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[Bovinia]

This is the bestest Gromit!!

 

[5cardstud]

This is the bestest Gromit!!

Nice try Bo but we're talking Grommet not Gromit.

 

[GMoney]

I used one of the drip tips off the 510 drip tip cartomizer. You have to cut off the end then I put it in a drill and turned it while cutting a groove with a Dremmel for an o-ring. With an o-ring on each end it doesn't leak and works pretty good.

Thank you for that 5c! I am constantly impressed with what an ingenius and talented guy you are!

I actually just ended up making a purchase at McMaster Carr:

Polycarbonate Round Tube 3/4" OD, 5/8" ID, Clear

Push-In Military Specification Grommets

The Grommets they had were not perfect, but I wanted to go with the Buna-Nitrile Grommets with the Durometer hardness = 50A. I got a couple of sizes and some nitrile o-rings. I am pretty sure I can make something work.

Of Course, now I have enough stuff coming to make 20+ Gmoney Fusionator eliquid tanks!

Thanks again 5c for the work you have put in on this stuff.

Thanks again Pokey for the links and specs - I never would have found the motivation to figure out the correct specifications without your help!

I will let everyone know when I get the stuff and have the time to fail miserably trying to get it to work, lol

 

[Pokeygizmo]

Of Course, now I have enough stuff coming to make 20+ Gmoney Fusionator eliquid tanks!

Correction, G.
Make that 19+ Gmoney Fusionators and 1 Pokeynator eliquid tank. Thanks...

And you're welcome!

ETA:

OK, I thought about it another minute. Better make that 18+ GMoney Fusionators, 1 Pokeynator and 1 5card "Studinator", lol!

 

[Rosco]

I need to get my boots on.

 

[5cardstud]

Thank you for that 5c! I am constantly impressed with what an ingenius and talented guy you are!

I actually just ended up making a purchase at McMaster Carr:

Polycarbonate Round Tube 3/4" OD, 5/8" ID, Clear

Push-In Military Specification Grommets

The Grommets they had were not perfect, but I wanted to go with the Buna-Nitrile Grommets with the Durometer hardness = 50A. I got a couple of sizes and some nitrile o-rings. I am pretty sure I can make something work.

Of Course, now I have enough stuff coming to make 20+ Gmoney Fusionator eliquid tanks!

Thanks again 5c for the work you have put in on this stuff.

Thanks again Pokey for the links and specs - I never would have found the motivation to figure out the correct specifications without your help!

I will let everyone know when I get the stuff and have the time to fail miserably trying to get it to work, lol

Thanks G$. Hey there's a lot of ways to do these and at first I was kind of intimidated. I messed up a few things (That's where the Stormy tank went} You won't have no problems. Plus you have extra stuff if you do. The nice thing about building your own is it's done your way. I didn't like any of the seals that the tanks have because they take up too much room. Your going about it the right way. I think my next one will have a lighted digital read out in it. JK LOL.
You won't have any problems and I'm sure it will be great.

 

[GMoney]

Correction, G.
Make that 19+ Gmoney Fusionators and 1 Pokeynator eliquid tank. Thanks...

And you're welcome!

ETA:

OK, I thought about it another minute. Better make that 18+ GMoney Fusionators, 1 Pokeynator and 1 5card "Studinator", lol!

Hey wait, at this rate once I give 1 out to everyone that deserves credit, I won't have any left! jk

 

[GMoney]

Thanks G$. Hey there's a lot of ways to do these and at first I was kind of intimidated. I messed up a few things (That's where the Stormy tank went} You won't have no problems. Plus you have extra stuff if you do. The nice thing about building your own is it's done your way. I didn't like any of the seals that the tanks have because they take up too much room. Your going about it the right way. I think my next one will have a lighted digital read out in it. JK LOL.
You won't have any problems and I'm sure it will be great.

Thanks 5c! I actually tend to "jump in with both feet" on projects like this. I usually can get things to work (I just don't show anyone my "alpha" versions of things, lol)

I have been a little Mod crazy lately, I built a few cool (but far from beautiful) mods recently (3.7v and VV) to play with while I getting my Infinity fixed and now that I am waiting for the Buzz Pro. - I gave my Infinity to a buddy of mine, his car was broken into and all his ecig stuff was stolen and his laptop, camera, etc. I thought it was time he learned there were better things out there than his BLU kit, LOL. (It is probably pretty sad that I could outfit him with a pv, a selection of cartos and various eliquids without needing to do any shopping, lol - although I do miss my Infinity, but the Buzz Pro will be here soon enough))

I had fun building some stuff, but man I need to buy some way better magnification to be soldering PCB's now that I am OLD, lol. I was happy the way those Mods came out, but I think that knocked a little of my "overconfidence" out of me. I drew the circuits out right and then proceeded to solder the connections together completely backwards!

