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~Don~

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What's special about that tip? Just curious.

For me it’s just the perfect height off caps and it has the right curved edge to my liking.

I have plenty of so called “Goon” 810’s, but they are all not the same and unused


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dubya314

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I really need to tear into the Xeta's and see what's going on. I have three set up with the same chimney and af plug, and the draw is totally different on them all. Anyone else run into this?
 

~Don~

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I really need to tear into the Xeta's and see what's going on. I have three set up with the same chimney and af plug, and the draw is totally different on them all. Anyone else run into this?

If all are the same (Coil, insert, drip tip, af dial) then there are only 3 remaining points...

Cotton

AF vents different on Authentic BB and Clone BB?

Direction of the AF via bridge


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dubya314

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If all are the same (Coil, insert, drip tip, af dial) then there are only 3 remaining points...

Cotton

AF vents different on Authentic BB and Clone BB?

Direction of the AF via bridge


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Same build. Same cotton (best I can do) Try to turn them the same, but maybe a hair makes a difference?

EDIT: All on authentics
 

BrewBear

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I know for a fact it’s plated... if it was pure at $6 I’d buy 1000 and melt them down since silver is $16 an ounce.

Just curious to the plating if .925 or .999

Imagine a RDA weighs about an ounce... spend $6000 and make $16000, $10000 profit for 15lbs of propane and about 3hrs work


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From what I know of silver plating, it would have to be .999 since electroplating is a transfer of silver ions from the electrolyte solution onto the cathode and even if the anode is .925 silver, only the Ag+ ions will be part of the reaction. The other metals in the sterling silver composition (Cu mainly) will react with the nitrates or cyanides in the electrolyte solution.
 

~Don~

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More than likely it is aluminum, it is lighter.

He mentioned it had heft... aluminum is a fairly light material, and being that china made it and has a gagillion metric tonnes of copper (And lead) I figured it to be one of the two ;)
 

BrewBear

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He mentioned it had heft... aluminum is a fairly light material, and being that china made it and has a gagillion metric tonnes of copper (And lead) I figured it to be one of the two ;)
I thought I read it was lighter....never mind me, today was a looong arse week.
 

Jinx'd

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He mentioned it had heft... aluminum is a fairly light material, and being that china made it and has a gagillion metric tonnes of copper (And lead) I figured it to be one of the two ;)

if its lead, that would be a real easy check. just put a screwdriver, or whatever, to it and push. lead will leave a noticable dent.
idk that they would use lead, if for no other reason that if found out, they could have real problems.
 

~Don~

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if its lead, that would be a real easy check. just put a screwdriver, or whatever, to it and push. lead will leave a noticable dent.
idk that they would use lead, if for no other reason that if found out, they could have real problems.

I really think my humor is missed sometimes when making fun of China

I think it’s a copper or brass base


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~Don~

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I had one of those 521 thingabobs... tossed it in the trash after the first use.

It was wildly inaccurate and had firing issues; I got it free in a trade on reddit.

Been using my old VT133 for nearly 3 years now as my meter/firing build block


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gsmit1

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I had one of those 521 thingabobs... tossed it in the trash after the first use.

It was wildly inaccurate and had firing issues; I got it free in a trade on reddit.

Been using my old VT133 for nearly 3 years now as my meter/firing build block
Mine hasn't been TOO bad. For mechs I always double check on a YIHI or DNA mod and it's usually a coupla few tenths difference. Haven't had any firing issues, but the single battery limit is a bummer.

I was going to grab one of those Oni DNA 200 boxes when Vaporrange had em for like 50 bucks and make an ohm reader/build stand out of it. I wish I would have. Though I do have a 250c board with a broken screen connector I might be able to rig up. Haven't gotten around to that either.
 

~Don~

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Mine hasn't been TOO bad. For mechs I always double check on a YIHI or DNA mod and it's usually a coupla few tenths difference. Haven't had any firing issues, but the single battery limit is a bummer.

