ohm meter not working

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CloudyWithChanceOfVape

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Is it the ohm reader that you screw onto the "ego" threads, then screw the atty in ontop of the meter and have to fire the device? Because if it is..... Throw it in the freaking trash can.

Stand-Alone Ohm Readers are the way to go. They do sell cheap ones in B&M stores that are pieces of junk, so you may have gotten a bad one.
 

Wolfenstark

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Yes you can check dual coils on an ohm meter.
Use an ohms law calc at this site as well as the other great features it has
Coil wrapping | Steam Engine | free vaping calculators

Then check if on build the watts and volts match up with what they should be when using a certain resistance.
Though do want to see if the ohm meter can be sorted out as its good to get into the practice of checking on one.
I do so even though my mods can check resistance.
 

kartoffelfaust

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my old ohm meter got beat up, some of the tanks show a dead short [---] or [0.01] because both positive and negative make contact with the + on the 510 on the ohm meter.

This happened because I tightened down an RDA on it too tight once (derringer, nonetheless), and probably damaged it. Getting a good reading meant fishing for the right zone for best contact by tightening the tank down just so. Not too loose, not too snug.

Might be happening to you, assuming the coil build is OK. I tested mine separately using a multimeter to be sure, and eventually replaced the ohm meter.
 

SissySpike

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Spent 30 or 40$ on a decent multi meter its going to be versatile and accurate If you do have a short you can track it down sometimes bits of wire fall in the atty or the coil is slightly touching. You can test for continuity also plus if you have one they are handy for automotive and household electrical trouble shooting, repairs, and projects
 
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