Resistance on RM2

[Fearalis]

So I have a question. When I build my coil it's coming through at 1.2 ohms. I'm not sure if it's when I put the cotton etc. in there but I feel the first hour or two it hits awesome. After that it feels like it's building resistance. I measured it and it's measuring at 5.0 ohms. Is it the cotton or what could that be?

Thanks guys!

 

[patrao_n]

Lets get a pic. No way should it be 5.0 ohms. Cotton want do that either.

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[Fearalis]

Edit: This morning I built it and it read 1.23 or something like that before I put cotton or squonked. Could the resistance be the juice and cotton or?

Edit #2: I reattached it to my reo and it's hitting like a truck again. Maybe I didn't have it tightened enough to make a good solid connection. I still would like to know why the ohms bump up from 1.23 to 5+ ohms.

 

[muzichead]

Have you checked your screws? It is possible one or both are not making good contact...

 

[Fearalis]

Have you checked your screws? It is possible one or both are not making good contact...

Boom. 1.17 it reads out now. Left screw needed about a half a turn. Thank you so much!

 

[nerak]

It is always a good idea to check screws right before you put it on your REO. Sometimes putting in cotton or adjusting the coil can wiggle the screw just a little!

I have had a screw loosen up after a day of use also. So always a good idea to check them if you have any problem.

 

[supertrunker]

it's also a good idea to measure the atty on your gizmo with the cap on after you have built the coil, because that way you can catch a 'short to metal cap' that will cause you a spring drop.

I test mine on the Reo too before i fire it but i am paranoid since i conduct electricity.

T