Power Inconsistent.

[TylerD]

With my new mini, I have found the power going to the RDA very inconsistent.
When I press the button, it fires, but very tame. Not how I know the Reo. WHen you then push down harder it becomes what I'm used to. This is weird because my other mini I can just touch and it fires to the max.
Anybody have an idea what it could be? Could it be the Atomic maybe?
Anyone have the same issue?

 

[Derick]

Maybe the contacts need a bit of sanding?

 

[TylerD]

The same batteries used in the other mini and it's fine. The mini is new so the mini contacts should be good. And it's plated.

 

[Derick]

Well, it sounds like something is not making contact right - can you take it apart and maybe take a look? Or perhaps post in the Reo forums, see if anybody else had the same issue

 

[TylerD]

I will open it this afternoon and have a look. Will go though all the contact etc. Was just thinking somebody might have the same issue and knew a quick solution. I did actually post in the Reoville section.

 

[Derick]

I will open it this afternoon and have a look. Will go though all the contact etc. Was just thinking somebody might have the same issue and knew a quick solution. I did actually post in the Reoville section.

Heh, I mean the Reosmods forum

But yeah, the fact that you press harder and it makes a better connection can only mean contact issues

 

[Marzuq]

if i recall correctly there was talk about the 2 types of batterries avail and one of which works better in the mini.
ive got a efest flat top battery in mine and its works perfectly. pressing down so hard on that reo button my create bigger issues down the line

 

[TylerD]

Well, it sounds like something is not making contact right - can you take it apart and maybe take a look? Or perhaps post in the Reo forums, see if anybody else had the same issue

O, I understand.

 

[TylerD]

if i recall correctly there was talk about the 2 types of batterries avail and one of which works better in the mini.
ive got a efest flat top battery in mine and its works perfectly. pressing down so hard on that reo button my create bigger issues down the line

I've got both button and flat top and both do the same. Weird.

 

[Marzuq]

that is quite weird. maybe replace the spring and the button with another. if you know someone close by who has the same unit test your batteries in their mod and then try to swop out parts. well if the person is ok with you ripping their mini to pieces

 

[TylerD]

that is quite weird. maybe replace the spring and the button with another. if you know someone close by who has the same unit test your batteries in their mod and then try to swop out parts. well if the person is ok with you ripping their mini to pieces

I have 2 mini's. Will check this afternoon. Thanks

 

[Marzuq]

cool bud. hope you get it sorted. let us know the outcome

 

[Andre]

Speculating.
Sometimes the button cover results in a more indirect firing feeling. If you have one on, take it off and see if it makes a difference.
My new Mini has a slightly stiffer firing action than my other Reos, but it fires consistently.
Clean the firing pin, the battery ends, the spring with contact cleaner/alcohol. Take out the spring screw and clean the screw and screw hole and the area underneath the spring plate.
Apply a bit of noalox to the firing pin and battery positive.
Do not file the gold contacts.

 

[Silver]

@TylerD, i am no Reo mechanic but maybe your spring has sagged a bit thats why you need to press a bit harde fo proper contact.

You could take cose up photos and send to Rob from Reosmods. He may be able to identify the problem

 

[johan]

@TylerD only 3 possible reasons:

1. Loose screw that connects spring to body (or even paint in the threads),
2. Carbon buildup on the rolled section of leaf spring that connects to positive of battery, and
3. Loose nipple that connects leaf spring to centre pin (also check if silicone over leaf spring is not pinched between nipple and centre pin).

 

[TylerD]

Busy with it now. Will let you know. Thanks for all the input.

 

[Alex]

If you use your thumb to twist the battery around a few times it should help determine if you have carbon buildup on the battery contact. I find this solves the issue for me. Well, as far as troubleshooting the contacts is concerned.

 

[TylerD]

Boomshakalak! Mini power back!




Thanks for coming to my rescue with all the things it could be.

Opened the whole mini, stripped it to it's bare and started to look at everything.

Cleaned everything. I think the culprit was the silicone tube around the contact lever that was pinching and there was also quite a bit of superglue on there. Cleaned and reassembled and boom!

No issues anymore! No wonder I felt that the Atomic was a bit crap with 2 coils etc.

Loving it now!

 

[Marzuq]

awesome!! glad to hear it all sorted.
now back to making them clouds...

 

[johan]

Yip that little piece of silicone around the leaf spring needs to be well positioned before attempting to tighten the nipple and is an easy oversight when installing sub-ohm or replacement kit.

 

[TylerD]

Yip that little piece of silicone around the leaf springs needs to be well positioned before attempting to tighten the nipple and is an easy oversight when installing sub-ohm or replacement kit.

Thanks for pointing it out. I received it like that. At least it's actually just a small thing.
Thanks Johan!

 

[johan]

Thanks for pointing it out. I received it like that. At least it's actually just a small thing.
Thanks Johan!

Pleasure, I saw that as a potential problem when I received my 1'st Reo while dismantling it. An easy oversight for even the assemblers at Reosmods.

 

[BumbleBee]

Hmmmm. I'm having the same issue with my Maraxus mod, push harder for more power or push the button on the edge... I've taken it apart completely, every thing is sparkly clean, can't see where the problem could be. Happens with 18650 and 18500 batteries with flat and button tops. Weird

 

[johan]

Hmmmm. I'm having the same issue with my Maraxus mod, push harder for more power or push the button on the edge... I've taken it apart completely, every thing is sparkly clean, can't see where the problem could be. Happens with 18650 and 18500 batteries with flat and button tops. Weird

If it's not the switch button then clean all the threads with ordinary spirits.

 

[BumbleBee]

If it's not the switch button then clean all the threads with ordinary spirits.

I have alcohol with me, will try that quick.....