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The Doc · 07-25-2009, 03:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burnie

I REALLY LOVE MINE

Burnie

Me 2 Burnie...I just wish 4 a bit more FLAVOR. I have named mine and I now call it "DARTH VAPOR".

It's a far cry from my old Dr. Grabow pipe filled with Borkum Riff Cherry Cavendish...but then again it won't give me lung cancer either.

The Doc · 07-25-2009, 03:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by breakfastchef

You are really familiar with the tastes from a radiator, huh?

R U kidding? I've wrenched cars, trucks, tractor trailers, trains, boats, yachts, motorcycles, and some heavy equipment. Believe me when I say I really do KNOW what anti-freeze vapor smells and tastes like (just like a stronger version of my DSE601)!

The Doc · 07-25-2009, 03:49 AM

My first battery is FINALLY going low and I got some nice tasty French Vanilla flavor! I was RIGHT! The atomization/vaporization is TOO INTENSE in the DSE601 ATTY. IF it ran at a slightly LOWER VOLTAGE, there would be MORE FLAVOR!!!!!! What we need is a LOWER VOLTAGE BATTERY with a respectable current (mAh) rating!!!!!!

TRY THIS >>>>>> WAIT for a battery to get LOW then let the pipe just SIT there for at least 10 minutes. Fill a BLANK cart with a very defined and STRONG flavor of juice that you like. Take a couple of very short drags with just enough draw to activate the ATTY. Now take a few long hits/drags with just enough draw to keep the ATTY ignited. Please tell me if you get more flavor.

skenagle · 07-26-2009, 08:01 PM

I came home yesterday and picked up my 601 for a nice evening puff... and The LED was blinking over and over again. So I thought it was maybe a dead battery. (not sure how it died at the time)
Then I went to put in a new Batt and fill up my cart and I noticed my cart was stuck inside. I pulled it out and It was melted.. Completely melted!
It was warped like a banana and all the fibers at the contact point were charred.

I then put in a new cart as a test... completely confused... and the pipe goes into immediate self cleaning mode.. It wont stop..
Once i slide that metal bridge doo hickey over any battery... it just goes into instant fry mode!

I lost my pipe and Im very very bummed.

What the heck happened?
No one was home all day long when it sat there.

The Doc · 07-26-2009, 10:41 PM

Sorry to hear that

I can only assume that one of 2 things occured

Either the air sensor/switch simply failed and got stuck closed

OR...

The thing developed a severe case of vapor lock, which made the switch remain closed

Hope it's still under warranty!!

YOU SHOULD TRY FILLING the ATTY cylinder with Hydrogen Peroxide...then dump it back out. Now insert the battery and try to fry all the gunk OFF the ATTY. It might just revive it.

The Doc · 07-27-2009, 01:21 PM

My new DSE601 is getting to the point where my draw is just as hard with the JEWEL CAP REMOVED as it USED TO BE with the JEWEL CAP FULLY TIGHTENED! It's actually WORK to hit off this thing with the jewel cap screwed on at this point. I HOPE the draw does not get any harder than this!

Also, I wish I'd done MORE RESEARCH before buying this DSE601. It is almost guaranteed to have a relatively LIMITED ATTY LIFE, yet my warranty with LitCigUSA is only 14 days. I am destined to have this thing working for a very limited time with no chance of replacement. As much as I like Shawn at LiteCig, I should have probably WAITED for one from EastMall for the far better warranty. I like to support my localized businessmen, but geez....only 14 days when others are offering 3-6 months for about the same price??? What logical reasoning is there for this HUGE difference (reduction) in warranty?

I checked out the RS-888 and noticed it has an EASILY REPLACEABLE ATTY and the pipe is much cheaper. Lot of guys are getting good performance out of the RS-888. I'm SERIOUSLY considering one at this point, because when my DSE601 dies (and it WILL before very long) I will be VERY BUMMED OUT!!!

