Using multi-meter to check resistance of builds

[Trusty_vapor]

I'm going to start getting into building soon and was wondering, I have a very good quality digital multi meter at home. Can i just check resistance of builds with that? And how do I do so if I do it?

 

[roxynoodle]

Yes. Red on positive pin and black on negative post. Then touch leads together and subtract that number.

 

[Zamazam]

if it reads to hundredths, then you are good to go. I use my bench DMM on my hybrid Mech's.

 

[Trusty_vapor]

Negative post that coil is attached to? I watched a video where you could go to the red to center pin and black to the threaded section of the atomizer. And my dmm only reads tenths. What is the sole purpose of checking the resistance?

 

[roxynoodle]

Negative post that coil is attached to? I watched a video where you could go to the red to center pin and black to the threaded section of the atomizer. And my dmm only reads tenths. What is the sole purpose of checking the resistance?

Same thing. The entire deck is negative except the positive post and pin.

 

[Trusty_vapor]

What is the purpose of checking the build before putting it on a mod? Or is there not one? I only use regulated mods.

 

[roxynoodle]

What is the purpose of checking the build before putting it on a mod? Or is there not one? I only use regulated mods.

To check for a short, make sure the resistance is steady, and that resistance isn't too low for the mod to fire.

 

[Trusty_vapor]

Can't you just do that on a regulated mod?

 

[roxynoodle]

Probably. I use a lot of mechs, too. And either way, I do check my build first with a meter. I just have it in my head that I could mess up a mod even if it's silly.

 

[mach1ne]

What is the purpose of checking the build before putting it on a mod? Or is there not one? I only use regulated mods.

its not as important on regulated mods. on mech mods, the coils resistance determines the wattage and amp draw, which is a big deal.

 

[Trusty_vapor]

I understand the mech thing. But for regulated I riguredon't it wasn't a big deal because the mod won't do more than its designed for. And has protection features for shorts and what not

 

[roxynoodle]

its not as important on regulated mods. on mech mods, the coils resistance determines the wattage, which is a big deal.

And the current you're pulling from the batteries.

 

[mach1ne]

And the current you're pulling from the batteries.

i quickly corrected that as soon as i hit the reply button lol oops

I understand the mech thing. But for regulated I riguredon't it wasn't a big deal because the mod won't do more than its designed for. And has protection features for shorts and what not

yup thats pretty much true. i was simply answering your question as to what the exact purpose was for checking it.

 

[Trusty_vapor]

I appreciate the reply! Thanks guys!