REO Tips & Tricks...some basic troubleshooting ideas

[casualuser]

Thanks for the replies guys. I have been using a 2.0 ohm HH.357 for almost a month on my grand. The other day I figured I might as well try the 1.5 ohm HH that I have. So I screwed it on and in hindsight I should have realized that it didn't just screw in that easily - there was a tiny amount of resistance that usually isn't there. With the door opened I gave it a test fire and I didn't hear that normal sizzle of the atty - Next thing I know I can see a bit of smoke from the top of the battery and I see the spring begin to collapse. Thats when I knocked the battery out. Since I was using an IMR at the time the spring didn't even need to collapse all the way before contact was broken. Had I been using the 2600mAh battery it'd probably be a different story.

So I don't think there was any other damage to the mod and while I'd love to send it back for a checkup I don't wanna be without my Reo. I carefully pulled up the spring and changed the atty and now she's back in use albeit with an EM LR 510 but not a HH. I sent my HH back to Avid and I do hope they replace it bec it was definitely an issue with the threading.

 

[nerak]

Thanks for the replies guys. I have been using a 2.0 ohm HH.357 for almost a month on my grand. The other day I figured I might as well try the 1.5 ohm HH that I have. So I screwed it on and in hindsight I should have realized that it didn't just screw in that easily - there was a tiny amount of resistance that usually isn't there. With the door opened I gave it a test fire and I didn't hear that normal sizzle of the atty - Next thing I know I can see a bit of smoke from the top of the battery and I see the spring begin to collapse. Thats when I knocked the battery out. Since I was using an IMR at the time the spring didn't even need to collapse all the way before contact was broken. Had I been using the 2600mAh battery it'd probably be a different story.

So I don't think there was any other damage to the mod and while I'd love to send it back for a checkup I don't wanna be without my Reo. I carefully pulled up the spring and changed the atty and now she's back in use albeit with an EM LR 510 but not a HH. I sent my HH back to Avid and I do hope they replace it bec it was definitely an issue with the threading.

Hate that it happened to you. It does happen on occasion though. If I feel any hesitation when threading I stop. I get scared, to me it is worth losing one atty rather than my spring or REO.
Your point about the battery is what I try to say to as many people as possible. It is a risk to use a higher ohm, longer battery!

 

[nerak]

Just thought this needed to be put on this thread, it is information that might be of use to someone.

There was a question about a Mini:
Whenever I turn OFF the switch, I noticed that it still fires.
Is this a "break in" period?
Or do I need to tweak something to have it fully working?
Im using the recommended batteries for the Mini which is the 14500 AW IMR.
Here's what I noticed :
When switching to OFF and pressing the fire button - it still goes down and touches the battery.
Yes it does "catch" it, but very slightly also being pushed down.
And I think that slight movement causes it to touch the battery and fires it.

And an answer from redeyedancer:
Push on the button hard a couple of times with the battery in the mod and in the on position this should be enough to bend the pin so it shuts off when turned in the off position .

 

[Fitdiculous]

I'm having the EXACT same issue as InhaleGal did way back in August. Same Battery, same atty, although that really doesn't have anything to do with it.

Just wondering if there is a quick fix since then? or will I have to send this back to Rob and have the firing pin or button replaced? This isn't a "warrant-able" item I suppose?

I noticed Rob has a "Repair" tab now for $10 or $20 on his page too? what's that all about?

So I read a little about the issue I'm about to tell you all about a little in this thread, but never really got a reason why this happens, only that it needs sent back to Rob. Ok, already contacted Rob and here is my email, thought I'd share just in case anyone has some thoughts for me, or condolences, lol:
"Hi Rob,
I'm not to well versed in electronics, nor do I want to take apart my precious Reo mini, aka "Sweet Pea", without explicit instructions. Anyway, the button on my mini has appeared to have collapsed. :,(
It seems as though it has dropped so low that it is hitting the battery and won't shut off until I pull it up and switch it to the off position. Any advice or help would be appreciated! Not sure if it matters in your diagnose, but I use IMR 14500 3.7V 600mAh batteries, and Cisco 501 LR 1.5 atomizers."

So a few questions for you guys: What the hell happened?, Did I do it?, Is it something Rob always has to fix if it happens again, or can I do it with instruction? Should I throw away the atty and the battery that were in there at the time of said problem?

Thanks everyone in advance for any help/advice you can offer! Excuse me while I go crawl into the fetal position, cry and vape on a KR808 with a cartomizer.....waaaaaaaaaaa!! I guess I better get used to them because I am leaving for Mexico in a month and was told I probably shouldn't bring me Reo.

EDIT: I think the firing pin had somehow collapsed. I should have elaborated a bit more in saying I was driving to work and had my Reo in my lap, all of a sudden my lap was burning up, as was my mod! I heard the atty sizzling, but I was not pushing the button. I immediately removed the battery, and freaked out for 20 more minutes til I could check it out when I got to work. Just for the record, the button is fine, no melting that I can see. And the bottom spring is fine too.

 

[mlinky]

I'm having the EXACT same issue as InhaleGal did way back in August. Same Battery, same atty, although that really doesn't have anything to do with it.

Just wondering if there is a quick fix since then? or will I have to send this back to Rob and have the firing pin or button replaced? This isn't a "warrant-able" item I suppose?

