New to ECF

[cooneyb81]

Hi everybody, I'm new to ECF but not exactly new to vaping. I have been vaping since January but finally gave up analogs about a month and a half ago. A week after i quit analogs I tried 1 and took 2 drags and tossed it, said to myself this nasty crap ain't for me anymore, I'll never go back to smoking.
I do have a question, on the center pin on the 510 connection, is it normal to have some chipping? To elaborate I have a Ego twist battery that has some chipping of what looks like a sealant, the actual metal is not chipped.
Thanks

 

[MagnusEunson]

I do have a question, on the center pin on the 510 connection, is it normal to have some chipping? To elaborate I have a Ego twist battery that has some chipping of what looks like a sealant, the actual metal is not chipped. Thanks

The center post area should generally be in good shape, I've never seen chipping. There is a rubber seal/insulated around the base on the center post - but it sounds like you're describing something different. Either way if it's something that insulates the center power post from the rest of the connector body - any damage could be problematic. Cause shorts and potentially dangerous conditions.

If you can take a picture and post - there are ample numbers of experts here who can answer far better than I. -Magnus

 

[Scottibones]

It may be just some liquid has gotten on there try cleaning with a q-tip and rubbing alcohol.

 

[cooneyb81]

Its on top of the center post, it looks like it might be like a clear coat. It fires every time and hasn't had any issue. The only thing I could think of is maybe its from tightening down atty's, carto's, etc to tight.

 

[Scottibones]

It is an electrical connection so a clear coat would not be good. What are you vaping out of? The center of a 510 connection is also the air passage unless you are using a genesis atty.

 

[cooneyb81]

I'm not saying it is a clear coat, but looks similar to a clear coat that's chipping on a car. I don't know what exactly is doing it since I use a clearo, 510 atty, carto's and tanks on it.

 

[Scottibones]

It's either the brass wearing off or liquid on it. If it doesn't affect the performance I wouldn't worry about it if it fails to fire try cleaning it to see if that helps.

 

[cooneyb81]

I've tried cleaning it with a napkin, I'll have to try with a lil alcohol and see if it cleans off. Has always fired even with it like this.