I just have to figure out WHO in the states has replacement ATTYS, carts & batts for the RS-888...then make a decision whether to buy one or not.

Carlos49 · 07-27-2009, 01:46 PM

I love my 601 I only have a few issues with it but overall cannot complain. It's a fog machine and great battery life. I would recomend it to anyone. I have had mine for about 2 - 3 month and the atty still working good as ever.

sandy · 07-27-2009, 02:00 PM

I didn't want to start a new DSE601 thread but perhaps its worth it? Do you all have the "old" attys or the "modified" ones in your 601's. Meanwhile I have 4 DS601 and the latest I received is one whith the "peaked" athomizers. I was told by the supplier, that he was astonished when he realized that the new lot of 601's have these attys.

breakfastchef · 07-27-2009, 03:15 PM

The more folks that buy a DSE601, the more we will find the high and low points of the model. Atomizers seem to do fine for two motnths and then the vapor production starts to fall off if you are a heavy vaper (like me). I anticipated longer atty life initially, but realize they are the same basic design as the ones in all other atomizers. The atty is just a disposable item. Glad to hear that Carols has one going strong after three months.

I buy from ruyandirect (Heaven Gifts) and have a one year warranty on my atomizers. I have returned one, so far, and will be sending back another atomizer in August for warranty replacement die to decreased vapor production. I have found no other supplier that will offer the one year warranty, and replacement is pretty simple.

Doc, don't know why your draw is tightening up. You could try draining the pipe overnight and see if that helps. You could have a faulty or gummed up switch, though I have not had that problem. Also, try a manual cleaning by shorting the two contact points on top of the battery chamber. It is explained in the manual.

C6Silver · 07-27-2009, 05:33 PM

Mine is from Heaven Gifts as well, but people should keep in mind that the 1 year warranty is only valid if the pipe is used with their e-liquids. Other sites might offer a shorter warranty, but I don't think it is contigent upon using their e-liquid. I don't know how HG figures out whether you used their juice or not, but that is their policy.

07-25-2009, 03:49 AM	#23
The Doc Super Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Torrington, CT 06790 Posts: 335 Blog Entries: 1	Low battery produces flavor!!!!!!!!! My first battery is FINALLY going low and I got some nice tasty French Vanilla flavor! I was RIGHT! The atomization/vaporization is TOO INTENSE in the DSE601 ATTY. IF it ran at a slightly LOWER VOLTAGE, there would be MORE FLAVOR!!!!!! What we need is a LOWER VOLTAGE BATTERY with a respectable current (mAh) rating!!!!!! TRY THIS >>>>>> WAIT for a battery to get LOW then let the pipe just SIT there for at least 10 minutes. Fill a BLANK cart with a very defined and STRONG flavor of juice that you like. Take a couple of very short drags with just enough draw to activate the ATTY. Now take a few long hits/drags with just enough draw to keep the ATTY ignited. Please tell me if you get more flavor. Last edited by The Doc; 07-25-2009 at 04:30 AM.

07-26-2009, 10:41 PM	#25
The Doc Super Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Torrington, CT 06790 Posts: 335 Blog Entries: 1	Terrible situation! Sorry to hear that I can only assume that one of 2 things occured Either the air sensor/switch simply failed and got stuck closed OR... The thing developed a severe case of vapor lock, which made the switch remain closed Hope it's still under warranty!! YOU SHOULD TRY FILLING the ATTY cylinder with Hydrogen Peroxide...then dump it back out. Now insert the battery and try to fry all the gunk OFF the ATTY. It might just revive it. Last edited by The Doc; 07-27-2009 at 01:30 PM.

