Need Atomizer Help!!

[Elfod]

I am trying to determine the resistance values for 510 atomizers. Several folks have reported problems with the 510 passthroughs while others have reported that they work fine.
I did a workaround on my passthrough and it is fine now. What bothers me is that some work and some are marginal. I think the wildcard is the atomizer resistance. Have measured the 3 I have and found a range of 28-115 ohms.(But not before I reworked the passthrough)
If you have an ohmmeter and could measure your atomizer resistance, we may be able to see how big a spread they really have. Might also see, from a quick measurement, how well they will work.
If you could measure and report it. We might see a trend.
Example:
#1- 85 ohms-- work well with passthrough--ok vapor on batt.
#2- 200 ohms -- don't work well with passthrough--vapor fair on batt.
#3--20 ohms---works fine--good vapor--new atomizer.
Would like to get resistance even if you don't have a passthrough.

 

[Shadowdr]

Hmm, I have a meter but I am not sure what setting to use. I have from 200 to 2000k, even at the lowest I am getting only single digits from 3.2 to 6.5 on 6 of them.

 

[rsngfrce]

Hmm, I have a meter but I am not sure what setting to use. I have from 200 to 2000k, even at the lowest I am getting only single digits from 3.2 to 6.5 on 6 of them.

Me too... my daily use, works perfectly with the manual battery, works like crap with the passthrough atomizer measures 2.6

 

[RazorNribbonz]

I just ordered an ohmmeter..Should be here any day and when I can figure out how to use it on an atty lol..I'll definitely post results... I know my atty does not work on my PT at all..

 

[happily]

where do I probe

 

[rsngfrce]

where do I probe

Here's a useful thread that I have referred to (batteries and atomizers):
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...-way-testing-voltage-batteries.html#post31598

Not sure how to get the high numbers Elfod wants though...

 

[happily]

I have 2/ 2wk old that are 2.9 and 3.7
and 2 / 2 days old that are 2.9 and 2.9

edit....and all vape well passthru or batt

passthrough is 4.02v at atomizer connection

 

[RazorNribbonz]

Thanks for adding the link rsng...I actually watched that video on the meter.. a lot of it sounded like greek to me..I am hoping once I have the meter and I watch it again..It'll make more sense..I wish someone would make a video just showing hot to use it with your e-cig atty-batts..Now that would be nice...I saved that link to the thread so I can reread it in the morning to see if any new stuff has been added..

 

[Elfod]

I am seeing a trend already...great.
First the meter question...Multimeters are either autoranging or they have to be set to the range, So, you will have to know what type you have. The resistance should be low..less than say 100 ohms. Some of these readings are lower than I expected---but that may be right. What I wish is some dealer with a supply of new ones could do some measurements.
Now where to measure--with meter in low ohms range, put one probe in the center hole of the atomizer and the other probe on the outside brass ring of the screw threads. You should read the resistance---it may wander around some so see if it will settle down after a few seconds.
Be sure to not use the ohms range on the battery---you will blow your meter fuse or worse-your meter..
I suspect that the resistance will go up as the atty. ages..Also, if you don't get any reading, the heater coil has opened--

 

[RazorNribbonz]

Heck, I feel like I could be a supplier...I have around 75-100 new attys between all my PV stockpiles lol

Elfod >" Now where to measure--with meter in low ohms range, put one probe in the center hole of the atomizer"....
(don't you dare laugh lol)> the probe goes in the battery hole side or the atomizer/wic side?...

"Be sure to not use the ohms range on the battery---you will blow your meter fuse or worse-your meter.." > eeeck! yea, definitely would love a video..Until then I'll be hounding my electrician neighbor lol

 

[Palmetto]

the probe goes in the battery hole side or the atomizer/wic side?...

There's some good photos of how to test at Post #26 on the above link, or, to be specific:

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...ay-testing-voltage-batteries-2.html#post31833

 

[RazorNribbonz]

Thanks Palmetto, I hadn't had a chance to go back through that thread again..

 

[happily]

remove your battery and set it aside. Then probe the battery side of the atomizer(threaded side)

 

[Elfod]

Yes, remove the atty from battery.
Measure from center (hole) to outside (thread) of atomizer.

 

[RazorNribbonz]

got it..Thanks guys (smile)

 

[a2dcovert]

There is more to an atomizer than just electrical resistance. I checked atomizers for circuit resistance.

#1 12.9 ohms little to no vapor.
#2 3.0 ohms some vapor but unsatisfactory performance.
#3 3.1 ohms some vapor but unsatisfactory performance.
#4 3.0 ohms high performance vapor.
#5 3.6 ohms high performance vapor.

Kevin

 

[Elfod]

Kevin,
I agree completely. There are other factors beside resistance.
I suspect a hysteresis effect compounded by rapid temperature change.
Gonna be hard to get a handle on this.
The wire mod seems to take care of the passthrough problem.

 

[happily]

just though I'd add to this and refresh............I have six new batts and attys
5 new atty's read. 3.0 ohms and 1 reads 3.1........one of my old ones has moved up to 4.8
so if your resistance goes up the atty is dying