Prodigy bottom spring contact

[Flitzanu]

just a curious question...i'm not electrically (i would say electronically...but i mean specifically with electric/battery/power) knowledgeable about mods, but i mentioned to my brother (who used to do electric work, soldering, etc) that sometimes there's issues with the bottom spring on the Prodigy connecting to the batteries.

the fixes have been to extend the spring, shave off some of the plastic wrap from batteries, etc, and he asked "why not stick a piece of foil on the end of the spring between it and the batteries?"

the concept being, it will conduct a bigger surface area, and ensure contact from the spring to the battery, right?

is this not applicable, is it a dumb idea, anyone tried...etc??

i don't really have issues with my Prodigy, but there are times it feels weaker than others, which i wonder if it's from the spring not always making optimal contact.

thoughts? flames?

 

[Curtis]

When I first received my Prodigy, it was hit or miss. Since i've bent the end of the spring in to make better contact with the battery it hasn't been a problem. However I do experience some weak performance from time to time. Usually I chalk it up to battery/atty/juice issues.

Not sure about the foil thing since I am not electronically(sp?) inclined.

 

[Closet Toker]

Use metal polish/creme (like brasso) on all brass & aluminum contact points. Do the threads on the body,adapter, and battery cap. Q-Tips work great to apply creme and remove tarnish.

Bend the spring inward and slightly upward at the battery contact.

There is a picture on this thread:

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/puresmoker/25933-prodigy-problems-8.html

Do these few things, and your Prodigy will consistently hit like a volcano!

 

[vapn]

I sometimes get that weak vapor and I just sorta smack it on my hand to realign the batteries and it works fine. I think if you wanted to make sure they get good contact you could use some kinda thick paper (construction paper) to make a tube big enough to center the batteries in there. That seems to be the main part of this problem is the size of the inside diameter versus the diameter of the Rcr123s. Now if you are using the 18650 it fits snug in there and thus the reason for this slop in the Rcrs.

I believe this is the reason (plus there is the Protege for the 3.7 crowd) why they are going to the smaller diameter stainless steel model for the V2 and also why you wont be able to use the 18650. Not good IMHO...

 

[a2dcovert]

I sometimes get that weak vapor and I just sorta smack it on my hand to realign the batteries and it works fine. I think if you wanted to make sure they get good contact you could use some kinda thick paper (construction paper) to make a tube big enough to center the batteries in there. That seems to be the main part of this problem is the size of the inside diameter versus the diameter of the Rcr123s. Now if you are using the 18650 it fits snug in there and thus the reason for this slop in the Rcrs.

I believe this is the reason (plus there is the Protege for the 3.7 crowd) why they are going to the smaller diameter stainless steel model for the V2 and also why you wont be able to use the 18650. Not good IMHO...

I feel like you do about the Prodigy. This is the most diverse PV on the market. One device that can operate at 3.7, 5.0, 6.0, and 7.4 volts. I am glad I got a V1 Prodigy. I don't know why they are making the changes but I am sure that there are elements involved that make this a good business decision for PS. I can find no fault with that because I know that each product manufactured carries it's own overhead. So the more number of products the more cash flow is required.

Kevin

 

[Brian S]

just a curious question...i'm not electrically (i would say electronically...but i mean specifically with electric/battery/power) knowledgeable about mods, but i mentioned to my brother (who used to do electric work, soldering, etc) that sometimes there's issues with the bottom spring on the Prodigy connecting to the batteries.

the fixes have been to extend the spring, shave off some of the plastic wrap from batteries, etc, and he asked "why not stick a piece of foil on the end of the spring between it and the batteries?"

the concept being, it will conduct a bigger surface area, and ensure contact from the spring to the battery, right?

is this not applicable, is it a dumb idea, anyone tried...etc??

i don't really have issues with my Prodigy, but there are times it feels weaker than others, which i wonder if it's from the spring not always making optimal contact.

thoughts? flames?

Should work fine actually. A bit of vegtable oil on the threads helps give a more consistent vape also.

Brian

 

[Flitzanu]

Should work fine actually. A bit of vegtable oil on the threads helps give a more consistent vape also.

Brian

cool, i've had the foil in for a couple days, no adverse affects so far, things seem to work just fine might be an easier fix than stretching the spring at least.

i need to try the vegetable oil trick, but why does that work? seems like that would be counterproductive, or is the veg oil a conductor?

 

[Closet Toker]

I had to figit with my spring also. Then I bent the end in, and stretched it a little. Problem solved.

 

[Brian S]

cool, i've had the foil in for a couple days, no adverse affects so far, things seem to work just fine might be an easier fix than stretching the spring at least.

i need to try the vegetable oil trick, but why does that work? seems like that would be counterproductive, or is the veg oil a conductor?

The threads seem to develop a bit of tarnish over time and conduct less. The vegetable oil seems to prevent the tarnish and aid conduction, thus you get a more consistent vape. I have an early prodigy and was cleaning the threads at least daily to increase vapor production until I tried the vegetable oil. At times, my prodigy would shut down because of tarnish on the threads. It doesn't take much oil. Just put a dab on your finger from the top of the bottle cap and wipe it on the threads once a week or so.

Brian

 

[Flitzanu]

nice, i'll try the veg oil and see if that helps.

don't get me wrong, i don't have any problems with my Prodigy (anyone reading) just occasionally it feels a little less than it should, which is 98% likely due to ejuice on the threads causing a bad connection or gunky threads on the atomizer. only once or twice has my spring seemingly not made a connection and got no vapor, but i will probably end up breaking it if i try to mess with that, so the foil seemed easier for "technically challenged" people