GP Series by VapourArt - Official Thread for GP Spheroid, GP PAPS, X, GP Piccolo, GP SnP and more - Part 1

Status
Not open for further replies.

synic

Senior Member
ECF Veteran
Verified Member
Jul 15, 2011
243
220
SLC, Utah
There aren't annoying questions mate :)

I wouldn't recommend to lift the coil with washers, from the position is placed already, that would affect the draw and it might diminish the flavour and the vapour production.

To avoid struggling the coil or loosening it, it is best to put it diagonally among the posts, having shape it with the help of a needle, until you are used to wrap it by hand. I used to be a vey heavy smoker for many years and I was smoking rolling tobaccos. After the second month I could roll a perfect cigarette in seconds. I believe the same thing applies to the coiling.

No matter how many instructions will be given, after some conscious attempts to make a perfect coil, a kinaesthetic memory is developing in the fingers, and every next coil is better from the previous one.

In this thread, see the previous pages, there are 2-3 methods of coiling, I have used them all and it is just a matter of preference, no need to put washers. But you can put them and prove me wrong, who knows ?

I don't think it would raise the coil at all. The wire would be resting on the bottom nut as before, same height. The washer would hopefully prevent the top nut from pulling or pushing on the wire while you tighten it down. What size are the nuts? I'll grab some washers from Amazon and give it a go, and if it works, I'll report back here :)

Here's a little diagram:

Code:
=       =
_       _
---------
=       =
*********


Where the top = is the top nuts, the _ is the washer, the ------ is the coil, and the bottom = is the bottom nut.
 
Last edited:

misterkai

Unregistered Supplier
ECF Veteran
Apr 28, 2012
769
1,772
San Diego
I don't think it would raise the coil at all. The wire would be resting on the bottom nut as before, same height. The washer would hopefully prevent the top nut from pulling or pushing on the wire while you tighten it down. What size are the nuts? I'll grab some washers from Amazon and give it a go, and if it works, I'll report back here :)

Here's a little diagram:

Code:
=       =
_       _
---------
=       =
*********


Where the top = is the top nuts, the _ is the washer, the ------ is the coil, and the bottom = is the bottom nut.

I personally think your idea is a good one and could potentially help with your issue.
 

Amirite

Super Member
ECF Veteran
Verified Member
Feb 10, 2013
499
583
New York, NY
Here is the parts of GP Piccolo v3:

At first screw the atomizer on the top cap, then adjust the positive post to make contact with the 510 pin of the atomizer. After that, screw them both to the main body of the Piccolo.

The negative post of the New Piccolo is adjustable and it has to be adjusted according the user's preference for the travel of the button.
At the moment we recommend only AW IMR 14500 batteries because the EFEST v2 don't follow the specifications of the 14500 size, their nipples protrude too much.

The switch locks by turning the button counterclockwise. Make sure that the whole switch is well screwed inside the main body. Check if the thin base of the switch that has a concave shape is hidden inside the tube when you are adjusting the negative post and make sure the holding nut is tightened firmly.

Perseus

Adjusting the negative post worked like a charm. Now if I could only work some similar magic on the spheroid.

I took the atomizer apart, cleared out any burrs from the center air hole, soaked in grain alcohol, re-assembled and the draw is still tight. I feel like the three holes that are drilled into the pin-cap is not allowing for adequate airflow (You can barely see the rim through the holes). As a result, when I remove the tank section after a dry hit, the coil is smoking because it wasn't cooled off and the heat is just smoldering. Any suggestions?
 
Last edited:

Amirite

Super Member
ECF Veteran
Verified Member
Feb 10, 2013
499
583
New York, NY
I am guessing the pin is not coning down far enough.

take the bottom off (turning it clockwise and not the opposite as usual) and push the pin down more. I will sometimes flip it over and put the flat bottom of the pin on a hard surface and push it.

let me know if that helps. It may be sitting below the edge of the 510 connector and needs to protrude down further.

