Photographic proof that Xhalers need stainless caps

[kwalka]

Here is my Kicked Xhaler wrapped with carbon fiber vinyl skin, matching Torpedo tank, in desperate need of a stainless cap.

Drew,
I'm not the first to make such a request.....

 

[Drewsworld]

Nice LOL...You are not the first, and I have discussed this with my shop. The thing is that the bottom cap is an insulator and it it was stainless it could/would short out the unit. We could machine in a delrin cap of some sort but it woul also extend the length...I guess I willl have to talk to one of my machining guys and see if they can come up with something. Thanks and nice looking rig you have there.
Drew

ps Actually I just looked at your pic again and realized you may be talking about the top cap!!! I will stil ask my machinist...

 

[kwalka]

Nice LOL...You are not the first, and I have discussed this with my shop. The thing is that the bottom cap is an insulator and it it was stainless it could/would short out the unit. We could machine in a delrin cap of some sort but it woul also extend the length...I guess I willl have to talk to one of my machining guys and see if they can come up with something. Thanks and nice looking rig you have there.
Drew

ps Actually I just looked at your pic again and realized you may be talking about the top cap!!! I will stil ask my machinist...

YES, the top cap. The bottom looks just fine with the button being there and all. But that brass top cap sandwinched against the stainless is less than attractive. Well, its not that bad, lets just say a bit out of place.

 

[cuseguy]

I have told Drew that a few times myself. Need to update the top cap in SS and also get rid of the high "neck" on the connector to make it sit flush with tanks. The connector dates back to the dripping era.....did I just say era? and it works great for atty and carto use, but it's time for a little update. It's a proprietary thread that I can't quite figure out or I would have made one already!

 

[kwalka]

My thoughts exactly. I just didnt want to press my luck too much all at once. That is the only reason my Xhaler doesn't leave the house, is because of the massive, ugly, gap between PV and tank. Like you said unless running a drip shield.