I gotta stay away from...

[The Ocelot]

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I do have a weird thing with street lamps though - I can't go anywhere at night without having a few go out just as I pass them. Now sodium lamps are funny things and you can actually make them go out if you kick the post really hard karate style, but really, every time I go out? I've had three go out at once - 1,2,3 as I passed them. More than once.

Google the "Slider" phenomenon. It's appears to be more common than me blowing fuses and screwing up devices.

Well you know what they say - million to one chances happen 9 times out of 10.

STOP! If you keep this up there is 7.639% chance you are going to start sounding like Dormin! If you go that route, you will have to completely rethink your equipment since 8 out of 3 of your devices will soon be obsolete.

...I suspect that the old 510 threading is on it's way out. It's got many critics, about the weakness, inconsistency, and something about that silly silicone insulator that should be made of something (anything) else, that few manufacturers have seen fit to look into.

I don't know. I'm betting that vGo is going to pick up, just because they swapped the old 510 for 808, which makes it awfully handy. I'll have to revisit it when the time comes for me to replace my batteries. Then again, the path of air might end up in a completely different configuration, in some other future design.

I'm not against eGos, and I'm just guessing at the future. Kanger already makes a vGo tank (bottom coil). I've started to look for vGo tank alternatives, but I've only found the Kanger, so far.

I really have to stop reading this unidentified member's posts, but it's like watching a traffic accident in slow motion. Having only vaped since June (it appears), and having only vaped a Halo Triton, "they" (gender & species neutral) are advising new members to get a Triton over a Twist.

...510 was the original threading system, back when cig-a-likes had three separate components. By itself, 510 is obsolete, but it remains as part of eGo threading.

808 (KR808D-1) is the most popular now, with a few vendors peddling 808D-2, which is not interchangeable.

510 is known to be problematic, and I'm sure some can attest to that.

7/27: ...I know about VV (variable voltage) and just learned recently about VW (variable wattage), which makes a lot of sense. If you have the ability to vary the voltage, you still don't really know how much power you're putting through an atomizer...

But, of course, we now know from Dormin's August posts that watts aren't important. New vapers should be vaping based on wire temperature.

Something that really irks me (I'm not sure why and it's not in the above posts), is that Dormin has stated they are from the US, yet frequently uses pseudo-British phrasing. I was married to a Brit for over a decade and recognize the speech pattern of an Anglophile gone awry. Also (this took me awhile to figure out), "Dido" is the new "Ditto."

 

[The Ocelot]

Ocey.. how are you liking squonking? Is the REO as good as "they" say re: flavor?

Yes. It is the same as dripping - unfriggin' believable! The only problem I'm having is a tight draw on some of my attys, and conflicting info from the ReoNauts as to whether or not I can use a 510 to 510 adaptor. I'm going to have to PM Rob directly. Considering the draw, I like the Phidias better, but she is so pretty I don't like using her very much. The Reo is a perfect complement to the ProThingy. Reo to bottom-feed, ProThingy for carto tanks, Bobo for Protanks and the tiny box mod for dripping. Life is good!

The Reo now has a name too! Her name is Tonka!

ETA: Yay! I tried pushing a pin in the airflow holes and it worked! I tried before, but I guess I wasn't pushing hard enough! Yipee!

 

[Zak Rabbit]

Google the "Slider" phenomenon. It's appears to be more common than me blowing fuses and screwing up devices.



STOP! If you keep this up there is 7.639% chance you are going to start sounding like Dormin! If you go that route, you will have to completely rethink your equipment since 8 out of 3 of your devices will soon be obsolete.

...I suspect that the old 510 threading is on it's way out. It's got many critics, about the weakness, inconsistency, and something about that silly silicone insulator that should be made of something (anything) else, that few manufacturers have seen fit to look into.

I don't know. I'm betting that vGo is going to pick up, just because they swapped the old 510 for 808, which makes it awfully handy. I'll have to revisit it when the time comes for me to replace my batteries. Then again, the path of air might end up in a completely different configuration, in some other future design.

