Bone head moment.

[Striker911]

I thought in the least it would be fun to share this. I was multitasking last night while trying to get around to punching a hole in my carto with a saddle valve tool. Ended up putting the screw to it till it stopped spinning. Man was that a big hole lol. Took a look in the light and the wick seemed to be moved over pretty good. What the heck I have nothing to lose. Tried it and it still worked. Only it didnt help the longevity of the boge one tank and your trashed out normality. At least it still worked.

 

[washvap]

Had the same problem when I first used a saddle valve. Still worked but, leaked constantly until I decided to switch to another carto. Found out that I punctured the air flow tubing.

 

[Striker911]

I just figured no pop ment that it didnt get a good bite and id expected to see the punch on the side of the carto like so many other times. I felt lucky when it decided to work anyways.

 

[washvap]

Yeah man, that part is tricky. Luckily I learned my lesson after that and I can basically feel when the needle punches the carto. When that happens I just do another full turn and it'll be perfect.

 

[Malicious Intent 63]

Thanks for sharing that.
doing a couple of things @ a time like that it happens.Very cool that it worked for a bit.
I have to listen close to hear the little pop then I know it went through the steel.