GGTB conductivity

[MediocreTrombonist]

Hello, I'm just wondering what, if any, steps I could or should take to make sure my GGTB has the best conductivity possible.

I see there are some bottom springs available for some models... not sure which are fit for the GGTB or if they will help minimize resistance.

Any tips are welcome, thanks so much for your help, and apologies if this is a silly question.

 

[B-Rad_The_Mad_Vapr]

not positive if this is compatible with the GGTB, but this spring will give you better conductivity Replacement spring Type 4 for the GG e-Cigarettes and you can use noalox on your threads also Noalox Anti-oxidant compound - Cloud 9 Vaping

 

[Para]

Noalox is good stuff and you can get it at Lowe's.....4 bucks for a 4oz bottle; enough for several lifetimes of vaping

 

[imeothanasis]

thanks BR.

This spring that BR suggested is a little hard for GGTB. I suggest you Medio to leave GGTB as it is. Its contactivity is more than good buddy

 

[JohnUK]

+3 for the noalox and brass spring.

another idea,

Pure silver conducto-lube like this would be perfect too.this one would be expensive but there are cheaper versions out there

Conducto-Lube Silver Lubricant


[edit] Like imeo just posted I don't use anything on my GGTB as the conductivity is fine but nothing wrong with lubing the threads

 

[HoPeFuLLL]

How do some of the graphite powder/greases go? Just had one back from the country...all was locked up with fine sand, Nolax will make it worse I think.

 

[JohnUK]

I would guess a thick lube like you mention Hope or Vaseline and NO-OX-ID "A" special would help prevent sand getting in but to clean you'd need a de-greaser and cleaning can be a PIA


[edit] that said if I was in a sandy region I'd put my PV in a condom and secure with a rubber band around the mouthpiece,tho Id vape it discreetly

 

[HoPeFuLLL]

What's Jim sucking on over there guys....

 

[buGG]

 

[Zaiden]

Can you use alcohol wipes to clean up the GGTS (nickel-plated) or would that ruin the finish? Also...what's the final word on Noalox for GGTS threads? Is it better just to polish it every now and then or use Noalox? I'm getting some pretty early tarnishing on my nickel GGTS and it looks really bad since it's so shiny. Vapes amazing, but I don't want to polish this thing every other day.

 

[imeothanasis]

alcohol is ok Zai.

 

[HoPeFuLLL]

Sif waste it !!!

 

[Zaiden]

OK...is there any polishing tools you recommend? My issue that a good polishing takes at least an hour to clean up the GGTS. The hardest part is getting the polish off the threads. Any tips? I would love something that I can just spray on and wipe quickly.

 

[imeothanasis]

I use autosol and it takes 3 mins for me Zai. I dont have problems with autosol till now, its my 6th time that I did it. But if you unsure about chemical products, use oil or vinegar and see how it goes

 

[Zaiden]

I found a pretty good non-chemical cleaning trick for nickel.

How To Clean Nickel or Silver | eHow.com

 

[buGG]

you can try toothpaste too..but tarnish, depending on how serious it is, will benefit from a good polish.

 

[MediocreTrombonist]

Noalox: check.


As for tarnish, I wipe my nickel plated down with a trombone lacquer cloth designed to keep a trombone from tarnishing. It won't remove the tarnish, but constantly keeping it fingerprint free has kept the tarnish away. I'm planning on a leather grip for it in the future


My apologies if I am bringing this up in the wrong spot, but is there an estimated date for the next shipment of GGTS to the US or what models they will be?