I think that's too late. He already drilled the hole for the switch.
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the END of my BOMBSHELL STINGER!
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I don't know if it's been checked, but could the initial cause for the short be the insulator in the 510 connection being torn or worn? If so, that would explain this continuing to happen. Good luck gettin' your old buddy back to work!
i did contact hot vapes. they quoted me at 25 and some change to fix. id prefer to try and fix it myself. i told him about the hole i drilled in the white disc and he said that it wouldnt be a problem. are you talking about the clear o ring on the bottom of the 510 connector? it is worn quite a bit and i think its also torn but it still stays on it. what could i use to fix those? or is it past the point of me being able to fix and i should pay to have it fixed? thanks everyone for offerin some help. really appreciate it!!!!
If the center pin on the 510 connector is soldered to a wire, you'll need to desolder it to remove the pin, then you can replace the insulator. Hopefully Hot Vapes can provide it, or if not - 510 Threaded Connector Insulators - Avid Vaper
Over time, some delivery devices can push the positive pin down to the point it shears the insulator, a pretty common cause for shorts.
Over time, some delivery devices can push the positive pin down to the point it shears the insulator, a pretty common cause for shorts.
there was no wire connected to it when i took it apart. i dont like that haha. where would i connect each end of the wire?
I think you are on to something here. Have not had this problem but that could very well be the problem. It would explain the heating problem. Nice catch 440BB
There is no wire on the 510 connector it is a direct contact with the upper pin. You also might want to check that wire that you are using on the horn switch is not touching the 510 housing. That pin is pretty small and the fact that you said you did not solder it in has me suspect as well.
if it only connects with the upper pin would the fact that the little o-ring being torn really cause an issue? or is it better to just replace it either way? ill check to see if the wire is touching but i dont think it is. i had that sucker wrapped real tight around the post so it wouldnt touch the pin.
If the insulator is torn, it can create a short, as the positive pin can touch the negative side of the connector. I've had it happen twice. If the pin isn't restricted by an attached wire, it should be easy to push it out and replace the insulator.
This may or may not be the cause of your button/wire failures, but it is probably worth checking.
This may or may not be the cause of your button/wire failures, but it is probably worth checking.
heres some pictures of the 510 pin. the insulators you linked dont look like the ones on mine.
The ones Avid sells are silicone vs rubber, and pin sizes do vary somewhat, so it's hit or miss whether they would work. Contacting the vendor who can fix the Bombshell might turn up a freebie or at least one you can be sure fits.
In the meantime, you could try to cannibalize one from a dead 510 or Ego battery, just to see if that's the problem.
In the meantime, you could try to cannibalize one from a dead 510 or Ego battery, just to see if that's the problem.
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contacted hot vapes about the insulators. ill letcha know what kind of response i get! thanks again everyone! really really appreciate it!!!
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