EHPro Bachelor RTA - single coil

[JeremyR]

Opened the Bachelor and found the new oring bound up in the set screw hole.. Big cut on upper oring.. Guess I have to order rings from ft.



I took my bachelor and drilled it out top and bottom to open up the air flow. Big difference.

Used side of bit to grind these slots


Used bit to grind/waller out the two holes


Left just enough to keep the integrity of the air tube/ positive connection. See the bridge of metal on the left



Really opened it up, and made it much, much quieter wide open. Now the air ring is useful when needed.

 

[K.M.G.]

looking for replacement o-rings. Does anyone know the correct sizes i need ? Also where is the best place to order as far as quality is concerned ?..........Thanks

 

[OhTheAgony]

In case anyone's curious; Good Nano didn't leak overnight with the loose topcap of New Nano.

Unfortunately New Nano also didn't stop leaking with Good Nano's tight topcap on it.

Yes, I've named them. My cat doesn't seem to appreciate the competition but they're my pets now.

I also came up wit this great and easy fix for every leaking Bachelor out there so I thought I'd share:

You're welcome

Opened the Bachelor and found the new oring bound up in the set screw hole.. Big cut on upper oring.. Guess I have to order rings from ft.



I took my bachelor and drilled it out top and bottom to open up the air flow. Big difference.

Used side of bit to grind these slots


Used bit to grind/waller out the two holes


Left just enough to keep the integrity of the air tube/ positive connection. See the bridge of metal on the left



Really opened it up, and made it much, much quieter wide open. Now the air ring is useful when needed.

Nice modification

Is that the full size Cuboid or do you have a mini too?

looking for replacement o-rings. Does anyone know the correct sizes i need ? Also where is the best place to order as far as quality is concerned ?..........Thanks

Besides the one on the base that we were discussing a page back there aren't any replacements readily availeble as far as I know, but perhaps someone else knows more.

 

[Jim_ MDP]

You're welcome

I have no idea what VooDoo hex got put on you and your Bachelors.

But I'm just here to spread some news...

Aren't you ready to take a step up fron the Cuboid's JTech take on TC? (not complaining... I've got a few myself)
ecig has the SMY DNA75 for $50... no joke.

Could even try Boca10 for a discount.

 

[OhTheAgony]

I have no idea what VooDoo hex got put on you and your Bachelors.

But I'm just here to spread some news...

Aren't you ready to take a step up fron the Cuboid's JTech take on TC? (not complaining... I've got a few myself)
ecig has the SMY DNA75 for $50... no joke.

Could even try Boca10 for a discount.

I think karma is trying to teach me that I should just be happy with the one good one or something. Don't be greedy? IDK

Well FU, karma, I want at least one more!!!

I just got this freakin' Cuboid two days ago, how can I be ready to step up already?!? lmao

I just had a quick look, the silver one doesn't look too bad actually. But frankly I don't see a need for anything better, or let me rephrase that; I can't even imagine anything doing it better.

I have been looking at some dna devices, that Hcigar one and the VTbox200 are on my watch list at the moment, but I still have mixed feelings about them.

The size vs battery life, the small screen, the user menu, I just don't know...

How a device functions is of course the most important to me, but if I don't really like the looks of it I probably won't buy it and frankly I haven't seen a DNA device that really speaks to me in that department so far.

I'm kinda curious what the fuzz is all about but not sure if I'm curious enough to actually buy one.

At this point there's only one higher-end device I really really like and that's the Dani Extreme V2 Plus. But I find it difficult to spend that much on a single mod when I can get like 7 or 8 nice China mods for the same money.

But feel free to convince me otherwise, why do you think I'd like one better than anything I've used so far?

 

[Jim_ MDP]

But feel free to convince me otherwise

Odd... I thought you'd had the Cuboid for a couple of weeks now. Good so far?
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Hmmm. Setting the Dicodes aside for the moment, as that may be the only thing with a proven TC precision greater than the DNA and SX (YiHi).

There are a number of reasons to want a DNA to play around with (or the others).
I can't say for the other two but the DNA's customizability is pretty extensive.

Of course you can tune your vape (PWR & TC). In many ways.
I also dislike many mod displays... it's not what I want, where I want it.
I can set a lot of that with a DNA. And get types of useful data others wont display.

But mostly... you just plain can't get into a DNA any cheaper right now.
That price is borderline ridiculous. Hell... the DNA75 chip costs $60.

 

[MMW]

Why do you need to step up? Is it a Cuboid mini?

If you were to step it up, I'd go for a couple things in your situation.
A mod with external batteries (if that is a mini).
A Yihi chip for tc. Whether that's sx or IPV.

 

[Jim_ MDP]

A Yihi chip for tc. Whether that's sx or IPV.

Soooo... a YiHi man? Piss off, mate.

Why do you need to step up? Is it a Cuboid mini?

That was just me givin' him a hard time... I'm a fan of JT's take on TC. Said it enough times.

 

[MMW]

Soooo... a YiHi man? Piss off, mate.