Note to myself - always make a final check of wiring before I epoxy the hell out of everything, lol


I wish I could start building my tanks right now, I am looking forward to it. At least it will keep my mind somewhat occupied while I am waiting for my Buzz Pro.

I think my next one will have a lighted digital read out in it. JK LOL.

Now that is an awesome idea , it is a shame those digital meters take up so much space (volume)- that would be cool though - (arrg, you've got me thinking about how I could make it work now!, lol)

The 5c Digital Studinator?

 

[5cardstud]

Thanks 5c! I actually tend to "jump in with both feet" on projects like this. I usually can get things to work (I just don't show anyone my "alpha" versions of things, lol)

I have been a little Mod crazy lately, I built a few cool (but far from beautiful) mods recently (3.7v and VV) to play with while I getting my Infinity fixed and now that I am waiting for the Buzz Pro. - I gave my Infinity to a buddy of mine, his car was broken into and all his ecig stuff was stolen and his laptop, camera, etc. I thought it was time he learned there were better things out there than his BLU kit, LOL. (It is probably pretty sad that I could outfit him with a pv, a selection of cartos and various eliquids without needing to do any shopping, lol - although I do miss my Infinity, but the Buzz Pro will be here soon enough))

I had fun building some stuff, but man I need to buy some way better magnification to be soldering PCB's now that I am OLD, lol. I was happy the way those Mods came out, but I think that knocked a little of my "overconfidence" out of me. I drew the circuits out right and then proceeded to solder the connections together completely backwards!

Note to myself - always make a final check of wiring before I epoxy the hell out of everything, lol


I wish I could start building my tanks right now, I am looking forward to it. At least it will keep my mind somewhat occupied while I am waiting for my Buzz Pro.



Now that is an awesome idea , it is a shame those digital meters take up so much space (volume)- that would be cool though - (arrg, you've got me thinking about how I could make it work now!, lol)

The 5c Digital Studinator?

Ha Ha Ha, That's pretty funny. Hey you need to get one of these. I can't do without mine. They are only $3.00 and some change. Helping Hands The Magnifying Glass works good too.

I got all the stuff to build another mod I'm thinking of. I've had the stuff for about a yr. but just been doing other things.

 

[moorea]

Do these mods you guys are building save enough money to be worth building... or is it just the satisfaction of the challenge!

 

[El Dee]

Just let me rant and you guys can get back too your tank discussion...BTW Five I've got the alligator clip magnification "thingy" like you pictured...Really handy for us "old folks"....or anyone else who needs too heat some wires....soldering still sucks!!!!!!!!!

Usually I run a Joye 510 atty atop my Pro-Vari...Well I burned my last one up last week....and promptly lost the Pro-Vari....Somewhere in time...I've looked everywhere too no avail....I always keep the Buzz Pro in rotation too...Sometimes a Joye 510 and most times a Boge Carto....I'd switched too a 901 native and quickly went thru 3 IKV HV 901s....Man they don't even come close too Joye...I'd purchased some Mega 808s in SS and while it was 901......300 drops of juice shot too hell....I trashed it pronto....Filled a new Boge and thankfully it's working fine...I gotta break down and order up...

HellYeah I'm super bummed out...Got a new job and I've been on a vegan diet for over a month...Seriously considering hanging up my vaping spurs....I'm truly grateful too have found vaping as a means too end the worst addiction in my life....and it wasn't the only addiction I've overcome...Just at the end of the day it can become quiet much...Nicotine....How the hell did that happen...

 

[bandmom5]

I have 5 that came with my kits 2 green 3 purple you could have. I have only tested a couple flavors on them. Soaked in pga and dried. You are more then welcome to them if you would like. I also have some em.

 

[Bovinia]

Wow Dee, I never thought I'd hear you talk about giving up vaping! But if you're ready, then good for you!! I hope the new job and the vegan diet are both treating you well.

 

[GMoney]

Ha Ha Ha, That's pretty funny. Hey you need to get one of these. I can't do without mine. They are only $3.00 and some change. Helping Hands The Magnifying Glass works good too.

I got all the stuff to build another mod I'm thinking of. I've had the stuff for about a yr. but just been doing other things.

I actually have one of the helping hands, I got the overpriced crappy one from Radio Shack years ago, I absolutely love it - having the clips to hold stuff is awesome, but the magnification is just not cutting it for the really close pins on pcbs, although better more dirct lighting may make the difference, or maybe I need to get better glasses than the drug store reading glasses, lol.

I'd love to see some of the stuff you've done!

Do these mods you guys are building save enough money to be worth building... or is it just the satisfaction of the challenge!

Well, I will only speak for myself. It helps if you already have good equipment, soldering irons with good tips for pcb work and it helps if you have some experience with this sort of thing. I am and have always been a thoroughly mediocre solderer - I get the job done, but it isn't always pretty. lol. I am always impressed by people that are awesome at it.

