Search results

  1. goonie

    Help Opening up iTaste MVP

    Hey guys, I need to repair a MVP that had it's center pin disconnected from the circuit board. Does anyone know what type and size of security bit I can use to open them? It has an odd flower shaped pattern that looks slightly different than a hex or allen bolt. Thanks.
  2. goonie

    Old ECF predictions about vaping that have come true.

    I was just checking old threads and I noticed a thread that I started 3 years ago: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/general-e-smoking-discussion/58746-whats-next-evolution-e-cigs.html Just about everything that was mentioned in the thread from 2010 is a reality today, which includes: -...
  3. goonie

    Flexible 22 gauge wire?

    Hey guys, I'm looking for some small (22ga+) wire to work with a small PC board. I'm thinking copper might be the best here (instead of steel or silver), since tiny wires tend to break easily. I need something that can resist a few bends - also that when heated (soldered), doesn't become...
  4. goonie

    Method to Keeping Brass Shiny?

    Many of you may have run into this problem by polishing the chrome plating off of a brass mod. Within a day or so, it will oxidize quickly if nothing is done to protect it. I've read a few threads about keeping polished brass clean, but none were very conclusive. Here are the methods I have...
  5. goonie

    Smallest Diameter 18650 Mech Mod?

    Who makes it? So far, the KTS Storm looks to be about the smallest diameter there is out there ... unless you know something I don't know.
  6. goonie

    Question on removing Sigelei #8 switch (easy)

    Before I destroy this switch doing something stupid: Which way do I turn it to remove it? The threads look like lefty loosy threads, but I could be wrong (since KTS uses reverse threading for the same type of switch) Thanks.
  7. goonie

    A Question for those of you that run 10440 or 14500 Mechanical Mods

    Does the small size of the mod make up for the fact that you need to carry around batteries with you? Also, is the performance up to par with, let's say an 18350 mechanical? Or is that asking for too much? I ask because I feel like I'm starting to go full circle with mods these days. There...
  8. goonie

    Starting my brother out on a mechanical + dripper?

    Well I've decided that I want to build a kit for my older brother who is a heavy smoker. He's also a stubborn guy so I want to get him something that will blow his socks off on the first try (so that there is no argument about which is better). I don't think I want to get him a VV/VW device...
  9. goonie

    How do you SAND the coating down to BRASS?

    This is specifically for a Sigelei mod, but I assume it can apply to any mod with coated brass. I started the stainless steel sanding process today - with the goal to get it towards a mirror finish. The mod body is progressing along fine started with 220grit - but I'm not sure how to sand the...
  10. goonie

    Sigelei #20 Takedown?

    I apologize if this is in the wrong subforum. I have a sigelei #19 and #20 - with a little work done to the #19 it is performing great. The #20 is much more difficult to work on, and I'm having trouble disassembling the head cap. I was looking at the take down procedure from another forum's...
  11. goonie

    How to spill liquid everywhere.

    I've done this more than once, so I though it would be nice to share my mistake so that others don't do it. I use regular 30ml bottles and I also use syringes to fill my RBA tank... When I need to fill my syringe, I usually remove the "dripper top" on the 30ml bottle so I can get the syringe...
  12. goonie

    Quick (easy) RBA questions

    1. Is there any issue reusing the same mesh to build a new coil? 2. Is it okay to reduce the length of the coil once it has been used (juice still in the tank) 3. Does the mesh need to be dry in order to test a brand new coil? 4. What is the typical lifespan of SS mesh? Hope that was direct...
  13. goonie

    RBA on Provari v1 (lower amp limit)?

    I've been doing too much research on RBAs and I was about to purchase a RSST, but then I realized that I might be in for some trouble when it comes to finding the proper resistance using kanthal wire. As you may know, the Provari v1 has a 2.5amp limit (instead of 3.5 on the updated models)...
  14. goonie

    Looking for RSST or similar

    He folks, I'm a long time ecig user but to be honest I'm completely new to RBAs. I've done a small amount of research and I'd like to start with a mid-level RBA to see if I like it. I've noticed a lot of RBA's being sold off in the classifieds, so something tells me it's not for everyone...
  15. goonie

    Vision 3.5ml ViVi Nova Tank Clearomizer - Which Version is this?

    After looking at different vendors and reading reviews about the 1.0, 2.5 versions, I went ahead and got mine at madvapes. 1. I'm using this with a Provari and the first thing I noticed is that head that came installed in the tank says 2.4ohms, but the Provari reads 2.8ohms. 2. The wicks...
  16. goonie

    DOA Boge 510 2ohm Cartomizers

    I just bought a 5 pack of boge's because they were on sale (in retrospect I should have pennied up for smoktech instead) - 1 was DOA right off the bat and the second one I tried out does not wick at all. I don't know if I should even try out the other three. Apparently Madvapes is only...
  17. goonie

    iO6 is spelled awfully similar to iOS 6

    This is a silly thought, but I wonder if ikenvape will see a boost in traffic due to Apple's new iOS 6 update. I myself typed in "is io6 worth the upgrade?", when I was doing a Google search today and I'm sure countless people who have never tried an e-cigarette might make the same mistake as...
  18. goonie

    Drip Shield for io6?

    I figured I'd save myself a headache and just post here. Is there a drip shield that reliably works (without issues) on the io6? I'm experiencing some leaking issues, but it's not enough for me to give these up. I'm also not up to date with overwhelming about of accessories out there nowadays...
  19. goonie

    GLV-2 button keeps coming loose

    This keeps happening to my GLV-2. I already sent it in once to get it repaired and same problem is coming back. The switch keeps getting unseated from the top cap. Now it's at the point where the switch can actually rotate to either side, and juice leaks into the unit. How is this switch...
  20. goonie

    Mike D on Colbert Report with E-cigarette!

    Sorry if this the wrong subforum, but I was watching the Colbert Report and they had Mike D (from the Beastie Boys) as a special guest. Sure enough, he had a e-cigarette Tobacco Pipe in his hand the entire time! :) Cool stuff!