Un-Shortable RDA?

[Matilo]

My friend who doesn't even know how to check ohms is telling me that his rda is "un-shortable". He is running a quad vertical coil that is about .4 ohms. First question, is there such a thing as an rda that can't short? Second, is this a relatively safe range?

I have not ventured into RDAs yet. But this just sounds dangerous. His mod seemed really hot. His was the first Mech/rda I've used so I don't know what is normal.

 

[Dampmaskin]

First question, is there such a thing as an RDA that can't short?

I haven't heard about one, but once I heard a story about a ship that can't sink. Nifty invention, that.

Second, is this a relatively safe range?

That is 100% dependent on the particular battery he is using.

His mod seemed really hot.

Ok, here's a picee of advice: When he is vaping, don't stand too close to him. Blood stains on your clothes can be is hard to get rid of.

The atomizer getting hot is normal. If the battery part of the mod gets hot (other than from heat transferred from the atomizer), this means that something is wrong.

I have a nagging feeling that your friend hasn't the faintest idea what he's doing.

 

[classwife]

Moved to Rebuildable Atomizer Systems from APV Discussion

 

[tmel]

If you can't check the ohms and you think your .... is "un-shortable" you have zero business vaping a quad coil.

 

[iamthevoice]

I don't want to insult you but I have to point out that your friend is an idiot. Actually, I should rephrase that to a careless idiot, first for telling you something like that, then for perhaps believing it himself. If current runs through an item, then there is the possibility of a short; that's just a basic fact of electrical devices. Relatively safe is essentially the same as relatively dangerous... It's relative and that's the problem, especially when compounded by lack of knowledge. You've demonstrated a ton of wisdom is coming to check this information on a forum full of people with experience. Perhaps you can pass some on to your friend and help keep him (and you) safe!

 

[exnihilo]

There's an RBA with a ceramic coated inside, that makes it very hard to short, but it's still possible.

Tapa-shutup

 

[eratikmind]

Get ready for the BOOM!!!!!

 

[abrb701]

He probably has a protected battery, that's my best guess about why he thinks it can't short.
And no, if your friend thinks his atty can't short, he has no business using a mech with a .4 quad coil, if his mod was hot his battery probably doesn't have the continuous Amps needed to go to .4 ohms. Assuming his battery is charged, that's 44 watts and 10.5 amps. A lot of batteries can't support 10 amps.

 

[Matilo]

Thanks for the input. I was pretty sure something was wrong. I don't blame him. I blame the brick and mortar that "taught" him and sold him the gear.

 

[stevegmu]

Is he blowing clouds? That's what really matters...

 

[Snugglepooter]

I see missing fingers in your friend's future...

 

[Matilo]

Is he blowing clouds? That's what really matters...

Yea, big ones. lol And the smell lingers forever and is really strong. No stealth vaping on that thing.

 

[Ryedan]

I blame the brick and mortar that "taught" him and sold him the gear.

Yup, this is becoming a real problem these days. Happens more than you might think too. Unfortunately what it will probably take to get these guys to smarten up is a few people getting injured, suing the shop and winning

 

[abrb701]

Yup, this is becoming a real problem these days. Happens more than you might think too. Unfortunately what it will probably take to get these guys to smarten up is a few people getting injured, suing the shop and winning

Personally, I think the buyer is as much to blame as the shop. I did hours of research before I started looking for a mech, and after i finally did start shopping for one, when none of the sales guys at the most popular and well stocked vape shop in my area didn't know what "amps" meant, I knew stores were unreliable. The stores certainly should educate people better, but to me, it comes down to personal responsibility.

His friend had to have known there are dangers with mechs. If something happens, he shares the blame for not doing proper research before getting into rebuilding. Just my 2 cents.

 

[iamthevoice]

Would we hold a gun store responsible for a customer's negligent use of a firearm purchased there? Like everything in life, there is always a part of self-responsibility! I just think that the more experienced users here just want the less experienced to truly grasp what's involved! Honestly, can anyone make an informed decision if they're not informed? Of course, it's always possible to make a decision without information; I believe the common term for it is called guessing!

 

[Cullin Kin]

Is he blowing clouds? That's what really matters...

Chuckin' dem cloudzz brah.

Please share the information you have learned on this forum with your friend. He certainly needs it.

 

[granolaboy]

He might just be telling you it's "un-shortable" to get you to leave him alone to sub-ohm in peace...

 

[Evilocity]

Is he blowing clouds? That's what really matters...

Lmao! Best reply maybe in the history of ecf? That cracked me up stevegmu.

 

[granolaboy]

Chuckin' dem cloudzz brah.

Please share the information you have learned on this forum with your friend. He certainly needs it.