Evolv-ing Thread

[Steamer861]

If you get a BB DT with the built in Key, it can be hard to tighten it enough to get a good solid connection for TC. I have the Ohman tips & I can't use them in TC Just saying!

Maybe a better route is a Flush Mount key & a fancy tip on top

 

[kas122461]

If you get a BB DT with the built in Key, it can be hard to tighten it enough to get a good solid connection for TC. I have the Ohman tips & I can't use them in TC Just saying!

Maybe a better route is a Flush Mount key & a fancy tip on top

Try using a rubber band, to get a grip on it to tighten it up.

KAS

 

[Steamer861]

Try using a rubber band, to get a grip on it to tighten it up.

KAS

Appreciate the suggestion, I will try that
So far, I'm getting resistance jumping, in TC, with the DT's with the included key (ohman) With a stock BB key I can use a coin & get that solid connection TC requires
I realize your DT selection is limited with the stock BB key, Now I see a flush mount version available, still able to use a coin to tighten, but flush to accommodate a flush seated DT

 

[BillW50]

If you get a BB DT with the built in Key, it can be hard to tighten it enough to get a good solid connection for TC. I have the Ohman tips & I can't use them in TC Just saying!

Is this with a BBV or a SXK BB? My SXK ones I have had zero problems with the resistance jumping around. If these tips are long enough, I shouldn't have a problem getting a good grip on them. But I guess we'll see once they get here.

 

[Steamer861]

Is this with a BBV or a SXK BB? My SXK ones I have had zero problems with the resistance jumping around. If these tips are long enough, I shouldn't have a problem getting a good grip on them. But I guess we'll see once they get here.

Both Bill, I have both BBV & SXK. Maybe my problem is isolated? With SS or non TC builds, I didn't experience this! But with Ti it happens I can't get a solid resistance reading with my ohman tips, with Ti builds, with the BB key tightened with a coin N/P

 

[TrollDragon]

I have one of these flush 510 adapters on mine.
Vapes by Enushi x Novaboxco - "Flush Mount 510 Adapter for Billet Box Rev4"

 

[Steamer861]

I have one of these flush 510 adapters on mine.
Vapes by Enushi x Novaboxco - "Flush Mount 510 Adapter for Billet Box Rev4"

Knowing what I do now, I would go this route There are so many DT choices open to use with the BB with the flush mount key

There is a cheaper option at Alberts site, currently OOS, but will be back
GOLD FLUSH 510 ADAPTER FOR BILLET BOX BY BB VAPES BRVND

 

[TrollDragon]

I only have the Nova, what do they come with stock?

 

[BillW50]

Both Bill, I have both BBV & SXK. Maybe my problem is isolated? With SS or non TC builds, I didn't experience this! But with Ti it happens I can't get a solid resistance reading with my ohman tips, with Ti builds, with the BB key tightened with a coin N/P

I haven't tried Ti or SS yet with the BB, just Ni200. If I just tighten by my finger it isn't tight enough (but I can't get a good grip on it either).

But here is another thing to think about. I bet that BB key has to be really tight to smash that o-ring flat enough before you even get a connection. But JMK Tips doesn't even have an o-ring. So it is probably easier to get a good connection with less tightness.

Say, are the threads the same between the SXK and the BBV keys? I heard they were different, but maybe this information was about the older SXK ones.

 

[Steamer861]

Say, are the threads the same between the SXK and the BBV keys? I heard they were different, but maybe this information was about the older SXK ones.

They're the same Bill Like I'v said before, If you don't open the BB, you cant tell it apart from the clone!

 

[TrollDragon]

I bet that BB key has to be really tight to smash that o-ring flat enough before you even get a connection.

The o-ring slides inside the chimney, the edge of the key presses down on the edge of the chimney for connection.

 

[dwcraig1]

And here I thought the idea then was to leave the o-ring off the stock key. It only seals the air from the draw. I tried it as such and it seems just fine. I had wanted to change the key's o-ring to one slightly looser fitting anyway but didn't locate one, I'll look more tomorrow. Anyway I put the o-ring back on.

 

[BillW50]

The o-ring slides inside the chimney, the edge of the key presses down on the edge of the chimney for connection.

But I just removed the Key and tried it on a tank I have all setup on my desk and you have to press it hard enough to squeeze that o-ring first (inside of the chimney) before the Key will touch the top of the chimney. Here I have taken a photo. It is hard to see, but there is a gap (no connection) until the o-ring is compressed.

 

[TrollDragon]

I don't have the stock key, my key looks like this.

That o-ring slides very easily in the various chimneys. The problem with this key is it can come up against the thread stop before there is enough pressure for a solid connection if the atty is a little short (my exocet).

 

[dwcraig1]

One of our poster's to this thread should have received their C-roll by now but I haven't heard a peep (or a meow) about it.

 

[dwcraig1]

My Vapecige box is going to work tonight, need to give it some exercise.

 

[dwcraig1]

I made an inquiry at FT as to just when they are going to put my money back to my card, 3 - 5 working days they said. I'll check now, wasn't there 4 hours ago, it's time then.
They responded quickly btw
Edit: not yet

 

[Steamer861]

I don't have the stock key, my key looks like this.
View attachment 802591
That o-ring slides very easily in the various chimneys. The problem with this key is it can come up against the thread stop before there is enough pressure for a solid connection if the atty is a little short (my exocet).

Looks like there is a silicon gasget just under the rim? Can you remove it?

The exocet clone is short An authentic is rare as hens teeth! Its the unicorn of the BB world

 

[BillW50]

Wow! Maybe I lucked out with my SXK Exocet. As it fits perfectly. I got it at Gas City. Although I have 3 more from Legend that will be here in a few days. Maybe they will be a tad too short too.

 

[Steamer861]

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