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[5cardstud]

Well I know Switcher is a very helpful guy so if your having problems with it just explain them to him and he will help you out. No body knows more about ecigs and the 308 in particular. I've never owned one so I couldn't say. Also try Wharf, He has one I believe.

I haven't been around much lately because I was setting up an SSD in one of my PCs and accidentally erased over 250 movies and other stuff I had so my PC has been in the process of recovering them for over two days.

 

[markfm]

Ken, did you prime your cartos for the tank? They are a tight filler design, you might need to do an initial top fill to get them wicking.

 

[Kenho21]

Ken, did you prime your cartos for the tank? They are a tight filler design, you might need to do an initial top fill to get them wicking.

Yea, I filled them with the condom method, but I didn't add any fluid after I topped them off (via condom method) and put them in my tank. You think doing another top off could solve the problem?

 

[5cardstud]

One thing I do if my carto gets dry and is in a tank is give it 3 or 4 hard puffs without pushing the button on my PV. That brings more juice into the center of my carto. Try making your holes larger is all I can think of or thinning your juice a little with distilled water.

 

[Switched]

Hey, I just got my hands on a .308 mod from jrcustomturnings, and its 801 threaded. I could use an adapter to use a 510 on it, but the brass bullet drip tip is 801 sized. On the IKV site, this atty- IKV 801 XLR Mini Atomizer 1.5Ω, in the description says something about the drip tip size. Is this an 801 size drip tip? The mod can only hold one battery, so I want the lowest resistance I can get. Just want to make sure I will be able to use the brass drip tip.
Thanks,
DAve

That one uses the 901 or 510 drip tip. Have Switcher make you a 901 drip tip for it. He has the way and means to do it.

dDub, yes it is. The 308 is made for the ikv 801 mini atty and the brass DT fits the 801.

But the 1.5ohm looks to be different than the others... It looks like the 1.8ohm is a normal 801, but I want to be sure cuz I want to use the brass dt, of course. So which ones can I get, only 1.8ohm and up? The 1.5ohm is 'XLR', where the others don't say that.

LR 1.8Ω ~ Low Resistance

XLR 1.5Ω ~ eXtra Low Resistance

Both of these will work... and are in stock

The one I got tapers down to a 901 size and won't work with 801 drip tips but it is from a long time ago.

This is from the Ikenvape site on the XLR 1.5Ω
"Experience the power and vapor production of a 510 and the flavor of an 801 all bundled with mouthpiece included to match the size of a 901! Drip Tip Compatible.

But I only have the one and Wharf probably has them and should know. Plus I don't have a 308. Sorry if I mis-informed you. I was just going by the one I have and what it says in the description.

They all look to taper down, so I'm very confused haha. So where can I get an 801 atty that takes an 801 dt? Lol that's ridiculous, I'm about to just get an adapter and use my 510s on it. Too bad, I think the brass bullet drip tip really makes it. Kinda pointless without it, actually.

Wharf has a 308 so he should know more than me. If your still not sure send Switched a PM and ask.

Is that his ecf name, switched? I was looking for an email addy on jrcustomturnings but it brings up outlook setup, and I don't use outlook. I want to see about the atty, and what battery this 308 takes, if its even a real 308. It fires with 16340s and 18350s but the bottom doesn't screw on all the way... maybe it takes a flat top? In the vid I saw about him demoing the 308 or 50cal or similar he said there is a mark of authenticity on the mod somewhere, and I can't find anything on mine!

Here's his forum and his avatar to PM him is there too. http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...65241-official-jr-custom-turnings-thread.html

Cool thanks

MY Bad !!! I think I'm confused now, I saw the 801 mini and didn't realize they've been changed.

It looks like the 3.5Ω is like the way they used to be. But it looks like all other Ω's are Cannon like, with the 801 body and a 510 opening. If that's the case, I don't think it would work with your DT. Bummer !!!

