Is my Aleader Bhive dead?

[Anise]

It won't turn on and if I connect a USB cable and try to squonk it says short. Is there anything I can do to save it or should I just start hunting a new squonk? If it is dead should I get another or hunt for something else? Thanks!

 

[sonicbomb]

Sounds pretty broken to me. Perhaps try checking the 510 for any obvious for debris that might cause a short. Have you checked the integrity of your battery in another mod or a charger?

 

[Zaryk]

It kind of sounds like it could be an insulator issue in the 510. At least that would be a good place to start and, as sonic said, check for any clear issues or debris while your inspecting the insulator.

 

[Anise]

I haven't checked the battery yet but will. What's the insulator? I know what the 510 is at least

 

[Zaryk]

The insulator separates the (positively charged) 510 pin from the (negatively charged) 510 base plate. Here is a reference photo.

 

[Anise]

The insulator separates the (positively charged) 510 pin from the (negatively charged) 510 base plate. Here is a reference photo.

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Thank you very much! Can I buy a new insulator and if so where should I look?

 

[zoiDman]

I haven't checked the battery yet but will. What's the insulator? I know what the 510 is at least

Be sure to also Check that there is Noting in your rda that might be causing a Problem.

I ran into something similar once. It turned out that a snipped off Coil Leg had falling into my RDA Deck. And was Shorting the RDA.

The Little Bugger was Very Hard to see. Even with a Magnifying Glass.

 

[Zaryk]

Thank you very much! Can I buy a new insulator and if so where should I look?

Some mods come with spares, but it is usually more expensive mechs that do that. For a regulated mod, it may be easier to replace the whole 510.

Before going that far I would definitely check all other options like the battery and wire clippings on the rda deck. If the mod still acts the same with a different atomizer, it is probably not an RDA issue. If the RDA is the issue, look for wire scraps hiding on the deck, and check the RDAs 510 pin and insulator (plastic insert under the pin, looks a lot like the insulator in the picture).

There could also be a loose wire somewhere in the mod (I've had this issue with a Pico 75). I've even seen pieces of solder brake free and lodge into inconvenient spots.

 

[Anise]

Right now I have a profile on it with mesh coil. I'm not at home but when I get there I'll check out the battery and rda. I'm thinking it might be cheaper to buy a new one and definitely easier!

 

[sonicbomb]

Use a process of elimination and logic to narrow down the fault.

 

[Anise]

So I got home and I immediately changed both the battery and the rda. Not one or the other but both. And it works. But I don't know yet if it had to do with the rda ( a mesh Profile leaking like a sieve) or a newer battery that never gave me problems.
Because I didn't think, I have to test the battery and the Profile. I'm going to try them one at a time, then together. Or maybe together, then one at a time. I have to find out what gave the short sign and made it unable to be turned on. Otherwise it's just going to do it again.
Sigh. Someone please remind me that I love squonks.

 

[Anise]

Use a process of elimination and logic to narrow down the fault.

Logic? Are you a Vulcan? I got shorted on my serving of logic. Sorry but thanks for trying.

 

[sonicbomb]

I'm not trying to put a hurt on your head Anise. You can still use a process of elimination to find what the fault was. It's also possible the fault self-cleared, I'm an engineer that does happen sometimes.

 

[Anise]

The worst or best part is that when it wasn't working I ran to Fasttech and ordered another. I don't really have the money to spend but I had to have a Bhive and it was a really good price. It was the first vape I won here. I didn't even know what a squonk was lol. I figure you can never have too many squonks. And since it's the same DH doesn't ever have to know.