what do you do when you get new components?

[moonlight]

When you get new batts and atty's do you use them right away or store them for when they're needed?

I've only been vaping for about a week, but I really like me DSE901. I've got a couple more batts and atty's on order and plan on getting a couple of each every month (as budget allows) until I build up a sufficient supply in case of FDA Armageddon.

Other then confirming they work for the warranty's sake, is there any reason I should start using them right away instead of just putting them into a box for long term storage until I need them?

thnx!!

 

[Miss Shapen]

When you get new batts and atty's do you use them right away or store them for when they're needed?

I've only been vaping for about a week, but I really like me DSE901. I've got a couple more batts and atty's on order and plan on getting a couple of each every month (as budget allows) until I build up a sufficient supply in case of FDA Armageddon.

Other then confirming they work for the warranty's sake, is there any reason I should start using them right away instead of just putting them into a box for long term storage until I need them?

thnx!!

that's all I do - make sure they're not DOA, then store them with the rest of my growing collection. I don't want to put all my atomizers in play right away, becasue I'm a bit worried about them all dying at the same time.

 

[planetofthevapes]

Agreed, test them, then make sure to tip the attys that you just tested upside down to drain them (don't want them sitting in liquid long term because I have seen some rust on the bridges, which doesn't taste well). Then store them until you need them. I don't see a point of using more than one atty at a time. I like to wear one out and get the joy of starting a brand new one!

 

[BadSeed]

Yep, same with me. I make sure they're working and then just keep them as spares for when I need them.

 

[WiηgC¤mmαηdεя]

I have been using each atty I get in for about the same as 1 cig, and use each battery one charge cycle to confirm they are good then recharge and put them in my storage box. I also label each piece with masking tape when I put them in storage so that I know which ones are oldest.

 

[moonlight]

I have been using each atty I get in for about the same as 1 cig, and use each battery one charge cycle to confirm they are good then recharge and put them in my storage box. I also label each piece with masking tape when I put them in storage so that I know which ones are oldest.

that was my next question...whether or not to store the batts charged. Great tip on the labeling

 

[Jim Davis]

I just check the the batts to make sure they're OK.

I test the atty's with a meter. A good atty will register approximately 3.5 ohms. Range from 2.9 to 4.0 ohms. If you check them with a meter, you'll know they're good, and you don't have to light them up. When I throw mine in the box after checking, they still have the primer intact for storage.

 

[moonlight]

I just check the the batts to make sure they're OK.

I test the atty's with a meter. A good atty will register approximately 3.5 ohms. Range from 2.9 to 4.0 ohms. If you check them with a meter, you'll know they're good, and you don't have to light them up. When I throw mine in the box after checking, they still have the primer intact for storage.

I love a guy with an ohm meter!

 

[Jim Davis]

I love a guy with an ohm meter!

I use a $2,500.00 Fluke Scope Meter, which I use on my job, but for things like attys, you can get one from Harbor Freight Tools for as little as $5.00. Well worth the investment for checking your e-cig attys and batts. It should be part of your supplies. It will pay for itself.

 

[Malicedoll]

Hi jim! So do you just shove the tester things in the end? Not real sure how to test them with a meter..

 

[Jim Davis]

Hi jim! So do you just shove the tester things in the end? Not real sure how to test them with a meter..

The meter will have two probes, and a selector switch. Just turn the switch to resistance (some will just have the ohm symbol, which looks sort of like a horrse shoe.) Touch one probe to the center contact. (The ring with the main hole in it.) and the other to the body of the atty. Nothing to it. A good atty will show about 2.9 to 4.0. Mine are all around 3.5

I had one go cold on me, and the meter read 35K Ohms. Totally shorted out.
0.0 will tell you it's a broken wire or coil.

 

[moonlight]

I work for a medical device manufacturer (which is how I know the FDA's a crazy bunch...we get audited all the time and you don't ever want to make them mad or they'll make your life hell!) and I'll have to see if one of R&D guys can load me one. Gotta love engineers and their toys!