I got a 510 cannon a while back that takes 801 drip tips, but they fit very tight. The bullet tip is just a tad too big to fit into it, and not to mention that I didn't really like the atty. I PMed switcher, and he told me it takes the IKV 801s. So idk now, the whole look of the mod is the only reason I bought it. Maybe I'll see if he can make me a 510 sized delrin bullet tip to use. I had a whole bunch of stuff I was going to order from him last night, until I saw the shipping cost! I forgot he is in Canada... kinda funny too cuz I could drive to canada in 5 mins. He also told me that all units are tested with AW IMR 18350s and close all the way, so I can't figure why mine won't screw closed all the way.

Well I know Switcher is a very helpful guy so if your having problems with it just explain them to him and he will help you out. No body knows more about ecigs and the 308 in particular. I've never owned one so I couldn't say. Also try Wharf, He has one I believe.

I haven't been around much lately because I was setting up an SSD in one of my PCs and accidentally erased over 250 movies and other stuff I had so my PC has been in the process of recovering them for over two days.

Wow talk about confusion...

I'm in contact with dDubs seems like Isaac snuck that one in under the radar.

@dDubs

Sorry for the misinformation in my latest PM, didn't know this XLR had surfaced. OTOH all the remaining 801s (providing they are mini) will work with the 308.

 

[Switched]

I have just sent a Skype to Isaac asking for clarification in this mater. It does seem that the 801 minis (according to the description are now necked in 510/901 ... over??? I hope this is a typo...

 

[Iken]

Hey, I just got my hands on a .308 mod from jrcustomturnings, and its 801 threaded. I could use an adapter to use a 510 on it, but the brass bullet drip tip is 801 sized. On the IKV site, this atty- IKV 801 XLR Mini Atomizer 1.5Ω, in the description says something about the drip tip size. Is this an 801 size drip tip? The mod can only hold one battery, so I want the lowest resistance I can get. Just want to make sure I will be able to use the brass drip tip.
Thanks,
DAve

Hey Dave the 1.5 atties should fit perfectly fine. I'll confirm in about 30-45 minutes. I still have a few .308 models as well as 20mm (20 mm 510 Brass drip tip, made for 14670 battery?) Since you guys could be so close it might be better to meet up, however, I'm sure we can work out some kind of deal with our 3 heads together. I'll be happy to test out the 308s and we can swap. The 510 dt is also do-able, the issue arises with the sleeve though. If you use a 510 DT on a Caliber, you will have a larger gap between the atty body and the sleeve.

Well I know Switcher is a very helpful guy so if your having problems with it just explain them to him and he will help you out. No body knows more about ecigs and the 308 in particular. I've never owned one so I couldn't say. Also try Wharf, He has one I believe.

I haven't been around much lately because I was setting up an SSD in one of my PCs and accidentally erased over 250 movies and other stuff I had so my PC has been in the process of recovering them for over two days.

Oh no!!! Oh man J5! That's absolutely Terrible news! I'm so sorry my friend. Are you having any luck? I did this once and took my hd to a local shop. The guy sold me a external hd kit, where i wrapped the hd in a case complete with ports and was able to extract Everything.

I have just sent a Skype to Isaac asking for clarification in this mater. It does seem that the 801 minis (according to the description are now necked in 510/901 ... over??? I hope this is a typo...

Definitely a typo Switcher, I'm on my way down to the office in just a bit, I'm running late today and gotta take the 2nd wee one to school. There should be no change to the barrel as any extra mods weren't stated upon ordering. If memory serves correctly I had tested the 1.5s to be fully functional with the Bullet DT. Will verify in just a few.

 

[Iken]

Yep! Just verified, 308 fits the 1.5Ω 801 just fine

 

[5cardstud]

Oh no!!! Oh man J5! That's absolutely Terrible news! I'm so sorry my friend. Are you having any luck? I did this once and took my hd to a local shop. The guy sold me a external hd kit, where i wrapped the hd in a case complete with ports and was able to extract Everything.

I just did it myself and got back even things I deleted before. It took 2 days and nights but it's all good now.

 

[5cardstud]

I just shot the F ..er Calm down John. Help is on the way

I'm still waiting Switcherand this mokey isn't getting any lighter. You better call again.

