Shoulda bought from Rob :(

[Lavaca5]

Since moving to Reoville, I've wanted a Hornet atomizer - I just like the funky look of them. The other day, I saw that [reputable vendor] had some, and I went for it. I just got it tonight, and wouldn't ya know, it wont screw down all the way into the 510 connector on my Grand . It works on a couple of tube mods, but I had to sort of work it onto the first one, turning it back and forth until it would screw all the way down. But the Grand is just a no-go. Anybody have one of these or have any suggestions? *Sigh* For roughly the same price, I could have bought an RM2 and an RM3 and been vaping happy right now. Today's lesson: if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

 

[Papa_Lazarou]

Doah. Feel for ya, brother.

As you say, Rob's atties don't cost an arm and a leg, so hopefully there's an RM2 or 3 in your near future.

As for a fix, I'm afraid any advice I give you would jeopardize the threads (I'm an impatient sort).

 

[Rickajho]

Have you taken a hard look at the threads on that thing under magnification? It sounds like a candidate for a return for manufacturing defect.

 

[Justice]

It sounds like your center post on the hornet is in too far. If I remember right it will screw out a bit. Later I can see if I still have a ERA to look at. Same just different size atty.

 

[Lavaca5]

Have you taken a hard look at the threads on that thing under magnification? It sounds like a candidate for a return for manufacturing defect.

I'll contact the vendor in the morning and see what they say about a return or exchange. I think it's the threads, too, but since these are no longer in production, I may be stuck with it. Hopefully, we can work something out.

It sounds like your center post on the hornet is in too far. If I remember right it will screw out a bit. Later I can see if I still have a ERA to look at. Same just different size atty.

I tried turning the post a little, and it does turn. I just didn't want to risk damaging anything. My first choice is a return - if that turns out not to be an option, I can be more aggressive in my investigation

 

[rudy4653]

I have had a Hornet on my Mini for over a year now with no issues. I do really love the little guy. I would try turning the bottom screw as mentioned little by little. Should be just slightly above topline until you make contact.

 

[Lavaca5]

I have had a Hornet on my Mini for over a year now with no issues. I do really love the little guy. I would try turning the bottom screw as mentioned little by little. Should be just slightly above topline until you make contact.

It's not that it won't fire - well, I mean it won't, but it's because the atty won't screw far enough down into the 510 connector on the Grand - there's still about a 3mm gap between the base of the atty and the top of the drip well where it hangs up. I think the threads must be bad. So disappointing, but hoping I can work something out with the vendor.

 

[tobarger]

Had a new Cyclone with the same problem
the last thread next to the bottom of the atomizer was bunged up
Took some some forcing it back and forth to get it to fire on my REO
Now its OK
Chalked it up to Philippino quality control

 

[Chowderhead1972]

Please post a side profile pic of the deck/510.

I have never worked on the Hornet but it seems the center pin is pressed in a little too deep (not hard to do) easy fix with a vice and or screwdriver.

 

[chohan]

I had the same problem with an rsst well over a year ago. Best option, you can get a 7mm x .5 round thread die and screw it onto the atty a couple times with your fingers and it'll smooth out the threads. They actually make a holder for those 1" diameter round dies but on a 510 youcan probaby hand turn the die.

Probably run you 7 to 10 bucks on amazon or ebay. Bad news.. you'll be in for a slight wait since they usually ship from China. However, it's a tool that comes in handy for a vaper eventually.

Edit: IF bad threads on the rda are the problem.

 

[Filthy-Beast]

I've used these to clean up threads and they come in hands for a lot of projects. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000SP0JKS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Lavaca5]

Houston, we have contact...

After cleaning all of the grit out of the threads with a stiff bristle brush and a lot of turning back and forth, I finally got it screwed down tight enough to make contact, so I guess all is well. Even so, the atty doesn't turn evenly when I'm screwing it into the connector, so I still think the threads are crooked or uneven or something. I dunno. Not what I was expecting at that price point, but at least it's usable. Thanks for all the tips.