That was just me givin' him a hard time... I'm a fan of JT's take on TC. Said it enough times.

Lol!

I was looking at a Triade for a DNA. I like their gear, but yes I am a YIHI fan too.

 

[OhTheAgony]

I'll get back to you guys in a little bit, just wanted to show this:

Good Nano's base with the other bits of a full size version.

It goes together great, but now I'm gonna rush to the kitchen to take it apart again because it's leaking like crazy.

Might be just the wicking though, not sure yet. I'll put Good Nano back together again without changing anything to the build and report back in a little bit.

edit: woops, it wasn't just the base but also Good Nano's chimney/dome part (do we have a proper name for this part already?).

Anyway, GN is back together again and all problems are gone again too funny enough. Not sure why it would leak with the larger tank to be honest.

Oh well, I tried

 

[OhTheAgony]

Odd... I thought you'd had the Cuboid for a couple of weeks now. Good so far?

I think this is day two now, but yeah, it's freakin' awesome!

Check out PBusardo's review on the Cuboids if you haven't already. The big one is good but the TC on the mini is even better/smoother if you look at the graphs.

I think I'm just gonna buy another one of these and be done with it to be honest. Or maybe a VTwo (the big one, not the VTC-succesor) to replace the VT that went before it's time, idk yet.

There are a number of reasons to want a DNA to play around with (or the others).
I can't say for the other two but the DNA's customizability is pretty extensive.

Of course you can tune your vape (PWR & TC). In many ways.
I also dislike many mod displays... it's not what I want, where I want it.
I can set a lot of that with a DNA. And get types of useful data others wont display.

But mostly... you just plain can't get into a DNA any cheaper right now.
That price is borderline ridiculous. Hell... the DNA75 chip costs $60.

Even though that all sounds very nice, I really don't miss the extra functions you mention on my current mods. I think I find things like the way a mod feels in my hand or a nice screen like on the Cuboid are more important to me at the moment then the things you just mentioned, sorry.

Why do you need to step up? Is it a Cuboid mini?

If you were to step it up, I'd go for a couple things in your situation.
A mod with external batteries (if that is a mini).
A Yihi chip for tc. Whether that's sx or IPV.

Yes, it's the Cuboid Mini.

Frankly I prefer build in batteries. If I do buy a mod with removable batteries it will have to have very good on-board charging because I really dislike swapping batteries all the time.

I know the pros and cons of both styles, it's just a matter of personal preference.

I have also been looking at a Yihi device by the way, I think it's called the Q-class but I can't remember which brand it is right now.

The Triade looks nice too (I love leather!), I don't see myself buying one but believe I'm in a contest for one somewhere right now.

Uhm, I think that covers it, or did I miss anything..?

 

[JeremyR]

Nice modification

Is that the full size Cuboid or do you have a mini too?

Istick 50w. Yep, size and weight is unmatchable, battery lasts me longer then the evic VT. Evic feels like a brick compared to the istick... No TC, Goes up to 10v! or 50w. Works for me. Not sure how cubiod compares.

 

[OhTheAgony]

Istick 50w. Yep, size and weight is unmatchable, battery lasts me longer then the evic VT. Evic feels like a brick compared to the istick... No TC, Goes up to 10v! or 50w. Works for me. Not sure how cubiod compares.

I remembered you recently got a new silver iStick just after I posted

It could just be a Cuboid from those pics, funny.

No TC is a real dealbreaker for me though.

Yeah, the VT was pretty heavy and hand-filling. Truth to be told I fell for it mostly because of it's looks, and they kinda killed that for me with those black buttons or I probably would have ordered one already.

The Cuboid mini is real nice though, everything about it is just so nice, I can't even come up with a better description, lol.

But it is heavy for it's size, like the old VT was too. And the looks might be a bit boring even though the silver one is pretty stylish imo.

But who cares when it's so nice, right?

 

[Cirus]

looking for replacement o-rings. Does anyone know the correct sizes i need ? Also where is the best place to order as far as quality is concerned ?..........Thanks

Ersatzteile Set Bachelor und Bachelor Nano Tank EHpro

I don't know where you are but apparently they don't ship to the US.

 

[OhTheAgony]

Ersatzteile Set Bachelor und Bachelor Nano Tank EHpro

I don't know where you are but apparently they don't ship to the US.

Good find, you might have to change your name to o-ring-guy if you keep this up

They do ship to my country, and also sell the little white silicon disk underneath the hinged topcap separately I just noticed.

If there's enough interest from you American Vaporists I'd be happy to place an order and send them on to the US where one of you can distribute them among each other. Shipping to my country alone is already ten bucks though, so there would have to be at least a few of you to make this worthwhile.

I can ship them to the US for much less then they ship to me though, as long as it still fits in a padded envelop that wouldn't add much at all.

 

[OhTheAgony]

Hey @MMW & @Jim_ MDP, I've been looking around some more; what do you guys think about the Lost Vape Therion and the IPV6X?

