Maxi Roughstack Switch Not User Replaceable???

[bradlyb]

I have had my Maxi for about a week. A day or so after I received it the battery would cutoff within a second, forcing me to push the button multiple times to get a semi-satisfactory drag.

I took off the switch to see if there was a problem with the connection and this is what I found:

The switch board is soldered to the 510 connection! The madvapes website says no soldering required to replace. This setup is very different from what is showed on the website.

The Help section of madvapes shows a very different Roughstack top:

All About The Roughstack

(bottom of the page)

So, could this be the problem with my Maxi? And if so, how do I replace the switch with a new one (which have not been in stock for a while....) if the current one is soldered to the top?

 

[hawkizefan]

That's odd.....not the switches I have.

 

[bradlyb]

That is what I thought. Its not like any of the switches I have seen pictures of. How would I even replace this one? Its working now (with the 4.8v NiMH Battery I just received today) but how would I even replace it when it goes out?

Does not seem to be what was advertised....

 

[LibertariaNate]

That is odd. Mine looks exactly like the one you linked to on the madvapes site.

As for the cutoff issue...

Is it cutting off while using the NiMH battery, or was it doing that before you switched? What resistance atty/carto are you using?

 

[mnementh666]

Mine is wired as well, but the connection to the board is via a quick disconnect similar to this, just covered with heat shrink.
Hoog stated in another thread that this was to help alleviate issues with the spring/straw method of connection.

Edit: Found the thread/post
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...ch-issues-post-mortem-long-3.html#post3746107

 

[bradlyb]

LibertariaNate,

The cutoff issue happened while using the 3.7v 18650 Li-ion battery (the ultrafire 2400mAh version) and using a 2.0 Boge carto. I am waiting for my new Boges to soak before trying them with the new battery.

My SmokeTech dual-coils work fine on both. (I just figured that one out with the new catros I just received.)

Mnementh666,

Thanks for the link.

I guess it must be the new design then, though I am not sure how I feel about the soldered connection with the 510 adapter. When I took it apart I felt as if I could easily rip the wire off and then have to run to the hardware store to buy a soldering iron... or wait and order a whole new top.

 

[bradlyb]

With my recent order I purchased a couple of 510 extensions. With those I am now getting great vapor from both types of batteries with no cutoff.

 

[LibertariaNate]

Glad you found an easy way to make it work for you.

Strange that the batteries don't want to work without the extension though...

 

[emus]

Looks like a quick disconnect.
Can't you just unplug the wire from switch assembly?

 

[bobsyeruncle]

The quick disconnect one actually uses a spring to make an electrical connection to the atty. If you can desolder the connection, the regular replacement switch might still work.

Or you can just talk to a MadVapes representative, get them to agree to fix you up properly and possibly return your current cap and switch. Good luck.

 

[arkador]

There were several users with inconsistant results using the spring type connectors. This looks like a goof fix.

Sent from my Nexus S 4G using Tapatalk

 

[emus]

My RS still working great since I replaced spring w/ wire.
I used solder on both ends of wire.
The MV wire by OP looks like it has a quick disconnect on switch assembly end of wire.
Can't it just be unplugged?

A common issue is some cartos center post does not protrude enough to make contact w/ some PVs; carto center post must be pried out a bit sometimes.

 

[arkador]

Does the new switch hit better than the spring?

 

[dale1962]

I got mine switched to the wire last week and I think it hit's better.................

 

[emus]

I just checked RS load voltage at 2.3 amps. RS is over two months old. Spring replaced w/ wire. RS load voltage same as other mod w/ an industrial switch.
Maybe not the best switch in the world but it is pretty good considering the smaller form factor.
BTW, RS switch is not sealed so it is a candidate for soaking in appropriate solvent for cleaning.

 

[HippyJonny]

BTW, RS switch is not sealed so it is a candidate for soaking in appropriate solvent for cleaning.

After hooking up a couple of adapters to run eGo Mega Dual Coil cartos on my RS Maxi, my spring connection experienced a blowout. Thankfully, MVs customer service is fixing the problem with a new wire connection. When the spring/straw fails, it's pretty ugly. Since I never opened up the cap in the two months I had it, I think I'll be fine with a hard wire.

Just out of curiosity, Emus, could you explain the switch soaking? When it's needed, how to tell, what to do, etc?

 

[backer]

I'm about to order a 510 Ego Mega Dual Coil Cartomizer Kit, once back in stock, but awhile ago I ordered a switch replacement for my RS v2 it was literally 2 days before I heard about the wired switch replacement. I've read that Madvapes will trade the switch for free can I get one with the order I'm about to place? I haven't even opened the spring switch replacement yet.

 

[HippyJonny]

Sorry to hijack, but I didn't want to start a new thread. After my RS spring meltdown, should I be concerned about the safety of the battery? It seems to be charging normally, but I haven't used it since the incident. AW IMR High Drain 18650.

 

[emus]

After hooking up a couple of adapters to run eGo Mega Dual Coil cartos on my RS Maxi, my spring connection experienced a blowout. Thankfully, MVs customer service is fixing the problem with a new wire connection. When the spring/straw fails, it's pretty ugly. Since I never opened up the cap in the two months I had it, I think I'll be fine with a hard wire.

Just out of curiosity, Emus, could you explain the switch soaking? When it's needed, how to tell, what to do, etc?

Since switch is not sealed it can be cleaned in ultrasonic.
I use alcohol.
If no ultrasonic you could soak in your favorite solvent and blow out w/ compressed air or suck out w/ shop vac.
If switch is working I wouldn't clean it.

 

[blue8091]

I've been checking the maxi roughstack out. Notice some time has passed and thought I'd see how you're liking it now - or any tips anyone might have after using it a while. Found a nice review on it - he had to do some work on his - but loves it.

MaxiRoughStackV2 from MadVapes.com - YouTube