Is it dangerous to vape with an atomizer that shorts if it's too tight?

[Frank Michaels]

Hi, I'm vaping on a cloud beast smok TFV8 on an eleaf iPower 80w ( I know, not the best combo). Today I put in a V8-X4 .15Ω and my mod said, "atomizer short." After doing some research I took off the V8 and tried to reset it with no luck. While screwing it back on I noticed that my ohmsΩ changed to .17 but as I continued to screw it went back to 0. As it stands, I left the atomizer on there but it's not grip tight, it's borderline snug. There was no wiggling when I applied pressure to it. Is it safe for me to vape on something that shorts if it's too tight?

 

[Opinionated]

Is this the only coil you've had do this or is this the only one?

 

[Frank Michaels]

Is this the only coil you've had do this or is this the only one?

Only coil that's done this, my previous 3 were fine but it's different than my previous 3.

 

[-KT-]

I have the same tank.

Try a different coil would be my suggestion.

Those coils have a tiny wire (or two or three) that has/have to contact another tiny part just a certain way. If it comes out to far, then it shorts against the tank

I could see this perhaps being a problem.

Also - if there's a way to do a hard reset on your mod, that might fix things if it's not the coil.

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[-KT-]

I just realized that little wire is likely the problem. If you screw the coil tight (like it's supposed to be) AND that wire is too long, I think it will absolutely ground against the coil housing.

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[bombastinator]

Is it dangerous? Not with a regulated mod. You’re relying on the mods electronics to keep you from blowing up your battery though so it’s not something I would suggest

 

[-KT-]

Is it dangerous? Not with a regulated mod. You’re relying on the mods electronics to keep you from blowing up your battery though so it’s not something I would suggest

Agreed!

The OP would have to REALLY trust whoever designed the mod's safety circuits.

For a $3 coil, not worth the risk.

If it's the issue I think it is (and admit I am not an expert) - it's totally bypassing the coil and just sending electricity from the positive pin on the mod right back to the ground.

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[Frank Michaels]

Thanks for suggestions! Probs just pick-up some fresh ones tmrw

 

[-KT-]

Thanks for suggestions! Probs just pick-up some fresh ones tmrw

Coolness! Yes, safety first!

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[Opinionated]

Only coil that's done this, my previous 3 were fine but it's different than my previous 3.

Glad you got it sorted. Best when it's just a problem with one coil to throw the bad coil out and put in a new. When it's a problem with every coil then you have to locate and fix said problem. Never wise to continually rely on safety features... always best to fix your problem.

 

[stols001]

I agree that it's likely the coil and I'm glad you are going to get some new ones. You might want to stick to the coil type you were using before, if you like them okay...

Anna