07-27-2009, 01:21 PM	#26
The Doc Super Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Torrington, CT 06790 Posts: 335 Blog Entries: 1	DSE601 Draw getting harder + cheap RS-888 ATTYS My new DSE601 is getting to the point where my draw is just as hard with the JEWEL CAP REMOVED as it USED TO BE with the JEWEL CAP FULLY TIGHTENED! It's actually WORK to hit off this thing with the jewel cap screwed on at this point. I HOPE the draw does not get any harder than this! Also, I wish I'd done MORE RESEARCH before buying this DSE601. It is almost guaranteed to have a relatively LIMITED ATTY LIFE, yet my warranty with LitCigUSA is only 14 days. I am destined to have this thing working for a very limited time with no chance of replacement. As much as I like Shawn at LiteCig, I should have probably WAITED for one from EastMall for the far better warranty. I like to support my localized businessmen, but geez....only 14 days when others are offering 3-6 months for about the same price??? What logical reasoning is there for this HUGE difference (reduction) in warranty? I checked out the RS-888 and noticed it has an EASILY REPLACEABLE ATTY and the pipe is much cheaper. Lot of guys are getting good performance out of the RS-888. I'm SERIOUSLY considering one at this point, because when my DSE601 dies (and it WILL before very long) I will be VERY BUMMED OUT!!! I just have to figure out WHO in the states has replacement ATTYS, carts & batts for the RS-888...then make a decision whether to buy one or not. Last edited by The Doc; 07-27-2009 at 01:33 PM.

07-27-2009, 01:46 PM	#27
Carlos49 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Central Florida, Casselberry Posts: 294	I love my 601 I only have a few issues with it but overall cannot complain. It's a fog machine and great battery life. I would recomend it to anyone. I have had mine for about 2 - 3 month and the atty still working good as ever. __________________ Last edited by Carlos49; 07-27-2009 at 01:58 PM.

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07-26-2009, 08:01 PM	#24
skenagle Full Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 17	I came home yesterday and picked up my 601 for a nice evening puff... and The LED was blinking over and over again. So I thought it was maybe a dead battery. (not sure how it died at the time) Then I went to put in a new Batt and fill up my cart and I noticed my cart was stuck inside. I pulled it out and It was melted.. Completely melted! It was warped like a banana and all the fibers at the contact point were charred. I then put in a new cart as a test... completely confused... and the pipe goes into immediate self cleaning mode.. It wont stop.. Once i slide that metal bridge doo hickey over any battery... it just goes into instant fry mode! I lost my pipe and Im very very bummed. What the heck happened? No one was home all day long when it sat there.

07-27-2009, 02:00 PM	#28
sandy Full Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 32	I didn't want to start a new DSE601 thread but perhaps its worth it? Do you all have the "old" attys or the "modified" ones in your 601's. Meanwhile I have 4 DS601 and the latest I received is one whith the "peaked" athomizers. I was told by the supplier, that he was astonished when he realized that the new lot of 601's have these attys.

07-27-2009, 03:15 PM	#29
breakfastchef ECF Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 2,057	The more folks that buy a DSE601, the more we will find the high and low points of the model. Atomizers seem to do fine for two motnths and then the vapor production starts to fall off if you are a heavy vaper (like me). I anticipated longer atty life initially, but realize they are the same basic design as the ones in all other atomizers. The atty is just a disposable item. Glad to hear that Carols has one going strong after three months. I buy from ruyandirect (Heaven Gifts) and have a one year warranty on my atomizers. I have returned one, so far, and will be sending back another atomizer in August for warranty replacement die to decreased vapor production. I have found no other supplier that will offer the one year warranty, and replacement is pretty simple. Doc, don't know why your draw is tightening up. You could try draining the pipe overnight and see if that helps. You could have a faulty or gummed up switch, though I have not had that problem. Also, try a manual cleaning by shorting the two contact points on top of the battery chamber. It is explained in the manual.

07-27-2009, 05:33 PM	#30
C6Silver Full Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 88	Mine is from Heaven Gifts as well, but people should keep in mind that the 1 year warranty is only valid if the pipe is used with their e-liquids. Other sites might offer a shorter warranty, but I don't think it is contigent upon using their e-liquid. I don't know how HG figures out whether you used their juice or not, but that is their policy.