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    VapeNW is where I got them cheap. I would get the full kit though so you get the fuse with it. I think the kit is still under$10

    @hittman they removed the fuses from the description on all of them now.
     

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    They were Panasonic and they were $8 total for 4 with free shipping.. lmao I figured I would give them a try for that price.... Even if they only lasted half the time of my good batteries, it would be a decent deal... but that is why I said they would not be worth the shipping (cost), hassle, or time of returning them.
    Hmmm, Panasonic at $2 a piece - sounds like UltraFire rejects [emoji3]
     

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    I may have to get one, I have Nautilus coils too.
    The Nauti X coils are different than regular Nautilus coils. Nauti X is the top air, U system. You may know that, but just in case someone is not familiar with the tanks, they should keep it in mind.
     

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    View attachment 840093 I have this. I have no idea what it is.

    That's a Sigelei Telescope mod. I bought one years ago. You can add and remove sections to accommodate cells from 18350 to 18650, maybe more. As you remove and replace sections that screw on and off it changes length and accommodates different cells. As I remember, it's a voltage controlled mod. I haven't used mine in a while, but it slides into a pocket without being bulky.
     

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    That's a Sigelei Telescope mod. I bought one years ago. You can add and remove sections to accommodate cells from 18350 to 18650, maybe more. As I remember, it's a voltage controlled mod. I haven't used mine in a while.

    I thought that is what it was but didn't want to say since I wasn't sure. I have like 3 of them.
     

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    There are plenty of people who still use button tops, as the older Provaris take those. You might have luck selling them on. I would take them but I just got four new ones.

    Edited to add: For my "elderly" Provaris. That all still work just fine. :lol:

    Older REOs also take button tops but it would depend on which batteries as they are mechs Max continuous discharge comes into play for REOs
     

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    They telescope so you can use different batt sizes in them.

    The Kamry 100 and Kamroy 101 are decent telescoping ones that would use the button tops. They are dirt cheap right now but I can't remember where. @hittman knows. Here is a pic of one of mine:

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    My problem with my Kamry is the bottom button is so hard to push it hurts my hand. It was my first mech and is nearly indestructible but it hurts so much to use I put it away long ago as insurance against the vapocalypse.
     

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    My problem with my Kamry is the bottom button is so hard to push it hurts my hand. It was my first mech and is nearly indestructible but it hurts so much to use I put it away long ago as insurance against the vapocalypse.
    I recall some people shortening or replacing the spring in a number of mech devices to get a lighter touch. With protruding bottom buttons it's a balancing act between a light touch and the mod firing when standing on end. A bit of trial and error.

    Once you get the right middle ground it can be sweet!
     

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    I doubt it.

    On the hg2, I tighten until slightly snug, loosen a little, then re-tighten. Best I can tell it's the o-ring on the door that needs a little nudge.

    I had a couple of Solos where the door didn't want to go all the way in. If you take the battery out and remove the oring it should go in without much resistance. On a couple of mine they went in most of the way and then got sticky. I suspect the very bottom of the female threads are not always clean. I got them working by just screwing the caps in and out for a while. I had some tiny metal shavings come off when I did that.
     

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    Older REOs also take button tops but it would depend on which batteries as they are mechs Max continuous discharge comes into play for REOs

    Yup have those too. Not using them anymore. Of course that may change!
     

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    Somewhere between here and there

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    I recall some people shortening or replacing the spring in a number of mech devices to get a lighter touch. With protruding bottom buttons it's a balancing act between a light touch and the mod firing when standing on end. A bit of trial and error.

    Once you get the right middle ground it can be sweet!

    The kamry does have a button lock.
     

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    I'm sure I'm not the only one being buried in emails from vape vendors. All the places I've bought stuff from over the last 5 years. There were always a lot but now it's burying my mailbox. I used to check them all out to see what their specials or new gear were about. Now it's too much.

    It makes me sad. I feel like all those vendors are good people, certainly the ones I've had any contact with. Virtually no bad experiences. I've seen some of them grow from startups to large professional operations. MVS was my first source for stuff and I probably got more from them than anyone. Great outfit. Now they are all trying to sell off their stock, or maybe reduce it just in case. Facing losing their livelihood and maybe debts or bankruptcy.

    And now they all want me to call the White House. Kind of wish they had been doing that kind of outreach a couple of years ago.
     

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