I'm not against eGos, and I'm just guessing at the future. Kanger already makes a vGo tank (bottom coil). I've started to look for vGo tank alternatives, but I've only found the Kanger, so far.

I really have to stop reading this unidentified member's posts, but it's like watching a traffic accident in slow motion. Having only vaped since June (it appears), and having only vaped a Halo Triton, "they" (gender & species neutral) are advising new members to get a Triton over a Twist.

...510 was the original threading system, back when cig-a-likes had three separate components. By itself, 510 is obsolete, but it remains as part of eGo threading.

808 (KR808D-1) is the most popular now, with a few vendors peddling 808D-2, which is not interchangeable.

510 is known to be problematic, and I'm sure some can attest to that.

7/27: ...I know about VV (variable voltage) and just learned recently about VW (variable wattage), which makes a lot of sense. If you have the ability to vary the voltage, you still don't really know how much power you're putting through an atomizer...

But, of course, we now know from Dormin's August posts that watts aren't important. New vapers should be vaping based on wire temperature.

Something that really irks me (I'm not sure why and it's not in the above posts), is that Dormin has stated they are from the US, yet frequently uses pseudo-British phrasing. I was married to a Brit for over a decade and recognize the speech pattern of an Anglophile gone awry. Also (this took me awhile to figure out), "Dido" is the new "Ditto."

You don't like it when things go pear- shaped or wonky? Never took the apples and pears up to bed?

Sent via the guys that made Star Trek low tech.

 

[The Ocelot]

You don't like it when things go pear- shaped or wonky? Never took the apples and pears up to bed?

Sent via the guys that made Star Trek low tech.

My SO was never into rhyming slang. His father designed crossword puzzles for a well-known newspaper and would have killed him. "Ta" for thanks was enough to start a family war.

 

[SirSteve]

808 (KR808D-1) is the most popular now, with a few vendors peddling 808D-2, which is not interchangeable.

Darn, now I have to get all new equipment, with the exception of the Kanger MT3, Kanger T2, and the knockoff Evod, which are Ego cone threaded, everything I have is 510,even my 510 to Ego adapters are 510 threaded. Why I am not informed of things like this?

Maybe in the Cigalike world the 808 is taking over, but for those of us who don't use cigalikes, 510 is by far the most common.

We should all buy infrared thermometers so we can monitor our coil temps. Here is one that is fairly reasonably priced, HDE® Temperature Gun Infrared Thermometer w/ Laser Sight - Amazon.com

 

[Jo Patterson]

My SO was never into rhyming slang. His father designed crossword puzzles for a well-known newspaper and would have killed him. "Ta" for thanks was enough to start a family war.

Pedantic people crack me up ... for millions of years words meant what people wanted them to mean (people meaning group consensus not every person for themselves) secret meanings in words, inuendo, double speak was all common even in the ghetto among the uneducated ... even our current number system started as words. Feel free to look it up.

Now the control freaks want to control our thoughts by controlling our vocabulary ... sorry folks - aint gonna happen - ta

 

[The Ocelot]

Darn, now I have to get all new equipment, with the exception of the Kanger MT3, Kanger T2, and the knockoff Evod, which are Ego cone threaded, everything I have is 510,even my 510 to Ego adapters are 510 threaded. Why I am not informed of things like this?

Maybe in the Cigalike world the 808 is taking over, but for those of us who don't use cigalikes, 510 is by far the most common.

We should all buy infrared thermometers so we can monitor our coil temps. Here is one that is fairly reasonably priced, HDE® Temperature Gun Infrared Thermometer w/ Laser Sight - Amazon.com

Oh my! I've seen those guns before, but they were much more expensive. Does FT sell them? But then, according to Dormin, FT requires minimum orders unless you are just getting a sample.

ETA: It's true that Smokeless Image seems to get the highest rating for cig-a-likes, and they use 808, but the Halo Triton looks like an eGo clone. There must be something fab about them though, they appears to have lots of fanbois. My fear is that Dormin will get a ProThingy and then they (it?) will never shut up.