 

[tdn90]

Jim,
So this will do the trick?
- Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices

I love the idea! keep it up!

Oh, and what do i get if i pay a little more money (i mean is the $5 one all i need, or does it make sense to get a better model?)? im new to voltage meters.

 

[Jim Davis]

Jim,
So this will do the trick?
- Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices

I love the idea! keep it up!

Oh, and what do i get if i pay a little more money (i mean is the $5 one all i need, or does it make sense to get a better model?)? im new to voltage meters.

That will do it. If you notice on the picture, at 7:00 on the dial, is resistance. It has a few different ranges. You set for the lowest range.

That's all you need for testing e-cigs. My meters are for measuring tiny glitches on high speed machinery, but I carry a cheapie like the one you're showing me, for basic readings.

 

[mamacat]

That will do it. If you notice on the picture, at 7:00 on the dial, is resistance. It has a few different ranges. You set for the lowest range.

That's all you need for testing e-cigs. My meters are for measuring tiny glitches on high speed machinery, but I carry a cheapie like the one you're showing me, for basic readings.

Jim - What would we do without you? You got this meter testing down. I plan to stop by my local Harbor Freight and see if they have one.

You're the best - still gonna tell my hubby on me??

Seriously, many thanks!

 

[Jim Davis]

Jim - What would we do without you? You got this meter testing down. I plan to stop by my local Harbor Freight and see if they have one.

You're the best - still gonna tell my hubby on me??

Seriously, many thanks!

There are lots of places that have them. A while back, I saw them at radio shack for $2.00.
They have other uses around the house. Checking fuses, bulbs, outlets, etc. My wife was ready to buy a new microwave until I stuck the probes in the outlet, and found no power. The outlet was broken. $1.50 for a new receptacle at the hardware store instead of a new microwave.

 

[Princessdee]

Harbor freight! I place an order at least once a month, I can always find something I can't live without.

I test to make sure they work, then throw them into a box for storage. I only have 2 in rotation that I use.

I'm a "security" freak, (as in I need to know I have plenty, not "police" type of security)

I want to have plenty of back-ups available.

It's a little plastic craft box with movable dividers and I can label the different compartments on the see-thru top.

 

[allure]

Here is the great video showing how to use a multimeter.

YouTube - How To Use A Multimeter

 

[allure]

That will do it. If you notice on the picture, at 7:00 on the dial, is resistance. It has a few different ranges. You set for the lowest range.

That's all you need for testing e-cigs. My meters are for measuring tiny glitches on high speed machinery, but I carry a cheapie like the one you're showing me, for basic readings.

Jim,

I got this - Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices today at local harbor freight store. I just tried to measure the resistance exactly as you told and the values keep changing constantly. Any ideas why it is doing it. May be I am missing some thing. I couldn't get the actual value for the atomizer.

 

[Jim Davis]

Jim,

I got this - Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices today at local harbor freight store. I just tried to measure the resistance exactly as you told and the values keep changing constantly. Any ideas why it is doing it. May be I am missing some thing. I couldn't get the actual value for the atomizer.

Could be a couple of things.

If the meter is sensitive, and you touch the leads while testing, it could be trying to measure the resistance in your body.

If it's an auto ranging meter, it's searching for the range. If there is a range button, press it a couple times, and you'll see the decimal point move. (The one in the picture looks like it dosen't have one.)

If the selector switch has range settings, set it to the low range, maybe something like "0 - 50" or "200" (or whatever the lowest range says, your only looking for 3 to 4 ohms.)

If there is more than 2 sockets for the probe wires, make sure the black is plugged into "com" or "Common", and the red is plugged into "resistance", or the "Horse Shoe" symbol.

Try a couple of attys, and compare. (One may be bad)

Best, if you have a friend or neighbor who knows, that can show you first hand. Once you understand it, it's actually quite simple.

Edit; Make sure that batteries in the meter are good.