Vamo 02 fault code and top cap overheating possible fix.

[denis9t9]

Apr 22, 2013 8:38:06 GMT robby said:

I thought it may be just the SS version they had done it on because they wouldn`t be able to solder SS, but it goes all the way back to the early ones as well, took my first one to bits lol. denis9t9

Thanks robby,
At least the device is a reasonably simple one to strip down for a good workhorse, with pic's from your self with Monamach's help we all can get a better insite as to what & how to fix any potential problems we may come across.
Keep up the good work. lol.
As ever this forum comes up trumps due to its knowledgeable members.

[robby]

Thanks robby,
At least the device is a reasonably simple one to strip down for a good workhorse, with pic's from your self with Monamach's help we all can get a better insite as to what & how to fix any potential problems we may come across.
Keep up the good work. lol.
As ever this forum comes up trumps due to its knowledgeable members.


Thanks denis9t9, yes, it is a good learner device, doesnt cost the earth either

[robby]

Apr 22, 2013 8:55:26 GMT Moggy said:

Apr 22, 2013 8:31:54 GMT denis9t9 said:

Good to see your engineering skills have not gone to waste, cannot understand why they would solder the wire on top of the screw & not use a spade end soldered to the wire with a grip washer like you say.

Cost

I sent robby a video while we 'playing' the other day, it shows how to do a simple test for continuity through the unit. I'll re-do it with better lighting today for the non-techy guys.

Post the link here as well mate Moggy

[Moggy]

Just edited my post with it in

[robby]

A good test for resistance through all of the tube joints is to put your meter on ohms, lowest range (usually 200) and see what you get from the very bottom of the Vamo (battery cap) and the top cap. If you short out the leads first and note the reading you get (which will be about .5 of an ohm). Then test the vamo as described. It is difficult to get a consistent reading, but persevere. There should be very little difference. My leads read .5 ohms shorted out and on the Vamo it reads betwwen .5 and .6 of an ohm. So that is a test for the tube. Unfortunately, it doesnt test the final connection between the tube and the vamo control board. The only way to test that is to get the top cap off the Vamo.

[Brambles]

If the vamo is working, you could set to RMS volts, then measure the volts between connector center pin and top cap. Subtract measured value from Vamo rms volts setting and you have the approximate volt drop between cap and board.

[robby]

Apr 22, 2013 10:02:07 GMT Brambles said:

If the vamo is working, you could set to RMS volts, then measure the volts between connector center pin and top cap. Subtract measured value from Vamo rms volts setting and you have the approximate volt drop between cap and board.

My head hurts 

[Brambles]

Apr 22, 2013 10:07:32 GMT robby said:

Apr 22, 2013 10:02:07 GMT Brambles said:

If the vamo is working, you could set to RMS volts, then measure the volts between connector center pin and top cap. Subtract measured value from Vamo rms volts setting and you have the approximate volt drop between cap and board.

My head hurts 

Try lowering your Nic levels.

[Jockyspants]

Apr 22, 2013 10:07:32 GMT robby said:

Apr 22, 2013 10:02:07 GMT Brambles said:

If the vamo is working, you could set to RMS volts, then measure the volts between connector center pin and top cap. Subtract measured value from Vamo rms volts setting and you have the approximate volt drop between cap and board.

My head hurts 

Why not try some online retail therapy Robby? I've heard great things about that 

[robby]

Apr 22, 2013 20:34:21 GMT Jockyspants said:

Apr 22, 2013 10:07:32 GMT robby said:

My head hurts 

Why not try some online retail therapy Robby? I've heard great things about that 

Just trying that now Jockyspants, you dont fancy vaping on a pipe do you?


www.fasttech.com/products/1/10004230/1322200-pipe-618-6-in-1-quit-smoking-battery-powered-cigar


No bagpipes version yet mate

[Jockyspants]

OOOOOH, that looks nice Robby, traditional with contemporary lines and lovely golden colour. Where do you put the baccy?
Does this just take carto's do you think or would you be able to fit a vivi nova in there without the need for duct tape.

Quite fancy a pipe to go with ma sporran

[robby]

There`s a tank it it mate, and a spare by the look of it









Jockyspants

[womble]

Apr 22, 2013 9:20:23 GMT robby said:

A good test for resistance through all of the tube joints is to put your meter on ohms, lowest range (usually 200) and see what you get from the very bottom of the Vamo (battery cap) and the top cap. If you short out the leads first and note the reading you get (which will be about .5 of an ohm). Then test the vamo as described. It is difficult to get a consistent reading, but persevere. There should be very little difference. My leads read .5 ohms shorted out and on the Vamo it reads betwwen .5 and .6 of an ohm. So that is a test for the tube. Unfortunately, it doesnt test the final connection between the tube and the vamo control board. The only way to test that is to get the top cap off the Vamo.

I was shocked the other day to meet a vaper at a meet and I think he had 2 mods, one was a Vamo and I forget the other, but both got really warm/hot and he thought it was normal!

I explained it wasn't, but didn't understand at the time, it was probably the glue fixing the bits together that was the problem. Next time I know, so thanks Robby.

[robby]

Apr 22, 2013 22:39:53 GMT womble said:

Apr 22, 2013 9:20:23 GMT robby said:

A good test for resistance through all of the tube joints is to put your meter on ohms, lowest range (usually 200) and see what you get from the very bottom of the Vamo (battery cap) and the top cap. If you short out the leads first and note the reading you get (which will be about .5 of an ohm). Then test the vamo as described. It is difficult to get a consistent reading, but persevere. There should be very little difference. My leads read .5 ohms shorted out and on the Vamo it reads betwwen .5 and .6 of an ohm. So that is a test for the tube. Unfortunately, it doesnt test the final connection between the tube and the vamo control board. The only way to test that is to get the top cap off the Vamo.

I was shocked the other day to meet a vaper at a meet and I think he had 2 mods, one was a Vamo and I forget the other, but both got really warm/hot and he thought it was normal!

I explained it wasn't, but didn't understand at the time, it was probably the glue fixing the bits together that was the problem. Next time I know, so thanks Robby.

The current path for the negative side of the battery has so many hurdles to jump even without that strange soldered connection inside. It was fun finding out though, thanks womble 

[Brambles]

I really quite fancy trying an Epipe.
They have another one as well....
www.fasttech.com/products/2106/10004230/1322112-pipe-601-9-in-1-quit-smoking-battery-powered-cigar