The Therion has parallel dual 18650s, would that mean that it's safe(r) to charge them on-board?

 

[Jim_ MDP]

The Triade looks nice too (I love leather!), I don't see myself buying one but believe I'm in a contest for one somewhere right now.

Good luck.

Or maybe a VTwo (the big one, not the VTC-succesor) to replace the VT that went before it's time, idk yet.

I've been distracted and losing track of who's who with what.
Didn't know your VT shuffled off.

Even though that all sounds very nice, I really don't miss the extra functions you mention on my current mods. I think I find things like the way a mod feels in my hand or a nice screen like on the Cuboid are more important to me at the moment then the things you just mentioned, sorry.

Even the screen on my VTC (similar/same as the Presa & Cuboids) sometimes doesn't have the combination of available data that I would prefer. Doesn't help that JT have changed the layout four or five times... usually for the better, a time or two not, IMO.

And I'm not a fan anymore of the built-in LiPos, despite their advantages.
Like Jeremy, I love the i50 for its' light weight and feel, it's just an incredible thing for its time... but like you, no TC is a deal breaker so it get used rarely now.

It's all subjective.

 

[Jim_ MDP]

I have also been looking at a Yihi device by the way, I think it's called the Q-class but I can't remember which brand it is right now.

The "Q" is the recent SX mod.

Hey @MMW & @Jim_ MDP, I've been looking around some more; what do you guys think about the Lost Vape Therion and the IPV6X?

The Therion has parallel dual 18650s, would that mean that it's safe(r) to charge them on-board?

The YiHi chipped P4Y IPV mods are not the same as the YiHi chipped SX mods.
But I only have the IPV D2 (and despise the menu sysem) so I'll let YiHi Guy () get into the details.

The LostVape Theron is an odd duck.
It's a DNA75 chip (designed for single cell) but with two 18650s for battery life.
But the 75 chip eliminates the DNA "balance charging" circuit.

Bottom line... I do not know. It's a damn good question for the folks in the DNA75 thread.

 

[OhTheAgony]

Good luck.

Thanks, I never won anything in my life until vape-contests, it's mine I tell ya

Didn't know your VT shuffled off.

Yeah, the 510 crapped out. It was still within the warranty period though, and I paid a little more and got it at a local shop, so I could just send it back and got my money back.

I do miss my little muscle car

The "Q" is the recent SX mod.

Roger, I just checked and that's the one.

The YiHi chipped P4Y IPV mods are not the same as the YiHi chipped SX mods.
But I only have the IPV D2 (and despise the menu sysem) so I'll let YiHi Guy () get into the details.

I don't know what's keeping him, I guess he's sleeping late today

There's another interesting one out there with those optional abelone doors and the option to do LIPO/DNA200 or 2X18650/DNA133. I'm leaning more towards the Therion though. Common sense is starting to fail already, I think I'm falling for it....

One more question about the DNA75 before I (try to) stop derailing this thread, I keep reading the 133/200 is more efficient/accurate then the 75 but I don't understand in which way. Is it about the temp reading, battery consumption or something else?

 

[Jim_ MDP]

One more question about the DNA75 before I (try to) stop derailing this thread, I keep reading the 133/200 is more efficient/accurate then the 75 but I don't understand in which way. Is it about the temp reading, battery consumption or something else?

"Mod efficiency".
This gets tough for me... in a quick attempt at my own education, I couldn't find a straight definitive answer.

What I went in thinking...
In part... it has to do with how a mod handles the voltage supplied by the battery.
Unlike a mech mod where "what you got is, well... what you get", a regulated mod can alter that voltage to smoothly provide the wattage requested.
If that calculated voltage is lower than the current charge state of the battery(s)... the mod uses a "buck" circuit to reduce it (a feature oddly lacking on the IPV D2 ). Easy enough.

In the other direction... the mod uses a "boost" feature (using capacitance and higher amp draw) to provide a required voltage above the charge state of the battery(s).
Energy is extremely malleable. It can be transformed from AC to DC and back again, trade offs can be made between voltage and amperage to step it up or down, etc. But each induces a loss as well as the pure inherent loss of additional circuitry.

The DNA 200 chip set does not have a "boost" circuit.
It was designed to use a 3-cell (3S) LiPo pack and in essence the supplied voltage will never drop below 9 or so volts. Does this account for the 200's efficiency? Dunno.

Then the other possibility...
Just being an electrical circuit there will be losses due to materials and resistance.
Add in the electronic aspect... well, now you're just giving me a headache.

Okey doke... I can see where good vs. poor circuit design can affect efficiency.

But which is it? Or is it both? Something else?
(One writer used the term to describe power delivery accuracy. That's different.)

It seems our budget mods run around the 70/75/80% mark (that seems low).
The new DNA 75 (buck & boost because single cell) is published at 85%.
The DNA 200 has a staggering claimed 97%.

Beyond the "why it is"... I'm curious about the "how it's done".


Sorry... I have more questions and fewer answers than you do.