New microstick wouldn't fire - now FIXED!!!

[Wobblybootie]

So if you have confirmed there is NO continuity between the BODY and the OUTER of the 510 then there is the fault!

I am not familiar with the method of construction of this device so I can offer no further assistance. Sorry.

[Greg]

Aug 30, 2014 12:52:26 GMT Greg said:

Aug 30, 2014 12:49:48 GMT Pepperty said:

Pep's son here. Just tested the current between the threaded insert for the switch and the body of the microstick and it is the same as the battery. Therefore the problem lies with the 510 connector outer part as I cannot get a reading from it. Can't see how to remove the 510 connector outer ring to see the connection

Outer 510 ring may just screw out, maybe the spheroid fork tool will fit those two holes in the base of the outer 510 ring and allow it to be screwed out.

Nor sure what you mean by tested current and it's the same as the battery.

1 put meter on 200 ohm setting. 
2 put one probe on threads of threaded insert and the other probe in one of the base screw holes - what reading is on meter ?
3 leave one probe in base screw hole and place other probe in dimple of outer 510 ring - what reading are you getting on meter ?

[Greg]

Aug 30, 2014 12:55:23 GMT Pepperty said:

Aug 30, 2014 12:48:07 GMT Greg said:

Referring to the pic above stick one probe in one of the Allen key holes and one probe in one of the dimples on the silver outer 510, what are you getting ?

Just did that, no resistance between dimples and body/alan key holes and did test the multimeter on other parts and it did show a reading. Clearly the body has been oxidized where it shouldnt have been

That would appear to be the issue, ask you mam for her spheroid GP fork ans see if you can unscrew the 510 using the fork in the two 510 dimples. It may be enough to keep screwing the outer 510 in and out to remove the anodisation of the threads.

[Greg]

The other option of course is to contact the vendor / send it back if your not happy to faff with the 510.

[Greg]

Ah you can buy replacement 510 connectors and the site confirms the 510 screws out and that the GP fork is suitable for the job

mini-ecig.com/S_MS_510

[Wobblybootie]

I would not attempt anything that could impair your claim re Dead On Arrival. eg damaging the 510. Manufacturer should reimburse ALL costs incurred, postage etc.

[Wobblybootie]

Cancel my last!! That is if you wish to attempt to repair.

[Pepperty]

Combining both conversations I'm having:
The GP fork seems to be a bit to thick for the dimples to unscrew the outer 510 ring, tried a few different forks as well. Tried putting some force into turning it anti-clockwise and a bit clockwise just in case but I'd need a thinner GP fork to get it unscrewed.
The resistance readings from the threads of the threaded insert to the body/base screw holes are large and working, unlike the readings from the outer 510 ring and the body/base screw holes, which shows no readings. This means the problem is there being no connection between the outer 510 ring and the main body of the device.

EDIT: I'm useless at unscrewing, mother dearest came to the rescue

[Greg]

Pepperty it's seems you've now identified the issue, shame the GP fork doesn't fit

Is there a chance your man has any circlip pliers ?

[Wobblybootie]

you should be getting 0.1 Ohms or very very close from probing the brass insert and body and 510 and body. Therefore between brass insert ring and 510 outer should also be close to 0.1 ANYthing greater than that and the device will not work.

[Greg]

I'd imagine it will unscrew anti clockwise otherwise it could loosen when screwing an atty on

[Greg]

Aug 30, 2014 13:08:03 GMT Pepperty said:

Combining both conversations I'm having:
The GP fork seems to be a bit to thick for the dimples to unscrew the outer 510 ring, tried a few different forks as well. Tried putting some force into turning it anti-clockwise and a bit clockwise just in case but I'd need a thinner GP fork to get it unscrewed.
The resistance readings from the threads of the threaded insert to the body/base screw holes are large and working, unlike the readings from the outer 510 ring and the body/base screw holes, which shows no readings. This means the problem is there being no connection between the outer 510 ring and the main body of the device.

EDIT: I'm useless at unscrewing, mother dearest came to the rescue

Oh you have the 510 outer out ?

[Wobblybootie]

Aug 30, 2014 13:19:43 GMT Greg said:

Aug 30, 2014 13:08:03 GMT Pepperty said:

Combining both conversations I'm having:
The GP fork seems to be a bit to thick for the dimples to unscrew the outer 510 ring, tried a few different forks as well. Tried putting some force into turning it anti-clockwise and a bit clockwise just in case but I'd need a thinner GP fork to get it unscrewed.
The resistance readings from the threads of the threaded insert to the body/base screw holes are large and working, unlike the readings from the outer 510 ring and the body/base screw holes, which shows no readings. This means the problem is there being no connection between the outer 510 ring and the main body of the device.

EDIT: I'm useless at unscrewing, mother dearest came to the rescue

Oh you have the 510 outer out ?

The readings should be SMALL ie 0.0 or 0.1  

[Greg]

Yes please clarify Pepperty what are large readings and what do you mean by no reading. If the reading is the 1 on the left of the display then say so and if it's another figure quote the figure on the display

[Pepperty]

Unscrewed the outer 510 ring, tested the threads and there was a reading. Screwed it back in and it now gives a reading. Put the entire thing back together with a tank in and it didnt work.
After testing the outer 510 ring threads, it appears the "Upper" rungs (If placed vertically in the correct orientation) of the threads aren't conductive unlike the bottom rungs which do, ie they give a resistance reading with the body.

I can't see any coating or any reason why one half of a piece of metal will conduct and the other half won't

EDIT: Actually noted the readings. brass threads to body is 1.1 once settled and the 510 threads read 1.2 Ohms. This is from the 200 Ohm sensitivity. I guess that's an issue being 11x the resistance