Older Folks and Vaping Back Porch - Part Four

[MikeE3]

The RX 200? It is 3 18650's in series.
Same with the dna version.
The cuboid will only give 200 watts at a certain low resistance becuase of only 2 batteries. At least that is what I saw some reviewer say.
Mikevapes?
I forget.

Evolv recommends a lipo pack or a minimum of 3x 18650's. If the board detects less then this, like 2x 18650's it cuts the max output to 133 watts.

I think w/ 2x 18650's and 200 watts, it's drawing 35 amps per batt ... nobody make a continuous 35amp batt.

 

[Kenna]

Strange on the addiction thing. I took Hcodone for 15 years then got cut off by new laws. No withdrawl at all but I never got a buzz from them neither.
Just relief from pain.

Same here. I was on Darvocet from '97 until FDA pulled it in late 2010, then Hcodone until this year DEA decided everyone on it was an addict & abusing or selling it. Switched to Ty3 with no withdrawal issues at all. But then I never took more than one every night or when I was having actual roaring pain, & that was seldom. Ty3 is not nearly a effective on this pain, & I take more often than I had to with the others.

 

[2legsshrt]

The RX 200? It is 3 18650's in series.
Same with the DNA version.
The cuboid will only give 200 watts at a certain low resistance becuase of only 2 batteries. At least that is what I saw some reviewer say.
Mikevapes?
I forget.

Really I thought the RX was in parallel reason why the batteries drain at a balanced rate. Guess I was wrong huh?

 

[Robert Cromwell]

Evolv recommends a lipo pack or a minimum of 3x 18650's. If the board detects less then this, like 2x 18650's it cuts the max output to 133 watts.

And according to what I saw IF it hits 200 watts it is only for a very short time when the batteries are freshly charged and you are running at lowest resistance.
200 watts is not viable with 2 18650's.

 

[garyoa1]

Hint: I'm looking for a gallon of nic, a new REO Grand, and another Provari Radius - got any to contribute to my deeming stash?

your reply...

Hay! I'm lookin' two!

 

[Robert Cromwell]

Same here. I was on Darvocet from '97 until FDA pulled it in late 2010, then Hcodone until this year DEA decided everyone on it was an addict & abusing or selling it. Switched to Ty3 with no withdrawal issues at all. But then I never took more than one every night or when I was having actual roaring pain, & that was seldom. Ty3 is not nearly a effective on this pain, & I take more often than I had to with the others.

I am alergic to Codine. Just knots my stomach all up and gives me a new source of pain.

 

[Kenna]

Update on my turntable journey (probably gettin' to be more of a saga for you all)

I got it percolatin' yesterday morning. Installed the new headshell/cartridge wires, hooked up the Pyle PP444 pre-amp between the TT and my DIY "boombox", picked out 6 albums and cleaned 'em. Since the new belt is still not here, put the old one back on... despite being over 1" too long, it still spins the platter pretty consistently AFAIC. Still need to clean and re-grease the spindle bearing, etc... it has a bit of a rumble... haven't popped the bottom off yet.

Albums:
Allman Brothers - Beginnings ----------- Midnight Rider, Whipping Post, Hoochie Coochie Man
Todd Rundgren -- Something/Anything - Hello It's Me, Dust In The Wind
Little Feat -------- Sailin' Shoes --------- Willin', Apolitical Blues, Cold Cold Cold
Phoebe Snow ---- Looks Like Snow ---- Shine Shine Shine, Don't Let Me Down
Wet Willie -------- Drippin' Wet! --------- She Caught the Katy (and left me a mule to ride)
Harry Nilsson ---- Nilsson Schmilsson -- (Put the lime in the) Coconut, Without You

First up: Wet Willie of course - Red Hot Chicken, That's All Right, No Good Woman Blues, Airport, Macon Hambone Blues... closed my eyes and felt like I was 18 again. I'm gonna like this journey.

My 18yo daughter came in and was duly impressed, she knows what a turntable and LP vinyl albums are, but had never even seen/heard one in action! One question she had: How do you pause it? I lifted the Cue lever, music stopped, and she said: "But does it go back to the same place in the song?" Kids these days!

This oughta be illegal - I'm havin' too much fun.

Wish I'd been there to get an ear full!

 

[therussellv]

that's great. the wide mouth packer bottles that I got for 7.99 were recently 20.00, now they're down to 17.00 Was trying to help a new person to the FP get some, but that was a ridiculous price. Do you have a link to the ones you got cuz I'm not seeing em.


If you want the flavor but not the heat you might wanna try Frank's red hot. It'll get hot if it sits for a long time, ( i bought a 1/2 gallon of it, and didn't use it quick enough) but when it was fresh I even at it on crackers just for the flavor, and I don't like super hot stuff.


plug up the other nostril and blow really hard, it'll pop out! Or your head will explode, one or the other.


kewl!! I'd love to get a tablet. Or if my son can find his larger old cell phone, to get that in service. Really hope this will work for you nephew. Hate that he went back to smoking.


That's a great thing, and we will certainly support you all we can!! You know we're here for you sweetie!! But.....definitely call your doc in VA and ask her about weaning off, and the best way to do it! As Mary said, keep a close eye on your blood pressure. When I went off of hydrocodone, the hyperalgesic pain caused by the hydrocodone went away, but the pain from my injuries increased of course. After a few weeks it either lessened, or my brain just got used to the increased pain. I still have a lot of pain that isn't controlled, but you just learn other ways to manage it.


that's wonderful!!


