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do you think an AW 18490 + kick would fit properly in this mod?
how about an AW 18350 + kick, would that work?
Yes an 18490 and kick will fit. Since it telescopes.
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Yes I use 18500mah+kick in mine. I also bought extension for 18650mah + kick.
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has anyone had any problems with the threads on these yet? i was looking at getting one from hoosiervapes and they have an option to "check and lube the threads" for an extra $3. it's making me worried to order from them cause it just seems like "for an extra fee we will send you a unit that can be assembled". even with the extra fee it's a great price for what the mod is, theres just some about it that makes me uncomfortable.
I wondered about that when I saw it too. I was involved with Karn's first co-op and mine was sent assembled. I never thought to ask him if he'd been shipped a bunch of pieces and assembled them himself (that seemed a rather silly question). As it had come packed as a single unit and not in pieces, it seemed pretty definite that the threads worked and over time, they worked in all configurations (even the ones that are silly and can't work). The one thing I did was to add some vaseline to the threads and screw them in and out a few times - then I removed the excess goop because the threads are really quite nice without lube. What this did, in theory, (my theory), was remove any extra machining particles that might be in the threads that could score the metal over time. It really wasn't necessary but it was my new baby and I wanted to protect it as much as possible (no matter how little it cost).
Mine has been great. No trouble with any part of it. I really like it. I tried to fight it several times,but went ahead and ordered a second one. I really like it. Really nice size with 18350mah +Kick
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I got one from vaportekusa. I didn't have, and haven't had, any issues with needing the threads lubed and checked. Worked great out of the box.
I got mine from hoosiervapes and did not get the added lube service. Mine had a tight section in the longest tube, but after screwing it in and out in the course of normal use, changing between 18650's and 18350's this has gone away. The threads are pretty good.
thanks for the input everyone, for some reason reading that option made wonder what's so wrong with the threads that you need need to check that they work. thanks everyone for putting me back at ease.
My feeling is if a retailer thinks this is important, it should be a part of their service and included in the sale. You are talking about less than 2 minutes to confirm a product in their hand is correct before shipping it out.
I have seen one dealer replacing junk 18350 batteries(stacking) with quality 18650 IMR for just that reason and still lower priced than most competitors.
some folks early on were complaining of the threads locking up. it turned out that the tube performed better (screwed in better) after you flipped it. im thinking that china assembled them wrong and the $3.00 fee is to assemble it correctly and lube the threads.
Meh ... at the price they are selling the Chi-Chi an extra $3 isn't all that much if you don't want to take the time to do it yourself.
I personally didn't choose the option but given how many they are selling ... I under stand why they are charging for that service. 2 minutes X 100 units is a decent amount of time to dedicate.
I personally didn't choose the option but given how many they are selling ... I under stand why they are charging for that service. 2 minutes X 100 units is a decent amount of time to dedicate.
Not when you have decided this is the product you wish to sell to your loyal customers. Been there - 25yrs in business - and will never expect less.
In the batch that's been coming in over the last few days from a co-op here, there have been several complaints about threading, particularly on the gold-colored bottom caps. I really had to force mine on... it eventually screwed down, but I might have sweated a little in the process.
They are around $28-$35.
I also just found this kit granted it will come from China but you get batteries and a tank for $32.
http://www.bestvaping.net/2013-hot-selling-telescopic-mod-kts-ecigarette-starter-kits-p-886.html
I also just found this kit granted it will come from China but you get batteries and a tank for $32.
http://www.bestvaping.net/2013-hot-selling-telescopic-mod-kts-ecigarette-starter-kits-p-886.html
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