Spring problems

[Mr warbington]

So I'm just wondering about the springs in buttons for mechanical mods. I've recently brought a mechanical mod (EA mod clone) and the firing button has a small spring in it... This was springy and perfect but now it doesn't act like a spring... It just moves and don't spring back so would I need.to get a new spring?

Thank you

 

[edyle]

I'd like to know exactly which ea mod clone it is?
is it the side fired one? I think they all are....
You should be able to disassemble it and inspect the spring and see what's wrong;
maybe you can take some pics with your cellphone.

 

[Mr warbington]

The mod I'm using is called a LYII and it's from Amazon, I will get some pictures of the spring and button

 

[Izan]

So I'm just wondering about the springs in buttons for mechanical mods. I've recently brought a mechanical mod (EA Mod clone) and the firing button has a small spring in it... This was springy and perfect but now it doesn't act like a spring... It just moves and don't spring back so would I need.to get a new spring?

Thank you

Hi and welcome,

Did the device get real hot and then after, the spring wasn't springy any more?

 

[Mr warbington]

 

[Mr warbington]

Hi and welcome,

Did the device get real hot and then after, the spring wasn't springy any more?

Yes but only the firing button this has happened to a few of my mods as they are spring. It was perfect up until the spring wasn't springy.

 

[Izan]

The button design is not the best for lower resistances.
If you plan to keep using that style of device, it's better to stay above 1Ω.

Time for a new spring or you may have the option to use magnets.
Search for Electric Angel and button. Google may have some ideas for you.

Cheers
I

 

[crxess]

Check that your Bottom Stand is not bent away from the switch.

If that is your Spring, considering it is expanded - it should be working.

Check your lock position.

You can also Stretch that type of spring a bit without damaging.

 

[Mr warbington]

Would it be possible to make a spring out of copper or steel?

 

[JUDGMENT AFFIRMED]

Would it be possible to make a spring out of copper or steel?

Hi Mr warbington, You can, but you need the right kind of material - spring steel.
Spring Types and Materials Review | Engineers Edge
spring steel wire | eBay

I would think it would be easy to find springs on the internet, but if it was me, I might just put it in my pocket and take it to Lowes, Home Depot or maybe even Walmart. Good luck

 

[Bunnykiller]

go to a local hardware store, bring the original spring with you, ask the guy/gal at the hardware store to show you the trays of springs... sort thru them and find closest match...
a spring goes "soft" when it has been overheated... it looses its temper ( not as in has a hissy fit) the reason the spring went soft is because the spring carried to load instead of the button shaft/hole contact... this usually occurs when the coil(s) has less "resistance" than the spring and the spring heats up faster than your coil since the button shaft wasnt touching the inside of the sleeve....

 

[Bunnykiller]

a temporary fix would be to stretch the spring by about 33%, heat it up with a blue flame till it glows orangy red ( propane torch, gas stove etc..) and then drop it into some cold water.... this will re temper the metal...

 

[Mr warbington]

go to a local hardware store, bring the original spring with you, ask the guy/gal at the hardware store to show you the trays of springs... sort thru them and find closest match...
a spring goes "soft" when it has been overheated... it looses its temper ( not as in has a hissy fit) the reason the spring went soft is because the spring carried to load instead of the button shaft/hole contact... this usually occurs when the coil(s) has less "resistance" than the spring and the spring heats up faster than your coil since the button shaft wasnt touching the inside of the sleeve....

Yeh this explains so much as in using duel 0.4 ohm coils in the rda on top... If i make a spring or try to find one I presume I would need a thick "heavy duty" styled spring?

And thank you everyone for input

 

[edyle]

just stretch the spring.

 

[Bad Ninja]

So I'm just wondering about the springs in buttons for mechanical mods. I've recently brought a mechanical mod (EA Mod clone) and the firing button has a small spring in it... This was springy and perfect but now it doesn't act like a spring... It just moves and don't spring back so would I need.to get a new spring?

Thank you

What is the resistance of the atomizer you were using?

The EA isn't made for low resistance vaping.

 

[Mr warbington]

What is the resistance of the atomizer you were using?

The EA isn't made for low resistance vaping.

Well I'm using a mutation x v2 clone with a ea mod clone using duel 0.4 ohm coils so it works out around 0.2 ohm overall which is low but it's my preferred choice of vape.. I'm just gonna make or buy a better spring suitable for the button. I appreciate all the help people

 

[Bad Ninja]

Well I'm using a mutation x v2 clone with a ea mod clone using duel 0.4 ohm coils so it works out around 0.2 ohm overall which is low but it's my preferred choice of vape.. I'm just gonna make or buy a better spring suitable for the button. I appreciate all the help people

You are using the wrong mod.

Electric Angel (EA) mods are from a time when we didn't vape that low.

The mod just isn't designed for low sub ohm vaping.

It will continue to fail, no matter how many band aides you try, and the voltage drop at .2 on that thing would be unbearable for me.

If you like a .2 ohm build, you should buy some gear that will work with those resistance values.

 

[Mr warbington]

You are using the wrong mod.

Electric Angel (EA) mods are from a time when we didn't vape that low.

The mod just isn't designed for low sub ohm vaping.

It will continue to fail, no matter how many band aides you try, and the voltage drop at .2 on that thing would be unbearable for me.

If you like a .2 ohm build, you should buy some gear that will work with those resistance values.

Any recommendations?

 

[Bad Ninja]

Any recommendations?

King V2 Mech mod

Brass or copper.
You will immediately notice a difference.

 

[Mr warbington]

King V2 Mech mod

Brass or copper.
You will immediately notice a difference.

I understand that buying the actual thing would be ideal but would the clone be ok? I'm a parent and spending crazy money on mods and stuff isn't a wise idea as my Mrs would kill me