So. Oxidation on the reos.

[jkais3r]

Where do you get your oxidation? I hear firing pin, and I think of the 510 connection. I don't know that I've gotten oxidation there.

I do get the oxidation on the contact that is being pushed down by the button that makes contact with the + of the battery. This is where I de-ox. I have just applied de-ox there for the first time today, but so far it is running great with a fresh batt.

I also think that this oxidation of the contact could be alleviated to an extent by adding a spring to disconnect the power faster and breaking the connection faster, so there is less arcing. That's a lot easier than it sounds though, because you would be adding extra force and possibly bending of the contact.

I'm guessing the oxidation issue also has something to do with the switching being of the + and not the - like other mechs? I'm an electrician so just trying to figure this all out and maybe do a couple home-made fixes to a great mod. Still waiting for my spring to collapse so I can go buy some fuses and try that out

 

[BlueSnake]

You got the right spot. You also need to hit with a file or light sandpaper occaisionally and then apply the noalox. Plus a tiny amount on the positive button on the battery. The oxidation is much more likely if you are sub ohming.

 

[supertrunker]

The answer is in fact a new firing pin like this:
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/reos-mods/467679-dz-mod-ok-pdib-too.html

and the fuse mod like this: This is Mundy method and involves no modding of your Reo
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/reos-mods/472662-spring-what-spring-19.html#post11541316

Until Rob gets the rebuild kits sorted, and then i fancy a bash at those.

T

 

[Justice]

If you reverse your battery and fire it in the dark you will see a spark too it is irrelevant whether the switch is pos or neg the contact will still arc. Take the positive terminal off your car when you have a load on the batt it will arc

 

[jkais3r]

If you reverse your battery and fire it in the dark you will see a spark too it is irrelevant whether the switch is pos or neg the contact will still arc. Take the positive terminal off your car when you have a load on the batt it will arc

I understand this, was just trying to figure out why it was an issue with reos unlike other mechs. Other mechs have surface area on their side.

Also I don't think breaking the contact faster would make a difference anymore because the connection point is shaky. Think it's safe to say that those guys have that whole issue solved though.