Focalecig ... A new Fasttech??
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The Vapor Joe's Canada blog often lists the group buy deals. Much more than the US site.
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** Quick user update on SXK Stingray X **
I was not planning on using this tonight, but Doris messaged me and asked for feedback ... Out of the package this is simply gorgeous, and I love the finish on it, as I am a fan of brushed stainless steel. The threading is super fine and 20x.5 unlike the authentic, which is why I expected the threading to be different pitch, but it is the same as prior SR versions, while the authentic has a different thread pitch than the prior authentic versions, as per Mark Todd.
The one flaw that I notice is that my floating pin moves freely on its own, which is not truly problematic as it does not affect connectivity however ... the 510 threads on the top cap are deep, and short atomizer pins are not making a connection as a result. Case in point, my Infinite KFL V2 does not fire with this top cap, although it works just fine, beautifully in fact, with the hybrid adapter. Not to mention it looks fantastic with the hybrid adapter, even as I am concerned about the lack of insulation on it.
My other KFL with the super long 510 pin (that I usually use with my 4nine) works just fine with the top cap, no issues at all. So basically this is a heads up about short/flush 510 pins, in conjunction with this SR top cap. I believe that if the top cap was not designed with this lip at the very top, the short pin would be fine ... but it is what it is.
My switch .. my switch is AMAZING! Absolutely no sticking, crunching or any of that non sense, just a very smooth, and short throw. The tubes are virtually seamless, the logo is perfection in my opinion. Its just a stunning mod ... there is just this one issue with short 510 connection pins, so please be aware of this.
Nikki's does it look like you can sand the lip off the top? Hoping most of my drippers will work. If not then I will certainly use the hybrid cap and probably use it anyway. Any thoughts on a DIY fix for improving the insulator?
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Well ... that lip is not a machining flaw, its an intentional design, just as it is on the authentic. Its not something that you can just sand off, like machining burrs. The lip is approx 2mm high, and like I said, its intentional .. google pics of the authentic, or watch Todd's review so you can see. I plan to mod my KFL 510 pin to make it longer to work with the top cap, but for the moment it is awesome with the hybrid adapter.
As for creating an insulator for the adapter, I can't see anything working aside from a piece of delrin that is machined specifically for this hybrid adapter .. you will understand better once you receive it.
Yeah, check this thread, or visit the site and click the Group Buy tab regularly .. Also, it would be a good idea to check out my blog "Members Guide to shopping at FC", everything you need to know about FC, and Group Buys specifically is explained there in detail. Also visit the promotional section of their website as their are often sale priced items that have not been advertised elsewhere.
Well glad to hear you are using the top cap without issue. That is likely the cap I would use anyway.
Super excited. Mine should be here tomorrow.
Super excited. Mine should be here tomorrow.
Yeah, in spite of the lack of insulator for the adapter, I am not having any issues with it, which is a bit reassuring since I am using it with the shortest 510 pin that I have. I snapped a few pics of the mod in hybrid mode, and took a few close ups of the top cap, which I will post a little later on, as I am about to got out in a few.
So by the time yours arrives tomorrow, you will have a better idea about what to expect, as will anyone else who ordered it.
I have the semi-hybrid adapter that FastTech sells here in front of me. Its the 3 piece one vs the one designed specifically for the original Kayfun or 3.1 version. It comes with a delrin disc and the little brass piece that threads inside the 510 connector hole. I just tried it and it works just fine with the semi-hybrid adapter that comes with the Stingray X from focalecig. It says Infinite version but isn't Infinite a distributor like EHPro, limited to a few different manufacturers vs any like focalecig or FastTech?
PS: If someone could talk focalecig into carrying semi-hybrid adapters in "popular" threading sizes, for example Nemesis and Stingray, I think they'd sell them by the boatload. Especially Stingray threading since nobody has those short of legit places who feel that selling a 25¢ piece of metal for $25 as an accessory to a $200 metal tube is acceptable.
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i think the combination of the lip and the pin being really lose, thats the problem with nothing fireing on the top, if the lip wasn't there or the button was longer the problem wouldn't happen....i was going to play with the pin on mine, remove it and see if i can get something else to work
i don't think sanding or filing it down would be a good idea unless your really really good at it
How's the airflow through the 510? It sounds like it might be a suitable spot for a homeless Squape. I gotta do something, every time I look at the atomizer stand it's five big sad eyes are staring up at me.
