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Just got a used madz modz Nzonic off a guy at work a week or so ago been using it since then Every so often when I'm chain vaping at night I noticed the button/switch starts to heat up not hot but very warm to the touch Anyone one know the cause ? Any suggestion would be appreciated !
 

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Also the nut Tht keeps the button assembled around the magnet keeps loosening on me an idea to keep tight ?
 

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my experience with mechs is that the threaded parts need constant adjusting, especially magnet button ones. It's just part of it. The button getting warm sounds like either there is a poor connection between it and battery (connection been cleaned lately? does it make solid connection to battery when button pushed?) or that the battery is getting overloaded.
 

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A hot button is a sign of needing a cleaning of all conductive points in many cases. If your mod is heating up from your atty, and the button is similarly warm, and the battery isn't hot, it could be just heat working it's way down, but doubtful and I wouldn't find out the hard way. My mods all are copper, and they will get warm from chain vaping, but not the switch. A hot button suggests that somewhere conductive has more resistance than the switch, and the electricity is traveling the path of least resistance. I'm not familiar with that mod, but I suggest a complete disassembly, and thorough cleaning, of at least all the threads, the contacts, and the innards of the switch. Do that, and see if the problem remains. A loose part in the switch could be problematic, too.

What are you using, atty-wise? What is your resistance, too. That's important to know. What battery, as well. You really shouldn't experience a hot button, so I'm guessing a cleaning is needed. Hot button kinda means stop vaping on it. Mechs are really pretty simple, so any time there's a problem, I start with the atty connection, and if that's good, it's time to disassemble and work my way through everything. Also, re reading, that loosening nut could be the issue. I use some rubber coated gloves to tighten things up, I prefer them to screwdrivers. If the nut goes from loose, to fully backed out, depending on the design, you might have the mod start auto firing on you. Also, do you see any black spots on the negative pin? If so, it's a connection issue, and that's arcing.

Even some clones of mine that have switches which need to be pressed in certain spots to fire best don't get hot buttons. When I've had it happen, I had a raised bur on my negative pin, thus the electricity was finding it's way to the switch, and barely firing the atty. sand paper fixed that.

Really, any new mech, or even new to you, should be disassembled and thoroughly cleaned. It will not be a bad thing, plus it gives you more familiarity with your mod. Even my one authentic, a copper Vanilla came so patina'd that I had about a good half hour of scrubbing. I use bar keepers friend, it's a couple bucks at Walmart, and with a toothbrush it cleans things up very well.

Something isn't right, so just work your way through the entire mod, get it all nice and clean, and see if it persists. I'm tired, so I think I covered most stuff and made sense. There are more knowledgable people than me who I'm sure can chime in as well. I see you're in Colorado as am I. Welcome!
 

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Thank u outwest and TBCamor I took your advice and cleaned every lil nook and cranny of the mod threads contacts and completley disassembled the switch cleaned it up with some hoppes bore cleaner only thing I had on hand lol but worked very well scrubbed everything in the switch and after 30 min straight vaping definitely a difference in temp barely gets warm I'll use it today at work and let Ya guys know how it goes !! Much appreciated guys
 

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This lil nut around the magnet with the notches on the side is what is coming loose every so often :-/ the threads are rough and a lil banged up could tht cause the heat ?
 

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Also for tbc I'm running a tugboat v2 at about .4 ohms and the purple efest imr 18650 35A
 

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image.jpg Actual mod nzonic v4 madz modz
 

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Neunerball

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This lil nut around the magnet with the notches on the side is what is coming loose every so often :-/ the threads are rough and a lil banged up could tht cause the heat ?
If there's no plastic, you could try Loctite Threadlocker Blue 242.
 

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That's also what I was thinking neunerball but once the loctite sets would it make another source of resistance causing heat or anything ?
 

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That's also what I was thinking neunerball but once the loctite sets would it make another source of resistance causing heat or anything ?
I doubt it does. I think it's more likely an insulation.
 

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well I used the nzonic all day went through 2 batts an no sign of the switch heating up . The detailed cleaning must have done the trick ! Thanks TBCamor Just gonna have to remember to keep it clean now . And I might def have to give the loctite a try just a tiny bit thanks for the suggestion neunerball
 

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well I used the nzonic all day went through 2 batts an no sign of the switch heating up . The detailed cleaning must have done the trick ! Thanks TBCamor Just gonna have to remember to keep it clean now . And I might def have to give the loctite a try just a tiny bit thanks for the suggestion neunerball
I'm using Loctite a lot on my R/C CP Helicopters. A little drop, applied with the tip of a toothpick, goes a long way.
 

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well I used the nzonic all day went through 2 batts an no sign of the switch heating up . The detailed cleaning must have done the trick ! Thanks TBCamor Just gonna have to remember to keep it clean now . And I might def have to give the loctite a try just a tiny bit thanks for the suggestion neunerball
I'm glad it's sorted, man. You inspired me to give my Vanilla a nice polish on the contacts last night. I've largely ignored all my mechs aside from my 4Nine clone since getting all my regulated devices, so they all need some TLC.
 

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yes good cleaning is huge must altho I have a dimitri box mod ( as of right now cant tell if clone or not ) it only has some parts to clean but a bit of steel wool helps on some parts but I plan on buying all new parts and start anew on it

I did buy it used so and a lot of parts are abused XD all of the parts will only cost me around 30$ all brand new parts
first part im getting is the cheap battery post screw to make positive the parts will fit the threads

http://bamavapor.com/Dimitri-Parts-510-Connection-Housing-99130701/
it has a option to chose part types
 

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my old mod a dreadnaut was majorly abused when I got it I cleaned the fk out of it but it did not help with the button getting hot and some times sparking at the button when you go to make a connection to have it hit normal
 

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