IGO-W Driving me crazy

[TheDigital99]

I just my LP Reo Grand the other day....

I have been very successful building on the RM4 (single coil)....

However, I also purchase the IGO-W..... When I build a micro coil, (5/64 ID, 26 gauge Kanthal, 11 wraps) it checks out to 1.1 ohms on my meters... Which I expect....

However, when I try to fire on the REO, the spring compress and acts as if there is a short...


Any suggestions

 

[MattyRetro]

Have you tried backing off on the post screws a turn or so. Don't want the screw to be breaking the wire.

 

[ancient puffer]

Just off the top of my head, is the coil shorting against the top cap or (if metal), drip tip?

 

[Yerakon]

Once screwed the atom on the Reo, before putting the battery, try to measure the resistance of the assembled atom, using the meter between the spring and the contact blade of the Reo. Often the central contact (center post) of the IGO can cause the short...

 

[TheDigital99]

Once screwed the atom on the Reo, before putting the battery, try to measure the resistance of the assembled atom, using the meter between the spring and the contact blade of the Reo. Often the central contact (center post) of the IGO can cause the short...

I need to get a better DMM and then I will give this a try..... If the center post is shorting, how do you repair this???

Also, should I have any o-rings in the catch cup?

Thanks

Ryan

 

[zmauls]

Sounds like you know how to build boils. If I had to guess, I would say that your coil is probably rubbing up against metal somewhere in the atomizer. In my experience, the Igo-W has a lot less wiggle room between the coils and the top cap than the RM models.

 

[Yerakon]

(...) If the center post is shorting, how do you repair this??? (...)

If this is the cause of the short, you can screw down the IGO center post, check that the insulation is intact and in place, then screwing until the center post is properly aligned. Do these operations carefully, making sure that the center post does not make contact with the sides.
Lastly, when you screw the Igo to the Reo, do not overtighten.
(I assume that you have first measured the IGO totally assembled)
Good luck!

 

[redeyedancer]

If the center post on the bottom of the atomizer is not sticking out far enough the center post in the mod can make contact with the negative end on the atomizer .
I recently made a jig for the guys building atomizer so I no there all going out at a perfect height . Show me a picture of the base of your atomizer

 

[TheDigital99]

Thanks for all the help... you guys are great...


I am not an by any means an expert at building coils, but I am definitely getting the hang of it..


The coils is not shorting (touching) on the atomizer its self... The top cap is currently off...

 

[redeyedancer]

What I need to see is a side view of the very base of the atomizer . The center post should be sticking out roughly 1/64 .016

 

[TheDigital99]

I will get the calipers on...but a quick eyeball... I would bet its right on (about a fingernail width sticking out)
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[zmauls]

Thanks for all the help... you guys are great...


I am not an by any means an expert at building coils, but I am definitely getting the hang of it..


The coils is not shorting (touching) on the atomizer its self... The top cap is currently off...

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From that angle, it looks like that coil would make contact with the top cap when the top cap is on. Try putting on the cap and taking off the drip tip. You should be able to see into the atomizer and tell whether or not the coil itself is making contact with the metal top cap.

Edit: There should be no metallic scraping sound when you are putting on the cap. Dead giveaway right there.

 

[TheDigital99]

I never made it to the point if putting the cap on... I was just getting to the point of pulsing the coil to finish shaping it
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[Yerakon]

controlling the positioning of the center post as Redeye has suggested, also check that this is still in place and does not move, the space indicated by marked red circle must remain free and the center post should not come into contact with the sides.
I hope this can help...

 

[Big Hitter]

Just something to try ..... and everyone should follow.

When checking your resistance with an ohm meter MAKE SURE you have your top cap on and drip tip installed.

I see a lot of people check with that stuff off and then put the cap and tip on for a vape.

It can happen that the coil can touch the cap or the post screws can touch a metal drip tip.

 

[TheDigital99]

Here is my normal build process...

1- wrap coil
2- install coil
3. Check resistance and for shorts
4. Pulse to dry burn and shape coil
5. Wick
6. Check for shorts and resistance
7. Saturate wicks
8. Install top cap and drip tip
9. Check for resistance
10. Vape and enjoy

Being fairly new to rba's. I am overly cautious of shorts.

With the igo I could never get to complete step 4 as the spring would compress
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[hubseven]

Just something to try ..... and everyone should follow.

When checking your resistance with an ohm meter MAKE SURE you have your top cap on and drip tip installed.

I see a lot of people check with that stuff off and then put the cap and tip on for a vape.

It can happen that the coil can touch the cap or the post screws can touch a metal drip tip.

How do you check resistance with top cap on and drip tip in? Thanks

 

[TheDigital99]

I check the assembled RBS with an ohm meter not a multi meter.... my ohm meter has a 510/ego connection

 

[TheDigital99]

Redeyedancer--

Here is the best pic I could get showing the center connector..

 

[redeyedancer]

Redeyedancer--

Here is the best pic I could get showing the center connector..
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That looks fine if you keep having issues with this atty send it to me