Intermittent Firing and Sparkles

[Valaerion]

Hi Reoville! Newbie, and happy, Reonaut here!

I bought a Reo Mini 2.1 from Rob two months ago. It worked fine for a month then it started misfiring: when I pressed the button the mod sometimes didn't produce any vapour and it got worse and worse from then.

So I slided down the back cover and i noticed that, when I press the button and the firing pin makes contact with the battery, it produces very little sparkles sometimes.

I tried giving my Mini 2.1 a bath because it was a bit messy on the inside but it didn't fix the problem.

So i tried to switch my atomizer (a Cyclone) with another one (another Cyclone, wich works fine on my brother's Grand) but it still sparkled a bit and won't fire...

I changed the spring, which had loosened a bit in the meantime, hoping to fix the problem and it didn't work...

I applied some noalox several times and when I did the mod worked for a couple hours then the misfiring returned...

One thing I noticed, since I recieved it, is that when i press the firing button, sometimes it ''clicks''... That doesn't happen with my brother's Grand.

I always check several times a coil before using it on my mod so i'm sure the shorts are not caused by it.

Do you have any suggestions on how I can fix my little beast? I have no ideas left... I was enjoying it so much! I hope I can fix the problem on my own because I'm from Europe and it would take a while to send the REO back to Rob to repair it.

 

[Justice]

Read the first post and watch the video then do as Rob says in the Video you should be good to go after that its just a dirty mod is all
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/reos-mods/384228-reos-not-performing-well.html

 

[yaypudding]

2 things come to mind.

1) what battery are you using? Some people have noticed sparking with some flat tops.

2) file the firing pin to clean it up then re-apply noalox, might have a dirty firing pin

 

[jcalis1394]

Have you checked if the button is melted? You said it sometimes "clicks", that sounds awfully like it melted a bit and it's not pushing the firing pin all the way without putting a lot of pressure, which means it's doing light contact with the battery which may cause the arcing and sparking you are seeing. Also, what resistance are you using on your atomizer? On the Mini it's better not to push too low. On the other hand did you file the firing pin before applying noalox? If not try that, you need to get rid of the oxidation before applying noalox.

 

[johni]

Did you file the firing pin? If not, hit several good strokes with a small file, nail file, emery board, etc.

Edit: Wow! Five responses in less than 5 minutes! Good luck.

 

[spiritv]

Hi there! I'm sure the experts will find this soon, but you can try cleaning off and sanding the firing pin with a nail file or jewelers fire. Reapply noalox and give it a go!

ETA: I was too slow! haha ^ what they said

 

[redeyedancer]

The sound you you hear is nothing to worry about if it bothers you I can adjust the mod so it doesn't make the sound anymore . Clean the positive contact like others have stated and you should be right back to vaping like a super star

 

[redeyedancer]

 

[Valaerion]

The sound you you hear is nothing to worry about if it bothers you I can adjust the mod so it doesn't make the sound anymore . Clean the positive contact like others have stated and you should be right back to vaping like a super star

Oh god... Seems like I did all the fuss I wrote for nothing... I cleaned the positive contact with a file, noaloxed, as Rob said, and seems he's back from the reign of the dead and kicking ... like the first day I got it... Embarassing haha!... And no, the ''click'' doesn't bother me at all, I was just wondering that maybe it was connected to the problem!... Well, I hope this ''fix'' will last... Thanks for the help guys, you're amazing! And I even managed to get a response from the man itslef! Such an honor! Thanks again everyone!

 

[Justice]

Oh god... Seems like I did all the fuss I wrote for nothing... I cleaned the positive contact with a file, noaloxed, as Rob said, and seems he's back from the reign of the dead and kicking ... like the first day I got it... Embarassing haha!... Well, I hope this ''fix'' will last... Thanks for the help guys, you're amazing! And I even managed to get a response from the man itslef! Such an honor! Thanks again everyone!

I run about a 1-1.3 ohm coils and work in a dirty atmosphere and have to do a thourough clean every 2 weeks or so

 

[Matthee]

Too late to be of service, but please feel free to visit Reoville again!

 

[Tag623]

I had the same problem with my 2.1. Filed the firing pin and it's been working great since.

 

[redeyedancer]

No need to be embarrassed everyone has to learn to maintain a mechanical mod . We were all green at one time .

 

[RedhatPat]

Just wait 'til I start diving into Grandville/RM2 and DIY eliquids, ya ain't seen noting yet folks

if I put an 18650 in my VVW then I'm liable to do anything.

RHP

 

[Vash]

RHP ^^^ Thats one of my favorites from you !

 

[Matthee]

No need to be embarrassed everyone has to learn to maintain a mechanical mod . We were all green at one time .

That's so true. Fortunately we have this forum to learn a lot. I'm learning, learning...and loving the process! And, best of all, it is so entertaining! Like RHT just illustrated.