Is the pin disc section (with the three holes) supposed to be flush with the edge of the bottom cap? Is this what you mean when you say 'push the pin down more'? It I remember correctly, mine just rests on the rim. I'm sure there is something I'm not doing right. The machined parts look fine.
 

catcat

Vaping Master
ECF Veteran
Verified Member
Feb 12, 2011
3,520
8,740
69
WA
Good morning. I received my picillo and spheroid. Thank you. I love the size. I had offered to pay extra to have the spheroid set up for me for my first time because I am totally a hands on, look at it up close and personal kind of learner. Darn, but it did not come set up for me.:( Having said that, can someone point me to a video that shows this whole process from start to finish? It's times like this I miss having a guy around to help me out. I don't know any guys that vape that live close to me to assist me and help me learn all the terminology. Thanks in advance. Whoops! Sorry about the HUGE pic.:blush:
GPseriesandcartos008_zps9ba88725.jpg
 

Amirite

Super Member
ECF Veteran
Verified Member
Feb 10, 2013
499
583
New York, NY
Good morning. I received my picillo and spheroid. Thank you. I love the size. I had offered to pay extra to have the spheroid set up for me for my first time because I am totally a hands on, look at it up close and personal kind of learner. Darn, but it did not come set up for me.:( Having said that, can someone point me to a video that shows this whole process from start to finish? It's times like this I miss having a guy around to help me out. I don't know any guys that vape that live close to me to assist me and help me learn all the terminology. Thanks in advance. Whoops! Sorry about the HUGE pic.:blush:

This is probably the best video regarding wick setup and page 11 of this thread has some nice pictures showing what the finished coil should look like. From my very limited experience, neither the piccolo or the spheroid come 'ready to go' and will need to spend some time to dial it in. (adjusting negative post to make good contact with battery, adjusting the positive screw on the piccolo to make the spheroid sit flush, etc...)

 

perseas

Unregistered Supplier
ECF Veteran
Dec 11, 2011
3,442
17,927
Athens, Hellas
www.vapourart.com
I don't think it would raise the coil at all. The wire would be resting on the bottom nut as before, same height. The washer would hopefully prevent the top nut from pulling or pushing on the wire while you tighten it down. What size are the nuts? I'll grab some washers from Amazon and give it a go, and if it works, I'll report back here :)

Here's a little diagram:

Code:
=       =
_       _
---------
=       =
*********


Where the top = is the top nuts, the _ is the washer, the ------ is the coil, and the bottom = is the bottom nut.

The size of the posts screws is M2. I am a visual guy, so now I start to understand what do you want to do. It looks promising, if the washers are thin enough to leave room for the nuts to grab the wire. :)
I've seen again this implementation in the UKVapers I think. When I find the thread I'll post it.
 
Last edited:

perseas

Unregistered Supplier
ECF Veteran
Dec 11, 2011
3,442
17,927
Athens, Hellas
www.vapourart.com
Good morning. I received my picillo and spheroid. Thank you. I love the size. I had offered to pay extra to have the spheroid set up for me for my first time because I am totally a hands on, look at it up close and personal kind of learner. Darn, but it did not come set up for me.:( Having said that, can someone point me to a video that shows this whole process from start to finish? It's times like this I miss having a guy around to help me out. I don't know any guys that vape that live close to me to assist me and help me learn all the terminology. Thanks in advance. Whoops! Sorry about the HUGE pic.:blush:
GPseriesandcartos008_zps9ba88725.jpg

I am terribly sorry Cat :(

Miro, my associate in Sofia, forgot to set up your Spheroid, my apologies for his omission.
Take a look at this set up, it is one of my favourite ways of setting the coil, I was ready to put a video, but UA72Riddle did it first and he made a terrific job explaining every detail, he covers every aspect of what might go wrong and how simple really is to set up the Spheroid:

GP Spheroid setup tutorial

 

perseas

Unregistered Supplier
ECF Veteran
Dec 11, 2011
3,442
17,927
Athens, Hellas
www.vapourart.com
Is the pin disc section (with the three holes) supposed to be flush with the edge of the bottom cap? Is this what you mean when you say 'push the pin down more'? It I remember correctly, mine just rests on the rim. I'm sure there is something I'm not doing right. The machined parts look fine.

The draw is neither tight or airy, is somewhere between. Does the 510 pin protrudes about 0,2-0,5 mm from the 510 connector?
If it doesn't, unscrew a quarter or half of a turn the positive post and the draw will be more airy.
 
