Need mod that works with short 510 atty

[vaper1960]

Finally got my new RTA (Silverfast) just to find out it won't work with my mod The 510 on the bottom is too short. It does work with my little EZ Watt mod (only has a few wattge settings and is almost worn out) My good mod is a Kangertech Kbox mini and is very new (works fine with several other attys) I saw a review of this mod (and it's on sale) and Jai Haze .....ed about the gap between the mod and atty (exactly what I need actually):
Pioneer4You IPV Eclipse 200W Mod
Any suggestions for a "cheap" mod that will work with short 510 atty?
Why did my font change???

 

[Blitzdonlife]

The 510 center/positive pin is too short? Trying to diagnose the problem for a fix.

 

[vaper1960]

BTW, the 510 center pin has screwdriver slot (like it is adjustable) but too tight... I was afraid to force it (or that it's not adjustable but holds the deck together) Also, what about a heat sink spacer? Would that even help? I actually wanted to get another Silverplay (they had a temporary discount... only $10) but waiting till I have a solution. Does anyone have a mod that tends to leave a gap when you screw on an atty?

 

[LoveVanilla]

BTW, the 510 center pin has screwdriver slot (like it is adjustable) but too tight... I was afraid to force it (or that it's not adjustable but holds the deck together) Also, what about a heat sink spacer? Would that even help? I actually wanted to get another Silverplay (they had a temporary discount... only $10) but waiting till I have a solution. Does anyone have a mod that tends to leave a gap when you screw on an atty?

Some are adjustable and some are not. Checked my Silverplay and seems adjustable but didn't want to push my luck as loaded with juice... Should be able to check for specifics on youtube. If not, then easiest to use an o-ring under the 510 pin; here are ones I ordered (though should be widely available). And yes, have used heat spacers in the past and did the trick; just get one with a copper pin. GL

 

[vaper1960]

Wouldn't an o-ring make matters worse? So you don't have an issue with it working with your mod(s)?
How do you like the Silverplay? What king of coil are you using (and which airflow insert)? Fell free to send me a PM.

 

[LoveVanilla]

The oring sits under the 510 pin so the pin won't screw in as far but is tight. I do like the silverplay though wish it had larger capacity. Using slotted insert. And use a same built across most devices: 26ga ti wire with 3.5mm ID, spaced and wicked with rayon, and then vaped using temperature control; works well for me.

 

[vaper1960]

The oring sits under the 510 pin so the pin won't screw in as far but is tight.

No, I have the opposite problem... pin won't reach far enough into mod.
I'm using small hole insert. 26 ga kanthal 3mm ID but next trying a small clapton coil and larger hole insert (the clapton came with a kit... don't know the specs)

 

[Zaryk]

No, I have the opposite problem... pin won't reach far enough into mod.
I'm using small hole insert. 26 ga kanthal 3mm ID but next trying a small clapton coil and larger hole insert (the clapton came with a kit... don't know the specs)

The oring will extend the screw out of the bottom of your deck farther, making the 510 effectively longer. This should absolutely fix your issue. I have also trimmed a mm or two of silicone squonk tubing to use instead of an oring and it works just as well.

 

[vaper1960]

Are you guys saying to remove 510 center pin and then use o-ring to hold it further out? That makes sense but I can't get it loose... should I force it?

 

[LoveVanilla]

Yes, remove pin, add the oring, and screw back into place. It will unscrew, find a larger screwdriver that fits the slot 510 pin fully (so you don't strip), then press down on the screwdriver while turning -- and it will come out. If not, get a larger screwdriver GL

 

[vaper1960]

Thank you. I'm an auto mechanic... just didn't want to break anything. The spring loaded pin in the mod sets a bit low... have a RDA that only works if I screw it in tight. Seems like problem solved.

 

[vaper1960]

No problem... broke it loose and unscrewed just a bit. Now it works fine (still firm... doesn't move so no o-ring needed) Thanks again.