Hippo V2 Arrived!

[Technonut]

When I saw this post, I had to grab one of mine, and take a good look at it, I had not seen a screw driver slot in it, but sure enough there it is. I had never seen one, on the top side before, learn something new every day.

That's one of the features I really like about it...

 

[Preloader]

Well, I'm glad I asked. And thanks for the quick response. Now I just have to find my little tech flathead.

I'm going to attempt to brush the brass KirF Bottom Extension to match soon. Forgot to grab some emery cloth from work yesterday. I do have some 400 Grit paper lying around, maybe I'll give that a go. I'll put up pics soon.

 

[jetcity]

Preloader - Glad the brass one arrived!

I had the same issue with the SS one I bought while trying it with a KF tank. I adjusted the center pin up a little and it made contact but the draw was a bit tight even with the airflow hole lined up and open. I listed it for sale in the classified section because I wasn't seeing a big benefit from using it... but maybe I was doing something wrong??

 

[Technonut]

Preloader - Glad the brass one arrived!

I had the same issue with the SS one I bought while trying it with a KF tank. I adjusted the center pin up a little and it made contact but the draw was a bit tight even with the airflow hole lined up and open. I listed it for sale in the classified section because I wasn't seeing a big benefit from using it... but maybe I was doing something wrong??

I'm not sure what could be causing the tight draw.. I don't use cartos much, but the couple I did try had a pretty loose draw when wide-open. My Terminator C is actually too loose, and I need to close it a good bit. I sent you a PM regarding buying it. When you adjusted the pin, you did use a screwdriver to turn, and not pry it up, correct?

 

[Preloader]

Uggggh. IMGur is being a ....-head right now, won't let me upload. So I'll attach a pic. The 400 grit worked great, matches the brush on the brass hippo flawlessly.

 

[jetcity]

Yes, a tiny flat screwdriver (I have a set to use on my laptop). I just tried it again and same thing. As soon as I take the hippo off everything is fine. Replying to your PM now...

 

[jetcity]

Uggggh. IMGur is being a ....-head right now, won't let me upload. So I'll attach a pic. The 400 grit worked great, matches the brush on the brass hippo flawlessly.

It looks like it matches perfectly! Did you adjust the pin and is it working correctly?

 

[Preloader]

It looks like it matches perfectly! Did you adjust the pin and is it working correctly?

Yup. Works great now.

 

[Preloader]

Jetcity, I was experiencing tight draw after I raised the pin. But I got it fixed.

You know the slot in the center contact pin? Well I turned it just a little so that slot lines up with the intake hole of the Hippo's core. Presto, air has a nice straight entry point.

 

[Technonut]

Jetcity, I was experiencing tight draw after I raised the pin. But I got it fixed.

You know the slot in the center contact pin? Well I turned it just a little so that slot lines up with the intake hole of the Hippo's core. Presto, air has a nice straight entry point.

Good tip I wasn't aware of..

 

[jetcity]

Thanks for the tip. I tried it and it did help but it still doesn't give me enough. I bought a couple of beauty rings first and ran into airflow issues so that's why I bought the hippo.

My hubby is going to try to make me the perfect ring that looks good and functions (I mentioned in another thread he's a machinist). I'll post pics when it's complete.

 

[Technonut]

Atmistique is showing more SS V2s in-stock..

Hippo V2 ss



Navy-Lifeguard recently reviewed the Hippo V2. It's in German, but done in his trademark detailed fashion.

 

[Zbeast08]

Yea, I got the alert today as well that they are back in stock....I took the plunge and got one but boy did I have think twice about this 50 buck ring!! Hope it's worth it!!

 

[90quattrocoupe]

I have had mine for a few weeks. It works great.

I always felt the draw was tighter on the Provari, than it was on my Segelei Zmax V3 flat top. Protank 2 would not work, tighter draw on my Phiniac tank with Boge XL cartos, and on my Dbox Puritank. Now with the Hippo2, everything is great. The Hippo1, was a dud. I use it now on my RDAs and RBAs.

If your topper leaves a little gap, between the Hippo2 and the bottom of the topper, you can slide the ring up slightly to fill in the gap.

Greg W.

 

[Namelesss]

I'm currently using the hippo v2 on my mini witha hypertank. Does anyone else think the draw is too tight even with the air adjuster set fully open?

 

[errolng]

hey.
I'm having problems with the pt2.
not even able to draw if it is screwed in all the way.
does this solve the issue?

 

[business2091]

Anyone here using tank other than PT2? PT2 works great with the Hippo. But two other tanks (bases) I used will not screw into the Hippo V2. Most importantly, Tatroe tank base will not screw into the Hippo V2!! I'm very frustrated atm because tatroe base look much better than the PT2's base. Also, these tank bases that will not screw into the Hippo V2 all can be screwed into the Provari... I am quite confused right now.

 

[Zbeast08]

Anyone here using tank other than PT2? PT2 works great with the Hippo. But two other tanks (bases) I used will not screw into the Hippo V2. Most importantly, Tatroe tank base will not screw into the Hippo V2!! I'm very frustrated atm because tatroe base look much better than the PT2's base. Also, these tank bases that will not screw into the Hippo V2 all can be screwed into the Provari... I am quite confused right now.

There is an adjustable screw in the top of the hippo v2 that can be turned to help make the connection. If you are talking about not screwing in as if it gets hung up and strip something, I had that problem tonite with an ikenvape carto, never had any trouble with a carto not screwing into the hippo as if your screwing directly into the provari...I'm thinking threads just not quite right on that carto as all of my others so far screw in fine even the hyper tanks bcc.

 

[Zbeast08]

I'm currently using the hippo v2 on my mini witha hypertank. Does anyone else think the draw is too tight even with the air adjuster set fully open?

Not as airy as I would expect with the hippo but totally closed and there is not any draw to speak of!! I have a hard time seeing the holes to line up so I do it by sucking and turning at the same time to find the open hole...it is ok!!

 

[business2091]

Yes I meant it won't go in at all, maybe for only 1/4 turn at most. I am ripping my hair off trying to determine if I got a defective Hippo v2 or if the tatroe bases are not strictly 7mm x .5 thread. I got two tatroe bases and neither will go into the Hippo v2 at all