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[scarf-ace]

I would probably chuck them, Buggs. Are they older than your other pair?

 

[jwhorner6]

Great info. I was gonna ask that exact question of someone that had the aga t first gen. 1.5 x 4.25 it is. And 400 is all I got for now. I will order 500 when I order my 28g kanthal. But I'm getting there. Part of my problem was I was rolling my coil way too tight. Need to find the happy medium.


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In my experience I found it works best to wrap the coil around the wick before you put the wick in the genesis. This allows you to wrap it easily and the coil will still not be very tight on the wick.

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[smitighe]

In my experience I found it works best to wrap the coil around the wick before you put the wick in the genesis. This allows you to wrap it easily and the coil will still not be very tight on the wick.

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Yeah I will try that next time. Thx.


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[Buggs5347]

I would probably chuck them, Buggs. Are they older than your other pair?

No, they are the same age. You are probably right.

 

[Bronze]

Unless you're using thick juice, use 500 mesh and roll it as solid as possible. Plus, lean the top of the wick toward the center post to minimize the distance of the top leg. That will solve top coil hot spot issues. The wick hole in the AGA-T is larger than the hole in the AGA-T2. I bore the AGA-T2 hole out to 7/64 and it works well. 1/8 would be good too, but if you do it by hand without a drill press, graduate sizes up from 7/64 or the bit will seize.

I'll be asking you again in a couple/few weeks. Yes, I have a drill press so I can use the 7/64". You'd be impressed with my drill press. It's older than dirt and built like a brick shlthouse!

 

[Bronze]

For the original aga-t I use a 1.5 inch x 4.25 inch piece of 500 mesh. Once you roll that tight enough to fit in the hole it should be a good wick. For the aga + I do a 1.5 x 3.75 inch piece of mesh.

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I'll be checking back with you too.

 

[Bronze]

No, they are the same age. You are probably right.

Agree with Scarf Buggs. They're cheap enough not to take a chance on. Get yourself a quality replacement battery like AW or Panasonic.

 

[smitighe]

I'll be asking you again in a couple/few weeks. Yes, I have a drill press so I can use the 7/64". You'd be impressed with my drill press. It's older than dirt and built like a brick shlthouse!

Is it a Bridgeport?


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[Bronze]

Is it a Bridgeport?


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No Smitty, nothing that big. It's still work bench sized. It's an old Rockwell...probably from the 50's. Everything is that heavy cast iron. Has an old wash machine motor on it, 1/2" chuck I believe with a spare chuck for even bigger work. She's a workhorse for a bench model. Maybe I'll take a picture of it tomorrow and show her off.

 

[smitighe]

No Smitty, nothing that big. It's still work bench sized. It's an old Rockwell...probably from the 50's. Everything is that heavy cast iron. Has an old wash machine motor on it, 1/2" chuck I believe with a spare chuck for even bigger work. She's a workhorse for a bench model. Maybe I'll take a picture of it tomorrow and show her off.

I used to work in a machine shop but was the "handyman" of sorts. Did a lot of everything but mainly delivered heavy metal. Got to do some pretty amazing things. I quite honestly loved it.


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[Bronze]

I used to work in a machine shop but was the "handyman" of sorts. Did a lot of everything but mainly delivered heavy metal. Got to do some pretty amazing things. I quite honestly loved it.


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Been around machine shops a lot. I completely turned one over from old, antiquated mechanical equipment with brand new CNC machining centers, lathes, etc... Fab equip too. Spent a lot of time in and around machine shops. Ran lots of CNC equipment, made my own programs, etc.. Still doing it. Fun!!!

 

[Bronze]

I used to work in a machine shop but was the "handyman" of sorts. Did a lot of everything but mainly delivered heavy metal. Got to do some pretty amazing things. I quite honestly loved it.


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Ever think about doing it again?

