My Mech Mod is cutting into my batteries at the threads....Solutions?

[Justin Proctor]

My first thought was to wrap a piece of tape around the areas and change it often to avoid it happening again. The only reason i havnt done this is because i dont quite understand how these things work. This may be a dumb question but better to be safe than sorry when using mechs

But maybe someone has a better idea on how to stop it happening...Maybe using a dremel to make the threads smoother on the inside or something.

 

[tj99959]

Sounds like the battery fits to tight in the tube. You didn't say what mechanical you are using, but I would sure like to know so that I never buy one.

Also what battery are you using?

 

[Justin Proctor]

Its a sentinel m16 from fasttech with a sony vtc4. The odd thing is i bought because it had the most reviews and best ratings so i assumed it was a good bet....No one else has mentioned this problem :S Also no one seems to have ever had this problem with a telescoping mod according to google :S

 

[Muggs]

A lot of Fasttech mechs have sharper edges than most. You get what you pay for. Best thing to do is light sanding around the inside of the tubes with a very fine grit. Then clean it all up and put some Noalox on the threads. Should take care of the problem.

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/apv-discussion/514635-noalox-mods.html

 

[LEDBETTER122]

I don’t think it will actually damage the battery it's self. This is probably why no one has mentioned it being a problem. Unless it’s actually grooving into the metal of the battery itself, I wouldn’t worry about it.

 

[emus]

Vent holes or threads may have burs which could penetrate batt insulation and lead to autofire. Remove burs inside tube w/o cutting finger.

 

[Bunnykiller]

Vent holes or threads may have burs which could penetrate batt insulation and lead to autofire. Remove burs inside tube w/o cutting finger.

lost me on that one..... the whole battery case ( except for the top inner post) is the negative side...

 

[Ryedan]

I always check for burrs on anything I buy that is metal and was machined. Easy to do and easy to fix with a bit of sandpaper or emery cloth, specially on the inside as you don't have to worry about messing up the finish.

 

[pmcode]

lost me on that one..... the whole battery case ( except for the top inner post) is the negative side...

But, if the burr, or whatever penetrates into the battery, doesn't that "complete the connection", bypassing the switch at the bottom of the mod, or wherever it is. Since the whole battery is the negative (except the separated positive "button"), and the whole mod tube is also the negative path. Making the mod fire automagically without a cut-off switch.

I think that is what OP is saying.....