I haven't heard of any issues yet, but it is early and new products do usually have some... I certainly have some minor safety concerns but not more than other mechanical mod's I've seen and/or used.
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Ok... The mod I have isn't a Smoktech Telescope, but it does use the bottom switch so holding it is the same...
One using your pinky finger and one the heal of your hand... I usually use the heal but switch back and forth at times.
One using your pinky finger and one the heal of your hand... I usually use the heal but switch back and forth at times.
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There is really no excuse for not having a hot-spring and vent holes. Without any place for the batteries to vent, in case of a battery failure, this tube is very dangerous.
I would advise anyone purchasing one to drill some holes. Aren't these things supposed to become safer, not less safer.
I would advise anyone purchasing one to drill some holes. Aren't these things supposed to become safer, not less safer.
Nothing really to be worried about. Just a bunch of vendor hatters and lowlife banned members stirring the pot. Do your own research and don't be a sheep
Oh! I forgot to add disrespectful in the mix Ha!
How does the air pressure of a balloon simulate the effects of a battery if it blows ?Just because it holds the air in with little pressure doesn't mean it wont vent with the pressure of a battery failure does it? Its not a very scientific test now is it?
This PV does need vent holes on it.
It's the only thing lacking from a consumer safety viewpoint vs other similiar types of PV's on the market that offer some kind of safety on their PV's.
It's the only thing lacking from a consumer safety viewpoint vs other similiar types of PV's on the market that offer some kind of safety on their PV's.
Basil Ray took a screen shot of his post.. nothing bad was said just pointing out something.
I'm not an engineer but idk you're talking about the pressure of a balloon compared to the force of a explosion from a failed battery .That's like testing bomb shelters with fire crackers .Anyone have the unit is there really all that glue in the end,looks like alot to me
yes there's glue in it, to hold the spring, in that guys video there's alot of it, on mines its uniformly welled inside the end cap of the button. I don't think the glue is really needed for this type of button. Maybe they didnt want the spring to be bouncing around during shipping, who knows..
Because of the voiced safety concerns, whether we differ or not to what level these should be raised, I certainly respect the rationale of anyone bringing them up - it has gotten to the point of a bit of hysteria. On another venue, very distasteful and malevolent statements and ill will were expressed that quite frankly alarmed me that someone may stage something or do something to drive home a point.
So at this point I am in contact with SMOKtech (it is their weekend so I may be waiting all weekend) to see what their answer is to the concerns. In the meantime I have zeroed out the inventory. Any Telescope orders placed today will not be fulfilled and anyone who has purchased a Telescope we would like you to return and we will provide you a credit for any other product in our store equal to the amount you paid for your mod plus an additional $25.00 for the inconvenience. If you would rather have a credit card refund we will do that also and you will still be issued the store credit of $25.00 for any inconvenince and hassle in sending the item back, plus whatever shipping charges you may have incurred (I'd ask you to please do not send your unit back express mail : )
I was assured, as well as Chris, the fully threaded tube provides more than enough venting and that the firing pin where it enters the tube also provides space to vent as heat generated in a breakdown of a battery would liquify any glue that is at the base and provide a large vent hole. I was also under the impression the catch was a hard plastic but this is not what SMOKtech told me, I came to that conclusion from eyeballing it, but I was wrong.
I do not believe a balloon test entirely is an adequate simulation of what kind of venting would occur, room temperature versus the force of a thermal breakdown. But that is a moot point at this stage. Enough concern has been raised. This is probably a good thing, many people are becoming much more educated on battery safety whether some of us feel it may have been overblown a bit much.
For those of you who have purchased this item please return to:
GotVapes - Daniel
10715 Buckeye Furnace
Sugar Land, TX 77498
Once received I will issue you a store credit or credit card refund (your choice). You will also be given a $25.00 store credit for your inconvenice and to that will be added your cost of shipping the unit back.
Unless SMOKtech provides us redress in either modifying the tubes or sending us tubes that aleviate any saftey concerns we will probably have to count this as a loss and that is plenty ok. Chris and I DO care ALOT about everyone and we want you completely comfortable about making purchases at GotVapes.com.
I will keep everyone informed as to SMOKtech's response as soon as I find out.
Thanks much to everyone and to the wonderful ECF community and it is meant from my heart and I am sure Chris also.
So at this point I am in contact with SMOKtech (it is their weekend so I may be waiting all weekend) to see what their answer is to the concerns. In the meantime I have zeroed out the inventory. Any Telescope orders placed today will not be fulfilled and anyone who has purchased a Telescope we would like you to return and we will provide you a credit for any other product in our store equal to the amount you paid for your mod plus an additional $25.00 for the inconvenience. If you would rather have a credit card refund we will do that also and you will still be issued the store credit of $25.00 for any inconvenince and hassle in sending the item back, plus whatever shipping charges you may have incurred (I'd ask you to please do not send your unit back express mail : )
I was assured, as well as Chris, the fully threaded tube provides more than enough venting and that the firing pin where it enters the tube also provides space to vent as heat generated in a breakdown of a battery would liquify any glue that is at the base and provide a large vent hole. I was also under the impression the catch was a hard plastic but this is not what SMOKtech told me, I came to that conclusion from eyeballing it, but I was wrong.
I do not believe a balloon test entirely is an adequate simulation of what kind of venting would occur, room temperature versus the force of a thermal breakdown. But that is a moot point at this stage. Enough concern has been raised. This is probably a good thing, many people are becoming much more educated on battery safety whether some of us feel it may have been overblown a bit much.
For those of you who have purchased this item please return to:
GotVapes - Daniel
10715 Buckeye Furnace
Sugar Land, TX 77498
Once received I will issue you a store credit or credit card refund (your choice). You will also be given a $25.00 store credit for your inconvenice and to that will be added your cost of shipping the unit back.
Unless SMOKtech provides us redress in either modifying the tubes or sending us tubes that aleviate any saftey concerns we will probably have to count this as a loss and that is plenty ok. Chris and I DO care ALOT about everyone and we want you completely comfortable about making purchases at GotVapes.com.
I will keep everyone informed as to SMOKtech's response as soon as I find out.
Thanks much to everyone and to the wonderful ECF community and it is meant from my heart and I am sure Chris also.
Please read Dannos announcement. There's really no point in further discussion at this time
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Oh Danno, this saddens me to no end You are going above and beyond your call of duty here for these people who bought this product. I hate to see any vendor, especially you guys who have been so good to us all here, to take a loss such as this. Respect is something that is earned and you my friends have earned it more then twice over for this. I did not purchase one of these units but if I did I would refuse your extra store credit. That is not needed in my opinion.- Status
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