Help: is there silicone inside the top of the Reo.? Trying to change the contacts

[flexsr]

Hey guys,

Is there some sort of silica located inside the top of the reo on the 510 connection side ? What's the best way to fix this and continue to install the new contacts.

Thx so much.

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[ChrisEU]

I fear you went too far with the disassembly - the 510 connector isn't user replaceable. The only way I know of to fix that is to send the mod back to Robert (send him a PM at @redeyedancer first) to have it repaired. Maybe even have him replace your old 510 with the new, adjustable one.

 

[JC Okie]

ChrisEU is right. I hope you have a back-up REO.

 

[redeyedancer]

If you have a rebuild kit or all the parts you can rebuild it . The insulation you see in there is suppose to be there . You are welcome to send it in I can put one of the new 510s connection in your mod . You wont ever have to worry about the 510 again the new 510 is bullet proof

 

[redeyedancer]

And don't remove the goop its insulation

 

[ChrisEU]

And don't remove the goop its insulation

According to the photos he removed the goop already (see first two pictures) - I fear a rebuild kit doesn't have that and the only way is a visit at the spa. The third picture just shows the 510 insert unisolated in the raw hole of the Grand, wobbling about.

 

[SteamStack]

He can even low profile that mod for ya as well while it's there.

 

[redeyedancer]

According to the photos he removed the goop already (see first two pictures) - I fear a rebuild kit doesn't have that and the only way is a visit at the spa. The third picture just shows the 510 insert unisolated in the raw hole of the Grand, wobbling about.

I missed that thanks for pointing that out . Yes he he should send it in to the shop time for a new 510

 

[X-Puppy]

Looks like that third pic is from the top with the insulator and center pin taken out. The first 2 pics are from the bottom and shows the insulating material left in tact.

If the insulating material has not been removed, a rebuild kit should do the trick.

 

[tobarger]

My brand new REO Grand without the new 510 connector didn't have any insulating material in the 510.
I know because I rebuilt the 510 connector with a SubOhm rebuild kit.
Am I in trouble and need to send it in for the new 510 connector?

 

[tobarger]

Anybody? Bump

 

[ChrisEU]

Can you screw on an atomizer onto your REO and does the atomizer fire? If you can use your REO, then all is well.
If you just rebuilt it with the kit, you won't have touched the insulation we speak of here.

 

[flexsr]

Thanks all the responses including Rob, chrisEu, and X - puppy for responding - I apologize for my late response. -

When I get home I gonna see what I have - treatment at the reo spa always sounds good - using my One spare reo that is close to 5 years old I believe along with 50 drops and working like a charm - but I need to get this one fixed as 2 reos would be the bare minimum to sleep safely at night lol.

Thank you


Back story-
I rebuilt one w no problems - then I waited to do my only other reo and I thought I saw something in there that I was suppose to be remove and had a joyous time with a dental pic trying to remove this imaginary object screwing everything up - so I not sure what damage I did and what I have in the rebuild kit - going to look at what I have and reread some of these spots and....possibly check out USPS website for going rates to Maine is It ?

And yes 2 photos from bottom up view. 1 photo from top down view. Sorry not the best quality