On my RX200 it kept shorting, and on my Istick 100w TC (same chip set) it worked great, note this is a black one, so the only difference in the top of the mod is the square 510 on the RX and the round-ish pin on the 100w TC, i also tried to take the Serpent apart to see if there was paint inside on a connection, and what i found out is that you cant take the serpent apart, the 510 pin snapped just above the screw, once i did get that out the decks positive post is pressed in so i snapped the positive post and its flat base off, but the square 510 in the RX works with my silver one so that doesnt make sense to me, all i can see is that when theres pressure on the positive of the 510 it either shorts or loses connection, and it doesnt happen to the silver. but beyond that all i can tell you is that i need a new base for my black Serpent.
yeah the 510 on mine was tight, super tight because at first i didnt realize it was left hand threads, so i super tightened it, even after that on the RX and my Cuboid it was shorted. after that was when i tried to take it apart. everything other than the positive screw is press fit as far as i can tell.
OK I figured I'd post this here. I'm using my Serpent exclusively, and I can say without a doubt it's the best atty I've ever owned (not saying much, I only have 3). Now here's how I wick it with rayon: I do the Scottish roll thing to get the fibers even and snug, wick as per normal, then I deviate a bit. I'll cut the wick just past the deck, fluff/pancake, then pinch the ends so it looks like a bowtie. I'll place the wicks in the channels, then hack off whatever sticks up (those of you who have an aqua v2 recognize this method). I'll then wet the wicks really well, push the edges into the channel, pull up the tails a bit and trim the ends so when I place the wicks back there's a small gap between the bottom and the end of the wick. I HAVE HAD ABSOLUTELY NO LEAKS/WEEPING DOING THIS!!! Not only that, the wick keeps up beautifully! Folks if you own a Serpent you really should give this a shot! Much better than the standard way IMHO.
-Kingboomer
Here's some crappy pics:
No fluke. That's how I've been doing it from the start. If your wicks are right and you're quick about it, no problem.
As to your question on coil building. It's been noted on this thread in previous posts. Instead of wrapping with wire on top of coiling rod. Someone suggested wrapping from under the rod. Works great! Makes it easier to insert into the post holes. I believe GrimmGreen on YouTube had a vid on the Serpent & he shows this way of wrapping.
