When screw threads get cross threaded the only way to repair them is using a tap or a screw chaser to recut the threads. These coils are very fine and shallow so you’d most likely need a machinist to do it correctly. Next time, turn the coil backwards and you’ll feel the threads align.
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How to clean a vape coil?
Jan 09, 2018 · Dab isopropyl alcohol onto the coil to remove wax and oil. Pick up a bottle of isopropyl alcohol from a general store or drugstore. Moisten a cotton swab, but don’t soak it. You don’t want the isopropyl alcohol to drip into rest of the pen. Using the cotton swab, wipe down the coil and chamber if they appear blackened or covered in debris.
How to fix a broken vape pen wire?
Jul 12, 2016 · If you can still turn the coil in its seat, its not tight enough. Make sure that you have no debris inside the coil housing. Something as simple as a piece of plastic could prevent a solid connection and cause an atomizer short. Get into the habit of checking it and wiping out the area every time you open up the tank.
How often should you change your vape coils?
Nov 22, 2019 · Let it air-dry completely, screw or slot it back into your vape, and you should be good to go—free of any burnt taste. You can also give the coil head and the tank a deep clean. Add lemon juice or vinegar to a bowl of hot water—making sure you keep track of any o-rings and other seals you remove in the process—to get rid of any built-up ...
How do vape coils work and how do they work?
Nov 18, 2015 · Sep 24, 2015. #3. Either use more juice when priming the wick or let the tank set for a few minutes after installing the new coil before using it. Turning the power down for those first few hits on a new coil won't hurt as well. Taking a few pulls on it without firing can also help.
The Best Way To Fix A Coil Problem Is To Prevent It From Happening
I mentioned in the top of the post that some people will religiously check their coil (s) reading before they put their systems together — this is a habit everyone should get into. Even though you just popped that coil out of its blister pack and read what its supposed resistance is, put it on an ohm reader.
The Check List
If your reader just gave you attitude with an “Atomizer Short” or “0.0Ω” reading, follow this quick checklist to find and fix the problem.
Pre-Built Coil Issues
These are generally much simpler as there are no screws to deal with and 9 times out of 10 the connection issue is as simple as one of the connection points crossing over to its opposing polarity.
How long does it take to change a vape coil?
Some people vape a lot and might have to change their coil after around a week, whereas more casual vapers might get as much as a month’s use out of a coil. It also depends on how a manufacturer makes its vapes and coils, including what materials it uses.
How long does a vape coil last?
How long a coil lasts will mostly depend on how much you’re vaping. Some people vape a lot and might have to change their coil after around a week, whereas more casual vapers might get as much as a month’s use out of a coil.
Nate011578 New Member
Have a v2 atlantis went to open & the coil just spins inside the tank. The whole inner workings turn & the tank will not open. Any ideas how to get it open?
BrotherBob ECF Guru ECF Veteran
Have a v2 atlantis went to open & the coil just spins inside the tank. The whole inner workings turn & the tank will not open. Any ideas how to get it open?
bombastinator ECF Guru Verified Member ECF Veteran
The v2 is arranged a bit oddly. The cap is bel on both by a screw thread at the top of the coil and by o rings at the bottom. You need to unscrew till the thread releases the. Pull. The top cap should come off revealing the coil and glass
JerL Full Member
When screw threads get cross threaded the only way to repair them is using a tap or a screw chaser to recut the threads. These coils are very fine and shallow so you’d most likely need a machinist to do it correctly.
stols001 Moved On ECF Veteran
If you are fairly handy, and you can't replace the pin, you may be able to straighten the threads a bit using the end of a utility knife blade, very carefully reshaping the threads (you will need magnification glasses and a bit of talent). My husband did this on one of my 510 pins in a tank, and was pretty successful.
