GLV 2 is here and pre-order is now open!!!

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NebulaBrot

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As far as my "mistake".... it was just foolishly over dry-burning an atty to the point of heating the head cap of the GLV to where it melted/burnt the resistor in it. :facepalm:

See, this is EXACTLY what I am talking about. This can be very helpful to others. Was it a mistake? Yes, but one that is understandable. And, as you saw, you did not know so others may not know either. This type of resistor dissipates the extra voltage as heat so it most certainly CAN heat up.

While I have not done this to the point of melting the resistor, I may have come close. The solder-ball (positive lead in connector) has certainly flattened a bit and if I look at the resistor, I see some of the red coating has melted to the insides of the head-cap. While I do not "dry" attys on devices, I do dry-burns to clear the atty before changing flavors. Also, 901s can clog (to some extent) so as preventive maintenance, I do 2 or 3 dry burns per day to burn off any excess juice build-up. However, my technique is to burn for about 3 seconds while blowing down the atty tube from about 6" away. I do this several times in succession - releasing the button after each for about 2 seconds. Clearly, with this device design, this may well be a bad idea. Hopefully Jay will chime in and give us better guidance.

Thanks for sharing Thye! Sharing knowledge and experiences helps us all! :toast:

PS - another good point worthy of mentioning: regular 510 attys are 2.5 ohms. On a 5V device that is 10 watts - pretty hot. By comparison, most LR attys are 1.7 ohms and on a 3.7 device is only 8 watts (will be more if batts fully charged to 4.2 = 10 watts). These are high heat levels. By comparison, a 3.3 ohms atty (510, 901 or 801) on a 5V device is 7.5 watts. Just worthy to mention. Personally, I find 10 watts can give somewhat of a burnt taste, especially to VG (or higher VG base mixtures) as VG burns at lower temps. I also find most fruity/sweeter juices lose some of their flavor at above 9 watts. But, that is just me - MANY LOVE vaping 2.5 ohms on 5V!! :toast:
 
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Well, I haven't tried it yet but I was told polydent is a good way to clean attys. ATV (Ask the Vets) used to be called ATE (Ask The Experts) and Kurt was one of them. I think he may have dropped it for a while as he sounded pretty busy but he recommended that approach. I've got a few low functioning attys waiting for the day I actually remember to buy the polydent. In stores that sell it all the time but just never think of it - not a regular purchase for me (IYKWIM). :D - yea, still have all my chompers! :D
 

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Man Theys.......You gotta be carefull!! Is your GLV still working? or is it a 6v now?

Bad news!
:ohmy:The Wiz!

Well... the body and end cap are still working in so far as they are sitting on the desk in front of me working on taunting me :unsure: but the head cap is hopefully in Farmington but I'm not certain since the P.O. "tracking" hasn't updated since I first sent it out on Wednesday morning. :?:
 

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Well... the body and end cap are still working in so far as they are sitting on the desk in front of me working on taunting me :unsure: but the head cap is hopefully in Farmington but I'm not certain since the P.O. "tracking" hasn't updated since I first sent it out on Wednesday morning. :?:
Sorry to hear Thyes!!! I saw a post earlier from Jay that he has hundreds(?)of resistors there so hopefully its a quick fix!

:)The Wiz!
 

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Thanks Wiz. I know Jays busy so whatever time it takes it takes. But I do look forward to being able to use it again. :smokie:

Figures though that it's the first package I've sent out through the P.O., since getting into all this e-cig stuff, that has gone 4 days since I dropped it off without any updates. I guess I should have spent the extra $3 or $4 for Priority this time.
 

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Thanks Wiz. I know Jays busy so whatever time it takes it takes. But I do look forward to being able to use it again. :smokie:

Figures though that it's the first package I've sent out through the P.O., since getting into all this e-cig stuff, that has gone 4 days since I dropped it off without any updates. I guess I should have spent the extra $3 or $4 for Priority this time.
4 days? I will have it today for sure...in the mail today as well if it runs on time.

quick update. other than the GLVs with custom etching, ALL GLVs will be in the mail today and monday. there are 2 rebuilds in that bunch as well...they are on thier way back to you...have fun.
 

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4 days? I will have it today for sure...in the mail today as well if it runs on time.

quick update. other than the GLVs with custom etching, ALL GLVs will be in the mail today and monday. there are 2 rebuilds in that bunch as well...they are on thier way back to you...have fun.

Well I appreciate the effort Jay. :thumb:

Unless the "tracking" is off it looks like you should receive it Monday though.

Your item was processed through and left our DETROIT, MI 48233 facility on July 17, 2010. The item is currently in transit to the destination. Information, if available, is updated periodically throughout the day. Please check again later.

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Processed through Sort Facility, July 17, 2010, 4:39 pm, DETROIT, MI 48233
Acceptance, July 14, 2010, 10:50 am, HUDSON FALLS, NY 12839
 

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Well I appreciate the effort Jay. :thumb:

Unless the "tracking" is off it looks like you should receive it Monday though.

Your item was processed through and left our DETROIT, MI 48233 facility on July 17, 2010. The item is currently in transit to the destination. Information, if available, is updated periodically throughout the day. Please check again later.

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Processed through Sort Facility, July 17, 2010, 4:39 pm, DETROIT, MI 48233
Acceptance, July 14, 2010, 10:50 am, HUDSON FALLS, NY 12839

Well heck... no update on there today. Maybe tomorrow.


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Nice one :thumb:
 

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Well heck... no update on there today. Maybe tomorrow.




Nice one :thumb:

nope nothing yet sorry.

My order was #265. Did it go out today??

yep its in the mail .

Not before mine. Order #264 LOL!!! Jay did you or are you going to mail it? If your not mailing it please let me know when I can come and get it. I need to go down to Auburn Hills anyway. Thanks.

Blake
yours is done as well, but Sara got to it before I could catch her so it got mailed.

Ill update tracking numbers tomorrow...Sara has them with her at work lol
 
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