REO Tips & Tricks...some basic troubleshooting ideas
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A test was done using palcebo Noalox and Noalox. Those using the placebo felt their Reo Grand hit better than those that did use the genuine Noalox.
If after using Noalox you feel dizzy, develop a fever or have suicidal thoughts you should consult Dr. Rob. If Dr. Rob is unavailable, call Lisa. If Lisa is unavailable find your eGo and use it until you can get professional help.
Noalox..for a better life.
If after using Noalox you feel dizzy, develop a fever or have suicidal thoughts you should consult Dr. Rob. If Dr. Rob is unavailable, call Lisa. If Lisa is unavailable find your eGo and use it until you can get professional help.
Noalox..for a better life.
Got it! Firing pin, Noalox, use it!! Ok, so more newbie questions...where/what is the firing pin? 
lol And do I just squirt some on it? Also, I read somewhere that someone had to sand something down in order for it to fire better. Any guidelines on doing that? Just in case I need try it someday.
lol And do I just squirt some on it? Also, I read somewhere that someone had to sand something down in order for it to fire better. Any guidelines on doing that? Just in case I need try it someday.
Got it! Firing pin, Noalox, use it!! Ok, so more newbie questions...where/what is the firing pin?
Lisa has some excellent pics at the ready to answer your questions. Give her a minute or two to get here.
O.K. here is a good pic of the firing pin:
That little metal part above the battery. You put the Noalox there. Right on the tip. Just a little dab. You can use a toothpick for that. If you need you can use some sandpaper to get the oxidized off the firing pin. If you use the Noalox you should not need to do that.
That little metal part above the battery. You put the Noalox there. Right on the tip. Just a little dab. You can use a toothpick for that. If you need you can use some sandpaper to get the oxidized off the firing pin. If you use the Noalox you should not need to do that.
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I decided my Grand was overdue for a thorough cleaning and a replacement tube, so I disassembled it and put the aluminum body in a plastic bowl with hot tap water and some Dawn antibacterial dish soap. I let it soak overnight. The next day, I noticed some kind of crystalline substance had formed around the top of the atty connector. It looks to be coming from between the atty connector and aluminum body of the mod. A q-tip soaked in isopropyl alcohol dissolved and removed most of it but I can still see a tiny bit recessed between the atty connector and body of the mod.
Here's a not so good picture:
I wouldn't expect water and dish soap to cause this, but I barely passed my chemistry classes in kollege, so what do I know? Anyone got any ideas?
Here's a not so good picture:
I wouldn't expect water and dish soap to cause this, but I barely passed my chemistry classes in kollege, so what do I know? Anyone got any ideas?
The crystalline substance your refering to is corrosion caused by dissimilar metals coming in contact with water (in this case its aluminum and steel, or some other base metal) I'm an auto mechanic and see this very often since car makers are using a lot of aluminum held with steel bolts.
I decided my Grand was overdue for a thorough cleaning and a replacement tube, so I disassembled it and put the aluminum body in a plastic bowl with hot tap water and some Dawn antibacterial dish soap. I let it soak overnight. The next day, I noticed some kind of crystalline substance had formed around the top of the atty connector. It looks to be coming from between the atty connector and aluminum body of the mod. A q-tip soaked in isopropyl alcohol dissolved and removed most of it but I can still see a tiny bit recessed between the atty connector and body of the mod.
Here's a not so good picture:
I wouldn't expect water and dish soap to cause this, but I barely passed my chemistry classes in kollege, so what do I know? Anyone got any ideas?
Huh. Corrosion, eh? Have I damaged my mod by soaking it? Thank you for the info!
I'll give that a try. Thank you.
Yes baking soda would work, Coca Cola (not pepsi or any other sodas) will also remove the corrosion
Reonaughts have been soaking their Reos in hot water for awhile now. Why all of a sudden is Tripps corroding?
My guess would be the use of mild detergent. I've never used soap of any kind on mine. I am only drawing a conclusion from my experience. I could very well be wrong.
I've never heard of anybody recommending soap either but Dj didn't say anything about the soap so it got me wondering if there might be something in the water that is causing the corrosion. There are all kinds of minerals in tap water.
I'm not trying to be an expert on this, just going by what I've seen, but usually it is the minerals in water that causes it and all tap water has minerals which vary from one city to the next (ever notice how water taste different everywhere you go?)
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