I was going to grab one of those Oni DNA 200 boxes when Vaporrange had em for like 50 bucks and make an ohm reader/build stand out of it. I wish I would have. Though I do have a 250c board with a broken screen connector I might be able to rig up. Haven't gotten around to that either.

I thought about building one long ago with a spare 200 board I had. Ended up being more than buying a cheap 200 mod.

I really think all mods are accurate, just not all have good wiring or 510.


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gsmit1

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Mine hasn't been TOO bad. For mechs I always double check on a YIHI or DNA mod and it's usually a coupla few tenths difference...
I meant hundredths. Like .15 to .17 or 8 or so.
 
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R3alJim Shady

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As we are all familiar with rabbit holes, I just went down another one pretty hard with the Dynavap. I'm looking at making my own induction heater

I've been using the DV for a week now for CBD flower with great results. I won't go into detail here since this forum or thread is about that.

Point is, you can get obsessed with anything if you put your mind to it!

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gsmit1

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I am moderately excited to see how that 5 dollar Reewape rba is for Nord setups. Looks quite promising. Should be here Saturday (maybe)
It did not get here, but as we all know, the USPS tracker is a roll of the dice.
 

R3alJim Shady

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Hey guys, would anyone be interested in trading a SXK BB (DNA 60 or 70W. I don't care) for a Bantam Box with flush 510 nut? It's a solid 9/10 from use with just some scuffs on the panels. Comes with all OG extras too. NN tip not included.
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dubya314

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Hey guys, would anyone be interested in trading a SXK BB (DNA 60 or 70W. I don't care) for a Bantam Box with flush 510 nut? It's a solid 9/10 from use with just some scuffs on the panels. Comes with all OG extras too. NN tip not included.
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Damn it, I gave mine away about a month ago or I would have been all over this..
 

gsmit1

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Hey guys, would anyone be interested in trading a SXK BB (DNA 60 or 70W. I don't care) for a Bantam Box with flush 510 nut? It's a solid 9/10 from use with just some scuffs on the panels. Comes with all OG extras too. NN tip not included.
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You don't have a Billet Box?
 

~Don~

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Yes sir I do

I'm looking for a work beater. I'm just looking to maximize battery life bc I'm lazy and don't want to change the battery daily

Edit: I appreciate you guys not pointing out my incessant typos

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That is the only reason I couldn't get behind the bantam's... 350 batteries ...even at a low wattage, still short of a full days use.

Surprised you don't get a Pico+Dvarw Clone as a work beater 167g loaded ... honestly can't think of a smaller/lighter full function 18650 combo for the price.
 

R3alJim Shady

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That is the only reason I couldn't get behind the bantam's... 350 batteries ...even at a low wattage, still short of a full days use.

Surprised you don't get a Pico+Dvarw Clone as a work beater 167g loaded ... honestly can't think of a smaller/lighter full function 18650 combo for the price.
That's a rock solid setup for sure, but it wouldn't work for me for a couple reasons. My mod is in my pocket all day long and with bending, reaching, and dodging customers I'd be afraid the tank would take a hit and I'd be stuck with a pocket full of juice.
The BB is perfect with the tank protected behind the panels fo what I do.

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~Don~

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That's a rock solid setup for sure, but it wouldn't work for me for a couple reasons. My mod is in my pocket all day long and with bending, reaching, and dodging customers I'd be afraid the tank would take a hit and I'd be stuck with a pocket full of juice.
The BB is perfect with the tank protected behind the panels fo what I do.

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Back pocket?

I'm sort of abusive to the Pico-Dvarw Clone I have, and I have the poly steam tuners tank on it.

Get into the car I just toss it at the passenger seat... just in then drop it in the door handle cubby. Car is in the garage and the windows are always down... (Cali-life)

While walking amuck.. its with my Keys or clanking about against the Inkosi's titanium handles
 

Mykreign

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I always make my juice 40/60 for MTL. For whatever reason, yesterday I decided to do 30/70. Now my wicks won't keep up.

So do I rewick and thin out the tails or make more juice? The answer for today is, turn down wattage cuz I'm lazy.