Didn't think you could get dish or direct where you are now, but I sure hope you can get something that works better!! You need to check with a doc about that headache. I get one there when i have a cold etc, but that's been going on for a long time now, and getting worse it seems. Since you're not one to complain a lot about pain, you should get it checked, may have some type of infection. A sinus infection should cause pain in the front and around the eyes, but could be an ear infection or something hun


that's unbelievable!


JUP!!!! bastids!! It's nearly impossible to get here. Where I go now, there is a sign on the door that says they won't prescribe it for any reason. But he did mention last time about getting me into a different pain clinic about 30 minutes away that will prescribe if they can't control the pain any other way. So I need to get back in touch with him about that referral. Was giving a new med some time to see if it would work, but it's not doing much.


that's hilarious!! but great she knew what they were. How old is she?



That's fantastic!!!

We used to take the little round "bird peppers" that are not considered "etible" and stuff them in a jar, fill it with vinegar, and let it steep for a few years, thats was the hot sauce i grew up on

Last stinkie 10/15/2013

 

[3mg Meniere]

14359 and climbing

With that in mind ... stayed tuned ... and pay attention around noon tomorrow for the announcement of our new back porch along w/ a surprise.

You want a hint?

I am 99% sure I know what it is. what do I do to get a prize if I am right?

 

[2legsshrt]

I am alergic to Codine. Just knots my stomach all up and gives me a new source of pain.[/QUOThe same

 

[therussellv]

Yep I have not been pain free for nearly 20 years. I have a degenerative disc disease apparently. My lower spine zigs and zags all over the place.
The pills just made it bearable.

Trade ya, look up advanced hemachromatosis

Last stinkie 10/15/2013

 

[2legsshrt]

edited!!

 

[2legsshrt]

Yep I have 2 compressed discs in my back pressing against the nerves but I am a high risk patient for surgery plus I have scoliosis and pain in my hips especially the one I broke and stump pain. Plus my neck where I had C6 andC7 fused 25 years ago. Kind of a wreck.

 

[Fuzzy Thunderbear]

Me too weird but hydrocodone doesn't bother me. Why would they pull you off hydrocodone just because they changed the law you just have to get a written Rx every 30 days like oxy's always have been they can't just call it in anymore. Stupid change but thats the FDA for you. My doc told me that it would be incorrigible for a doc to just pull me off of them after 8 years when he retired. She didn't but it is more of a hassle now.

I was on hydrocodone 5/500s (then reduced to 5/325s) - 2 pills four times a day for 15 years. The VA just told me I had to stop this past summer with no substitution of any other pain meds. I am taking generic acetaminophen now and not feeling real good about it (i.e., I get less physical work done because I hurt all the time). The VA says they got a directive to get everyone off opiates. Period.

 

[Kenna]

there are other things you can look into. Mobic/Metaxalone helps a lil bit, sorta keeps me sane, and cymbalta helps me sleep, I still wake up several times, but am usually able to go back to sleep instead of being up after a few hours cuz I'm hurting so bad. Doesn't help much in the daytime, but I take both at night and it helps me sleep better.

Cymbalta Is, I think one that my GP put me on as an antidepressant/mood elevator. I took them about 3 days & had to stop. They elevated my mood to the point of uncontrollable giggling. When a customer tells you that they won't be paying any invoices until they hit 120days hysterical laughing while telling them their account will be on hold & no current orders will be delivered until the account is brought up to date & you are filing liens on every address is not the right way to respond. Nope, nope, nope.

 

[2legsshrt]

My hips are so bad because of the strain these prosthetics put on t

I was on hydrocodone 5/500s (then reduced to 5/325s) - 2 pills four times a day for 15 years. The VA just told me I had to stop this past summer with no substitution of any other pain meds. I am taking generic acetaminophen now and not feeling real good about it (i.e., I get less physical work done because I hurt all the time). The VA says they got a directive to get everyone off opiates. Period.

Yeah they made them all reduce the tylenol level to 325 because of what all that tylenol does to you. The VA is weird about that stuff. I heard a couple guys talking and even though weed is legal in this state if they detect it in your system they won't give you any pain killers no matter what. They didn't even wean you off. You should see a private doc.

 

[therussellv]

Well, She Who Must Be Obeyed decided we needed a new couch, so we have been out scouring up people to help squeeze it into the apartment.

Last stinkie 10/15/2013

 

[Fuzzy Thunderbear]

You should see a private doc.

No money and no insurance. VA is my only doc option.

 

[Robert Cromwell]

Me too weird but hydrocodone doesn't bother me. Why would they pull you off hydrocodone just because they changed the law you just have to get a written Rx every 30 days like oxy's always have been they can't just call it in anymore. Stupid change but thats the FDA for you. My doc told me that it would be incorrigible for a doc to just pull me off of them after 8 years when he retired. She didn't but it is more of a hassle now.

Ohh your law is not so bad. Here in KY it is so tight that you have to deal with pain management clinics if you use opiates for more than 30 days...
Many doctors will not write prescriptions for opiates any more at all.

I hired a gypsy to curse every state legislator with bulging discs.
I think she ripped me off though.

 

[3mg Meniere]

I was on hydrocodone 5/500s (then reduced to 5/325s) - 2 pills four times a day for 15 years. The VA just told me I had to stop this past summer with no substitution of any other pain meds. I am taking generic acetaminophen now and not feeling real good about it (i.e., I get less physical work done because I hurt all the time). The VA says they got a directive to get everyone off opiates. Period.

VA seems to swing to extremes, then. The VA here was known as candyland. Really blew things loose. I think it was the head doc who just wanted to keep the patients happy. Some deaths from overdoses. I am sure they still use them in hospice, at least.