Smoktech magneto with Russian 91%

[Elizabeth Baldwin]

I just got my Russian 91% today and I can't get it to work on my smoktech magneto. It works fine with my long extension for 510 that came with my VTR. My smoktech is the version 2 that came with the adjustable center pin...but the pin seems to only adjust down, not up. Does anybody know a fix to this? I've thought about just getting another screw just a tad longer because that's what is needed then adjust down for my other atomizers.

You would think an adjustable pin would adjust both ways, not just down. Ugh.

BTW. It works fine on all my other mods. I built a 1.1 ohm coil.

 

[Nikkita6]

You should be able to adjust/unscrew the pin in your Russian 91% ... just bring down the pin on your topper and you should be fine. But also with the Smoktech Mag, did you reset the adjustable pin by pushing it all the way back up against the bottom of the top cap, before you placed the Russian on it?

 

[Elizabeth Baldwin]

Yes the magneto's pin is pushed up all the way as far as it will go. With the Russian I've tried dropping my topper screw down...it loosens the post inside where my coil is built every time. The center screw on the russian is also attached to one of your build posts on your build deck, making it impossible to screw down without making the post wobbly/very unstable which moves your coil....

 

[Nikkita6]

Yes the magneto's pin is pushed up all the way as far as it will go. With the Russian I've tried dropping my topper screw down...it loosens the post inside where my coil is built every time. The center screw on the russian is also attached to one of your build posts on your build deck, making it impossible to screw down without making the post wobbly/very unstable which moves your coil....

Yeah, I forgot about that with the kayfun styles .... Now next question, you said that the adjustable pin is already pushed back up as far as it will go, perhaps the problem is that your battery is not making contact, as opposed to your Russian not making full contact with the 510. New mechs usually need to be adjusted for the topper, as well as the battery you are using.

Are you using flat tops, or nipples? And what size battery do you have installed?

 

[Elizabeth Baldwin]

Unfortunately I've tried both types of batteries. . It makes contact fine... There's a plastic piece I think I'm going to sand down that plastic piece just a tad. The problem is the plastic gasket keeps it from screwing up... It screws down fine.

 

[Elizabeth Baldwin]

Battery is 18650... Tried both flat and nipple.

 

[Nikkita6]

Battery is 18650... Tried both flat and nipple.

I asked because I have a magneto, and I have to readjust the battery contact on the top cap for different batteries. My 18350 nipples won't fire with the same pin adjustment as my 500, or 650.

 

[Nikkita6]

Unfortunately I've tried both types of batteries. . It makes contact fine... There's a plastic piece I think I'm going to sand down that plastic piece just a tad. The problem is the plastic gasket keeps it from screwing up... It screws down fine.

It could be that the plastic insulator is too thick ... a QC issue?

 

[Elizabeth Baldwin]

I think its just how the Russian is made. You can't adjust your screw down because it screws with your coil build...very frustrating. I bought this russian specifically for this Magneto because they both have the same finish.

 

[Elizabeth Baldwin]

Yeah it's possible. I'm going to sand it down and try. If that don't work I'm going to buy a screw identical just a tad longer.

 

[Nikkita6]

I think its just how the Russian is made. You can't adjust your screw down because it screws with your coil build...very frustrating. I bought this russian specifically for this Magneto because they both have the same finish.

Well don't give up on the set up ... modding and tinkering is sometimes a necessity. Or you could contact the vendor and request a replacement if you don't want to be bothered with tinkering, which is understandable. I hate it when a planned set up doesn't work out, and it has happened a couple of times.

 

[Elizabeth Baldwin]

True. But I'm a tinkerer. I love building... I spend way too much on vaping. I'll just order another mechanical mod for the russian and another atomizer for my Magneto. Both are polished stainless steel. Do you have any suggestions?

 

[Izan]

I think its just how the Russian is made. You can't adjust your screw down because it screws with your coil build...very frustrating. I bought this russian specifically for this Magneto because they both have the same finish.

Empty your tank, if it is not already, and then follow the link. If you have a Kebo Russian 91%, you will be sorted!
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/atomizer-issues/520021-russian-91-wobbly-posts.html#post12029818

Have fun
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[somdfisher]

My Russian works on my Magneto so it's odd to see something like this. My Magneto has a screw type adjustable center pin and I use flat top batteries.

 

[Elizabeth Baldwin]

Yes it's Kebo. Thanks I will go read

 

[Tmartin63]

Actually the center pin on the Russian is a two piece. Unscrewit all the way, your coil base will come off. Once you get it out you will see it is two pieces. The outer piece is used to hold the base tight and has a groove for the screw driver. Install that to resecure the base and tighten it down. Then reinstall the smaller center pin and adjust to make contact with the mod. Hope this helps, I know it helped me when I found out. Good luck

 

[Elizabeth Baldwin]

Ah. I see. I will fix it on my next coil build.

Thanks

 

[Elizabeth Baldwin]

That really helps. I was about to buy more mods and atomizers to fit each.

Thanks again

 

[Tmartin63]

You can stil go buy more mods and atomizers, don't let that stop you....