I'm not familiar with this particular model, but I know my way around mechanicals pretty well. My friend just got one in the mail today and I was trying to help set it up. It won't fire. I tried changing batteries, attys, adjusting pins on the top and the bottom, it seems like all connections are good to go, but still not firing. Any ideas? I've tried everything I know how to do to trouble shoot, but, I don't know everything. Anyone else have any ideas?
Nemesis Clone- Technical difficulties
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Perhaps someone with the same brand of Nemesis clone (there are a few), who encountered the same issue, will come along and provide some insight into your problem. Pending that...
Based on your post language, neither you or your friend have a digital multi-meter (DMM) available... correct? If this is the case, then all you can do is what you've done, which is to use the limited resources you have - swap out for a "known good" battery, and if you have more than one mech of the same type (which it seems you do not), swap out component parts. Unless you just get lucky, it doesn't really get you very far, does it.
I'll tell you the same thing I tell anyone who wants to delve into mechs and/or building their own coils - and that is, you will benefit from owning a DMM. Yes, you can survive without one if you have a resistance tester only, but if you can buy or at least borrow a DMM ($15 and up will get you an adequate one, $30 a decent one - etc. etc.) you can, when things go wrong, more accurately and quickly find the source of your problem.
With a DMM, you can test voltage, continuity and resistance. No matter what the power supply, no matter what the atomizer, you can find the source of your problem in 5 minutes or less... you may not be able to fix the problem without component replacement, but at least you're not "throwing parts" at it.
Some of the more common "vapist tests" you can perform are stand alone battery voltage prior to and after discharge - mech voltage at the 510 contact (voltage drop without a load) - mech assembly continuity - mech component part continuity - voltage drop with a load, and stand alone atomizer resistance.
It's also a good idea to educate yourself via a basic electrical theory resource, so that you have an understanding of what it is you're trying to accomplish and what test results mean.
If obtaining a DMM is not in the cards, then you might want to first find out the "brand" of Nemesis clone, then re-post your request for assistance in the "APV discussion"... where most mech conversations seem to land, and you have a better chance of finding a Nemesis help resource.
Good luck.
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