Ohm reader not reading my rda

[David323]

My ohm reader is working fine because i tested it on my baby beast tank and it read it correctly but when I tested my new Hatty rda it didn't read anything any suggestions?

 

[Hobbs]

Hi and welcome. Do you have a coil build installed in the Hatty when you try to read ohms? Also, look on the bottom of the Hatty and you will find a screw in the center. Try turning the screw counterclockwise just a smidge to ensure it comes in contact with the center post/pin on the reader ... if it doesn't already. Check to make sure your coil build isn't in contact with either post except just by the attaching coil legs ... or you may read a short circuit.

 

[David323]

Hi and welcome. Do you have a coil build installed in the Hatty when you try to read ohms? Also, look on the bottom of the Hatty and you will find a screw in the center. Try turning the screw counterclockwise just a smidge to ensure it comes in contact with the post on the reader ... if it doesn't already.

 

[David323]

Yes i have a pre build nichrome fused clapton coil that is supposed to be .5 ohms and i will try turning the screw thanks

 

[David323]

I have tried unscrewing it a little but nothing happend. Do you have another suggestion? and also when i dont screw it in all the way is shows ohms but they are always different do you think the pin is touching the bottom too much? and what do i do if i read a short circut because only the legs are touching

 

[Beamslider]

What ohm reader? Does it have a spring loaded 510? Many of them are flaky and cheap. If the mod can read the correct ohm and display it. It should be alright to use.

Not wise if using unregulated devices but you seem to be using a regulated mod, many people just use a mod as an ohm check for the build.

 

[Hobbs]

I'm out of ideas. Hopefully others come along soon to help. If you could post a good pic of the build deck with coil installed ... and your ohm reader, that might help.

EDIT: ^^^ good suggestion to use your REGULATED mod to check ohms. Don't try with a mechanical/unregulated mod.

 

[David323]

i am using a reader from fasttech $4.70 2-in-1 Combo Tester (Ohm Meter + Volt Meter) for E-Cigarettes - 0.01-9.99ohm / 0.01-9.99V / 2*AA / black at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping It probably is bad but it reads my Baby beast tank perfectly fine. but why would it be inwise to use a unregulated mod because i am using one and i dont want to spend alot of money on a new mod ,but if it will blow up or something like that i will get one

 

[David323]

i am using a reader from fasttech $4.70 2-in-1 Combo Tester (Ohm Meter + Volt Meter) for E-Cigarettes - 0.01-9.99ohm / 0.01-9.99V / 2*AA / black at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping It probably is bad but it reads my Baby beast tank perfectly fine. but why would it be inwise to use a unregulated mod because i am using one and i dont want to spend alot of money on a new mod ,but if it will blow up or something like that i will get one

I'm out of ideas. Hopefully others come along soon to help. If you could post a good pic of the build deck with coil installed ... and your ohm reader, that might help.

EDIT: ^^^ good suggestion to use your REGULATED mod to check ohms. Don't try with a mechanical/unregulated mod.

 

[Hobbs]

... because on a mech mod, if the coil happens to be electrically shorted and you activate the fire switch, that is the same as shorting your battery out.

 

[Beamslider]

You are using a regulated mod if it can read the ohms of the coil. It is protected. It will not fire if the coil is too low to fire.

A mechanical mod is a different device that is straight off battery without a regulating circuit board. It would be unwise to use a coil of unknown ohms on such a mod as it would be dangerous.

 

[David323]

You are using a regulated mod if it can read the ohms of the coil. It is protected. It will not fire if the coil is too low to fire.

A mechanical mod is a different device that is straight off battery without a regulating circuit board. It would be unwise to use a coil of unknown ohms on such a mod as it would be dangerous.

So if i can somehow get my ohm reader to work on my rda then it should be safe to use on my unregulated mod but if it cant i should just buy a new mod?

 

[Beamslider]

You might want to spend a little more than $4 on a reader.

$19.99 Authentic Coil Master 521 Mini Tab Resistance Tester Coil Rebuilding Deck - 0.1-9.9 ohm / 1*18650 at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping
Better one

 

[Beamslider]

So if i can somehow get my ohm reader to work on my rda then it should be safe to use on my unregulated mod but if it cant i should just buy a new mod?

You said your mod could read the ohms.....you have a regulated mod then. Mechanical mods can not read the ohms of a coil

 

[Beamslider]

What mod are you using? The brand and model?

 

[David323]

i am using a smok stick v8 baby and i thought my ohm reader was the device i linked sorry about that

 

[Beamslider]

You shouldn't be building coils for that it is designed to work with Smok coils designed for it. Get a Pico or some other mod for you other atty.

But at least it has shortcircuit protection.

This one right?

SMOK Stick V8 Baby Starter Kit | Includes TFV8 Baby Beast Tank

 

[Hobbs]

Something doesn't look right with the way your coils are mounted? I don't have a Hatty or even use a double coil device so aren't sure. Just comparing it to a pic I found on google ... and a thread bump. I'll stand down now in favor of those with more experience.

 

[David323]

Yes that is my mod and should do you have any suggestions for a mod that isnt too expensive and that can read ohms. and i think the reason for my coil looking different is because i only have 4 wraps and a different type of coil than that picture

 

[Hobbs]

... nah ... see how the coil legs are inline with the mounting holes in the pic I posted and yours aren't? May not make any difference either way. Dunno.