On my clt v3 I noticed the center post kept spinning so I took it out and realized it was melted. Does anyone know if it is possible to replace it?
Melted center post
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this is a common problem with cheap clones, but I assume you have an authentic clt, since it is not an expensive authentic. I'm surprised, since I have mine built at around .15 ohm and I haven't melted the insulator. I guess it must have been your build that did it in. I don't know where you will find an insulator that fits tight and exactly perfect unless you get it from Infinite.
*Whew*
I'm not a dripper type, really, and I'm not sure if parts are avail. I think I'd email vapordna and ask. That's a Progect Sub Ohm topper, and VDNA generally knows what they're doing. Plus, it's sold as a competition top. I would think it odd if it didn't come stock with a PEEK insulator. PEEK is pretty tough plastic; if you're melting that, you've got some serious heat going on. If they have parts, fine: buy several and replace as needed. If not... hhhmmm... Grainger sells PEEK rods. You could make one, even without a lathe, with a drill and a Dremel if you're good with your hands. If it's really PEEK-- ask when you write, it doesn't say on the website-- and you're melting that... double hhhmmm... I think I would bring the base to a local pottery shop and pay them to fire you a ceramic one next time they heat the kiln.
I'm not a dripper type, really, and I'm not sure if parts are avail. I think I'd email vapordna and ask. That's a Progect Sub Ohm topper, and VDNA generally knows what they're doing. Plus, it's sold as a competition top. I would think it odd if it didn't come stock with a PEEK insulator. PEEK is pretty tough plastic; if you're melting that, you've got some serious heat going on. If they have parts, fine: buy several and replace as needed. If not... hhhmmm... Grainger sells PEEK rods. You could make one, even without a lathe, with a drill and a Dremel if you're good with your hands. If it's really PEEK-- ask when you write, it doesn't say on the website-- and you're melting that... double hhhmmm... I think I would bring the base to a local pottery shop and pay them to fire you a ceramic one next time they heat the kiln.
I'm not sure if it is a authentic or not I bought it from my local shop. I just started realizing that the have authentic under some products, but I did pay $40. That's the only reason why I'm not sure
Maybe the shop you bought it from can help you out. In the future, I think there must have been some reason that your build melted a high-temp rated insulator. Maybe your coils were way too low, or you didn't have it wicked for good airflow.
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