RDA Rust on my RDA turning my entire cotton red (see pic )
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This.
I guess I'm just a screw snob. I get discoloration from cheap screws on plenty of atties before I swap them out for quality screws.
Though, usually it's a gray disintegration of metal. Haven't had red yet.
And that really does just look like oxidized joose.
But if it's coming from the posts where the coil is captured, I'd find out the screw size and replace them with quality SS screws.
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Anyway if you don't keep tools oiled they rust from the moisture in the air and the same thing for pretty much anything that can rust
I would not expect any rust from kanthal. Some stainless steels are more "rusty" than kanthal.
True, but I would assume they would use a grade better suited for the job... But idk
For the Knife conversation, I can go with this. But I don't think I would Extend this to Atomizers.
Sure, 440C is a Good Choice for a Surgical Scalpel. It has a One Time Use. Can be made Sterile thru Passivation. Cost of Material or Manufacturing is Not Relevant. And the demands that will be Placed on the Blade are pretty much Defined and Narrow.
But can the Same thing can be Said for a Everyday Carry or a Kitchen Knife? Trade Offs might be made say for Sharpness for Corrosion Resistance. Durability/Flexibility for Hardness. Cost verses Lifespan.
The are a Lot of Factors that go into the Choice of a Blade Material for a EDC or a Kitchen Knife. And people/OEM's Don't always Prioritize them in the Same Way.
But what about an Atomizer? What is the Single Greatest Factor that goes into the Choice of a Metallic Alloy? I would think it would be that it Doesn't "Rust" of exhibited Corrosion/Decomposition while in contact with e-Liquids.
Most (just about All) Stainless Steels with satisfy the Requirements of an Atomizer with regards to Physical Durability, Appearance, Fabrication, Cost, Electrical/Magnetic Properties, etc. But some Stainless Steels have Superior "Rust" and Corrosion properties.
So to me, those Stainless Steels would be considered the "Best".
I not sure I would call myself a Metallurgist. Because it wasn't a Primary area of Expertise. But I do have a Background in Physical Manufacturing. And although it was Not the my Main area of Instruction, I did teach Metallurgy Courses on the College level.
You could get some g-plat wire... it's supposed to be 317L stainless steel annealed welding wire.
But I'm sure that could rust in the right conditions as well.
I wonder how much a nice RDA made from Ti6Al4V would cost.... it's a titanium alloy that far more stronger and rust resistant. But it's pricey, not sure how pricey. But I'd love to have a few attys made of it. Not sure how well it conducts compared to something like 316L.
Clean it out and inspect it if its rusting you will see the stains in the grains of metal. Stainless does get surface rust if its poor quality but i doubt its that. If nothing there then its prolly just the juice doing its thing as it sits.
My wand from Mark buggs is Titanium It works well but Ti transfers heat pretty quickly
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