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[beckyblue]

Coming?!? bwahahashahahahaha

That one got me. bwahahahaha

I know, they are being very pervy lately and I like it because it makes me look like an angel. Or I'm rubbing off.

Oh Lord did I really just say rubbing off???

Do NOT repent, RJ; if you recall, all this helped hook me on this sub-forum...was curious if that was a Vamo in Chak's pocket, or if he was just happy to see me!

 

[Chakris]

I think she sorta gave up on it Chak. She said she's back on her Twists. Maybe you can be some encouragement to her next time you bump into her. She often reacts favorably when folks encourage her. She prettied it up real nice too and made it girly looking.

Yes, I saw that and very purty indeed.

I didn't give up on it. It's next to my bed and I use it at night. Occasionally. I did get the tilt and squeeze figured out and it works very nicely.

I do prefer the shape of the twist better. And that 9ml bottle is insanely large for me.

Glad to hear you didn't give up on it, I knew you could do it. I agree that 9ml bottle is a beast, isn't it? I can go 2-3 days on one tank. Don't usually like to go that long on one flavor, but that's why they give you two tanks I believe.

(Notice I'm being a good cadet today and not a single word outside context.)

VAPEMAIL! My (8) 8 oz amber glass bottles with phenolic lids came in today. I ordered from Amazon, a company called Greenals. Just over $30. Nicely packaged and no breakage. So this weekend I get to play chemist and mix up my nic with my VG and put it all in the freezer. This is all I'll be able to stockpile because there isn't any more room in my freezer. I really want an AGA. What kind do I get? AGA-T or AGA-Z or AGA-ABC ()....what is the best? I haven't been paying attention at all on those, but I really want one.

After the AGA, I'm back to ordering just juice. I miss my Oompa!

I really like my AGA-T2's - Hoosier Vapes had a special sale on them and I got two for $20 each. I see they're out of stock at the moment though. They also carry the Vision Eternity I hear a lot of good reviews about even from Phil Pbusardo.

It's Edd and Chak's fault with all the cheerleader pics and Icelandic bikini clad videos.

Bikinis in Iceland? Who knew! And did you notice they kept quoting the video...over and over and over. LOL!

Got to keep the mens morale up, don't we?

Coming?!? bwahahashahahahaha

That one got me. bwahahahaha

I know, they are being very pervy lately and I like it because it makes me look like an angel. Or I'm rubbing off.

Oh Lord did I really just say rubbing off???

Look who's talking...

Do NOT repent, RJ; if you recall, all this helped hook me on this sub-forum...was curious if that was a Vamo in Chak's pocket, or if he was just happy to see me!

Want to try that again? Naw, I think once was enough...
...waves his Vamo in her general direction and

 

[Chakris]

Ice, thanks for the clarification. I've been wondering about that for years.

Are we doing the millennium on this thread too. If so, than congrats April!!! You got clarification and the 2,000th post. Now go pretty it up, OK?

I think it snuck up on everyone.

 

[Bronze]

Stupid Move of the Day:

Went to boil a bunch of Vivi bits and threw everything in...including the plastic tube. This is what happens when your mind is elsewhere.

 

[smitighe]

Stupid Move of the Day:

Went to boil a bunch of Vivi bits and threw everything in...including the plastic tube. This is what happens when your mind is elsewhere.

Geeez. I assume its done. I'll get the ones I have in the mail this weekend. I honestly forgot about it. And they do make aluminum tubes.


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[*RJ*]

Stupid Move of the Day:

Went to boil a bunch of Vivi bits and threw everything in...including the plastic tube. This is what happens when your mind is elsewhere.

You mean the silicone cap thing? Or do you mean the tank part?

I had a stupid vaping moment the other day myself. All these months I was taking the head off my Vivis and cleaning then putting them back on. Which in turn would shred the wick more and more with each cleaning. Now I just leave the head on the post and run it under warm water. I knew I should have done what Pbusardo (sp?) did in his video...just leave the head on! The head I've been doing that way has lasted so much longer and the wicks are holding up much better. The act of twisting the head on with my finger was sort of cutting the wick against the ridge each time. Live and learn.

 

[Bronze]

You mean the silicone cap thing? Or do you mean the tank part?

I had a stupid vaping moment the other day myself. All these months I was taking the head off my Vivis and cleaning then putting them back on. Which in turn would shred the wick more and more with each cleaning. Now I just leave the head on the post and run it under warm water. I knew I should have done what Pbusardo (sp?) did in his video...just leave the head on! The head I've been doing that way has lasted so much longer and the wicks are holding up much better. The act of twisting the head on with my finger was sort of cutting the wick against the ridge each time. Live and learn.

The tank RJ. The threaded ends all shrunk and it has a belly now. Looks pregnant. I have replacement tanks.

