My cheap version of the ''Line"

[BJ43]

BJ, I've been meaning to ask as you seem to have a decent assortment, which of these cartos has a bottom connector where the press in part (ridges but not the lip on the bottom) would press into a 13mm hole? It would simplify my builds to not have to use extra spacers on standard cartos to get them to fit. TIA

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/modding-forum/243494-my-cheap-version-line.html#post5416412

The 2 and 3.5ml

These are flush with the tube.

 

[asdaq]

Thanks! So the tube bulges slightly to accomodate them? I'm using 15mm OD/ 13 mm ID aluminum and plexi tubes, the plexi aren't exactly round, the alu are and I want to be able to press fit a connector and have it be tight all on it's own.

 

[BJ43]

Thanks! So the tube bulges slightly to accomodate them? I'm using 15mm OD/ 13 mm ID aluminum and plexi tubes, the plexi aren't exactly round, the alu are and I want to be able to press fit a connector and have it be tight all on it's own.

I don't have a caliper here, but on my tape measure they look pretty close to 13mm inside and the tube 14.2mm outside. There is a slight ridge the tube sets on the bottom.

 

[asdaq]

Ha, I've only got rulers, still, thanks much as this is very informative and could simplify things for me.

 

[BJ43]

The Vision 3.5ml ready to be modded into a "Long Cheap Line". Using the full length of the tank should give 4ml.

 

[BJ43]

Has anyone figured out a way to press out the threaded end caps from the ss sleeves with normal hand tools? Want to press out the bottom and not cut.

 

[WillyB]

FWIW GoodProphets has some jumbo 'no tube cut' ones.

 

[BJ43]

FWIW GoodProphets has some jumbo 'no tube cut' ones.

Thanks WillyB, I normally use those from the beginning as you know from my first cheap line that did not have to be cut off. but on one of my orders I got five that the cartridge is permanently attached to the sleeve like the original in the first thread by bohoo. Dan was able to press the bottom out with his lathe, but I only have hand tools. Pressing the bottom out, the sleeve works great over a 2ml Vision 510. If I cut it it is too short.

The CE2 XL Humongomizer 3.3ml are great but kind of pricey st $13.99, haven't found anyone else who has them.

 

[goat29]

gp price drops to 10.99 apiece if you buy 10, i use metal tube from a ce2 to pound out cartridge of the first giantomisers from gotvapes with good success. i stick in metal tube over cup and hold shell lightly in hand and bang away, you do need to be carful

 

[BJ43]

Cheap Line and new V2 Line.

IMO the V2 Line is the best rebuildable atty on the market. If you can only afford one buy this one. It simply does the job. If you can't afford one, build the Cheap line, it is the next best atty. If the V2 is a 9, the cheap line is a 7, and every thing else out there is less than a 5. The new V2 is awesome, the new harder wire makes installing the coil very easy. Materials and construction are excellent. The best vaping I have had in over 3 years, as good or better than dripping without the hassle.

 

[Jdog]

Got a V2 line coming BJ43. Wish i had ordered 2 now. Still having shorting issues with my cheap line. The issue seems to be with the pins i used for the terminals. Got the screws you suggested so will try modding with them. When did you get your V2?

 

[BJ43]

Got a V2 line coming BJ43. Wish i had ordered 2 now. Still having shorting issues with my cheap line. The issue seems to be with the pins i used for the terminals. Got the screws you suggested so will try modding with them. When did you get your V2?

Got it a few days ago and have used it exclusively since then, all I can say is wow. This morning after about 10 refills on the same wick and coil I put it under the faucet and cleaned the wick and coil with a tooth brush, dried it with tissue, filled it again and it is still going strong. I like this hard wire so much I ordered 3 ft of 18 gauge silver wire to do a few more cheapos with wire. My 7 wrap first coil has gone from 2.8 ohms to 3.2 ohms so I am vaping it at 6v and it is a monster. The best thng on the line is the thick diameter you can use on the wick. I am rolling a 45mm x 40mm #400ss around a paper clip gives me a 2mm diameter wick with a good center hole. Never a dry hit.

