I had to deform it to get it working.
In the past, the manufacturer designed larger holes on some dual cartos. It did nothing, because the grommet still blocked the airflow.
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In the past, the manufacturer designed larger holes on some dual cartos. It did nothing, because the grommet still blocked the airflow.
I don't know what to tell you. The grommet doesn't block mine or others who made this similar very small adjustment which will be standard on the next batch.
One other thing. I've done tons of reading on the multiple rba threads on this and other forums. Most of these rbas seem to run between $125 to $250. There are any number of mods and adjustments to make these high dollar rbas perform. Please don't tell me you expect something for $19.99 to outperform these rbas without some fiddling and adjustments.
LOL A simple error, that could be fixed. That's all I'm saying. No, it will never outperform high quality Genesis style atties. I'm very aware of that.
I don't have to fiddle anything on my expensive gear, that's why I took the hit in the bank account.
I find that very curious since there are umpteen threads dedicated to the high dollar rbas and how to set them up with numerous wick variations and modifications.
OK. This rbas airflow issue took 10 seconds to fix with no special tools or skills required. No wicks to oxidize. Not trying to compare just saying it works well with a simple modification that will be incorporated in the next ones available for very little money.
After comparing the prototype I received from china and the ones vapingzone is selling. I did notice that factory did indeed make a change. Why they did this I dont know. China is shut down most of this week so I can't ask why?
All I did was drill out the 2 air holes above the threads. Lot's of air flow no wicking issues and works just like the prototype does. I used a 1/32 inch drill bit.
All I did was drill out the 2 air holes above the threads. Lot's of air flow no wicking issues and works just like the prototype does. I used a 1/32 inch drill bit.
Oh my goodness. This thing hits perfectly now.
I widened the airholes on the side, just above the threads. I used a 3/64 drill bit.
At first I tried to pull out the center pin but I was having a real tough time, and I didn't want to break it. So I figured maybe I could drill it without taking out the pin. So I drilled carefully and felt the bit go through and hit center post, this is when I stopped drilling. I did the same thing on the other side hole. All without damaging the center post. Now it works fine. I have plenty of other atty's but tonight I decided to mess with this one.
I widened the airholes on the side, just above the threads. I used a 3/64 drill bit.
At first I tried to pull out the center pin but I was having a real tough time, and I didn't want to break it. So I figured maybe I could drill it without taking out the pin. So I drilled carefully and felt the bit go through and hit center post, this is when I stopped drilling. I did the same thing on the other side hole. All without damaging the center post. Now it works fine. I have plenty of other atty's but tonight I decided to mess with this one.
Think I may try a shorter wick, the original set up is pesky. will try a sort cotton wick later today with another coil.
I tried the shorter wick but ended up with the original wick and slightly opening the air holes in the post above the threads. It works well now.
Well ive been using mine almost exclusively now with some mods.
I replace the tube with a 3.5ml dcc tank tube, plugged the air hole with a bit of carto condom, the center little piece. I punched a small hole level with the top of the posts in the side of the tube. Used a top plug from the dcc tank with a piece of a clear carto and drip tip.
This this is a perfect dripping RBA now, been using it with my drip on demand from madvapes. Massive vapor lol
*edit* and replaced the oring on the base from the base plug of the dcc tank.
I replace the tube with a 3.5ml dcc tank tube, plugged the air hole with a bit of carto condom, the center little piece. I punched a small hole level with the top of the posts in the side of the tube. Used a top plug from the dcc tank with a piece of a clear carto and drip tip.
This this is a perfect dripping RBA now, been using it with my drip on demand from madvapes. Massive vapor lol
*edit* and replaced the oring on the base from the base plug of the dcc tank.
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Njt07, that sounds interesting, got any pics?
I opened the airholes myself, and found it working so well I am going to wait on the cotton wick. Blue snake, what was the issue with the short wicks?
I opened the airholes myself, and found it working so well I am going to wait on the cotton wick. Blue snake, what was the issue with the short wicks?
The shorter wicks did not hold enough liquid and kept getting juice out the bottom and occasionally up the air tube. Once I opened the airholes and put a new wick/coil the wick stayed in the bottom wrapped around the posts, sucked up all the liquid and worked very well.
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