510 T-Tip, O-ring replacement info

[Ourei]

I asked Dave what size o-ring I could buy at my local hardware shop to replace the ones on my stainless steel 510 T-Tips, so here's the info in case anyone is interested:

Here's the exact one Dave mentioned:
Brand: Danco
Size: #47 (7/32" I.D. (11/32" O.D.) x 1/16' Wall)
You can buy online here
The container will look like this. Same plastic case, but filled with o-rings, not the white plastic thing in the pic:

Sadly, my local Home Depot didn't have Danco #47. I went to Lowe's and they had:
Brand: BrassCraft
Size: SC0577 (7/32" I.D. (11/32" O.D.) x 1/16' Wall)
You can buy online here
Here's what it looks like:

The BrassCraft fits perfect, and I got 2 rings in that pack for about 60 cents at Lowe's. If you can't find these brands, just go with the size information.

Tip: If you look closely at the o-ring on your T-Tips, you might notice a little 'shearing' where bits of the rubber have been cut off. This happens when you push the tip into the atty quickly, and you usually hear that satisfying 'click'. You can avoid this by pushing the tip into the atty a little slower/softer, which lets the o-ring 'give/adjust' as it's pressed in. Any bits of rubber that have been sheered off probably have no effect on the seal between the tip and the atty, as it always seems snug.

Happy vaping!

 

[forcedfuel50]

Thanks for the good info Ourei!

 

[Ourei]

You're welcome!

 

[Thyestean]

good thread to mark in case I need the info in the future. Thanks

 

[progg]

Ourei,

Thanks for posting the o ring info. I printed the pictures, and gave them to my wifey. She was very pleased-- easy to find products with a visual.

But, funny thing is-- she ended up getting the Dancos, 4 boxes worth. I had told her to get me a handful. Well, there were 10 to a box-- don't think I can possibly run out

 

[Ourei]

You're welcome, progg. Wow, 40 o-rings! Lucky you, I believe you can never have too many accessory backups

When I bought the brasscraft rings, they were only about 60 cents, and I only had my debit card. I had to go find more stuff to buy just so I didn't feel bad using my card, I think I spent about half an hour wandering the hardware store looking for odds and ends. I have to learn to carry a little cash with me for these times!

 

[Pammers]

I just ordered a package of 50 (7/32" I.D. (11/32" O.D.) x 1/16' Wall) silicone o-rings from here: Results for Silicone o rings

for $4.35 including shipping. Only thing is, they're red.

 

[Vaporologist]

Great info, thanks!

 

[RedAlert]

I get my spare here : ***Oringmonkey.com Oring Kits Paintball Marker O Ring Kits***-O RINGS-• Standard Sized O Rings . The 009 is the factory size, I prefer the 008 so the tip can be pushed on and pulled off easier.

 

[KeysBum]

Bump, cuz I need to get back here.