O-Rings!

[Joeteboe]

maybe I've just had .... luck but wanted to reach out to the community see if anyone else noticed... The last 3 rda's have all had o-rings that are just useless.

CSMNT by District F5ve
Goon LP by 528 Customs
Apocalypse by Armageddon MFG

All 3 the top cap would come right off if I gave my mod a little shake. I know I can fix loose o-rings but is this now a trend? O-rings being just too small to give a snug fit? Are manufacturers being lazy and just throwing any o-rings on without checking tolerances? Might sound like a petty complaint but after shipping all 3 of those attys are over $100. For that amount I expect a quality product, and yes, that includes the o-rings

 

[puffon]

It's not the o-rings.
It's improper machining of the grooves, to match the o-ring.
You should expect a quality product for a $100+ authentic.

 

[Ben85]

I have the exact opposite problem. I struggle to take things apart because the damn things are so tight (or perhaps I am too weak?!).

Having said that, the Recoil RDA has absolutely perfect o-rings.

 

[Verb]

I hate when the inner diameter is too large and a section will pinch, pull out, and folder over.

 

[Izan]

I hate when the inner diameter is too large and a section will pinch, pull out, and folder over.

Spoiler

That's what She said

Sorry...
I'll get my coat...

 

[Rule62]

Rarely do the atty manufacturers seem to get the o rings right. I suppose, even when prototyping, they have to compromise. People who pocket their mods probably would prefer their atty top caps to be on the right side, so they don't come off in pocket. I rarely pocket my mods. They are usually stood on a table, standing upright, when not in my hand. So I prefer my top caps to fit rather loosely. I swap out o rings in new attys often. O rings can be bought in a multitude of sizes, thicknesses, hardnesses, and materials.