 

[Pappy]

RJ, I leave the heads on too. I used to just rinse them and didn't even dry burn them. But the coils would get all gunked up, so I started rinsing, dry burning and then rinsing again.

But I think the dry burning is hard on the wick. I've noticed my wicks not lasting as long since I started dry burning.

 

[Bronze]

RJ, I leave the heads on too. I used to just rinse them and didn't even dry burn them. But the coils would get all gunked up, so I started rinsing, dry burning and then rinsing again.

But I think the dry burning is hard on the wick. I've noticed my wicks not lasting as long since I started dry burning.

You're right Pap. Dry burning can be rough on wicks. But honestly, rebuilding is so easy and cheapthat it doesn't bother me. I'll put a new wick/coil on if it starts tasting funny or for any little reason.

 

[Pappy]

General, I need to watch a video on rebuilding them. I still haven't done one. I've still got 10 or 12 brand new replacement heads, so this would be a good time to learn how - i.e., instead of waiting until the pressure is on.

 

[bivie]

General, I need to watch a video on rebuilding them. I still haven't done one. I've still got 10 or 12 brand new replacement heads, so this would be a good time to learn how - i.e., instead of waiting until the pressure is on.

It's a cinch, Pap. After the first one, you've got it made.

 

[Bronze]

General, I need to watch a video on rebuilding them. I still haven't done one. I've still got 10 or 12 brand new replacement heads, so this would be a good time to learn how - i.e., instead of waiting until the pressure is on.

This is as good as any. Use a pin in parallel with the wicks (keeps you from pinch the wicks). And try to get 7 or 8 wraps. Squeeze the coil all the way together like a slinky. They'll spring back a little and wont touch (and they'll be pretty). Pull the pin out.

A PBusardo Tutorial - Vivi Nova Cleaning & Rebuilding - YouTube

 

[73ckn797]

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[Pappy]

Well, I went and watched a couple of videos and re-built one of my burned out heads.

It tests out at 1.6ohms on my Provari. I would like to get up to 2.4ohms +/-. Does that mean I need more wraps? I'm using 32 gauge kanthal and I used 5 wraps.

Edit: General, I saw your post after I had already re-built it. Next time, I'll use 7 or 8 wraps. And I used a small paper clip instead of a pin. I can see now that the only challenge with 8 wraps will be getting them close enough together to fit inside the head without touching the walls and without touching each other.

 

[beckyblue]

Well, I'm having serious buyer's remorse with this $$ Hornet RBA that still taunts me, untouched. I'm not verified w/ paypal because I don't want to link my checking account, and I simply have not bought very much at all on ebay, so I'm a lowly, second-class, unverified ECF member...guess I'm stuck with this mocking little hunk of metal. And now, in solidarity with the neglected RBA, my last spinner battery has decided to start vaping the heck out of any heating element I put on it without me (stuck button city)! Yeesh. Sorry for a little venting, Army. But thanks for the recommended vivi rebuilding tutorial, Bronze. Gonna start small and then tackle that intimidating little paperweight.


SORRY, 73 and Pappy; both of your posts popped up above my blather while I was typing it. Didn't mean to interrupt either of you. I'm...just...slow...

 

[Pappy]

SORRY, 73 and Pappy; both of your posts popped up above my blather while I was typing it. Didn't mean to interrupt either of you. I'm...just...slow...

You're not interrupting. We're just blathering too!!

 

[73ckn797]

It is no problem. It just depends on how each one is in line when posting. I would not have thought a thing about it. Which is not to say that the thing was something I was thoughting about. Although, I was thoughting about some thing at the time but is was just a passing thought thing.

SORRY, 73 and Pappy; both of your posts popped up above my blather while I was typing it. Didn't mean to interrupt either of you. I'm...just...slow...

 

[gthompson]

Well, I went and watched a couple of videos and re-built one of my burned out heads.

It tests out at 1.6ohms on my Provari. I would like to get up to 2.4ohms +/-. Does that mean I need more wraps? I'm using 32 gauge kanthal and I used 5 wraps.

Edit: General, I saw your post after I had already re-built it. Next time, I'll use 7 or 8 wraps. And I used a small paper clip instead of a pin. I can see now that the only challenge with 8 wraps will be getting them close enough together to fit inside the head without touching the walls and without touching each other.

I've done 10 wraps on one (which will get you 3.0-3.2 ohms), 7-8 is not that hard after you get a little practice in.

 

[73ckn797]

............................................ nevermind

 

[Bronze]

I've done 10 wraps on one (which will get you 3.0-3.2 ohms), 7-8 is not that hard after you get a little practice in.

I do 10 wraps too but was thinking the same as you. Not a good way to start with your first attempts.