I find whistling occurs from a burr in the air inlets. Take a look inside the base and see if there isn't a small burr hanging around the holes. You might be able to remedy this very quickly.
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...Now, a couple of gripes (first world problems, really) I haven't been able to solve:
a) no matter how I build the Heron (I have tried most of the builds suggested on the thread, currently using the flat kanthal "tape" wire supplied with the atty pack with a cotton build) on the draw I have a slight whistling noise. Nothing too serious, but is anybody else experiencing it? I have installed the new bell. I have experienced with the AFC and it doesn't seem to make a difference (except for tightening up the draw of course). It's not terrible, but maybe there is a fix?
b) There is a tiny gap between the tank cover and the atomizer base, see picture. Again, it is small, and I await being shouted at for OCD issues. If I squish the top down, then it closes, but it pops up again to form the small gap. Any ideas, do I need to wait for the Orings to settle more?
c) Not for the family, but for King P: Looking at the rest of the thread, I think I should at least have had one longer GPin top. (I had two of the same length with my order of Paps3 and Heron). In hybrid mode it's no problem to make contact with AW18490s, but in 510 Mode I have some rattle. I guess I could add one in the comments for my next order?...
a) With one of my Herons I have the same whistling too. And as Nach suggested, I tried to 'see' if there were any burrs, Ah couldn't spot any.
b) Again, with my new Heron I have the same 'gap' between the tank section and the base (or the Bell Cap, if I press it down). Apparently, my Chamber Lid seems to be out of specs on this one (only this one) and thus, when the Chimney makes contact with it ~ it develops that 'gap'. Without the Chamber Lid all is hunky-dory.
Not a deal breaker tho, b'coz now I'm running all my Herons sans the Chamber Lid, with 'looped' cotton ball wicks. And they don't sag.
My old bell with the cotton cap sits flush and the new bell with the cotton cap has a tiny gap.
I am also sticking with a capless build until I find something that beats my cross coil setup but I highly doubt that is going to happen.
I am also sticking with a capless build until I find something that beats my cross coil setup but I highly doubt that is going to happen.
Thanks for all the advice!
- I have experimented with raising and lowering the coil - no avail. In fact, the whistle is present without a build, and by just blowing into the air intake from the outside. It only occurs when the delrin part of the GPin is in place, of course
- There are no small burrs or similar in the path
Re the gap: Yes, I only noticed it since I got the new bell - so this seems to be ever so slightly longer on the inside. No problem, I have enough builds I can make on it "sans" cotton cap.
Guess I'll live with the whistle - maybe I can come up with some lyrics to go with the song
Best
Ozy
- I have experimented with raising and lowering the coil - no avail. In fact, the whistle is present without a build, and by just blowing into the air intake from the outside. It only occurs when the delrin part of the GPin is in place, of course
- There are no small burrs or similar in the path
Re the gap: Yes, I only noticed it since I got the new bell - so this seems to be ever so slightly longer on the inside. No problem, I have enough builds I can make on it "sans" cotton cap.
Guess I'll live with the whistle - maybe I can come up with some lyrics to go with the song
Best
Ozy
Thanks for all the advice!
- I have experimented with raising and lowering the coil - no avail. In fact, the whistle is present without a build, and by just blowing into the air intake from the outside. It only occurs when the delrin part of the GPin is in place, of course
- There are no small burrs or similar in the path
Re the gap: Yes, I only noticed it since I got the new bell - so this seems to be ever so slightly longer on the inside. No problem, I have enough builds I can make on it "sans" cotton cap.
Guess I'll live with the whistle - maybe I can come up with some lyrics to go with the song
Best
Ozy
I haven't experienced either of the issue you are describing with the new bell. For the whistling, I would probably try fishing around inside the air hole with a stiff piece of kanthal. Maybe you will knock something loose... As for the gap, if you are saying that the gap is closed when applying force, and then riding back up, to me that sounds like an o-ring issue. Have you tried pushing down and then twisting back and forth? That will usually get the cap to stay in place for me. Hope that helps.
As for the gap, if you are saying that the gap is closed when applying force, and then riding back up, to me that sounds like an o-ring issue. Have you tried pushing down and then twisting back and forth? That will usually get the cap to stay in place for me. Hope that helps.
I think what is happening is the new bell for some of is is just a really tiny amount longer than the original one. And when using the cotton topper you press it down to the bottom and in the process the small soft red oring on the cotton cap condenses down but when you let it go it pushes the tank back up again.
Like I said 'I think' , it's the only explanation I can come up with.
No Koh Gen Do for me today
Best cotton form yet and you don't waste near a s much...
Have you tried pushing down and then twisting back and forth? That will usually get the cap to stay in place for me. Hope that helps.
Yep, tried that and it helped somewhat but the tank works its way up again. No matter, I've now got a build without the internal cap as suggested by Chadsmo and that alleviates the problem.
Thanks all who contributed!
Ozy.
O-rings and I have a love/hate relationship, I think I'd do more damage taking them off before cleaning than the UC could do. I've just been throwing atomizers in the UC for over a year...a little o-ring paranoia setting in now
You'd better hurry before they realize how popular they have become and raise the prices on you
I called ahead and found out that they don't carry it (they suggested a larger store). Not a big deal - I'm still really enjoying Peaches and Cream cotton yarn.
Dear GP family,
I have had my Heron for a while now and I am very very happy with it. I have it as my go-to atty together with the Paps 3 - a lovely combination.
Now, a couple of gripes (first world problems, really) I haven't been able to solve:
a) no matter how I build the Heron (I have tried most of the builds suggested on the thread, currently using the flat kanthal "tape" wire supplied with the atty pack with a cotton build) on the draw I have a slight whistling noise. Nothing too serious, but is anybody else experiencing it? I have installed the new bell. I have experienced with the AFC and it doesn't seem to make a difference (except for tightening up the draw of course). It's not terrible, but maybe there is a fix?
b) There is a tiny gap between the tank cover and the atomizer base, see picture.
View attachment 330667.
Again, it is small, and I await being shouted at for OCD issues
c) Not for the family, but for King P: Looking at the rest of the thread, I think I should at least have had one longer GPin top. (I had two of the same length with my order of Paps3 and Heron). In hybrid mode it's no problem to make contact with AW18490s, but in 510 Mode I have some rattle. I guess I could add one in the comments for my next order?
Thanks for your help!
Ozy
The topper's o-ring pushes a tiny bit the tank upwards. We have noticed that, but when we made a slightly shorter topper, we had leaking issues. The photo is enlarged and if someone doesn't know it, he will think that this is a huge gap, but it isn't.
If you are unhappy with it, send Heron back to us and we'll try to find one that comes more flush and without whistling sounds, although the whistle is many times build related. We'll setup one to check it before we send it to you, there is no other way. There is no reason for that except a burr somewhere or liquid inside the base.
Normally we send 2 different pins, one longer and the default one. We'll send you 2 longer pins if you like and sorry for the incident.
For the record bro, we had exchanged emails about it and I had suggested to send you a new topper, but you refused, the offer is still valid though
The whistle is something for which we haven't found any cause except certain builds and liquid inside the base.
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Well still no Koh Gen Do....someday it will arrive. I still need to give my Microstick a good bath, hopefully tonight...
Is the Quasar kind of like a dripping atomizer? It looks nice..I'm just not familiar with them.
me too chadsmo... lol and funny thing is we got ours the same day with me all the way down in Texas.
Yeah i noticed that, least USPS has been "faster" then in the past.
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