New P18 owner - some concerns

[Lisaf01]

hehehehehe, good one, David!.

Yep, Arthur, I always use a much lower nic level whenever I am trying anything new out, be it a flavour or a device, cos I know I'll feel ill otherwise..........

 

[forcedfuel50]

hehehehehe, good one, David!.

Yep, Arthur, I always use a much lower nic level whenever I am trying anything new out, be it a flavour or a device, cos I know I'll feel ill otherwise..........

Lisa's doppleganger:

 

[Tripster]

This is why I support Super T MFR and Cloud9Vaping, awesome and true support...keep up the great work ya'll!

*Some like me keep an eye on suppliers/manufacturers/associate suppliers behavior and how well they perform their duties to their consumers, ya'll 2 have scored an A++++ in my books.*

 

[RedAlert]

As shipped, i set them up and test fire them with the AW2600mah, the AW 2900mah is a bit longer and sometimes necessitates removing the pre-installed .100 thick Oring and replacing it with the included .070 thick Oring, which you did.

On the switch throw, it sounds like with the washer removed, the throw is a bit too long for your liking and with it installed, it's a bit too short. I used to have some washers that were half the thickness of the ones that come with your kit, which would probably end up just perfect for you, but i don't have any of those. You may want to try your local hardware store, or if you are ambitious, you could file/ sand one down as they are soft brass.

David,

I just got my P18 too and I LOVE it. I am using the 2600mah AW(also purchased from you), and I couldnt get the top cap all the way on without really twisting it hard. Switched to a smaller o-ring and all is perfect. Not battery rattle at all and the top cap closes nice and smooth. Should I be running the original size o-ring, or doesnt it make any difference

 

[Lisaf01]

I'd say if you're happy with your setup, Red, stay with it. Even with AW batteries, there are very slight variances and if you feel the thinner o-ring works fine for you, then who's to argue?

Always flattered to be likened to Tori, David

What a lovely comment, Tripster, thank you.

 

[Arthur Hucksake]

Bit of a mystery here. I have found that cleaning the Noalox off the contact points seems to make it fire better, as in more vapour production. I think it may have something to do with what looks like a very slight coating on the studded part of the battery.

Scratching my head here trying to work out how this is possible. lol

 

[Lisaf01]

You may get an oxidation mark, possibly from arcing if you weren't making contact properly at some point. You should be able to rub this off - try an eraser to gently remove it.

 

[Arthur Hucksake]

I must vape more than I realised tbh. This 2900mah, had a bit of use last night after a full charge. But it back on charge at 7am, done by 9. By 4pm it's unusable, tiny little puff of vapour off it.

So say 6 and a half hours but quite a fair bit of vaping with a LR carto/atty.

 

[Tripster]

Every vaper should have a DMM (Digital Multimeter) at their side!

 

[Arthur Hucksake]

Every vaper should have a DMM (Digital Multimeter) at their side!

Yeah, definately need one.

I've been vaping ALOT today to be honest. I bet i'd get a good 8-9 hours under normal circumstances. When my son is back from family visits, more like 10+ hrs. lol

 

[Tripster]

Yeah, definately need one.

I've been vaping ALOT today to be honest. I bet i'd get a good 8-9 hours under normal circumstances. When my son is back from family visits, more like 10+ hrs. lol

Lol, stressful situations lead me to vape more than usual but when I am free of stress...I vape conservatively. I have the same DMM that David sells and its a great lil device (seriously it's small...palm size)...it's cheap so if it was to break down on ya its not a $40+ investment down in the gutter.

 

[Arthur Hucksake]

Any idea how I could polish/clean up the button bottom safely?

Must have been some burrs left over from the machine process. It did have alot of this marking already on it when I received it. For resale purposes.

 

[forcedfuel50]

Any idea how I could polish/clean up the button bottom safely?

Must have been some burrs left over from the machine process. It did have alot of this marking already on it when I received it. For resale purposes.

No worries, due to the mechanical nature of the button and it sliding up and down in there, they all do that, over time it will develop a nice patina and smoother looking finish, just keep on using it

 

[Arthur Hucksake]

Another question. Is the actuall body of the P18 known to get warm after use? I mean, towards the top of the device it feels really warm. (Not where it's being held) if that makes sense. Around where the top cap screws on, gets pretty toasty.

 

[MagnusEunson]

Another question. Is the actuall body of the P18 known to get warm after use? I mean, towards the top of the device it feels really warm. (Not where it's being held) if that makes sense. Around where the top cap screws on, gets pretty toasty.

Never had anything like this on mine. Have you slid the battery out to see if the top (or bottom I guess in your case), feels ever warmer? Or do you feel like the threads of the atty/carto/tank are really hot? Something doesn't sound right there. -Magnus

 

[forcedfuel50]

I guess we'd have to define "toasty" Are we talking too hot to touch or just warm? Too hot to touch means you have a short, either the atomizer or battery. Flip the battery back upright as recommended in the instructions (positive up towards the top cap). If button throw is a problem like you said. remove the washer or replace with a thinner one to adjust the throw.

If its just warm, they do get warm after vaping quite a bit as that top cap is a pretty hefty heat sink and will absorb the heat from the atomizer.

 

[Arthur Hucksake]

This happened actually with the positive end facing up, I removed the washer to accomodate it that way already.

Might explain why a 2900mah battery isn't kicking after 4 hours and I haven't been vaping heavy at all.

 

[Arthur Hucksake]

Never had anything like this on mine. Have you slid the battery out to see if the top (or bottom I guess in your case), feels ever warmer? Or do you feel like the threads of the atty/carto/tank are really hot? Something doesn't sound right there. -Magnus

The battery doesn't feel hot. Just the heat disperses into the top of the P18. Think it's having the vapemate on it that's done it. The heat would normally travel into the drip tip, instead it's soaked into the top section of the P18. Pretty hot though, not sizzling hot but it doesn't feel like anything i've had in a PV before.

Also, 2900 mah battery is proper wimped out after 6 hours use. ( By use I don't mean constant )

Tomorrow i'll use the Megalodon all day with the 2900mah battery, see how long I get from it.

 

[forcedfuel50]

If you want, theres a quicker way to determine if you have a short/drain then vaping for hours and recording vape times, a volt meter will let you know instantly (plus you can use it to test your state of charge on your batteries) so it'll always come in handy. Plus the meter can also help you to isolate a short (whether it be in the battery, unit or atomizer). I'm not sure in the UK, but here in the states, you can pick them up for a cheap as 5.00 at most any store. I consider them a must have for mod users...

 

[Arthur Hucksake]

If you want, theres a quicker way to determine if you have a short/drain then vaping for hours and recording vape times, a volt meter will let you know instantly (plus you can use it to test your state of charge on your batteries) so it'll always come in handy. Plus the meter can also help you to isolate a short (whether it be in the battery, unit or atomizer). I'm not sure in the UK, but here in the states, you can pick them up for a cheap as 5.00 at most any store. I consider them a must have for mod users...

I'm going to pick one up shortly, only £10 odd give or take. See what's going on with this battery then.


UPDATE by FF: Unit has been sold and the new owner reports its working great and he's loving it.