convenient because you could attach the atty. So do you use the gizmo, and just attach your atty to the mod?
Oh and when he says attach a bolt and wingnut on that little loop in the video, did you do that? What size would I need of each? I couldn't understand what he said.
Yes, the atty is either on the mod or on an atomizer ohm meter. Use the coil jig to wrap the coil, but leave it on the mandrel while you mount it in the atty. This will help keep it in shape so you don't bugger it up while mounting.
I bought the gizmo too but didn't have a wingnut and bolt to hold the kanthal in place so I used a paper clamp. Looks cheesy but works fine.
You guys are funny! RattlerX is that the new white sporting in your new avatar?
Thank you again AP. I live in a home built in the mid fifties. I bet there are some things here I don't want to stick those leads on.
Yes ma'am that is the latest SL/LP sharing time with the best looking Wood around....ok so I may be a bit partial.
Yes I did, it makes it much easier. I have bins of old parts so just threw something on it. Take the 2nd from the smallest one to the hardware and get a bolt, matching wing nut and two washers.
FB what size it the second to the smallest....I am still using a 1/16 drill bit by hand. It works and the RxW twist right in but I might want to join the new revolution one of these days.
I was just commenting on another thread - do you know which mandrel it is? I've been using the 2nd smallest one so maybe it would be good to try a bigger one.
LOL..no way..I got fixed 20 years ago...not by choice.
But no silly...
THE JATOBA WOODVIL HAS LANDED!!!
It looks brand spanking new!
Thanks bunches and much RattlerX!
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