Brass better than SS??

[thisisjun]

Ok so i've been having a problem with my gus telescopic mod which comes with a SS switch. when i press the switch, it's a hit or miss on whether i get vapor or not. I know the switch is the problem because i used my friend's gus 22 brass switch and it fired perfectly everytime. So... are brass switches better than SS switches or is there something wrong with my switch? I tried to sand and clean them but it's doing the same thing.. Also, since I don't have enough posts yet, I'm wondering if anyone knows a place where i can get a gus brass switch or even a gp paps switch since they fit as well.

Also, can a switch go bad in 2 weeks??? I've only had the gus telescopic for 2 weeks..... so sad..

 

[RaymondK]

Tell the vendor where you bought in from, they should be able to help you. Did you switch the attys to your friend's device cause sometimes it is whatever you are using.

 

[jazon1]

yea brass is a much better conductor then SS but it should work ok you might want to try some conductive paste/lube on all contact points.

 

[thisisjun]

ahh yea we switched the atty on both the gus 18350 and my gus telescopic. brass fired much better! i'm saying much much much better! and yes I will try to contact my vendor and try to put some dielectric grease on the contacts. or is there something else i should put onto the contacts?

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

I had an issue with a brass mod connector a year ago and sought out the expertise of my nephew who's a highly skilled tool and die maker. He explained to me there was a catch 22 in regards to using brass as a electrical conductor. Apparently Soft Brass conducts electricity almost twice as efficiently as Hard Brass BUT the lack of durability made Soft Brass the poorer long term option. Just my/ his
As for maintenance- yes I use the dielectric grease and also use Noalox on the Tube threads. I clean it thoroughly every 2 weeks- Mod is 1 1/2 yrs old and looks/ fires as well as the day I bought it.

 

[Trick]

If brass fixed a connectivity issue, the problem wasn't stainless steel.

Stainless steel is slightly less conductive than brass, but not enough to make a difference between firing and not firing.

 

[SteamDaddy]

a switch can go bad anytime. i don't know why they would use ss instead of brass. brass is much more cunductive. light switches, relay contact points, hv knife connections, thread cap on a light bulb. oxidation can occur and develop to a film. cleaning with alcohol, 400 grit sand paper, even a nail file. of course a final wipe with alcohol, usually fixes most issues. you might have a weak spring, not applying enough pressure on the contacts. could also be a bad switch body ground. depending on the type of switch.

 

[thisisjun]

If brass fixed a connectivity issue, the problem wasn't stainless steel.

Stainless steel is slightly less conductive than brass, but not enough to make a difference between firing and not firing.

mm but when i used the multi meter i was getting about .3 less volts from the atty with the SS switch than the brass.

as for the spring, i removed the spring and replaced it with a brass screw. sorry for not adding that in the original post.

 

[Vap3On]

Hi Jun,

Please let us know what the vendor says after you contact them. I'm curious to know how/if they help you out since the device is so new.

Vape On

 

[nahoku]

I don't think this is an isolated case. THIS girl on youtube reviewed the gus telescopic and stated it fired intermittently for her too. Something about the pointy tip not making good contact. I think her switch was stainless.

 

[thisisjun]

I don't think this is an isolated case. THIS girl on youtube reviewed the gus telescopic and stated it fired intermittently for her too. Something about the pointy tip not making good contact. I think her switch was stainless.

yea that is the exact problem i am having!!! ahh.. yea maybe that's why it's a hit or miss.. the cone shape of the contact.

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

I don't think this is an isolated case. THIS girl on youtube reviewed the gus telescopic and stated it fired intermittently for her too. Something about the pointy tip not making good contact. I think her switch was stainless.

I also had a pointed firing pin. Took it all apart and filed it flat- made a difference. Realize my firing pin was adjustable so after filing I could raise it a touch.