Hey all, this is my first post/thread here so take it easy. I was recommended to join here after cluttering up r/electronic_cigarette with posts.
Anyways, I've recently picked up a couple Noisy Crickets. First they were $8 on ecig.com, then they were $5. But I digress. I've been using the NC for about three weeks now with the Fat Daddy Vapes Upgrade Kit and a Geekvape Tsunami. I'm running a set of LG HD2's and a build of 0.55 ohms, so I know I'm within a safe amp building range. It's been awhile since I've owned a mech. The first one I owned was my first vape and after learning more about mech safety it's an absolute fucking miracle I didn't blow myself up with it (hot button, pitted batteries, yikes).
What I'm here to ask is how to maintain the life of my batteries/Noisy Cricket to get as much time as possible. I had some issues recently where the mod wouldn't fire, which I determined to be from improper maintenance, so I'm trying to take better care of it.
I've been scrubbing my threads with a toothbrush, cleaning the contacts with an eraser, but I still notice slight markings on the negative end of the battery that the switch contacts after a days use. It's small amounts, barely noticeable and I've been cleaning my contacts every battery change.
But is there anything I can do to reduce arcing so that I don't need to worry about cleaning my contacts daily? I've read a little about anti-oxidant compounds like Noalox but I figured it'd be best to consult ya'll before I invest in more products for my vape.
TL;DR: I clean my contacts with an eraser, still notice slight buildup on negative end of battery contacting switch. Looking for advice on reducing arcing for battery longevity.
Thanks.
Anyways, I've recently picked up a couple Noisy Crickets. First they were $8 on ecig.com, then they were $5. But I digress. I've been using the NC for about three weeks now with the Fat Daddy Vapes Upgrade Kit and a Geekvape Tsunami. I'm running a set of LG HD2's and a build of 0.55 ohms, so I know I'm within a safe amp building range. It's been awhile since I've owned a mech. The first one I owned was my first vape and after learning more about mech safety it's an absolute fucking miracle I didn't blow myself up with it (hot button, pitted batteries, yikes).
What I'm here to ask is how to maintain the life of my batteries/Noisy Cricket to get as much time as possible. I had some issues recently where the mod wouldn't fire, which I determined to be from improper maintenance, so I'm trying to take better care of it.
I've been scrubbing my threads with a toothbrush, cleaning the contacts with an eraser, but I still notice slight markings on the negative end of the battery that the switch contacts after a days use. It's small amounts, barely noticeable and I've been cleaning my contacts every battery change.
But is there anything I can do to reduce arcing so that I don't need to worry about cleaning my contacts daily? I've read a little about anti-oxidant compounds like Noalox but I figured it'd be best to consult ya'll before I invest in more products for my vape.
TL;DR: I clean my contacts with an eraser, still notice slight buildup on negative end of battery contacting switch. Looking for advice on reducing arcing for battery longevity.
Thanks.