Help. Sparks!!!!

[AngieMcSkruf]

I took back my fuhattan, the button was sparking on the outside between the edge of the button and button housing. They switched it out, same problem. I took that one back and they gave me a panzer clone. SAME PROBLEM!!! its not the Atty or battery, what gives? Do I just have bad luck? Does my body just ruin mods? I don't get it...makes no sense. Build is .35 ohms using Sony batteries

 

[Freedom2Vape]

This may be obvious, but is the battery wrapper torn?

 

[AngieMcSkruf]

No, they're brand new, and as mentioned it can't be the battery or Atty BC I've tried different ones of each and examined them all closely.

 

[93gc40]

Is the battery in backwards? Is battery rated for that low a build?

 

[AngieMcSkruf]

Battery isn't backwards and is adequate for the build. For the sake if my sanity, let's assume its not the Atty or batty.

 

[93gc40]

When the Same problem affects multiple mods I look at what is common to all the situations.. That leaves the Atomizer and the Battery or the operator.
Try a higher ohm build, just for fun, you still get sparking? Try a different battery, just for fun, do you still get sparking? try a different atomizer, just for fun, do you still get sparking?

 

[AngieMcSkruf]

Did it did it did it.
My Lancelot works flawlessly

 

[entropy1049]

If you've gone through the troubleshooting 93gc40 mentions, and assuming you've tried both the battery and atty on other mods you know to be good to go, look at the 510 connection and center post of the atty and make sure they're only in contact with what they're supposed to be in contact with (510 to mod body only, center post to battery or battery pin only). Some atties just don't play well with some mods.

You can also try slathering threads in conductive grease like NoLox or OxGuard.

If that doesn't work, it's time to roll chicken bones and call in a witch doctor. Or repeat your troubleshooting. There are only so many variables to consider, and I believe the suggestions in this thread have about covered them all.

Best o' luck!

 

[Gothicmace59]

If you've gone through the troubleshooting 93gc40 mentions, and assuming you've tried both the battery and atty on other mods you know to be good to go, look at the 510 connection and center post of the atty and make sure they're only in contact with what they're supposed to be in contact with (510 to mod body only, center post to battery or battery pin only). Some atties just don't play well with some mods.

You can also try slathering threads in conductive grease like NoLox or OxGuard.

If that doesn't work, it's time to roll chicken bones and call in a witch doctor. Or repeat your troubleshooting. There are only so many variables to consider, and I believe the suggestions in this thread have about covered them all.

Best o' luck!

If you want to supply the BBQ wings.. just give me a few minutes and I will be happy to at least provide the chicken bones...

 

[Haadkoe]

You're not the first person to have that exact problem with that particular mod. Not sure what the cause is or if the others ever found a resolution, but if it were me I would shelf it before you start venting batteries.

 

[edyle]

sparks sounds like there's a short on the atty or 510 connector.

take the atty off.

if the problem happens with the mod by itself with no atty then the problem is on the mod.
if not then the problem is on the atty.

 

[edyle]

Did it did it did it.
My Lancelot works flawlessly

What is your lancelot?

 

[Haadkoe]

Sir Lancelot tube mech mod, I presume. I have one of those as well, albeit a clone.

 

[AngieMcSkruf]

Mines a clone too, got it on kidneypuncher on black Friday for 5$ and I love it.

As my carbon fiber fu came in the mail I returned the mod and got an RDA. I think it all may have had something to do with the way their mods were stored. Maybe micro pieces of wire ended up in places they shouldn't or something. No more mechs from that store

 

[classwife]

Moved to Mechmods from Rebuildable Atomizer Systems

 

[Kprthevapr]

Mines a clone too, got it on kidneypuncher on black Friday for 5$ and I love it.

As my carbon fiber fu came in the mail I returned the mod and got an RDA. I think it all may have had something to do with the way their mods were stored. Maybe micro pieces of wire ended up in places they shouldn't or something. No more mechs from that store

Basic rule when buying mods, authentic or clone, always take them apart and clean them to make sure it will work properly. Some times you will find tiny burs/slivers of metal. Also it helps remove any tarnish or corrosion that may have built up in storage/shipping.
Makes life a lot easier when you take an extra few minutes to clean it, Mech Mods ARE NOT PLUG AND PLAY DEVICES!

 

[AngieMcSkruf]

Basic rule when buying mods, authentic or clone, always take them apart and clean them to make sure it will work properly. Some times you will find tiny burs/slivers of metal. Also it helps remove any tarnish or corrosion that may have built up in storage/shipping.
Makes life a lot easier when you take an extra few minutes to clean it, Mech Mods ARE NOT PLUG AND PLAY DEVICES!

I'm aware of this....but thankyou nonetheless

 

[vapinglo]

I'm pretty new to mechanical mods but from what i've read it sounds like it's arcing

 

[ElevenEleven]

What's your atty's resistance?

 

[minimalsaint]

this thread took me back to the good old Sigelei 19 mech days lol.
We used to mod the crap out of those buttons to stop sparking, hot buttons and getting zapped every so often when the fire button was pressed.
It boiled down to the switch assembly and there were lots of fixes, from simple to elaborate. If you search "Sigelei 19" in the forums there used to be a thread devoted to the mod and the extra work folks put into them, myself included.
Perhaps some of you who are having issues could find some tricks there?
Side note- I'm pretty sure the 19 was the most scandalous mod at the time for copying the nzonic top cap *gasp* back when the first shots in the clone wars were fired. Those were the days lol.