Last edited:

catcat

Vaping Master
ECF Veteran
Verified Member
Feb 12, 2011
3,520
8,740
69
WA
Thank you Amirite. That was a great video setting up the atomizer. Appreciate it. Will have to stumble with the other issues as I go along once I try to set it up.

I noticed on that video Scott took one of the nuts off.
Perseas...any feedback on that?
It's Okay about the set up. I will learn. At least you PLANNED to have it set up for me and I appreciate the thought.
 
Last edited:

perseas

Unregistered Supplier
ECF Veteran
Dec 11, 2011
3,442
17,927
Athens, Hellas
www.vapourart.com
You are very kind, I can assist you from now on without any omissions, promise :)

Scott's method was developed when GP Spheroid was introduced, but later the feedback of many users showed that it is easier to put the coil diagonally, it needs less adjustments for hot spots and the best wicking is by making a loop about 3.5 mm from the one side. In that way, you don't touch the wick during refilling and you have no dry hits, it is continuously feeding the coil with juice.
Watch the video I posted above, it is really easy.
 

the ob

Unregistered Supplier
ECF Veteran
Jan 31, 2011
7,577
12,011
Portlandia
I love riddle and his videos. I have found that setting it up, with the wick diagonally between the posts works better.

I have not watched riddles video yet, but think he made it to help me primarily when I was having issues. He is one of the best out there. Catcat if you have any questions, please feel free to pm me. I have a bunch of spheroids now, and have become pretty good at setting them up :)
 

perseas

Unregistered Supplier
ECF Veteran
Dec 11, 2011
3,442
17,927
Athens, Hellas
www.vapourart.com
A new batch of updated GP Spheroid v2.1 SS 316 brushed finish and polished finish with anti scratch coating,
a batch of New GP Piccolo brushed finish and 2 tones finish and
a super mini batch of GP PAPS v2.1 mods 18350 with 18500, 18650 and 18800 tubes
is coming at Vapour Art Store, on Friday 1 of March at 5:00 a.m.GMT.

A big batch for GP PAPS v2.1 will follow later on March.

From now on, all the new revisions of GP Spheroid and GP Piccolo will have even better machining and superb threading because of an additional process we have incorporated into our production pipeline.

On Friday, we'll have available telescopic springless screws, which can replace the top cap screw with the spring of GP PAPS v1, v2 and GP Piccolo v1, v2 increasing that way the conductivity of the mod.

Whoever makes an order for replacement parts only and wants an alternative cheaper, albeit slower shipping option, we have instructions in the store's check out about it.
 
Last edited:

Amirite

Super Member
ECF Veteran
Verified Member
Feb 10, 2013
499
583
New York, NY
The draw is neither tight or airy, is somewhere between. Does the 510 pin protrudes about 0,2-0,5 mm from the 510 connector?
If it doesn't, unscrew a quarter or half of a turn the positive post and the draw will be more airy.

Does the size of the hole from the bottom look like the right size? Trying to blow air through this part alone makes me lightheaded because the draw is so tight. Both of my new spheroids are like this. If the hole on the bottom matched the hole on the top, I don't think there would be an airflow issue.
Please see attached pictures

photo 1.jpgphoto 2.jpg
 

Amirite

Super Member
ECF Veteran
Verified Member
Feb 10, 2013
499
583
New York, NY
I'm confused; can someone confirm that's going to be 1AM FRIDAY MORNING, EST?!


Juanita

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I thought Perseas was going to go later as well (according to his post on 02-19-2013, 02:49 AM)

I think 17:00 GST, 12:00 EST, 9:00 PST would accommodate more people's schedules across the Americas and Europe.
 

JCB1

Super Member
ECF Veteran
Verified Member
Jan 12, 2012
769
781
New Jersey
I thought Perseas was going to go later as well (according to his post on 02-19-2013, 02:49 AM)

I think 17:00 GST, 12:00 EST, 9:00 PST would accommodate more people's schedules across the Americas and Europe.

On FB, he has 5AM GMT March 1 but here he states 22 GMT,
I think (on cell, can't go bam) which would be 5PM EST....


Juanita

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
 
Status
Not open for further replies.

Users who are viewing this thread