 

[dDubs]

Yep! Just verified, 308 fits the 1.5Ω 801 just fine

Ok cool, when the fusions are in stock I'll pick up a couple with them. Where are the fusions! Lol I got a bauway 801, thinking I could cut the tube down to fit the 308. It cut down ok, but now the DT hits the bridge. I didn't think that it would end up that low, I just measured so the bullet DT would sit in the right place on the neck so the mod looks right.
I'm happy I'll be able to use the brass DT, but I accidentally pulled on the 308 switch and stretched the spring out a bit I think. The switch now sticks further out from the bottom of the body... and I still haven't been able to get the caps to close fully with the battery inside. Whoever had the 308 before me must have screwed something up- I'm using AW IMR 18350, but the bottom cap won't screw in all the way. I'm a little hesitant to try and press the center (positive) post up from the inside, but I think that is the only way it will close all the way. Man, this thing is more trouble than its worth lol.

 

[dDubs]

Hey Dave the 1.5 atties should fit perfectly fine. I'll confirm in about 30-45 minutes. I still have a few .308 models as well as 20mm (20 mm 510 Brass drip tip, made for 14670 battery?) Since you guys could be so close it might be better to meet up, however, I'm sure we can work out some kind of deal with our 3 heads together. I'll be happy to test out the 308s and we can swap. The 510 dt is also do-able, the issue arises with the sleeve though. If you use a 510 DT on a Caliber, you will have a larger gap between the atty body and the sleeve.

Not sure what you mean here, who is close to meet up? You have one of the bullet DTs that is a 510? Once again, I'm confused lol!

 

[Iken]

Ok cool, when the fusions are in stock I'll pick up a couple with them. Where are the fusions! Lol I got a bauway 801, thinking I could cut the tube down to fit the 308. It cut down ok, but now the DT hits the bridge. I didn't think that it would end up that low, I just measured so the bullet DT would sit in the right place on the neck so the mod looks right.
I'm happy I'll be able to use the brass DT, but I accidentally pulled on the 308 switch and stretched the spring out a bit I think. The switch now sticks further out from the bottom of the body... and I still haven't been able to get the caps to close fully with the battery inside. Whoever had the 308 before me must have screwed something up- I'm using AW IMR 18350, but the bottom cap won't screw in all the way. I'm a little hesitant to try and press the center (positive) post up from the inside, but I think that is the only way it will close all the way. Man, this thing is more trouble than its worth lol.

The fusions are in NYC at the moment. We're still anticipating them to arrive as soon as possible.
Oh yes, I had a few trial and errors with the 801 body. If memory serves correctly 34mm is the exact measurement where you want to be with making it DT compatible. I know the exact problem your having with the 308. It's where the button meets, the threaded bottom connector that is sticking out. I played with this and may have a possible solution. As soon as I get to the office. I'll open mine up and let you know how I did it. It's an easy fix. About the battery not fitting it in. How is the top center post looking? Is it sitting flush with the top connector? In absolute no offense to Switcher, I see the 308 as a beautiful vaping decorative piece, the 7mm takes a smaller battery but you can see the improvements from one mod to the next. Going by the track record, the mods in line should get better and better. I have extra 308 and 7mm units here that were supposed to go back to him, I'll try out a 510 Bullet DT and see if it fits to the 308's top body sleeve. I know the DT is much wider to accommodate the 7mm atty sleeve, but not certain of the 308.
I'll get back to you asap.

 

[dDubs]

Thanks Iken! Yea, either the top or bottom cap(of battery tube) doesn't screw on all the way, depending on if I put the battery in from the top or bottom. As far as the center(pos.) post, it is just about flush with the 801 threads on top. On the bottom (battery) side, its about flush too, but the insulator looks kind of 'squished' and is sticking out all around the contact/post. I really wanted to sent it to switcher to get it 'tuned up', but he said it wouldn't even be worth it, with the approx. $30 shipping one way. I agree with him though. It looks like someone may have pulled on the switch on the bottom and stretched the spring, because it sticks out farther than it should. I'm just kinda bummed, I was so psyched on getting this!
Oh and I had problems threading the 801 attys I did get onto it. One bauway and the other was a smok tech. It was like the atty threads were too big, like didn't engage the threads on the mod. I got one (bauway) on and firing, but it was pretty loose and sat slightly askew. I'll have to get a couple of your 801s, provided I can get the issues with the .308 squared away first.
Thanks for your help!
-Dave

I have an adapter to use 510s on it, but even the shortest 510 atty I have sticks up just past the top of the neck, so it wouldn't really look right.

