new reo and finger mashing . . . oww!

[jillhumb]

I've posted a bit about this, and got some great replies, and read some more of the tips and tricks post . . . when i hit the firing pin, i don't hear the atty spark at ALL until the pin is pressed ALL the way down, i.e., finger mashing! So, does this mean i need a bit more noalax?

thanks,

Jill

 

[mlinky]

I've posted a bit about this, and got some great replies, and read some more of the tips and tricks post . . . when i hit the firing pin, i don't hear the atty spark at ALL until the pin is pressed ALL the way down, i.e., finger mashing! So, does this mean i need a bit more noalax?

thanks,

Jill

Probably. Remove the battery. Push down the button until you see the tip of the firing pin in the inside. Take a Q Tip dipped in alcohol and clean the tip of the pin. Apply more noalox to the tip.

 

[Big Hitter]

Is it a Grand or Mini and which battery are you using ??

It doesn't sound right .... I have a never used noalox in almost 11 months with my first Grand it it fires very easily for me.

Different batteries create a longer or shorter "throw" on the button but with any of them it should fire as soon as metal touches battery.

Maybe something is not aligned correctly with yours.

 

[SammyT]

sounds like your firing pin might need a little adjusting. Gooping noalox on there might help make the connection easier, but its messy. Just my 2 cents.

 

[Rhapsodies Fire]

Also, I found that I would feel like mashing the button when the performance dropped. The battery needed to be charged.

 

[jillhumb]

Thanks for the great replies - I also find myself pushing harder when batteries need a change! I love a freshly charged battery . . . one thing that helped a bit, was a new LR atty that came today, what a difference . . .

Jill

 

[REET_AZ]

Thanks for the great replies - I also find myself pushing harder when batteries need a change! I love a freshly charged battery . . . one thing that helped a bit, was a new LR atty that came today, what a difference . . .

Jill

I'm so glad you tried the new atty. It's a game changer. A good atty on the REO should not be underestimated. And as Lisa said, a fresh battery. If I feel myself mashing the button, I know it's time to check the battery.

That being said, I still find myself mashing the button like my life depends on it. So I made a button cover from clay, drilled out to fit over the button. I hold it on with some sticky non dry guitar pickup adhesive. They look quite good.

If it will help, I can send you one. Pm me colors and address if you like. I think the blended colors are cool ... Like red/black/silver, purple/black/silver, blue...etc. I'm sending out a bunch today, as a matter of fact.

 

[bushmaster]

Is it possible your spring has developed a compressed memory over time? That would result in a longer button throw.
Edit: Oops, its a NEW REO? My bad. Never mind.

 

[olwildbill]

When I received my mini last week my button seemed a little stiff so i sprayed it with LPS and worked it a few times then cleaned it with alcohol let her dry and its as smooth as silk! (well maybe not quite that smooth)

 

[redeyedancer]

Button mashing doesn't help. grands with a good atomizer and a charged battery should fire with little effort .Try and keep that in mind if you notice your mashing the button its rarely the mod and usually a worn atomizer or a battery that needs charging .Change your battery at least once a day and clean the firing pin once a month the mod should run like a Timex.

 

[nerak]

Better than a Timex!!!!! IMHO!

Button mashing doesn't help. grands with a good atomizer and a charged battery should fire with little effort .Try and keep that in mind if you notice your mashing the button its rarely the mod and usually a worn atomizer or a battery that needs charging .Change your battery at least once a day and clean the firing pin once a month the mod should run like a Timex.

 

[bushmaster]

I dunno--when I'm under stress, I find that my REO's gain time if measured in VPM (vapes per minute).