Staple Mod - Filling The Center Conductor Gap On Penstyle Atomizers

[breakfastchef]

Like other penstyle device owners, I have run across an atomizer that will not mate properly with a power source connector. The usual remedy has been to fuss with the center connector of the atomizer to pull it up a bit without yanking it completely out. This is hit or miss and frustrating. This is a very simple, virtually free cost mod to fill the gap between the center conductor of a penstyle atomizer and the center conductor of a power source connector when such a gap exists.

The tools are very simple - tweezer, wire clippers, needlenose pliers, ruler and a generic, No. 4 staple.

Bend in both legs of the staple, and clip in two equal pieces.

Grasp one of the staple pieces about 2mm down from the free ends with the pliers and bend the free legs out 90 degrees.

The final product should look like this.

Insert the single-bent piece into the hole in the atomizer center connector or the battery center connector with a tweezer. If necessary, trim the legs of the staple so they do not protrude beyond the center conductor.

Just screw in the atomizer till just snug. Instant, guaranteed contact.

 

[olderthandirt]

Thanks Chef. Simplicity is sooo appreciated!

 

[yvilla]

Great idea!

 

[Sun Vaporer]

Like other penstyle device owners, I have run across an atomizer that will not mate properly with a power source connector. The usual remedy has been to fuss with the center connector of the atomizer to pull it up a bit without yanking it completely out. This is hit or miss and frustrating. This is a very simple, virtually free cost mod to fill the gap between the center conductor of a penstyle atomizer and the center conductor of a power source connector when such a gap exists.

The tools are very simple - tweezer, wire clippers, needlenose pliers, ruler and a generic, No. 4 staple.

Bend in both legs of the staple, and clip in two equal pieces.

Grasp one of the staple pieces about 2mm down from the free ends with the pliers and bend the free legs out 90 degrees.

The final product should look like this.

Insert the single-bent piece into the hole in the atomizer center connector or the battery center connector with a tweezer. If necessary, trim the legs of the staple so they do not protrude beyond the center conductor.

Just screw in the atomizer till just snug. Instant, guaranteed contact.

What a winner Breakfastchef--thanks for sharing this idea. People can now really know for sure if there atomizer is in fact fried or in the alternative they have an connection problem if they do not have the requiste testing equitment------Thanks again----Sun

 

[tdstrike]

that is BRILLIANT!! I just brought 3 901 atty's back to life, tried putting a glob of solder on them but it would break off, with this fix I will never pull the positive out again-thanks!

 

[Stormynights]

Great step by step pictures.

 

[Di]

now you are cookin'

 

[QueenInNC]

Wow! Great idea!

 

[SS109]

Some of the best ideas are the simplest.

 

[TommyGunBC]

great stuff Chef , I was having trouble using my 1 bestecig 801 atomizer with a adapter I got for my 901 magnum because after I used a slb 801 it pushed the center contact down in the adapter I think , tryed this and now it works great so much vapor it looks like a full on rock concert in here

 

[500KV]

Please sticky this piece of brilliance before I misplace it..

 

[wishbone]

simplicity is always a winner nice one

 

[Idahojo]

Yeah Chef! You've done it again.
I used to have this problem until I started buying the Bestecig attys. Haven't had to deal with this issue since. But I will remember this tip if I do have this prob again. Thanks!

 

[Cellmeister]

Great Job breakfastchef!

I have been doing it with paper clips (bend & cut a small piece for a quick test or confirmation, then if it is the case I just pull the center post out a hair and that fixes it), so the staples should be thinner so thats a big plus!

Just everyone who is doing this be sure to Not to Overtighten It, just make Contact so it works, or you will keep sinking the center contact in further & further.

I still pull all my center contacts and don't have any issues, but now there is another option for everyone, so take your choice!

~Keep Vapin~!

 

[framitz]

I suggest trying this with copper or brass wire instead of a steel staple. I'm concerned about wear on the fitting and it seems that copper or brass would make an even better connection with less wear.

 

[bri1270]

Nicely Done Chef!!!

 

[V-V]

This didn't fix any of mine (3) but I think they were all trash to begin with. Great idea though, do you suppose this would also work for those USB passthrough connection problems?

 

[franklyspeaking]

A simple, practical solution to a common problem. Thanks for the post. Probably the most helpful post I've read in a long time! Thanks again!!

 

[geeker]

Thanks for your sharing your ingenuity!

 

[nbaagain]

Wow, crazy! Just finished an 801 mod and it wasn't working correctly. I was about to chuck it in frustration until I ran into this thread. Now it works great. Thank you!