 

[dDubs]

What's the trick with the .308, Iken?

 

[MikeE3]

801 Mega Fusion Punched & DCT tanks

Anyone using the 801 Mega Fusion 'Punched' in a Smoketek DCT tank. I measure the end cap of the tank at 10mm and I'm concerned that the pre-punched hole at 10.5mm from the air ring may not be 'high' enough up the carto for proper clearance?

 

[Iken]

What's the trick with the .308, Iken?

Sorry for the long delay there Dubs, I have been meaning to get back to you asap, then ran into all kinds of stuff
Ok, I went through 3 308s here but they were all prototypes from the past and i couldn't figure out which was the model that was released. so I just opened up one. O the button sector, if you isolate it, then decompress the button, you will see the brass the plunger rise up. Now, on the outside on the bottom of the button you will see a brass colored center, this is that plunger piece. The idea is to make it flush on the outside, when you decompress the button, grab hold of the plunger and rotate counterclockwise till flush. This should give more room for the battery chamber. I'm not sure what kind of battery you have but having a flat top battery would also allow more room to close the unit.

I did test a 510 drip tip from a 20mm Caliber along with a low profile 801-510 adapter and it matches up pretty well. I'll be happy to sell you one for only a few bucks. I really hate to sell you anything at this point because you so excited to get one and then to face problems, but I'm not in a well off position to give out too much. I felt devastated doing these orders the past couple of days because of not being able to add too many freebies as a routine i like to have to say thanks to our customers. If you like man, I can sell you a new unit at my absolute cost that it costed me to buy these to help you out. Switch wanted them back, but I held off so he didn't have to pay us back so he can keep working on his business without taking any hits

801 Mega Fusion Punched & DCT tanks

Anyone using the 801 Mega Fusion 'Punched' in a Smoketek DCT tank. I measure the end cap of the tank at 10mm and I'm concerned that the pre-punched hole at 10.5mm from the air ring may not be 'high' enough up the carto for proper clearance?

Hey Mike, No worries good buddy. The Fusion Mega's hole is located precisely 10.88 mm up from the top of the connector. I had a customer a little while back that was curios about the same thing so I checked with one of our vendors (Vapetime, that deals with DCTs) and he said they fit perfectly and they have yet to face any problems.

 

[dDubs]

Hey thanks Iken, I emailed you. Don't feel bad about not being able to give out freebies- just doing what you do is more than enough, and I'm sure everyone else will agree.

 

[MikeE3]

Hey Mike, No worries good buddy. The Fusion Mega's hole is located precisely 10.88 mm up from the top of the connector. I had a customer a little while back that was curios about the same thing so I checked with one of our vendors (Vapetime, that deals with DCTs) and he said they fit perfectly and they have yet to face any problems.

Thanks much for the answer. (got your tweet too)

I was concerned 'cause your listing for the Fusion Punch! says the hole is 10.5mm up from the air ring and I measure the DCT end cap at 10mm thick. That was cutting it close. There is a little 'slop/give' with the bottom cap as it's recessed slightly for the Smoketech flanged DC carto. So with that 'bit' of wiggle room and your answer that the hole is 10.88mm up, I'm gonna order the Punch!'s and save myself a wee bit of time drilling my own holes. (yea, I actually use a drill press for 'punching' carto holes).

Now thats cleared up - new queston. Any chance that Fusion stealth adapters are on the near horizon?

 

[MikeE3]

Confirmed and confirmed. That was fast, got my order the next day. Nice living not far from you.

Like you said, the Punch! Fusion hole aligns well with a DCT tank end cap. And I can also confirm the Punch! Platinum 510 fits OK also (if anything it could be a tad lower). The caps on the DCT tanks are 10mm thick.

{and in case anyone notices these are standard size carto's nor XL size, I cut my 6ml DCT tanks down to size for regular carto lenght. I like to re-fill more often and keep the juice fresh.}