Fender0942 & bstedh's Scubagenv3 CO-OP discussion

[gewain]

I'm sure I've got mine delivered by now but just can't get it. I'm in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Had to get it delivered to a parcel service in Neche, ND and can't get down there. If there's anyone that might be coming this way from Neche please let me know if you can pick mine up and I'd gladly pay. The guy who was going to do it said he "felt uncomfortable doing it" when I told him it was ecig stuff. There's no problems with Customs and hardware it's just the nicotine they stop. Hope you guys are having fun playing around with all those bits and pieces. Many thanks to everyone who put all the time and effort into getting the co-op going and getting the parts made and shipped. A heroic effort and much appreciated.

 

[cappadoc]

Looks like I forgot the parts bag for one order. Have to get some stuff out the door to him tomorrow. Just new I would mess at least one of them up.

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Yeah, but did it have to be mine, Ed?

 

[Scubabatdan]

Mine came in earlier in the week but I didn't have time to get to them till today. Unfortunately it look like there's a limit of 25 downloads/day on filesanwhere and the instructions are locked for download. Anyone have a copy they can post somewhere?

EDIT: Got it- thanks paul

Sorry it went into the 25 limit because my files anywhere account was due its annual payment. I just reactivated the full account so now there is no download limit.
Dan

 

[bstedh]

If you cut the orings like I do.... test with water or something before filling with your juice. I cut too much out of the bottom o-ring. Was in a hurry and didn't pay close enough attention. And it leaked all over.

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[Katfeesh]

Man i want one of these attys is there any way to still get one

 

[urquidezj]

so how does this work? are these for sale? who makes em? i probably missed all this info in earlier posts so sorry for that.

 

[Krythis]

So I tried the 45º bias even though it waste a fair amount of material with these smaller sheets. Bent great, no kinks, all was well in the world. Then I put it to the Bernzomatic to carbonize it and noticed it smoked a little more than usual. Yep...wasn't paying attention and left the wire inside. I got a laugh out of it so figured I would share my clumsiness as a reminder to others

 

[Krythis]

so how does this work? are these for sale? who makes em? i probably missed all this info in earlier posts so sorry for that.

It was a co-op. Those running it took orders in advance until 100 units were ordered. Sorry you missed the boat, but there's probably others going on or getting ready to if you keep an eye out.

 

[boondongle]

Little tips:

1. The 45 degree bias is an awesome idea, and whoever came up with it is a genius. Use it...makes the whole process much less frustrating.

2. You don't need glue for the bic tubes, just use a nail or anything metal and tapered, and flare out the top, so it can't get pushed into the hole too far. Then just wedge it in, and you're good.

3. I had some problems with the o-rings, then I just rolled them into the steel channel. If you push them in all the way, you shouldn't have any issues, and you won't need to cut them.

That's all I've got so far. Anyone have good advice on how to wrap the coils to specific ohms ratings? It doesn't seem to matter how many coils I put on, it always comes out between 3.0 to 3.5 ohms, and that's too high for me. I'm down to only two coils, and it's still at 2.9 ohms.

 

[jdubious]

Little tips:

2. You don't need glue for the bic tubes, just use a nail or anything metal and tapered, and flare out the top, so it can't get pushed into the hole too far. Then just wedge it in, and you're good.
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For this I rolled up a bit of scrap mesh, inserted it through the bic tube, positioned it on the scubagen body then used a micro torch to heat the ends(of the bic tube). the mesh will offer support to the tube while the heat mushrooms the ends of it. Then just let it cool for a minute and pull the mesh out. It leaves it looking perfect.

 

[urquidezj]

It is impossible to keep up with anything in this forum, everything sells with quickness, gonna have to get in touch with the lathe at work lol

 

[Darkreign]

Ok, finally got mine working at an acceptable level. Man this thing takes a fair amount of tinkering to get it working right. One thing I am still having issues with is wicking rate. I get just the right amount of TH and flavor, but only in short bursts, like 3-4 seconds. Then I have to tilt and wait for the next hit. I guess the DC Cartos got me spoiled with 7-8 second hits.

Is there any way to increase the flow rate of fluid through the wicks? Right now I have a 4" x .5" SS 400 wick installed (45° Bias) with the ceramic sleeve installed.

 

[Krythis]

It is impossible to keep up with anything in this forum, everything sells with quickness, gonna have to get in touch with the lathe at work lol

Look around for 'SCUBAGENv3 and Top Cap.pdf' thats a document Dan released with all the dimensions needed.

 

[Dalton63841]

Ok, finally got mine working at an acceptable level. Man this thing takes a fair amount of tinkering to get it working right. One thing I am still having issues with is wicking rate. I get just the right amount of TH and flavor, but only in short bursts, like 3-4 seconds. Then I have to tilt and wait for the next hit. I guess the DC Cartos got me spoiled with 7-8 second hits.

Is there any way to increase the flow rate of fluid through the wicks? Right now I have a 4" x .5" SS 400 wick installed (45° Bias) with the ceramic sleeve installed.

What VG% is your joose? If it is higher then 325 SS Mesh may wick better.

 

[fender0942]

What VG% is your joose? If it is higher then 325 SS Mesh may wick better.

At what VG% is 325 mesh recommended?

 

[Darkreign]

Sorry, I forgot to mention the PG/VG Ratio. I am using 80/20 PG/VG.

 

[Dalton63841]

At what VG% is 325 mesh recommended?

Honestly I am not sure. I just know that higher VG ratios usually recommend 325 mesh.

Sorry, I forgot to mention the PG/VG Ratio. I am using 80/20 PG/VG.

80%PG should wick just fine with 400 mesh...

 

[Krythis]

Got mine working pretty well after I made a new wick with 45º bias. Could really use a good method to fine tune the air flow, but I guess that's why there is a v5-6 to look forward to

 

[urquidezj]

Can I just make it or do I have to ask for permission? We have so much 7/8 303 ss stock slugs at work I can make these No problem, I'm working on a program for the cnc so i won't go through the manual side of things. Seems like a headache to build tho, I wonder if I can use ss rod instead of wires to do the connections, ill have to ask for his.advice.

 

[bstedh]

Can I just make it or do I have to ask for permission? We have so much 7/8 303 ss stock slugs at work I can make these No problem, I'm working on a program for the cnc so i won't go through the manual side of things. Seems like a headache to build tho, I wonder if I can use ss rod instead of wires to do the connections, ill have to ask for his.advice.

As long as you not making profit on them he has the design posted so you can make them for yourself.