Is it better than they when one is trying to be cryptic?

 

[The Ocelot]

Pedantic people crack me up ... for millions of years words meant what people wanted them to mean (people meaning group consensus not every person for themselves) secret meanings in words, inuendo, double speak was all common even in the ghetto among the uneducated ... even our current number system started as words. Feel free to look it up.

Now the control freaks want to control our thoughts by controlling our vocabulary ... sorry folks - aint gonna happen - ta

Why would I look it up? Am I not supposed to believe you? Lol!

 

[Zak Rabbit]

Pedantic people crack me up ... for millions of years words meant what people wanted them to mean (people meaning group consensus not every person for themselves) secret meanings in words, inuendo, double speak was all common even in the ghetto among the uneducated ... even our current number system started as words. Feel free to look it up.

Now the control freaks want to control our thoughts by controlling our vocabulary ... sorry folks - aint gonna happen - ta

Ever read 1984?

Sent via the guys that made Star Trek low tech.

 

[The Ocelot]

Ever read 1984?

Sent via the guys that made Star Trek low tech.

 

[SirSteve]

$18.17 CA-380 Digital Infrared Thermometer with Laser Sight - -32'C ~ 380'C range / 2% error at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping, By golly they do, and they are even cheaper if you five or more, however you can still get less than five if you want.

You know, in some way he may be right, I tried to order zero of numerous items, and Fasttech has yet to ship them, or even charge me for them. So maybe you do have a minimum of one item.

Night all, and a happy Friday to everyone.

 

[Jo Patterson]

Why would I look it up? Am I not supposed to believe you? Lol!

Believe me - on ECF ? Where lies abound and moderators refuse to do anything about it - I know you are smarter than that - don't I at least get one of the cute ocelot photo's to indicate sarcasm ??? I love those things.

 

[The Ocelot]

Believe me - on ECF ? Where lies abound and moderators refuse to do anything about it - I know you are smarter than that - don't I at least get one of the cute ocelot photo's to indicate sarcasm ??? I love those things.

Just for you

 

[The Ocelot]

$18.17 CA-380 Digital Infrared Thermometer with Laser Sight - -32'C ~ 380'C range / 2% error at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping, By golly they do, and they are even cheaper if you five or more, however you can still get less than five if you want.

You know, in some way he may be right, I tried to order zero of numerous items, and Fasttech has yet to ship them, or even charge me for them. So maybe you do have a minimum of one item.

Night all, and a happy Friday to everyone.

He was right about FT's lousy customer service too. I ordered half an EVOD and never got it, it's been 2 months since I opened a ticket and they won't respond to my emails.

 

[SirSteve]

He was right about FT's lousy customer service too. I ordered half and EVOD and never got it, it's been 2 months since I opened a ticket and they won't respond to my emails.

That is just inexcusable, I know they do a lot of business and sometimes probably get some crazy emails, but to just ignore a legitimate compliant like non shipment of an order is just poor business practice. Maybe if you don't meet the minimum of one ENTIRE product they just don't think you are worth dealing with, sad.

 

[Shadav]

Oh my! I've seen those guns before, but they were much more expensive. Does FT sell them? But then, according to Dormin, FT requires minimum orders unless you are just getting a sample.

ETA: It's true that Smokeless Image seems to get the highest rating for cig-a-likes, and they use 808, but the Halo Triton looks like an eGo clone. There must be something fab about them though, they appears to have lots of fanbois. My fear is that Dormin will get a ProThingy and then they (it?) will never shut up.

Is it better than they when one is trying to be cryptic?

lol it's called misinformed....if I didn't know better I'd think the 808 was some new invent looking at certain knockoff sites. If I didn't know they were a knock off of ego

also the halo is popular due to youtube
I know when I was looking up info for diy before I knew about ECF it seemed like most the videos I found of people were using halos and 808s or the old 3 piece 510s but then if I was smart I'd have checked the dates of videos rotflmfao and seen that they were way outdated vids but still decent info just not relevant anymore

 

[hottierockstar]

holy crud.....you mean my "batch" order of two different 510 threaded items and one "glass fiber for electronic cigarette" item from fasttech won't be usable by the time i receive the order? will they all have a new name when they do?

