*GEM: A new RTA by MarkBugs

[dems86]

I recieved my GEM today. While it looks beautiful, anyone else have an issue with the 510 base? Mine doesn't seem to tighten up enough. There's a small gap left that allows the AFC to move up & down enough to annoy me. The hybrid base tightens up fine.

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You swapped the 510 pin before screwing on the 510 right? (silly question, but figured I'd ask anyways, lol)

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[Yozhik]

I recieved my GEM today. While it looks beautiful, anyone else have an issue with the 510 base? Mine doesn't seem to tighten up enough. There's a small gap left that allows the AFC to move up & down enough to annoy me. The hybrid base tightens up fine.

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I can see the pin of the AFC, which means it doesn't look like it is properly in the groove that is cut for it. Remove the 510 base, reseat the AFC properly with the pin in the groove, then reapply the 510 base.

 

[dems86]

I can see the pin of the AFC, which means it doesn't look like it is properly in the groove that is cut for it. Remove the 510 base, reseat the AFC properly with the pin in the groove, then reapply the 510 base.

Doh, I didn't even look for the AFC pin, lol

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[Satellite324]

Thanks for the suggestions, but I swapped the 510 pin and the AFC pin will seat properly. But as the 510 base won't seem to tighten enough, the AFC drops down a bit.

 

[qorax]

Thanks for the suggestions, but I swapped the 510 pin and the AFC pin will seat properly. But as the 510 base won't seem to tighten enough, the AFC drops down a bit.

Have you checked the white insulator of the 510 adapter? And have you 'removed' the pos screw before threading-in the adapter (placing the pos screw 'after' threading in the adapter to its fullest)?

 

[Yozhik]

Thanks for the suggestions, but I swapped the 510 pin and the AFC pin will seat properly. But as the 510 base won't seem to tighten enough, the AFC drops down a bit.

Does it tighten down fine with the hybrid base? If so, you may need to check the 510 base for any debris or a burr that might be in the threading.

 

[Satellite324]

Here's a pic without the build deck/pin installed and removing the AFC. That gap at the bottom isn't there with the hybrid deck.

Here's the inside of the 510 base

 

[Arthur]

Hmmm. Trying to build mine in hybrid and I keep getting check atty from the wae2. Not sure what's happening.

 

[distortoblotto]

Hmmm. Trying to build mine in hybrid and I keep getting check atty from the wae2. Not sure what's happening.

You need to back the center pin of the atty out a bit...

 

[Arthur]

You need to back the center pin of the atty out a bit...

Indeed. Discovered this shortly after I posted. [emoji106]

 

[Arthur]

Omg why so loud GEM?

 

[distortoblotto]

Here's a pic without the build deck/pin installed and removing the AFC. That gap at the bottom isn't there with the hybrid deck.

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Here's the inside of the 510 base

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Is the air control ring pin properly lined up? Did you install the 21mm ring to the bottom of the 510 base?

For those that are having issues, it may be a good time to go here... GEM and scroll down the page to take a peek at the user manual...

 

[TheotherSteveS]

Does it tighten down fine with the hybrid base? If so, you may need to check the 510 base for any debris or a burr that might be in the threading.

....a burr????? MB???? this is heresy..treason...unlikely...

 

[Yozhik]

....a burr????? MB???? this is heresy..treason...unlikely...

I'm not saying MB is at fault if there is one. Obviously, a gamma ray burst would be a much more likely culprit.

 

[TheotherSteveS]

I'm not saying MB is at fault if there is one. Obviously, a gamma ray burst would be a much more likely culprit.

Lol!!! I agree!!

 

[Cloudrider]

Cheers dems,

Gona try a fresh build and snip em close to the post.

Are you using the GEM with a WAE in hybrid mode?
Is the screen saying "check atomizer" or "shorted"?
If its saying " check atomizer", then try backing out the positive pin in the hybrid connector.
Mine took about 3/4 turn counter clockwise to make a connection and work with my 15 month old daily used WAEII.
Otherwise, I am loving the GEM/WAE combo and will continue to be my daily primary Vape!!

 

[Yozhik]

So anyone do the mesh wick on the Gem yet? I'd be interested in any pointers. I've watched the Petar K video, but outside of that I'm a newb when it comes to mesh.

 

[IanDVaypes]

Try Q's burts bees trick. Lube up those threads. See if that works.

 

[BadTrainDriver]

OK I finally got some time to get this bad boy going on my WAEII.

Mark Bugs never ceases to amaze me. When the hybrid connector is adjusted correctly, the grips are equidistantly spaced from the display, and the air hole is exactly centered over the fire button !!!

You have very nice nails.

 

[UKPaul]

Hi Guys

I contacted MarkB this morning and he came straight back to me with some suggestions to try regarding my shorting issue so will give them a try tonight.

In the meentime hers some pics of the gap I was speaking of.

1) With coil in
2) With coil removed
3) With screws removed.