 

[Jdog]

Got it a few days ago and have used it exclusively since then, all I can say is wow. This morning after about 10 refills on the same wick and coil I put it under the faucet and cleaned the wick and coil with a tooth brush, dried it with tissue, filled it again and it is still going strong. I like this hard wire so much I ordered 3 ft of 18 gauge silver wire to do a few more cheapos with wire. My 7 wrap first coil has gone from 2.8 ohms to 3.2 ohms so I am vaping it at 6v and it is a monster. The best thng on the line is the thick diameter you can use on the wick. I am rolling a 45mm x 40mm #400ss around a paper clip gives me a 2mm diameter wick with a good center hole. Never a dry hit.

Still waiting on mine arriving. Can't wait. Did you order the wire from the link posted earlier? Might give this a go.

 

[BJ43]

Twisted Jewels

 

[unirevolt]

Has anyone figured out a way to press out the threaded end caps from the ss sleeves with normal hand tools? Want to press out the bottom and not cut.

I never did have any luck with it. I used a collar and hammer and beat the heck out of it. Only got it about 1mm out, before I gave in and cut. What I was thinking of doing was to pop the top thread out, pull the plastic tube and use a torch and soldering paste to extend the positive higher, then use the body as the neg up toward the threads.

 

[Teach]

I use a tool I made to tap it out. I took a long reach 1/8" punch and ground it flat. Setting the tube on it's head, I tap around the 510 connector until it breaks loose and continue by pushing it out the top. It's slow and tedious mainly because it's hard to hold the tube without crushing it. The tubes I've used this on are tight.

 

[BJ43]

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...er-forum/250979-genesis-line.html#post5539493

This is a very good video on setting up the "Line" and also works for the "Cheap Line".
Observe 5 wraps 1.4 ohms, I have always questioned 3 and 4 wraps of .20mm 32 awg kanthal as being very low resistance for true vaper. 1.4 ohms is ok for 3.7v, I prefer 7 to 8 wraps at 2.6 ohms for higher voltage mods.

 

[some87]

i have been looking through this thread and im 100% lost on what parts to order. i got kanthal and ss mesh comeing right now and i ordered those gotvapes ego cones with caps because im stupid and didnt read it didnt come with the carto for it. so all i want to know is what is the easyest carto setup to go with? was thinking the f1 from health007 but saw the vipe vape one and looks almost the same. please if someone can just make this clear for me so i can get to building and help me and my friend get off normal attys.

 

[BJ43]

i have been looking through this thread and im 100% lost on what parts to order. i got kanthal and ss mesh comeing right now and i ordered those gotvapes ego cones with caps because im stupid and didnt read it didnt come with the carto for it. so all i want to know is what is the easyest carto setup to go with? was thinking the f1 from health007 but saw the vipe vape one and looks almost the same. please if someone can just make this clear for me so i can get to building and help me and my friend get off normal attys.

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...494-my-cheap-version-line-29.html#post5426478

http://www.shop.goodprophets.com/product.sc?productId=328&categoryId=78

These are the easiest to convert because you don't have to cut the bottom off, the cartridge slides off. Use a geo to 510 adapter to connect to a 510. You can buy them here or from China for $7 to $9 depending on if you want the cap and the cartridges for $5. The 13mm Vision also fits in these sleeves and come with 510 connection.

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/modding-forum/243494-my-cheap-version-line-3.html#post5416412

 

[some87]

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...494-my-cheap-version-line-29.html#post5426478

These are the easiest to convert because you don't have to cut the bottom off, the cartridge slides off. Use a geo to 510 adapter to connect to a 510. You can buy them here or from China for $7 to $9 depending on if you want the cap and the cartridges for $5. The 13mm Vision also fits in these sleeves and come with 510 connection.

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/modding-forum/243494-my-cheap-version-line-3.html#post5416412

well i dont mind the bottom skirt because im going to be useing it on a mod i made myself and it will fit fine and my friend is useing a ego so would look better on his for now. will the f1's from health007 also work easy? the thing i want to try to do is copy what BlueprintDK in his youtube video x.x