 

[fabricator4]

Google the "Slider" phenomenon. It's appears to be more common than me blowing fuses and screwing up deviceos.

Goodness. I've come across people who "know of it" but no-one who actually complains about it happening to them. Two main theories appear to be either aging lamps cycling on/off and faulty sensors that are picking up light from the person in question. I still question why, on a road that even at night get's regular traffic, it waits until *I* am right under it to turn off.

Most of the nay-sayers discount it as a sensor malfunction because they say the light turns back on in a predictable pattern when you move out of the area. Ummm, sodium lamps can't just "turn back on" because it takes several minutes for the sodium to get back up to temperature. Like mercury vapour lamps, there is a warm-up period.

My own pet theory is an ageing bulb and road vibration. But why does it wait for my 1.5 tonne Mazda Bravo utility to pass under it, when the 8 tonne tipper that just passed by did nothing? The art college light had no vibration type reason to go off since we were on on foot and there was no wind. I'd also never seen it malfunction before, and it never did again.

It was during the same period (art college, mid eighties) that I went out to shoot some night photos. I spent hours trying to get the shot I wanted because because the damn street lights kept going off. There was no wind, it was a cool night, but the lights in the vicinity kept going off plunging my foreground into darkness. I was after desolate suburban street photos, what I got was severely ...... off and weirded out at the same time.

STOP! If you keep this up there is 7.639% chance you are going to start sounding like Dormin! If you go that route, you will have to completely rethink your equipment since 8 out of 3 of your devices will soon be obsolete.

I think the actual statement was "million to one chances happen all the time" but the one that I quoted was Terry Pratchett paradyphrasing in Equal Rites. Million to one chances DO happen all the time, it's just that the statement does not attempt to predict *which* million to one chance is about to happen, or affect the apparent randomness of the it.

BTW, I don't know if Terry Pratchett was ever popular in the US? I've never seen him mentioned. Bloody genius, and extremely funny. (Not having read Terry Pratchett's discworld novels from the beginning is like someone not knowing who Monty Python is. In my opinion of course - some people just can't read humour and get it (It's not handed to you on a plate, the best bits you have to work at).

...I suspect that the old 510 threading is on it's way out. It's got many critics, about the weakness, inconsistency, and something about that silly silicone insulator that should be made of something (anything) else, that few manufacturers have seen fit to look into.

I don't know. I'm betting that vGo is going to pick up, just because they swapped the old 510 for 808, which makes it awfully handy. I'll have to revisit it when the time comes for me to replace my batteries. Then again, the path of air might end up in a completely different configuration, in some other future design.

Was he talking about DSE808 or KR808?

Something that really irks me (I'm not sure why and it's not in the above posts), is that Dormin has stated they are from the US, yet frequently uses pseudo-British phrasing. I was married to a Brit for over a decade and recognize the speech pattern of an Anglophile gone awry. Also (this took me awhile to figure out), "Dido" is the new "Ditto."

Usually a sign that someone has got most of their education from television and popular media. sigh.
The "dido" thing I've come across before. Well, that's how it sounds

In the 90's there was a trend in education to not emphasize the importance of things like spelling and grammar. It was thought they get in the way of creativity or something. What it resulted in was an entire generation who were no more creative that previous generations, but couldn't spell it either. This generation are now the ones who are the current teachers and Mrs F spends most of the end of term correcting the grammar and spelling in the report cards that teachers write. These people are teaching your kids.

 

[chellemmm]

My pet peeve is "conversate." IS NOT A WORD!!! The WORD is "converse," damnit! Now, I feel better.

Seriously, I hope you steered dimron the "right" way.

 

[james1980]

I have a provari it sits on my desk as an overpriced ohm checker lol, Love my nemesis now that's worth every penny