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Possibilllity (4) , some are Shysters . :)

I guess I don't see them as Shysters. Gouging perhaps but we still have a choice not to buy. I can't honestly sit here and tell you I wouldn't price them at $160 if I thought that would maximize my profit. Truthfully, I would be skeptical of anybody who wouldn't do the same given the opportunity.
 

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    I guess I don't see them as Shysters. Gouging perhaps but we still have a choice not to buy. I can't honestly sit here and tell you I wouldn't price them at $160 if I thought that would maximize my profit. Truthfully, I would be skeptical of anybody who wouldn't do the same given the opportunity.
    That's true , but I was speaking more to those that charge $200 or more for a pile of crap , they are out there .
     

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    I'm going with Pappys #3. I think most are small independent creators without a lot of cash flow just trying to make some money, possibly with other jobs and families etc.. I don't think they have large amounts of startup funds, which obviously limits what they can do and how fast, how much etc...
     

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    I'm going with Pappys #3. I think most are small independent creators without a lot of cash flow just trying to make some money, possibly with other jobs and families etc.. I don't think they have large amounts of startup funds, which obviously limits what they can do and how fast, how much etc...
    There is a point though that you have to step back and look at the gear from the perspective of what it actually is . 3 years ago if someone had told me that I would be lusting after a couple of ounces of stainless steel and polycarbonate I'd have said they were nuts . There has to be a balance between perceived value and actual value of a product and I do think some are exceeding that balance now . Then there are individuals , so called entrepreneurs that don't even vape that are just out for a quick buck off of us .
     

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    After......................................Before.

    Sludge has been out of my rotation for some time now. But I had about 8/10ml remaining. Yesterday I thought I'd finish it. These coils have been in all week. This is how well the Temco wire is working. The before after the 8/10 ml of Sludge. There is not as much build up on the coil as I expected and a couple quick pulses and it's clean. Not a lot of discoloration for a weeks worth of use either. Glad I bought 50ft rolls.:)
     
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    kkay59

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    Papaw, I think extreme weather change will cause it to leak like that, or pressure changes. Mine leaked going from a warm house, to a cold vehicle. Then back to the cold vehicle, from the warm store. It leaked with Huntsman in it. I still remember the smell, and seeing it. Luckily it was in my coat pocket, and not my purse, or the truck.

    Has anyone ever had issues with e-liquid actually running out of the air port of a Kayfun during warmer weather ?
     

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    I had some fun with my ZNA Lite this week. I mentioned when I got it that the insulator on the 510 connector top cap would slip. Dusty advised a way to get it back in place and that's been working fine. It doesn't have a floating connection but an adjustable one - you move the pin up or down with slight turns of the copper with a small screwdriver. No problem since my Aqua was on it all day everyday. Now I have a second Aqua.

    The 510 connectors on my Aqua v2's differ slightly in length. Slight adjustment and good to go.

    Except this week, waiting for a table at our favorite Indian restaurant with my ZNA in my bag after a 5x click to lock the firing button. Suddenly my leg gets very warm. Takes a minute until I realize it's the mod! The Aqua was so hot I couldn't touch it, but the ZNA was still locked. I pulled the battery, glad it didn't vent. With a 26ga coil in it that baby took a good long time to cool down. I'm also glad it was a single coil. Duals might have caused a fire!

    Turns out the insulator slipped down causing a constant connection to the battery. I need to contact them to see if I can get a replacement insulator or a new top cap. Still love my ZNA Lite though. :)
     

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    I had some fun with my ZNA Lite this week. I mentioned when I got it that the insulator on the 510 connector top cap would slip. Dusty advised a way to get it back in place and that's been working fine. It doesn't have a floating connection but an adjustable one - you move the pin up or down with slight turns of the copper with a small screwdriver. No problem since my Aqua was on it all day everyday. Now I have a second Aqua.

    The 510 connectors on my Aqua v2's differ slightly in length. Slight adjustment and good to go.

    Except this week, waiting for a table at our favorite Indian restaurant with my ZNA in my bag after a 5x click to lock the firing button. Suddenly my leg gets very warm. Takes a minute until I realize it's the mod! The Aqua was so hot I couldn't touch it, but the ZNA was still locked. I pulled the battery, glad it didn't vent. With a 26ga coil in it that baby took a good long time to cool down. I'm also glad it was a single coil. Duals might have caused a fire!

    Turns out the insulator slipped down causing a constant connection to the battery. I need to contact them to see if I can get a replacement insulator or a new top cap. Still love my ZNA Lite though. :)


    :shock: Glad that you're fine. :)
     

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    Wow, I would have FREAKED. Glad you are okay.

    I had some fun with my ZNA Lite this week. I mentioned when I got it that the insulator on the 510 connector top cap would slip. Dusty advised a way to get it back in place and that's been working fine. It doesn't have a floating connection but an adjustable one - you move the pin up or down with slight turns of the copper with a small screwdriver. No problem since my Aqua was on it all day everyday. Now I have a second Aqua.

    The 510 connectors on my Aqua v2's differ slightly in length. Slight adjustment and good to go.

    Except this week, waiting for a table at our favorite Indian restaurant with my ZNA in my bag after a 5x click to lock the firing button. Suddenly my leg gets very warm. Takes a minute until I realize it's the mod! The Aqua was so hot I couldn't touch it, but the ZNA was still locked. I pulled the battery, glad it didn't vent. With a 26ga coil in it that baby took a good long time to cool down. I'm also glad it was a single coil. Duals might have caused a fire!

    Turns out the insulator slipped down causing a constant connection to the battery. I need to contact them to see if I can get a replacement insulator or a new top cap. Still love my ZNA Lite though. :)
     

    retic1959

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    I had some fun with my ZNA Lite this week. I mentioned when I got it that the insulator on the 510 connector top cap would slip. Dusty advised a way to get it back in place and that's been working fine. It doesn't have a floating connection but an adjustable one - you move the pin up or down with slight turns of the copper with a small screwdriver. No problem since my Aqua was on it all day everyday. Now I have a second Aqua. The 510 connectors on my Aqua v2's differ slightly in length. Slight adjustment and good to go. Except this week, waiting for a table at our favorite Indian restaurant with my ZNA in my bag after a 5x click to lock the firing button. Suddenly my leg gets very warm. Takes a minute until I realize it's the mod! The Aqua was so hot I couldn't touch it, but the ZNA was still locked. I pulled the battery, glad it didn't vent. With a 26ga coil in it that baby took a good long time to cool down. I'm also glad it was a single coil. Duals might have caused a fire! Turns out the insulator slipped down causing a constant connection to the battery. I need to contact them to see if I can get a replacement insulator or a new top cap. Still love my ZNA Lite though. :)
    Dam LA ! Glad you're ok ! :)
     

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    Lori, I don't know what a ZNA even looks like. I think Dusty has one. But I would seriously overhaul that Mod, if I were you.

    Hello Army. Very busy day today, same run tomorrow. Shower and maybe 5 hours sleep for now....

    A simple internet search can tell you a lot... if you aren't too lazy to do them..

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