 

[smitighe]

Well I am pretty grounded where I am now job wise. Wish I had learned what I'm doing a lot sooner. But I will tell you I love working with metal. Just don't have the room for anything along those lines right now. When I was modding my aga top cap earlier I was really digging it and wish I had more resources and tools. All my tools are for low voltage and phone wire. I got a few drills and a few rotary tools but not much to do a lot of metal work. But I would LOVE to get back into it. Would love to learn more more more.


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[Buggs5347]

Agree with Scarf Buggs. They're cheap enough not to take a chance on. Get yourself a quality replacement battery like AW or Panasonic.

Are Efest batteries not as good?

 

[MrPicC]

Are Efest batteries not as good?

Never let me down.

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[Chakris]

Hey bronze i don't know if you are able to do coops, you may be able to jump in the AGA coop. Their are like 15 peeps that haven't paid. If not I think someone said they got one for 22 on Hoosier


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That would be me. They were on sale for $24.90 down from $29.99. They had a special deal if you bought 2 the price dropped to $22.40 each. So I got two. However, just checked the Hoosier site and they are out of stock already, like they were when I first saw them. I put my name on the waiting list and it took a couple of weeks till they got back to me by email. I also ordered extra O-rings/spare parts, silica wick, 32 g Nichrome wire, a couple of drip tips, and two Panasonic 18650 IMR- Button top batteries.

Ordered on the 18th and shipped on the 20th. The latest tracking says it was in Chicago on the 21st - wondering if it'll stop in LA before coming out here.

 

[Chakris]

Something for me too look forward to. I might just get the 28ga and 400 mesh right from the beginning. I like the idea of everyone else taking the lead on these. I've done enough of that and want to avoid all the pitfalls this time. I deserve it.

I think, I'll be needing to get some 28 ga 400 mesh as well and/or some cotton yarn. Can anyone recommend a supplier that ships overseas? I'll have to order other gear as well to justify the shipping, but can't think of anything else I really need now.

Oh, Oh, Oh, just remembered, some 100% VG no flavor base liquid would be nice.

 

[Chakris]

IT WORKS! IT WORKS!

I think maybe I had some help from beyond. Is it a coincidence that this particular RBA is nicknamed "The Zombie"?

Congrats Scarf!!! I'll be joining the ranks of RBAs soon as well. I have some down time now that school is out for the summer - nuff time to play around a bit.

 

[XfooYen]

Question about batteries. I have a couple of 18350's I use in a pair in my Varitube-3. I charged them yesterday. Went to put them in my mod today and got no juice. Put them back on the charger and the charger flashes from red to green to red to green....... They do this together or separately, in the charger. My other pairs of batteries seem fine. Any way to salvage the batteries or should I just dispose of them?

Throw them both out and never look back.

I'll be asking you again in a couple/few weeks. Yes, I have a drill press so I can use the 7/64". You'd be impressed with my drill press. It's older than dirt and built like a brick shlthouse!

You can open the AGA-T2 wick hole to 7/64 with a hand drill and a firm grip with work gloves. That's how I did it with no problem and no oil. Getting it to 1/8 might need a press or you could graduate manually. Just let the drill do the work and apply no pressure or the bit will surely catch.

Are Efest batteries not as good?

Efest are fine. AW rate higher and will last a bit longer. Stay away from any battery with the word "fire" in its name (TrustFire, UltraFire).

I think, I'll be needing to get some 28 ga 400 mesh as well and/or some cotton yarn. Can anyone recommend a supplier that ships overseas? I'll have to order other gear as well to justify the shipping, but can't think of anything else I really need now.

Oh, Oh, Oh, just remembered, some 100% VG no flavor base liquid would be nice.

I'm pretty sure The House of Vapor ships overseas. They do have the best prices on bulk silica that I've found.

 

[Bronze]

Are Efest batteries not as good?

I've seen them around Buggs but have no experience with them. I have no reason to believe they would not perform well for you. Perhaps someone else has chimed in (I see MP has). I wouldn't hesitate. They are a major player in batts.