Hcigar / FastTech 'Caravela' clone owners ... Anyone install a magnet in the switch?

[Flt Simulation]

I may be wrong, but I understand that installing a magnet in the switch will be an improvement.

I have found only one supplier that sells the magnets for these clones, and that is LINK: SHOP - FatDaddyVapes.com - Home of the best vaping equipment, eliquids, and supplies!!! Cost is $10.31 after shipping.

You will need to scroll about half-way down the webpage to find these magnets, but you will see that hcigar and fasttech take one magnet, EHpro takes a different magnet, and Yesmo/Yiloong takes yet a different magnet.

Anyway, I have an hcigar Caravela clone and was just wondering if anyone here has installed one of these magnets from FatDaddyVapes in there Hcigar or FastTech Caravela .... Was it worthwhile?

Thanks,
_______________________________

P.S. Is there anywhere else to buy a magnet cheaper than 'FatDaddyVapes' price for the Hcigar Caravela?

 

[KurrptSenate]

I didn't buy the magnets for my HCigar caravela. I can't imagine it's hard to figure out at all. You are replacing springs magnets

 

[Flt Simulation]

No, I don't think replacing the fire button spring for a magnet is at all hard to figure out ... All I was asking anyone that has done this before, if it was a worthwhile improvement over the standard fire button spring arrangement.

And does anyone know if these magnets can be purchased for less than the ten bucks that FatDaddyVapes is selling them for.

 

[KurrptSenate]

I'll try to find the link I found for magnets for this mod. Sunnyvapes or something to that effect.

My button is a bit wobbly, maybe like 15 degrees, give or take. I would imagine the magnets could improve this a bit

 

[Flt Simulation]

Doing a Google search, someone posted that the size magnets you need for the Hcigar 'Caravela' was 10mm (outside diameter) x 6mm (inside Diameter) x 1mm (thickness)

Whether or not that's correct is anyone's guess.

 

[Muggs]

I just installed a set of Fat Daddy Vapes magnets in my EHPro Caravela and did a How To, here is the link. They are great magnets, very strong.

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...hpro-caravela-magnetic-switch-conversion.html

I know the switches are a little different between the EHPro and Fastech versions but it should help you get the idea.

 

[Flt Simulation]

Muggs

Thanks a bunch for the how-to link

I am guessing that the magnets for the Hcigar Caravela go in basically the same way as the magnets for your EHpro ... I guess the only real difference is the actual size on the magnets needed.

 

[bce22]

I like the magnetic switch alot more than the spring switch on my ehpro and it wasn't even terrible.

 

[Vermonster13]

I bought the 2mm magnets from a different seller. Very strong and more durable than the 1mm.

 

[Flt Simulation]

I bought the 2mm magnets from a different seller. Very strong and more durable than the 1mm.

Those magnets you bought ... were they for an HCigar / FastTech?

If so, who did you buy them from?

 

[Muggs]

Well here is a look at the switches. We can kind of see where the magnets would go on each and they look similar.

 

[EddardinWinter]

I may be wrong, but I understand that installing a magnet in the switch will be an improvement.

I have found only one supplier that sells the magnets for these clones, and that is LINK: SHOP - FatDaddyVapes.com - Home of the best vaping equipment, eliquids, and supplies!!! Cost is $10.31 after shipping.

You will need to scroll about half-way down the webpage to find these magnets, but you will see that Hcigar and FastTech take one magnet, EHpro takes a different magnet, and Yesmo/Yiloong takes yet a different magnet.

Anyway, I have an Hcigar Caravela clone and was just wondering if anyone here has installed one of these magnets from FatDaddyVapes in there Hcigar or FastTech Caravela .... Was it worthwhile?

Thanks,
_______________________________

P.S. Is there anywhere else to buy a magnet cheaper than 'FatDaddyVapes' price for the Hcigar Caravela?

I got mine from FatDaddy. You can get a cheaper one, but the ones I tried before it were not nearly as good. I recommend FatDaddy.

I am extremely happy with mine.

EDIT:

My mod sits upright just fine, even with an 18650, nice firm (but not too firm) push to fire. A hundred times better than the stupid spring. I love this clone. It is my favorite mechanical mod, hands down.

 

[Flt Simulation]

EddardinWinter ...

Thanks .. I will order the magnets from FatDaddy like you suggested.

 

[EddardinWinter]

EddardinWinter ...

Thanks .. I will order the magnets from FatDaddy like you suggested.

I hope you are as happy with them as I am with mine. Post here when you get it!

Follow the instructions, and the installation should go smoothly.



Roaring thunderously via Tapatalk...

 

[retrox]

https://www.supermagnetman.net/

I've got mags in two Nemesis clones, one Vela clone, and one Astro clone. My original Nzonic and Stingray came with them already installed. Magnetic switches are a must in my household.

 

[porkchopbun]

https://www.supermagnetman.net/

I've got mags in two Nemesis clones, one Vela clone, and one Astro clone. My original Nzonic and Stingray came with them already installed. Magnetic switches are a must in my household.

Which ones did you get for Velva from supermagnetman?

 

[Aviationrich]

I've been looking at that mod for my first mech, should I look into magnets for it also or try the spring? PS, I have zero experience with mechanicals.

Sent from the dagobah system using jedi-chat

 

[bce22]

I like magnets. Though I have a jemits assets hybrid mechanical with a spring and it's great. All of my clones benefited from magnets. It's a cheap upgrade, I say do it. You'll be able to compare both.

 

[Elim]

I just received mine for the Hcigar vela and been using it throughout the day. The button press feels better, smoother and all around upgrade. However, before installing the magnets, my mod had the same 10 degree wobble, which I found incredibly annoying. Sad to say, the magnets have no effect on this wobble as it still moves around like the inflatable-flappy-happy-tube-man. :/
Gotta say that the magnets are still worth it because I just like this mod better than any other cloned mod I own(ed).

 

[audiopistol]

I just received mine for the Hcigar vela and been using it throughout the day. The button press feels better, smoother and all around upgrade. However, before installing the magnets, my mod had the same 10 degree wobble, which I found incredibly annoying. Sad to say, the magnets have no effect on this wobble as it still moves around like the inflatable-flappy-happy-tube-man. :/
Gotta say that the magnets are still worth it because I just like this mod better than any other cloned mod I own(ed).

I use to have the wobble too. Not anymore. I went to my local hardware store and bought a thicker/tougher spring. The original spring had collapsed and I couldn't stand the mod up anymore without it firing. Once I replaced the spring it fix that issue, and also fixed the wobble. I was considering the magnets but I'm antsy and don't like waiting for things in the mail. So I drove to the hardware store and found an easier fix. The thicker spring makes the mod feel way more solid now. I love it. And even though this spring will never heat up and collapse on me, I've got another 5 or 6 of them that came in a pack to replace it with just in case it does. Easy/cheap fix. Cost me about $3