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Dusty_D

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I freaking jinxed myself. ZNA has been performing flawlessly thus far. On my drive to the train station this morning, I noticed my first hit was a bit harsh. Look down at the screen and it's set to 20W instead of 10. WTH?! So, I hit the button to turn it down, no reaction..Weird!

Pulled over and switched to the back-up Provari in my bag (see why I've lugged it around for the last 6 months?!) and continued on my way. Got in to work, and it looks like the little plastic button to turn up the Wattage is stuck in the ZNA chassis, not allowing me to drop wattage.

I know they changed those buttons at some point and I'm wondering if they had a couple cases similar to what happened to mine. I'll be contacting Perfection Vapes this morning regarding warranty on the device.
 

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I freaking jinxed myself. ZNA has been performing flawlessly thus far. On my drive to the train station this morning, I noticed my first hit was a bit harsh. Look down at the screen and it's set to 20W instead of 10. WTH?! So, I hit the button to turn it down, no reaction..Weird!

Pulled over and switched to the back-up Provari in my bag (see why I've lugged it around for the last 6 months?!) and continued on my way. Got in to work, and it looks like the little plastic button to turn up the Wattage is stuck in the ZNA chassis, not allowing me to drop wattage.

I know they changed those buttons at some point and I'm wondering if they had a couple cases similar to what happened to mine. I'll be contacting Perfection Vapes this morning regarding warranty on the device.

That sucks. On the other hand, how sorry should we feel for someone who has a Provari for a backup? :)
 

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Strictly on who you know basis. Know someone who knows someone, you can get one. I'd wait for the Production model. ;)

Yeah, I'm not in an hurry. I keep thinking I would like a dna. Actually, I have little/no use for a DNA. I simply will not use it for what it as designed for. If I were to get one it would be for the reasons you got one...you liked the ZNA whether it was a DNA or not. I'm probably better off with another Provari if I want to add a PV. A REO sounds like fun but I don't want another mechanical. Besides, the RDAs with the extra capacity these days rock.
 

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This could get interesting: ZNA 20 Watt Perfection Vapes: 180 Days from Date of Purchase. Original receipt will be required.

Service goes through House of Hybrids, Zen's place.

I think I hit the 180 day mark last month. Could be $70 hit to get this fixed. Shoulda got a Provari! :D
 

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This could get interesting: ZNA 20 Watt Perfection Vapes: 180 Days from Date of Purchase. Original receipt will be required.

Service goes through House of Hybrids, Zen's place.

I think I hit the 180 day mark last month. Could be $70 hit to get this fixed. Shoulda got a Provari! :D

That sucks. Gotta fix it though.
 

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I don't have a single one yet, even though I have known about them forever. But then, not everyone has the Zen to resist temptation..

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I freaking jinxed myself.

I see a possible pattern. Something about how pride goes before a fall. :evil:

Seriously, though, sorry you're having ZNA troubles. Keep us posted on the progress. The buttons on mine look like metal pins, not plastic.
 

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I see a possible pattern. Something about how pride goes before a fall. :evil:

Seriously, though, sorry you're having ZNA troubles. Keep us posted on the progress. The buttons on mine look like metal pins, not plastic.


Yup.. they updated to Metal instead of Plastic a month or two after release.
 

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Hey guys. I finally received my Magma clone and Kayfun Mini on the mail yesterday. :) The Kayfun looks like the more complicated one, so I guess I'll mess with the Magma first. I notice it's very similar to my Mini Bully, except for the airflow control, centered posts, and deep juice well. I'm going for a simple single coil build with both wraps facing the same way, even though I would love to learn how to make them pretty and centered like Bronze and Dust do. So I have a question about the size of the rayon wick: should I make it long enough so that both sides of it reach the bottom of the juice well?
 

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Hey guys. I finally received my Magma clone and Kayfun Mini on the mail yesterday. :) The Kayfun looks like the more complicated one, so I guess I'll mess with the Magma first. I notice it's very similar to my Mini Bully, except for the airflow control, centered posts, and deep juice well. I'm going for a simple single coil build with both wraps facing the same way, even though I would love to learn how to make them pretty and centered like Bronze and Dust do. So I have a question about the size of the rayon wick: should I make it long enough so that both sides of it reach the bottom of the juice well?


Best way to measure the wicks, drape them along the outside once you have it through the coil, and cut them just at the point where the air-flow control ring bottoms out. Can't remember where I read that, but it's been working for me.
 

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    Hey Dust, how do you do the pretty single coils that stand upright in the center?
    The vertical coils are done the same way as horizontal coils are but with longer leads bent to position the coil upright , it's probably best to master single and dual horizontal coils before you attempt vertical builds .
     
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