How do I get to the ground wire? I can't see it from the battery end. I take it I have to go in from above?
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How do I get to the ground wire? I can't see it from the battery end. I take it I have to go in from above?
In from the top , just try moving the screw from the outside first and see if that does anything ( screw on the side of the unit )
On the beta IP and the Buzz the screw on the side has the ground wire attached to it. Don't take it out just make sure it's tight.
Never mind Mike already answered while I was typing.
Bummer epresley!
What about the possibility of a short between the center screw and ground? Wouldn't that give the "purple" light also (both blue and red at the same time)? You could easily check that with an ohm/volt meter (multimeter). Just set it on ohms and put one lead to the center screw and the other to ground screw (or body) and if you get 0-1 ohms it be a short.
If it is shorted that way, then you can give the top cap a dunk in Alcohol or take it apart if your careful.
You found out our secret about mike? Ha,ha! I think he needs to change his name cause he's anything but a buzzkill.
What about the possibility of a short between the center screw and ground? Wouldn't that give the "purple" light also (both blue and red at the same time)? You could easily check that with an ohm/volt meter (multimeter). Just set it on ohms and put one lead to the center screw and the other to ground screw (or body) and if you get 0-1 ohms it be a short.
If it is shorted that way, then you can give the top cap a dunk in Alcohol or take it apart if your careful.
You found out our secret about mike? Ha,ha! I think he needs to change his name cause he's anything but a buzzkill.
Not sure if I have helped or made this worse. I loosened the side screw and it fell out. I attempted to put it back in, but there is nothing for it to bite on.
When I put it back in and held it, using a lot of pressure, it fired right up and I got several good tokes. That is not happening anymore though.
And Kempo, I kind of wonder if you are on to something because with the screw out the red light remains on until I take the carto out. If I take the carto out and hold the screw in, the light comes back on.
I am going to pick up a multimeter today because let's just face it, they're cool to have.
What next y'all?
When I put it back in and held it, using a lot of pressure, it fired right up and I got several good tokes. That is not happening anymore though.
And Kempo, I kind of wonder if you are on to something because with the screw out the red light remains on until I take the carto out. If I take the carto out and hold the screw in, the light comes back on.
I am going to pick up a multimeter today because let's just face it, they're cool to have.
What next y'all?
Well if your Buzz has a screw loose (like I do!) you might have to send it back to Mike if you can't get it to stay put. He may be able to walk you thru fixing the ground screw but I'm betting that the wire inside came loose when the screw came all the way out.
Thanks Modrod - can you tell me how to get the top cap off? Does the whole thing just twist? Please forgive a dumb question, I just don't want to mess things up any further...
That's why I said not to remove it but just make sure it's tight.
If I was you I would send it in to the Buzzpital and have Mike fix it for you before you mox-nix the warranty. Sorry for your problems.
OK you unscrewed it TOO much , the nut came loose , DO NOT turn IT ON !!!!! remove the batts ASAP !
Best to send it to us to re assemble !! email me or print the RMA form from our site under shipping/returns and send it in please .
Best to send it to us to re assemble !! email me or print the RMA form from our site under shipping/returns and send it in please .
Fww, I got it reassembled. Unfortunately its still doing what it was before. I'll go ahead and get it packed up and sent to you Buzz.
Thanks 5cs. Unfortunately I did not get your post before I started operating...
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Epresley, I know it'll be hard to send your baby back to Dr. Mike but it's the best thing! Repairs take priority over other orders too, so you should have it back in about a week. And we'll be here to help you stay calm while you wait 
That's what I figured. I'm always late. I learned the hard way by breaking stuff.
Epresley, I know it'll be hard to send your baby back to Dr. Mike but it's the best thing! Repairs take priority over other orders too, so you should have it back in about a week. And we'll be here to help you stay calm while you wait
Thanks Bovinia! Yeah, I hate to see her go, but it is best. I did order a passthrough just to give me a little bit of warmth while I'm waiting. Hopefully it will be here tomorrow because these ego batts just don't do much for me anymore!
Funny, I'm the exact same way. As much of a PITA as that is, it is the best teacher.
My IP finally made it to Cali. Hopefully will be in Paso Robles tomorrow. I sure do miss it though! My passthrough is helping, but it's just not the same as being able to dial in the perfect amount of heat. You don't realize how awesome that thing is until you have to live without it.
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