The needle that can save you a lot of work/headaches.

[warp1900]

I will add this to the PVMA thread later for more reference.


For those making their own adapters,(regular or RCA) this will come handy and will make them much more reliable because you will not need to use soldering or wires.


sports ball inflation needle.

It fits tight in the battery/atomizer center hole.


There is an extra bonus in using this since many have the problem with some atomizers that don't make a solid connection to the battery.
You can cut the needle longer so it sticks out from the battery connector as you can see on the adapter on the top of this pic.

The solution many of us used is posted on a sticky (staple mod), with this you don't need it anymore I hope.

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...-center-conductor-gap-penstyle-atomizers.html

I added a small length, (1/4 inch or less) to my mini pipe so any 801 atty would make a good contact.

And this is how I use it for adapters.

Hope it helps.




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[wishbone]

you really do think outside the box mate i like your style excellent idea

 

[Stormynights]

I know this is simple but I looked at it for at least 15 minutes before the light bulb came on. I think I must just try to make everything hard. This will really make it easier. Thank you again.

 

[mnealtx]

The barrel of a crimp pin works, too.

 

[warp1900]

The barrel of a crimp pin works, too.

What size though?

Where do you get them?, any links?
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[mnealtx]

Link to pin - I used the barrel part of of the pin, where the color banding is. Cut off the actual contact, and pushed the barrel down through the 801 battery connector to make contact with the RCA plug end. Simultaneous sealing and enhanced connection, win-win!!

I had them laying around from a mil-spec cable making kit - your solution is better, I think, since you can make several pins from one inflation needle, while the milspec pin is a one shot.

 

[HighTech]

Way to think Warp. I was just looking yesterday for a pin in the shop and ended up with a brass nail. I should have some of these inflators laying around. Kudos!