Barbaric DIY passthrough

[darklowrider]

Hi Guys,
I joined the Forum last week because I wanted some advice regards the next step beyond my first e-cig (ego-t).
I received some excellent advice and am currently looking at the various options.

But until I finally get round to placing an order, I was going to be stuck with what I had and the duff battery which don't last half the day.

So I went in the shed armed with a USB cable and a soldering iron and came up with this contraption.

The main box/unit is an old laptop transformer with the guts removed.
Inside is a 10A spring loaded switch.

It smokes extremely well as a temporary "fix" and just wanted to share my very first mod

 

[SteveS45]

Since it is smoking in my opinion something isn't right because the only thing coming out of my tanks is VAPOR.

 

[retired1]

Moved to Modding Forum.

Good job darklowrider. And please ignore the nit pickers who fail to realize that English isn't your primary language.

 

[ghola1was]

Hi Guys,
I joined the Forum last week because I wanted some advice regards the next step beyond my first e-cig (ego-t).
I received some excellent advice and am currently looking at the various options.

But until I finally get round to placing an order, I was going to be stuck with what I had and the duff battery which don't last half the day.

So I went in the shed armed with a USB cable and a soldering iron and came up with this contraption.

The main box/unit is an old laptop transformer with the guts removed.
Inside is a 10A spring loaded switch.

It smokes extremely well as a temporary "fix" and just wanted to share my very first mod

Very cool.

 

[SteveS45]

Maybe some might consider it nitpicking but others will agree that smoke and vape do not belong being associated and some will appreciate the humor in the statement.

 

[darklowrider]

I understood the humour Steve and agree that my understanding/usage of associated vaping terminology (or lack of) left me wide open for abuse lol - my first and only e-cig was bought in September so be gentle with me

Thanks retired1 for relocating to correct forum

and thanks ghola1was - it was just a bit of fun in the shed for a couple of hours

 

[SteveS45]

@darklowrider no abuse was intended more of a little fun and maybe some education in a way! At least you got the joke but I take it seriously when vaping is compared to smoking and I have to educate those who don't vape that I am NO Longer a smoker.

 

[thetrucker]

Nice job..........cool.....I like this do it yourself thing.....................I have made a few special projects in my time..........lol.......

 

[darklowrider]

@thetrucker

I've ordered myself an RX 2/3 with vaporesso gemini... but until that arrives I went back in the shed lol...

Found a 10/16A 2 pin European plug with double pole switch - its an extremely tight fit but I basically removed the 2 pins and stuck in a 510 connector from an old EGO-T and connected it to a USB cable utilising the 5v connections.

Its all just fun

 

[r77r7r]

Safety mechanisms somewhere? Not hooked up to your laptop I hope. Welcome!

 

[darklowrider]

Its a basic passthorugh @r77r7r that just needs to last me another week or so

The 650ma batteries on my EGO's only last weeks and need to be charged several times daily ;(

Its a mains to 2 x USB adapter I use...

Rating; 230VAC/5VDC 2.1A

The Coil is 2.4 Ohms

Calculated current = 2 Amps (10.4 watts)

It has a Double pole 10 amp switch with soldered joints.

Nonetheless, on a Health and Safety aspect, I agree it has no safety mechanisms and should not be copied in anyway