That said, You can build mods very inexpensively, just not up to the polished, finished look and standards of the Notcigs PV's. The electronic components are not really that expensive until you start having custom pcb's made and heck you can stick it all in an Altoids tin for a casing, if you want.

I personally built them to have some backups, to Compliment my Infinity and Buzz Pro, and also for the satisfaction of building them - but I am into that sort of thing. I build my own computers - HTPC and servers, as well as other projects.

Complimenting my Infinity and Buzz Pro - I built some very small, easily pocket-able versions, my Infinity is a little bit long for easy pocket carry. I am also building a crazy digital bling version, with digital voltage readout, just for the heck of it(it is not something I think is necessary for daily use, but fun).

So, in short, yes the components can be inexpensive, but it can take some time to put one together, especially a variable voltage one, my VV took me quite a bit of time to put it all together, taking time to test every step of the way and then fit everything where it belonged (and I have experience with this sort of thing). I think I would have to charge about a $1000.00 for one crappy PV to pay me for the time it took, lol. $2000 if you add the time I spent sourcing components I like, lol. This is all for something that looks like it should retail for about $9.95! But it is fun, albeit it frustrating at times.

 

[5cardstud]

I actually have one of the helping hands, I got the overpriced crappy one from Radio Shack years ago, I absolutely love it - having the clips to hold stuff is awesome, but the magnification is just not cutting it for the really close pins on pcbs, although better more dirct lighting may make the difference, or maybe I need to get better glasses than the drug store reading glasses, lol.

I'd love to see some of the stuff you've done!



Well, I will only speak for myself. It helps if you already have good equipment, soldering irons with good tips for pcb work and it helps if you have some experience with this sort of thing. I am and have always been a thoroughly mediocre solderer - I get the job done, but it isn't always pretty. lol. I am always impressed by people that are awesome at it.

That said, You can build mods very inexpensively, just not up to the polished, finished look and standards of the Notcigs PV's. The electronic components are not really that expensive until you start having custom pcb's made and heck you can stick it all in an Altoids tin for a casing, if you want.

I personally built them to have some backups, to Compliment my Infinity and Buzz Pro, and also for the satisfaction of building them - but I am into that sort of thing. I build my own computers - HTPC and servers, as well as other projects.

Complimenting my Infinity and Buzz Pro - I built some very small, easily pocket-able versions, my Infinity is a little bit long for easy pocket carry. I am also building a crazy digital bling version, with digital voltage readout, just for the heck of it(it is not something I think is necessary for daily use, but fun).

So, in short, yes the components can be inexpensive, but it can take some time to put one together, especially a variable voltage one, my VV took me quite a bit of time to put it all together, taking time to test every step of the way and then fit everything where it belonged (and I have experience with this sort of thing). I think I would have to charge about a $1000.00 for one crappy PV to pay me for the time it took, lol. $2000 if you add the time I spent sourcing components I like, lol. This is all for something that looks like it should retail for about $9.95! But it is fun, albeit it frustrating at times.

Here's three of the variable box mods I did. The top and bottom one have multicolored LED's in them. That's my vaping supply box I made under the middle one.

Here is a variable voltage passthrough I threw together, It has loaded/unloaded volt amp display. goes from around 3 to 12 volts but I have never vaped that high before.
BTW that on off switch was on one of my old coffee pots. It has an LED in it but I didn't hook it up.

It does get frustrating at times especially when you get a part that's no good to start. Then you have to track down whats not working. I also had a few plastic box mods I built that were perfect but then I went back to change something and ended up burning up the box with the soldering iron. I have some fixed voltage mods too. You know the ones that everything you see turns into a mod. It can be pretty cheap with the companies like TI giving sample parts for free.

 

[moorea]

I would never attempt to build my own PV, I know my limitations!

Maybe I used the wrong wording when I said "mods" I was referring to all the different tanks 5card has been working on!

So I was just curious if this about the challenge and the joy that comes from tinkering to some people, or if you find there is a real savings compared to the time taken to build them? If the savings is worth I'll get my husband to tinker too!

 

[moorea]

Oh and your mods look really nice!

 

[5cardstud]

Thanks Moorea, The nice thing about building your own tanks is you get them the way you like them. Every tank I've seen have these huge seals or Delrin on each end that take up too much space for me. Like G$ said the finished product isn't pretty but it's functional.
Actually Moorea it's just something to do.

 

[Bovinia]

I wish I had the know how to build a tube mod...I'd house it in something that comes from the "naughty" store just for the giggles

 

[Rosco]

I wish I had the know how to build a tube mod...I'd house it in something that comes from the "naughty" store just for the giggles

Not gunna say it....wouldn't be prudent.......