My orion 2.1 just got delivered today. Bought it of of the classifieds. I love this thing! Joining the rank of genesis owners.
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Soooo now I get zero fire......guess it gets to sit till I can get a new switch. 
@Viper, a little earlier in the thread I answered the same question, with links to a video, and how to and an explanation of what is happening. Simply put, the o-ring is not sealing properly, probably because of the threading. I addressed it by adding a second one and a dab of silicon.
Crypto, check the solder on the edge of the PCB that grounds to the body when you insert the switch. Check the 5 solder joints under a magnifying glass and light, look for bad soldering or cracks there. Verify no shorts between positive pole and body also, just to be sure... But chances are, it is not making contact to the body like it needs. Also, do NOT over tighten the retaining nut when putting it back together.
I ordered a new switch from Pailpoe and got a hold of him at Vapor Wall, because mine had completely failed. He sold me a new switch, but it was very reasonable, and honestly think I only paid for shipping???
I noticed the ground "ring" on the new switch PCB was built up with a nice "raised" solder line on the PCB that grounds to the body, opposite from the side with micro switch. I also noticed the same thing on the new 2.1 that my friend received a couple weeks ago, because we took it apart to add another o-ring, stop the button rattle, and that is when we found the epoxy sealer cracked on the switchBut his is working well.
Thanks guys will give it a go!!
Where is everyone adding the second o-ring to stop/prevent leaking into the switch? I'm not sure if my V2.1 is from the batch with the extra o-ring/heat shrink. Not wanting to take it apart to find out either But am prepared to if I need to add an o-ring to stop leaking issues (assuming I have the issue, which I'm obviously hoping I don't)
But am prepared to if I need to add an o-ring to stop leaking issues (assuming I have the issue, which I'm obviously hoping I don't)
Where is everyone adding the second o-ring to stop/prevent leaking into the switch? I'm not sure if my V2.1 is from the batch with the extra o-ring/heat shrink. Not wanting to take it apart to find out either
If the look at the picture I posted it's the o-ring right on/below the white insulator. The guy who added that in the picture had the extra insurance but still got a leak. He said the o-ring on top stopped it, but the damage was done to his switch so he's waiting on another.
I'm also hoping I don't get that problem as I love this mod!
It must be a working vacation for Pailpoe, then. No one's seemed to have had a problem buying switches in the last few weeks and he's still active on the Wall--just answered a couple of questions about his VW switch for the Orion last night. I'd heard something about a vacation as well and he seems to have slowed down a bit in his forum activity, but everyone I've heard of PMing about a replacement switch (or two) has gotten an immediate response and been able to get switches with no delays.
Les, on the other hand, seems to only be responding to contact attempts with "I'm on holiday."
Could be. I emailed him and he got back right away saying to contact him in a few weeks. Could be because I wanted extra and don't have a problem that he told me that. It's worth a shot for those in a bind to PM him I reckon.
Yep. I'd like to have an extra switch just in case, but I'm pretty sure the people that have gotten theirs immediately all had issues and were looking at replacements.
I have a new switch heading this way soon from Pailpoe. It seems he already knew of an issue that were affecting some with the last batch of switches he sent out, something having to do with the glue. He has since resolved that possible issue and is sending me one at only the cost for shipping. When I get back from vacation, I should be up and running again.
I have a new switch heading this way soon from Pailpoe. It seems he already knew of an issue that were affecting some with the last batch of switches he sent out, something having to do with the glue. He has since resolved that possible issue and is sending me one at only the cost for shipping. When I get back from vacation, I should be up and running again.
Glad to hear you're getting one! I wonder what he meant by glue issue? I'll have to get some extras in case, guess he's giving priority to people w/ problems, which is the way it should be. Let us know how things turn out once you get back and have the switch on for a while.
Phew!!!! Finally....finished reading all 116 pages!!!
Hello to my fellow Orion owners!!! I own a Orion V2.1 and have been enjoying every minute with it!!!
Hello to my fellow Orion owners!!! I own a Orion V2.1 and have been enjoying every minute with it!!!
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I asked for an extra and he said that he could send one and if I still wanted a spare to contact him toward the end of August. I have no problem with that, none whatsoever.
I asked for an extra and he said that he could send one and if I still wanted a spare to contact him toward the end of August. I have no problem with that, none whatsoever.
Sounds great, yeah, those in emergency should get first cracks, glad to hear you'll be getting it. Do let us know once you have it installed how things are working.
How long did it take yours to visibly leak?
Crypto, my new switch has been doing great! So glad you were able to get a hold of Pailpoe and that he is taking care of you, like he did me and a few others. You will be back up in minutes, and here is some more good news. The new switch Pailpoe sent me had new spring, washers, o-ring, and both nuts. Very much a class act, that Pailpoe is.
@Greenbox, welcome to the Orion fold. Orion is still the best of the best IMO. I have compared it to many different genisis and other RBA setups, and it is tops for vapor & flavor IMO. I enjoy a few others, but every time I get something new, I go back to the Orion mostly because of this, PLUS I can run in 18350 for stealth, and switch to 18650 mode whenever I want to. Enjoy it!
@Greenbox, welcome to the Orion fold. Orion is still the best of the best IMO. I have compared it to many different genisis and other RBA setups, and it is tops for vapor & flavor IMO. I enjoy a few others, but every time I get something new, I go back to the Orion mostly because of this, PLUS I can run in 18350 for stealth, and switch to 18650 mode whenever I want to. Enjoy it!
Thanks for the warm welcome Jolly!!! I totally agree with you. Flavor and Vapor delivery on the Orion is one of the best out there IMO. And the versatility of this Hybrid is.....AWWWESOME!!! 18350 mode is ridiculously small and stealthy!!! And even in 18650 mode...it is still smaller than most 18650 Hybrids. So glad that I made this my first rebuildable!!!
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Another big advantage is reg Siam tanks fit, just need to cut them down
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