Brand new Magneto issues

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Cotay

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I'm using a VTC4 and I've tried several batteries with the same issue. Good thing I brought my panzer with me too

Glad you have the Panzer! My first fear was that you might not get to enjoy some beverages tonight! :) I really do like my Magneto II...I'm sorry to hear the v2 isn't working out for you. All I can think is that you are definitely getting a poor contact somewhere. It could be the 510 pin, threads, switch...anything in the chain. A full breakdown and cleaning might fix it. It could also be your build...what atty are you using? Have you tested with a different atty?
 

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I'm using a mephisto clone RDA but it sparked with the shop guy's Atty too

Then I'd definitely return it. Even if the issue can be corrected by a thorough teardown and cleaning, I wouldn't take the time with a new mod. You shouldn't have to "repair" it when new. I wouldn't let that scare you away from the Magneto II however...mine is fantastic!
 

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The enclosed 'switch' on my Magneto II is now sporadically getting HOT as heck and only 'firing' if the upwards pressure is DIRECTLY UPWARDS; if I push at all from the outer portion so the switch essentially move at an angle - it does not fire at all. I have the latest Magneto II and of course there is no easy way to take that switch apart. I'm disappointed as the only replacement switch I found was $24.95 and I believe it is for previous versions of the Magneto and not designed for the "II". I won't blow additional money on another switch that may well fail again in two months.

I contacted the merchant and was told there was nothing he could do other than have me send it to him and he would send it back to his distributor. He warned that in some cases he never sees the item again and it would be "at my risk"; if it disappeared - too bad for me. I have no idea if all merchants are the same on repair policy, however, I am adding the one in question to my "avoid list"; big name on ECF or not. Two months and receiving what amounts to NO HELP is ridiculous.

End of grumble,

Old Man Donnie from Senility Control :)
 
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