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ScvJerk · 06-19-2009, 03:11 PM

Ok so for the start of this thread, let's brainstorm on ways to keep those pesky caps on the battery bowls. So far, I haven't thought of anything.

Anyone else? hahaha... No seriously though, I was thinking about a small rubber band maybe... but that would be a bit much I think.

***Update***

I fold-cut a small piece of a small paperclip roughly the length of the inside diameter of the battery bowl and simply placed it on top of the battery, underneath the cap. It takes a bit of playing with to get the cap to twist and lock under the flanges, but once it does it stays pretty tight. Maybe instead of a paperclip, a thin washer would do the trick. The next thing is guarding against the small distance it takes to untwist the cap... will update.

Antig · 06-20-2009, 01:13 AM

i use an o-ring. works great

ScvJerk · 06-22-2009, 03:01 PM

I was wondering about an o-ring. Where do you place it?

mickey223 · 08-04-2009, 11:12 PM

Small o-ring on across the caps two leads and it will snug up on the posts..forgot what size, but works great

nocomply · 09-09-2009, 12:57 AM

How about grabbing the spring at the bottom, and stretching it upward. In theory, it would put more pressure on the battery, transferring up to the cap?

I'll try it soon as I can find my tweezers....

Tecratk · 10-18-2009, 12:23 PM

I have two mini pipes, one auto (from MyVaporStore.com) and one manual (the EM Mini Pipe from Eastmall.net) and I've never had a problem keeping the caps on.. There is definitely a huge difference in quality between the two pipes though for sure. I much prefer the EM Mini Pipe, as it's compatible with many of my 801 attys.

Where did you guys purchase your Mini Pipes? I'm wondering if there is one specific supplier that is selling them with faulty battery caps..

MaryKay · 10-19-2009, 05:37 AM

Tecratk, You like the manuel from Eastmall? I am thinking of buying it for myself. I bought the auto for my son for Christmas. (from MVS) I really like his..of course I tried it..lol. I hoped the manuel would be better..I vape more then he does!
When you guys say an O ring..do you mean plastic, rubber or metal? Wouldn't metal short something out?

jboze · 10-21-2009, 07:31 AM

Check out Healthcabin too. They're carrying the KR version of the mini-pipe under the KR series product list KR Matte Black Mini E-Pipe [KR E-Pipe] - $55.00 : Healthcabin Electronic Cigarettes - Wholesale and Retail. I'm anxious to see someone compare this one to the RN-888 or whatever the original one is called.

06-19-2009, 03:11 PM	#1
ScvJerk Full Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SCV, Cali4nia Posts: 128	Brainstorm: The "Cap" Ok so for the start of this thread, let's brainstorm on ways to keep those pesky caps on the battery bowls. So far, I haven't thought of anything. Anyone else? hahaha... No seriously though, I was thinking about a small rubber band maybe... but that would be a bit much I think. *Update* I fold-cut a small piece of a small paperclip roughly the length of the inside diameter of the battery bowl and simply placed it on top of the battery, underneath the cap. It takes a bit of playing with to get the cap to twist and lock under the flanges, but once it does it stays pretty tight. Maybe instead of a paperclip, a thin washer would do the trick. The next thing is guarding against the small distance it takes to untwist the cap... will update. __________________ I like smoke better than air, if I could I'd smoke in my sleep. Last edited by ScvJerk; 06-19-2009 at 04:05 PM.

06-22-2009, 03:01 PM	#3
ScvJerk Full Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SCV, Cali4nia Posts: 128	I was wondering about an o-ring. Where do you place it? __________________ I like smoke better than air, if I could I'd smoke in my sleep.

10-19-2009, 05:37 AM	#7
MaryKay Supporting Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: St. Cloud Florida Posts: 3,739	Tecratk, You like the manuel from Eastmall? I am thinking of buying it for myself. I bought the auto for my son for Christmas. (from MVS) I really like his..of course I tried it..lol. I hoped the manuel would be better..I vape more then he does! When you guys say an O ring..do you mean plastic, rubber or metal? Wouldn't metal short something out? __________________ Mary, free:4-17-09 The Women's Room & Wrecked & Bonkers

10-21-2009, 07:31 AM	#8
jboze Super Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Japan Posts: 487	Check out Healthcabin too. They're carrying the KR version of the mini-pipe under the KR series product list KR Matte Black Mini E-Pipe [KR E-Pipe] - $55.00 : Healthcabin Electronic Cigarettes - Wholesale and Retail. I'm anxious to see someone compare this one to the RN-888 or whatever the original one is called. __________________ Current vapes: DPV9 (kr808d-1), DSE 601, DSE 801, DSE 901, Joye 510, Joye Stick, Super-Six on preorder!

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06-20-2009, 01:13 AM	#2
Antig Full Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 63	i use an o-ring. works great

08-04-2009, 11:12 PM	#4
mickey223 Full Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 13	Small o-ring on across the caps two leads and it will snug up on the posts..forgot what size, but works great

09-09-2009, 12:57 AM	#5
nocomply Full Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Princeton, Indiana Posts: 100	How about grabbing the spring at the bottom, and stretching it upward. In theory, it would put more pressure on the battery, transferring up to the cap? I'll try it soon as I can find my tweezers....

10-18-2009, 12:23 PM	#6
Tecratk Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Born in Colorado, now living in Florida! Posts: 171	I have two mini pipes, one auto (from MyVaporStore.com) and one manual (the EM Mini Pipe from Eastmall.net) and I've never had a problem keeping the caps on.. There is definitely a huge difference in quality between the two pipes though for sure. I much prefer the EM Mini Pipe, as it's compatible with many of my 801 attys. Where did you guys purchase your Mini Pipes? I'm wondering if there is one specific supplier that is selling them with faulty battery caps..