I noticed Rob has a "Repair" tab now for $10 or $20 on his page too? what's that all about?

Send him a PM (redeyedancer). He'll be able to let you know what will need to be done.

 

[Rhapsodies Fire]

Agreed....get a hold of Rob right away.

 

[JO GSA]

Wow.....great info, thanks guys!!!!!

 

[Rhapsodies Fire]

The resurrector is a carto and I would like to know if they are on the do not use list also. They seem to be doing just fine.

I don't believe so.

The biggest concern about using anything is that the center pin is not protruding beyond the threaded body too far. Here are some pictures of adapters that show the right configuration and the wrong. More shorts have occurred because of poorly set up adapters.

 

[Rhapsodies Fire]

Also...I want to add why... If you look at the end of an atty or carto...or in this case the atty connector on a mod you will see the center pin and a rubber insulator or gasket between it and the outside of the body. The center pin is positive and the threaded outside is negative. That insulator is what keeps them apart and short free. If too much pressure is put on that insulator downwards or side to side, it causes the positive to come into contact with the negative ....and it doesn't matter whether it happens on the atty/carto/adapter or the mod.

 

[pnc81498]

Way to much to read So I'm asking.. I put a Lr306 and wow vapor you name it perfect but the chimney pulls off each time so i looked in my stock Lr 1.5 510 from a ego kit Blah min vapor, hmm maybe i should try another this should have had a kick no?. I Have like 10 boxes of ce2 but there 3ohm pulled all the plugs out, great vapor flavor dead its cold. So i ask any suggestions on something else i could use? I do have Quite a collection of carto's do they work with Reos? I'm babbling think I'm nic buzzed, On 2nd refill in 4 hours...

 

[tmcase]

I don't believe so.

The biggest concern about using anything is that the center pin is not protruding beyond the threaded body too far. Here are some pictures of adapters that show the right configuration and the wrong. More shorts have occurred because of poorly set up adapters.

Thanks Lisa. I love my resurrectors and would hate to have to give them up. Nice pics too.

 

[ltrainer]

I had several driptips (chimney) that were loose on on a 306. What I did it to take a very small piece of paper, very tiny, perhaps 4mm by 8mm. Take that piece of paper and put it just inside the bottom of the driptip. THen you angle the drip tip so the atty is touching the paper and slide it down over the atty. THis will make the drip tip seat firmly on the atty. Its just a small shim. THis worked for me until I got my order for some new chimneys. Vape on, be happy.

Way to much to read So I'm asking.. I put a Lr306 and wow vapor you name it perfect but the chimney pulls off each time so i looked in my stock Lr 1.5 510 from a ego kit Blah min vapor, hmm maybe i should try another this should have had a kick no?. I Have like 10 boxes of ce2 but there 3ohm pulled all the plugs out, great vapor flavor dead its cold. So i ask any suggestions on something else i could use? I do have Quite a collection of carto's do they work with Reos? I'm babbling think I'm nic buzzed, On 2nd refill in 4 hours...

 

[pnc81498]

I had several driptips (chimney) that were loose on on a 306. What I did it to take a very small piece of paper, very tiny, perhaps 4mm by 8mm. Take that piece of paper and put it just inside the bottom of the driptip. THen you angle the drip tip so the atty is touching the paper and slide it down over the atty. THis will make the drip tip seat firmly on the atty. Its just a small shim. THis worked for me until I got my order for some new chimneys. Vape on, be happy.

Thanks its a bit better, Wierd now that i made a mix of 8mg nic i can think straight again, I must say this is the first PV that i can really notice a huge difference in flavor with different atomizers.

 

[JO GSA]

Seems like I will be geting my REO mini tommorrow here in South Africa, now my only problem is I dont know where the batteries are . I ordered them on the same day, and shipped the same day....not cool.

 

[casualuser]

I've got a question: Sometime when I have my atty in I can see tiny sparks coming from the top of my battery when I hit the button. I usually loosen the atty and it stop but why does this happen?

 

[mlinky]

I've got a question: Sometime when I have my atty in I can see tiny sparks coming from the top of my battery when I hit the button. I usually loosen the atty and it stop but why does this happen?

Sounds like the atty is shorting. Sometimes when you screw an atty in too tightly, it will crush or displace the insulator ring between the positive pin and negative shell of the atty. I would discard that atomizer.

 

[tmcase]

And check the insolator ring on the connector to be sure it is intact.

 

[JO GSA]

Would I be able to charge 2 x aw imr 14500 LiMN Batt's with this charger???

Sony BCG-34HLG
Specs
Output 1.2v 360mA(AA)x4 140mA(AAA)x4

 

[mlinky]

Would I be able to charge 2 x aw imr 14500 LiMN Batt's with this charger???

Sony BCG-34HLG
Specs
Output 1.2v 360mA(AA)x4 140mA(AAA)x4

No. That is a charger for NiMH batteries.

 

[casualuser]

Well I made the mistake of tightening my attys all the way down when I first started with the REO. Most attys didn't give me an issue but the HH .357 shorted twice and ruined 2 springs. Now I'm still using the HH but not tightening it at all. If I tighten it even slightly more than that first level of resistance - I'll have a fireworks show.

Sounds like the atty is shorting. Sometimes when you screw an atty in too tightly, it will crush or displace the insulator ring between the positive pin and negative shell of the atty. I would discard that atomizer.