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dubya314

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I always make my juice 40/60 for MTL. For whatever reason, yesterday I decided to do 30/70. Now my wicks won't keep up.

So do I rewick and thin out the tails or make more juice? The answer for today is, turn down wattage cuz I'm lazy.

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I'm not much help, I'm 35/65 for mtl :p
 

R3alJim Shady

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I always make my juice 40/60 for MTL. For whatever reason, yesterday I decided to do 30/70. Now my wicks won't keep up.

So do I rewick and thin out the tails or make more juice? The answer for today is, turn down wattage cuz I'm lazy.

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Nah I keep mine in my front pocket. I'd freaking sit on mine bc I'm always in a rush haha

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R3alJim Shady

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I always make my juice 40/60 for MTL. For whatever reason, yesterday I decided to do 30/70. Now my wicks won't keep up.

So do I rewick and thin out the tails or make more juice? The answer for today is, turn down wattage cuz I'm lazy.

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Yeah I'd thin out the tails or revisit how tight you have your wick in the coil if that doesn't work.
I'm switching back to 70/30 bc even though flavor is great, I feel like my mixes have lacked body ever since I started doing 60/40. I've messed around a bit with TPA Smooth and that's helped some too.

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Mykreign

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Yeah I'd thin out the tails or revisit how tight you have your wick in the coil if that doesn't work.
I'm switching back to 70/30 bc even though flavor is great, I feel like my mixes have lacked body ever since I started doing 60/40. I've messed around a bit with TPA Smooth and that's helped some too.

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I'll try later today. Got the day off. Gotta take my GF to get cancer cut off her nose

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R3alJim Shady

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This me for Random Stuff with Shady:

I've ordered stuff from FT and 3F at the same time on my last two purchase binges and this is now the second time the FT one hit customs first. I thought 3F was supposed to be faster?

This morning, I was all excited to try a new strain of CBD flower... realized last night that I was heating up the chamber too fast on my Dynavap... slowed it down today. Tool a BIG OL' rip...

Coughed like I was 15 again. Apparently my technique needs work.

I don't know why I share these embarrassing stories. It just gives @~Don~ further ammo.

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~Don~

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This me for Random Stuff with Shady:

I've ordered stuff from FT and 3F at the same time on my last two purchase binges and this is now the second time the FT one hit customs first. I thought 3F was supposed to be faster?

This morning, I was all excited to try a new strain of CBD flower... realized last night that I was heating up the chamber too fast on my Dynavap... slowed it down today. Tool a BIG OL' rip...

Coughed like I was 15 again. Apparently my technique needs work.

I don't know why I share these embarrassing stories. It just gives @~Don~ further ammo.

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I haven't smoked any type of bud since I was 21 in Rochester... just the smell of it from those smoking it around me gives me a contact high now.


BUT!


I remember smoking enough to not be high; guess there is a point where you smoke so much at one time, your brain flips a switch, and you're not high anymore lol. (Really don't know if that is true, but happened with me)


Had a buddy named Chris, a few others with us... had him take rip after rip after rip... I said to him, "You stop smoking when we are out, or I'm kicking your ass"

He literally cried saying I can't smoke anymore...


Funny thing is, that was the night we both stopped smoking bud
 

R3alJim Shady

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I haven't smoked any type of bud since I was 21 in Rochester... just the smell of it from those smoking it around me gives me a contact high now.


BUT!


I remember smoking enough to not be high; guess there is a point where you smoke so much at one time, your brain flips a switch, and you're not high anymore lol. (Really don't know if that is true, but happened with me)


Had a buddy named Chris, a few others with us... had him take rip after rip after rip... I said to him, "You stop smoking when we are out, or I'm kicking your ass"

He literally cried saying I can't smoke anymore...


Funny thing is, that was the night we both stopped smoking bud
Too funny. Tell you what though, the stuff I've been trying has all been excellent. No psychoactivity at all. Just relaxed and focused. Pretty cool

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Jinx'd

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50 pcs 3 x 1mm Disc Rare Earth Neodymium Craft Magnet Warhammer very strong tiny
 

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