RDA Magma RDA - lifting of air channels

[m1c4d0]

Greeting to all,

Today, I had modded air channels in my beloved Magma 1:1 Clone from fasttech.

I found a 12G (2.0mm) piercing needle on eBay and sawed off a tube(s) by using triangular File tool. It was easy and now I'm enjoying one of the best drippers without any leaks

 

[UncleChuck]

Nice!! I remember thinking about doing this with my real magma, but didn't want to ruin such a spendy piece of equipment if it went wrong, after seeing what an excellent job you did I'm thinking about picking up a clone to mod!

Thanks for sharing!

 

[m1c4d0]

You're welcome

 

[jaxgator]

That is a great idea! Way better than attempting to dremel off around the current air hole like I have seen before.

A couple of questions:

Is one needle enough to do both holes? I would think so but want to be sure.

how tight do they fit in the air holes?

Thanks!

 

[m1c4d0]

Is one needle enough to do both holes?

how tight do they fit in the air holes?

Thanks!

I used two needles to have a nice looking ends and they fit really hard, so they're not going anywhere

 

[m1c4d0]

Nice!! I remember thinking about doing this with my real magma, but didn't want to ruin such a spendy piece of equipment if it went wrong, after seeing what an excellent job you did I'm thinking about picking up a clone to mod!

Thanks for sharing!

You can actually do this with your authentic Magma. You just need to push those tubes, that's it

 

[NHXJer]

I love the idea, but wouldn't this reduce the air hole diameters and therefore airflow?
Did you notice a difference?

 

[m1c4d0]

I love the idea, but wouldn't this reduce the air hole diameters and therefore airflow?
Did you notice a difference?

Yes, it is but I'm not sure what is the inner diameter (1.8mm?) of these tubes. Anyway, for me it's superb since I'm using Magma with small holes as a regular atomizer.

 

[TheKiwi]

That is bloody ingenious :O


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[NHXJer]

Yes, it is but I'm not sure what is the inner diameter (1.8mm?) of these tubes. Anyway, for me it's superb since I'm using Magma with small holes as a regular atomizer.

Ah - I use the largest holes.
I still really like this idea though.
I'm thinking counter-sinking a 10g (2.5mm) needle would keep the original air hole size.

 

[m1c4d0]

yeah, why not if you can make it

 

[UncleChuck]

You can actually do this with your authentic Magma. You just need to push those tubes, that's it

I already traded it (kind of missing it already ) but the main issue is that I was worried about ruining the resale value of it by modding it, the airflow was already a bit on the tighter side of my preference for a dripper so I thought drilling the holes out and using a larger needle would work, assuming the needle sealed tight enough around the inside edge (where it's super thin) to avoid juice leaking, since I figured drilling it larger would break through that inside edge. Not to worried about screwing up a clone though

Kinda makes you wonder why they didn't include this feature from the factory, much like the Orchid, another atty that would greatly benefit from this. If they left a bit more material on that inside edge there would have been plenty of space for them to install some high flow tubes in there.

 

[jaxgator]

Kinda makes you wonder why they didn't include this feature from the factory, much like the Orchid, another atty that would greatly benefit from this. If they left a bit more material on that inside edge there would have been plenty of space for them to install some high flow tubes in there.

Watch for this to end up being a new feature on v2.

 

[chuckh]

Greeting to all,

Today, I had modded air channels in my beloved Magma 1:1 Clone from Fasttech.

I found a 12G (2.0mm) piercing needle on eBay and sawed off a tube(s) by using triangular File tool. It was easy and now I'm enjoying one of the best drippers without any leaks

How much above the deck?

 

[KC33]

Like to see a build on this, it looks like you really have to place the coils very high.

 

[MrPlink]

I had a similar idea, but I didn't want to have to address restricted airflow as well.

At this point I am just used to not tilting my mod when the well is full.
Problem solved sans doing a Wil E Coyote mod on the atty

 

[Tbev]

What a good idea!

Do you notice any of your wicks burning unevenly? Like the coils are getting air in the center n not on the whole coil?

What res. are you at, what ate you using for wicks?

Do you have a link for those needles?
Thanks

 

[sedition]

Cool to see this since I was thinking of it myself. I have a feeling this will work out well for me since I like a tight draw.

 

[LoveVanilla]

Very nice. Here's an Amazon link for those who might be stateside.

 

[chuckh]

Hello... How far above the deck do you have the needles positioned?
Thanks

Greeting to all,

Today, I had modded air channels in my beloved Magma 1:1 Clone from Fasttech.

I found a 12G (2.0mm) piercing needle on eBay and sawed off a tube(s) by using triangular File tool. It was easy and now I'm enjoying one of the best drippers without any leaks