Brass Fauxgotti cap for Igo safe to use?

[zeus287]

I've been debating getting a brass Fauxgotti top cap from Cap It All Vapes to go on my igo devices. I think this would look awesome on top of my brass Nemesis, as it will match the colors and will make it a flush device (the top cap turns the igo devices into 22mm devices). I'm worried there would be a problem with the brass reacting with my juice, though. I also can't find any info on whether it's regular brass, or Naval brass. This worries me especially, as I tend to drip quite a bit of juice in my igo devices since they have a bottom juice well, and when I tilt my mod to vape, the juice comes into contact with the inner walls of the top cap. What do you guys think? Will I not have any flavor problems with the reactive brass leaching into my juice as long as I clean it regularly, or should I just get the stainless steel top cap, and just deal with the fact that I'll have a 2-tone mod (this doesn't really bother me; I'd just rather it be all brass)?

 

[Exile]

Just me, but I would think that if they make a brass top cap for a RBA that it would be safe to use?

 

[ceejay]

CIA top caps are made with naval brass, which makes them lead free

 

[aggo]

I wanted to get some brass caps for my IGO's as well and was wondering the same thing. I imagine they would be safe, though.

 

[WattWick]

CIA top caps are made with naval brass, which makes them lead free

"Naval" is just a name given to certain brass alloys that won't corrode easily in (sea) water. It doesn't really say anything about lead content. Some naval brasses contain lead. Others don't. "Lead-free brass" would be a safer bet.

I hate to be that guy. It just ticks me off how producers of "premium vaping gear" usually omit details about metal compositions and/or size measurements.

Just me, but I would think that if they make a brass top cap for a RBA that it would be safe to use?

Might be cynical of me... If manufacturers gave it some thought and forked up extra money for higher quality metals, they'd be sure to make mention of it.

 

[aggo]

I looked at the posts on the Cap It All FB page and someone inquired about this. To quote CIA "Yes they are naval brass so they are lead free." Guess we'll just have to take their word for it.

 

[Doge]

I didn't even know these existed, going to order one to make my igo-w 22mm. That's awesome.

 

[ceejay]

I didn't even know these existed, going to order one to make my igo-w 22mm. That's awesome.

Yep, just placed an order for the reduced chamber clear caps

 

[JD1]

............. Will I not have any flavor problems with the reactive brass leaching into my juice as long as I clean it regularly, or should I just get the stainless steel top cap, and just deal with the fact that I'll have a 2-tone mod (this doesn't really bother me; I'd just rather it be all brass)?

Lead free brass is available, so hopefully that's what they've used. If you don't mind a golden hue, you could always do the brewer's trick of a five minute soak in two parts white vinegar to one part hydrogen peroxide. You'd need to do the mod also to match it up. Just google 'remove lead from brass' to see the old brewers trick.

Some more reading here as well: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...ncrease-vapor-flavor-th-851.html#post11567813

 

[aggo]

I'm confused about the different sizes they have available for the IGO's (21mm, 22mm or 23mm for the IGO-L for example). Pardon my ignorance, but how do I determine which size to get?

 

[ceejay]

I'm confused about the different sizes they have available for the IGO's (21mm, 22mm or 23mm for the IGO-L for example). Pardon my ignorance, but how do I determine which size to get?

You pick the same size as your mod if you want it to sit flush

 

[aggo]

Ah I see, thanks. durp dee durp

 

[zeus287]

Thanks for the replies everyone. From what I understand, even naval brass tarnishes. When it does, the tarnished brass may react with the juice and give it an "off" flavor. It seems that if you clean the inside of it regularly, there shouldn't be any problems. Time to order!

 

[Kylezdaname]

I've just been wondering about the weird metallic smell/flavor some brass gives off. It's been about a month since you ordered your cap, do you have it? How is it?