What says Infinite?? Not clear on what you are speaking of there .. But yes, Infinite is a branded reseller, they are not a manufacturer however, to the best of my knowledge EHpro is a manufacturer.
Th 4nine hybrid cap is compatible with the Stingray, and extra hybrid caps are already being sold by FC.
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There is adequate air flow in the top cap of the Stingray, on all versions, including the new X. However, the Squape is too large for the SR at 22.8mm, you should consider the Ember Mod/Fire of Life mod for the Squape, or the 3 tube Caravela set sold at FC, both are perfect for the Squape. Unless you don't mind the over hang you would have with a Squape?
Well, its not true that nothing fires on it .. short/flush 510 pins don't fire on the top cap, because they are not making contact with the fire pin. 510 pins that are adjustable, or 1mm and longer work just fine. Modding the current floating pin will not change that, because you can't make it any longer than it currently is. The floating pin is not the issue, as much as the design of the top cap with the lip, in conjunction with the length of the current pin is.
Also the loose floating pin has absolutely nothing to do with it, even as it would be nice if it were stiffer, at the end of the day its a floating pin, its supposed to move up and down.
Now if you have a way to add an entirely new, longer fire pin, that is a horse of a different color.
The SXK Stingray X. I could have sworn it said Infinite Stingray X when I ordered it. That's the one I was commenting on.What says Infinite?? Not clear on what you are speaking of there .. But yes, Infinite is a branded reseller, they are not a manufacturer however, to the best of knowledge EHpro is a manufacturer.
Th 4nine hybrid cap is compatible with the Stingray, and extra hybrid caps are already being sold by FC.
I forgot that the 4nine cap worked with the Stingray threading, thanks for the reminder. Although it isn't necessary, I do like the insulating delrin disc that comes with the Nemesis adapter along with the brass bit for the too short or center pin recessed atomizers. So I was thinking more of that sort of design over the bare 4nine cap. But I'll get a pair of 4nine caps to have handy here. And as a plus they already have the holes in them. No need to drill any like with the FastTech offerings.
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yeah it's a bit of both imo....but unfortunately nothing fires on mine (unless in hybrid mode), but i don't have a huge group of toppers, then again i don't have the same one as you guys...figured the stillare would work because the pin sticks out a bit from the 510 connection, as beautiful as it looks on top it doesn't fire.....i couldn't have predicted it but it's unbelievable how much better the stingray drip tip makes things look with that little copper stripe that sets off the copper cut outs
i also was thinking about taking the fire pin completely out, seeing if i could find something longer....or at least thought about it, i dont' really trust myself not to completely break stuff
Pics to illustrate incomingggg ...
This is the SXK Stingray cap
This is the authentic Stingray X by JD Tech .. you will notice that the top cap design is the same, as well as the brushed finish on the tubes
SXK Hybrid cap with short pin KFL V2
Infinite KFL V2 in hybrid with SR X
This is the SXK Stingray cap
This is the authentic Stingray X by JD Tech .. you will notice that the top cap design is the same, as well as the brushed finish on the tubes
SXK Hybrid cap with short pin KFL V2
Infinite KFL V2 in hybrid with SR X
It's all true what you say, but you may not have considered: 1. I'm desperately grasping for any justification to buy a Stingray, and 2. I choose to believe in a future where everything is 22mm.
Unfortunately in the actual future everything is 28mm and me and all my sweet ... vape kit are getting evicted for not paying the rent.
Oh yeah, the Stillare is deffo a no go, unless in hybrid as you said .. my Stillaire's pin is even more flush than my KFL V2. Right now, I only have two 22mm atties that will work with the top cap, which is fine, as I only planned to use the SR X with my Kayfun's. Its too bad that I don't really like dripping, the X looks amazing with every dripper I have seen it paired with, and I love the DT, it looks dope on drippers. But unfortunately, I have no use for the DT at the moment, because it looks ridiculous with a standard Kayfun cap.
Its not a bad deal to have to primarily use the hybrid cap, everything looks mint in Hybrid, but I also really like the look of the top cap. Luckily for me, modding the KFL V2 510 pin will not be difficult, I have plenty of tiny o rings, and I love this Kayfun V2
You know I'm not a huge fan of the shiney stuff, but that is damn sexy as hell
Truth! ;-) Come into the Light my picky boo, it feels good here.
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