Pulse 24 issue

[jfcooley]

I doubt this is specific to the Pulse but I'm having issues with the AFC top. I can't get it off or to turn for anything.

I can use juice to lube it but it dries quickly and is impossible to turn.

It's not getting hot, I thought that may be why at first. I'm afraid to use tools to pull it apart.

 

[Walee]

I doubt this is specific to the Pulse but I'm having issues with the AFC top. I can't get it off or to turn for anything.

I can use juice to lube it but it dries quickly and is impossible to turn.

It's not getting hot, I thought that may be why at first. I'm afraid to use tools to pull it apart.

Yup, they do that. And you are correct. Not just the pulse. Some more than others. I had an old inner-tube that I cut into strips. Helps get a better grip rather than scratching the things up with pliers.

 

[jfcooley]

That's sounds like a great idea. I have an old silicone oven mitt that I could cut. Maybe use the thumb from it.

Thanks!

 

[gpjoe]

I use a couple of vape bands I have laying around to get a better grip. They are also handy for taking stubborn tanks apart for a thorough cleaning.

 

[Mr. Relentless]

I use rubberized gloves. Want to get a grip without having to squeeze hard which makes it even harder to get off.

 

[bombastinator]

I’ve only got a 22, but assuming they are the same it has two top pieces. Are you trying to separate the two top pieces or just get the cap off?

 

[jfcooley]

I’ve only got a 22, but assuming they are the same it has two top pieces. Are you trying to separate the two top pieces or just get the cap off?

It was the cap, or the top piece. I have to basically wrench it off now but it's manageable. Aggravating, but manageable.

 

[Toots]

I coat the orings with a mild flavored chapstick (like sugar cookie) everytime I reassemble a new build on the pulse. It seems to ease some of the wrestle required to pull the sections apart or rotate the airflow. Also a piece of rubbery sheet or grippy material does help immensely. I would rather have it super tight than have a leaky atty. I hate leaky attys.

 

[VictorViper]

Mine did it to. Haven't touched it since. If you can excuse the pun, I have no tolerance for that kind of nonsense.

 

[bombastinator]

The tolerances are quite close on the top caps and any sort of grit seems to bind them

 

[Ben85]

Mine did it to. Haven't touched it since. If you can excuse the pun, I have no tolerance for that kind of nonsense.

I have shelved rda’s with the same issue. If I can’t whip the cap off out in the field then it won’t get used.

 

[bombastinator]

Mine did it to. Haven't touched it since. If you can excuse the pun, I have no tolerance for that kind of nonsense.

Keep it clean and it won’t

 

[VictorViper]

Keep it clean and it won’t

Clean as a whistle, my friend. Seems to happen if I leave it alone. With regular use, no issues.

 

[bombastinator]

Clean as a whistle, my friend. Seems to happen if I leave it alone. With regular use, no issues.

Weird. You may be right about that happening with mine as well. It didn’t occur to me. Some sort of reduction vacuum forming maybe? I dunno.

 

[Mermaaan]

I have shelved rda’s with the same issue. If I can’t whip the cap off out in the field then it won’t get used.

I have 3 of them - all super tight and just a pita to remove without something to help grip. They are all on the shelf as well, but not just for that reason. Too many better rdas in my collection now and not enough mods to use them on!

 

[Ben85]

I have 3 of them - all super tight and just a pita to remove without something to help grip. They are all on the shelf as well, but not just for that reason. Too many better rdas in my collection now and not enough mods to use them on!

Not the worst problem to have

 

[Don29palms]

Orings too tight is a Vandy Vape theme on all yheir RDAs.

 

[Ben85]

Orings too tight is a Vandy Vape theme on all yheir RDAs.

The ones on the Mesh are ok.

 

[mackman]

Pulse 22 with the same problem, good looking paperweight now

 

[Nick N]

My 22 is somewhat similar, I have to twist it first then remove it. The bottom half with the air holes is even harder to remove without something to get a good grip on it.