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smitighe

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Slim...so far so good with the magnets. No more chunky switch. Sure do appreciate you sending me those. It's the way to go! I'm just using two. Is that what you're using?

I have mad at least 4 of my mods magnetic. And I totally agree. It makes all the difference.


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Slim...so far so good with the magnets. No more chunky switch. Sure do appreciate you sending me those. It's the way to go! I'm just using two. Is that what you're using?

Glad you got them General! I'm using 4 right now so that I can set it down w/ the KFL+ on it without firing


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I need to add REO to that list above , don't want to upset PaPaw , REO is definitely on my wish list , man if they made a vv with a dna 20 chipset that would be the ultimate IMO .

The VV Grand contains a circuit designed by BuzzPro. Rob has openly mention a 'Kick' (?) REOS sometimes next year.
And, no, I'm not offended. I got off of the Equipment Merry-Go-Round a year ago.
I just stopped by to see how everyone was doing, and to ask about the quality of the K-clones. Sounds like the bloom is starting to come off of the rose for a few of the cheaper models. SmoeVesto is probably laughing at that....
 

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A good grade of SS will not rust.

If left alone, but there are several chemicals, like in some antibacterial wipes, that can do a number on it.
Context, context... :) it might just be crap metal, it might not.


Speaking from personal experience; Back in the 1980's I worked with some 606 Food Grade Stainless Steel that literally laid in chicken guts for 16 hours, everyday, then was scrapped, acid bathed and pressure washed overnight. Stuff was damn near indestructible, however, it was a hardened metal that was extremely difficult to work with (drill, cut, weld). I made a water pipe (....) one night while working overtime from this same material and it lasted over a decade. However, I've yet to find screws, clamps or any type of cast materials made from this type of steel. And, this type of Stainless is most likely cost prohibitive for vaping equipment, Just my :2c:
 

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Glad you got them General! I'm using 4 right now so that I can set it down w/ the KFL+ on it without firing


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I still haven't put my KFL on my Neme. Only those little Phoenix RBAs. Loving them on there so much that I haven't had the chance to toss my KFL on it yet. Those RBA's are tiny so two magnets are holding it up just fine. Glad you sent me four. :)
 

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Speaking from personal experience; Back in the 1980's I worked with some 606 Food Grade Stainless Steel that literally laid in chicken guts for 16 hours, everyday, then was scrapped, acid bathed and pressure washed overnight. Stuff was damn near indestructible, however, it was a hardened metal that was extremely difficult to work with (drill, cut, weld). I made a water pipe (....) one night while working overtime from this same material and it lasted over a decade. However, I've yet to find screws, clamps or any type of cast materials made from this type of steel. And, this type of Stainless is most likely cost prohibitive for vaping equipment, Just my :2c:

SS is hard as :censored:
 

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    The VV Grand contains a circuit designed by BuzzPro. Rob has openly mention a 'Kick' (?) REOS sometimes next year. And, no, I'm not offended. I got off of the Equipment Merry-Go-Round a year ago. I just stopped by to see how everyone was doing, and to ask about the quality of the K-clones. Sounds like the bloom is starting to come off of the rose for a few of the cheaper models. SmoeVesto is probably laughing at that....
    I do want a REO haven't made up my mind as to what model , the KFC I got is an absolutely awsome vape , unfortunately RJ's came missing a part and I hope she gets that rectified and as far as Svoe I just hope he lowers his prices to the point that I don't have to buy a clone , I'd like to have the genuine item but I can't afford it right now .
     

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    Speaking from personal experience; Back in the 1980's I worked with some 606 Food Grade Stainless Steel that literally laid in chicken guts for 16 hours, everyday, then was scrapped, acid bathed and pressure washed overnight. Stuff was damn near indestructible, however, it was a hardened metal that was extremely difficult to work with (drill, cut, weld). I made a water pipe (....) one night while working overtime from this same material and it lasted over a decade. However, I've yet to find screws, clamps or any type of cast materials made from this type of steel. And, this type of Stainless is most likely cost prohibitive for vaping equipment, Just my :2c:
    I've worked as a chef most of my life and yes as long as food grade stainless is maintained it is damn near indestructible . I have some expensive knives from germany that are still going strong after more than 25 years of daily hard use , The only gripe I have about my Kayfun clone is that the heads on the post screws are too small but I've located some hobby supply companies that sell titanium screws and that shoul solve my problem , I went to school for welding a long time ago and unfortunately forgot most of what Ilearned about chemical interactions between different metals so I'll probably have to do a little research to make sure titanium won't cause a problem with the stainless steel in the atty .
     

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    I need some some screw-on needle caps for my HHV bottles that have a larger opening than the ones HHV sells. The HHV ones are too hard to squeeze the juice through.

    Does anyone know where to buy some that have larger openings?

    I see them around from time to time but can't remember where. I'd like some wider ones myself. I'm thinking 16ga (even 18ga is better than Adam's). Not sure what Adam's are but they are too skinny...around 20ga I think.
     
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    I've worked as a chef most of my life and yes as long as food grade stainless is maintained it is damn near indestructible . I have some expensive knives from germany that are still going strong after more than 25 years of daily hard use , The only gripe I have about my Kayfun clone is that the heads on the post screws are too small but I've located some hobby supply companies that sell titanium screws and that shoul solve my problem , I went to school for welding a long time ago and unfortunately forgot most of what Ilearned about chemical interactions between different metals so I'll probably have to do a little research to make sure titanium won't cause a problem with the stainless steel in the atty .

    Have you seen the comments on FT about the KFC having brass instead of SS in the makings of it? Isn't brass bad for you? I've been hitting the KFC today even without the chimney section. Lung hits with tons of vapor. I guess Dusty is right...it's sort of acting like a dripper although I'm not dripping into it. Tons of vapor...the most I've ever had. I'm getting quite fond of lung hits off this KFC. :?:

    Is that so wrong? :laugh:

    I can't use the needle caps from HHV either with my VG juice. I was told 14 gauge works best for all VG. And since I haven't delved into all my DIY stuff yet I can't tell you that for sure, although I did buy 14 gauge syringes. I have no idea where to purchase the ones you need Pappy.
     

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    Got my hcigar 3.1s yesterday. Immediately mixed and matched with my lites. Trying out ekowool for the first time also and I'm not really enjoying it compared with my peaches and cream. Time will tell.

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    retic1959

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    Have you seen the comments on FT about the KFC having brass instead of SS in the makings of it? Isn't brass bad for you? I've been hitting the KFC today even without the chimney section. Lung hits with tons of vapor. I guess Dusty is right...it's sort of acting like a dripper although I'm not dripping into it. Tons of vapor...the most I've ever had. I'm getting quite fond of lung hits off this KFC. :?: Is that so wrong? :laugh: I can't use the needle caps from HHV either with my VG juice. I was told 14 gauge works best for all VG. And since I haven't delved into all my DIY stuff yet I can't tell you that for sure, although I did buy 14 gauge syringes. I have no idea where to purchase the ones you need Pappy.
    RJ the only thing on this clone that might be brass is the center pin which would make sense for conductivity it never comes in contact with juice , and I've seen those neandarthals on FT come up with all kinds of speculations when the lighting is different from one photo to the next I guess the commercial was right when they said it's so easy a caveman can do it I've killed a lot of brain cells in my time but some of those guys make me look like einstein .
     

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    In a coop on vapechat Facebook group. Was really quick too. Testing performance now. Everything threads very well..

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    I go the the HCigar website and they do not list prices. They might not sell and that's why. They just list their products.
     
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