Copper Pipe PV Series

[breakfastchef]

Most of my mods have failed on me over the last week or so. I am not a big fan of the box mod form factor, so I have been mostly doing Magnum mods (ala madog) from flashlights. The Radio Shack style tactile and micro switches are pretty awful and break down as quickly as five days of use. This facilitates the need to tear the mod apart, replace a switch and put it all back together. Additionally, I get some leakage into the battery chamber. Without the proper know-how and tools, there is no way to reproduce some of the really beautiful devices coming to market.

This was the Magnum I just retired for uber-emergency use only. Thanks to tape and putty, it held together. It is ver Zi Moshi-esque.

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Inspired by the several folks using copper plumbing pipe and fittings, I threw together a magnum and passthough this past weekend with more robust momentary switches. They are not pretty, but have seem very durable and work everytime (so far). Each device (not including batteries) can be assembled for less than $10.

The Copper Nipple with locking button
Runs 2 CR2 rechargeable batteries - 6 volts

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The Copper Pipe PT

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[mnealtx]

I can't pull up your pics...which momentary switch did you use?

 

[Stormynights]

Are you going to do a step by step tutorial on this? I do hope so. That would be very nice.

 

[SmokinScott]

I second the motion for a tutorial!

It's very industrial looking. Not a bad thing.

 

[breakfastchef]

I can't pull up your pics...which momentary switch did you use?

The switches used were from Radio Shack. Both rated at 1.5 amps or higher.

Model: 275-609 was used for the PT mod
Model: 275-1556 was used for the Copper Nipple mod

 

[muldrick]

Your first pic, why such a log pipe? I used a shorter pipe:

 

[breakfastchef]

The more room I have to work with, the easier it is to fit all my parts.

Your first pic, why such a log pipe? I used a shorter pipe:

 

[crazyhorse]

This 801 has been going for over two months with no problems at all. It's ½" copper with a 14500 battery. I'll install a 3A switch ((275-0644) when this minimicro switch gives it up.

The body is the negative circuit.

 

[Stormynights]

I second the motion for a tutorial!

It's very industrial looking. Not a bad thing.

Do you feel ignored?

 

[breakfastchef]

Nice, crazyhorse.

For many of us that cannot afford one of the beautiful devices coming to market, copper piping is an inexpensive material to create a very durable and reliable battery pack for atomizers. For around $10 or so, you can build one of these devices.

When your switch fails, upgrade to a switch rated at 1.5 amps or higher. The switch will be much larger than the micro switch currently in your PV. When you think about it, not a big deal since all you might have to do is cut another piece of 1/2" pipe a little longer than the one you are using right now. Super simple and easy.

This 801 has been going for over two months with no problems at all. It's ½" copper with a 14500 battery. I'll install a 3A switch ((275-0644) when this minimicro switch gives it up.

The body is the negative circuit.

 

[crazyhorse]

Thanks breakfastchef. The hardest part of changing out switches is drilling the larger hole in an end cap. Not too big a deal with a drill press, though.

 

[breakfastchef]

Piece of cake with a step drill bit. Harbor Freight has a set of three for $9.99. They are perfect for enlarging existing hols on the drill press.

- Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices

 

[crazyhorse]

I have some of those but need to use a different end cap. The hole in the initial cap is slightly off center.

 

[Burnie]

Really cool, brain now hurting with all the ideas

Burnie

 

[breakfastchef]

I have some of those but need to use a different end cap. The hole in the initial cap is slightly off center.

Welcome to the how-the-hell-do-you-drill-......-exactly-in-the-center-of-a-round-object-club.

 

[mnealtx]

Welcome to the how-the-hell-do-you-drill-......-exactly-in-the-center-of-a-round-object-club.

Very carefully?

 

[jeffakamax]

Welcome to the how-the-hell-do-you-drill-......-exactly-in-the-center-of-a-round-object-club.

That's where I know you from!
We met years ago at a DAA (Dash Abusers Anonymous) meeting.
I've gotten much better, Haven't over-dashed in 244 days.
Sorry to hear of your relapse.

 

[muldrick]

Welcome to the how-the-hell-do-you-drill-......-exactly-in-the-center-of-a-round-object-club.

Neat thing is with these caps (the ones I got anyway) is that it has a dimple right in the center to center the drill bit correctly. Just start with a small bit first.

 

[crazyhorse]

Welcome to the how-the-hell-do-you-drill-......-exactly-in-the-center-of-a-round-object-club.

LOL @ chef. Good one!

I didn't bother looking for me center punch when I drilled the first cap. That tool is very helpful, especially when not paying close attention

 

[Carlos49]

breakfastchef: Another nice job thanks for the pics and "How to" those step drills are the way to go.