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I gently wiggled it side to side gently pulling and no luck
Had the same issue with one of mine. Decided to just leave it on and it's been on there for a couple of weeks. Today, I wiggled it side to side gently a few times and it finally came off after about 5 minutes.
Sorry they are getting stuck.
When wiggling the tip side to side you should feel movement. If gently side to side doesn't produce movement use more side to side force unit you get movement. You can use lots of side to side force if needed and it shouldn't hurt the tip. Normally lots of force isn't needed.
Once you have movement move the tip side to side while pulling. This should allow the tip to slowly work its way out.
If you get the tip out put on the smaller set of orings that came with your tip. This will make it easier to get the tip out.
If you still can't get your tip out feel free to use something more drastic like pliers and I will replace the tip. You can also send it to me and I can remove the tip.
In the future I will just use the smaller o-rings which should eliminate this problem.
When wiggling the tip side to side you should feel movement. If gently side to side doesn't produce movement use more side to side force unit you get movement. You can use lots of side to side force if needed and it shouldn't hurt the tip. Normally lots of force isn't needed.
Once you have movement move the tip side to side while pulling. This should allow the tip to slowly work its way out.
If you get the tip out put on the smaller set of orings that came with your tip. This will make it easier to get the tip out.
If you still can't get your tip out feel free to use something more drastic like pliers and I will replace the tip. You can also send it to me and I can remove the tip.
In the future I will just use the smaller o-rings which should eliminate this problem.
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Spartan yeah I have been trying to get it off for a few days, so..
Whorkz that is my next step, pliers! Lol. I will have to look for the smaller orings.
I've had this problem with the larger o-rings. Now I use the smaller one on all my tips and don't have that problem anymore.
What I do with stuck drip tips is put in freezer for 30 min., then squirt a drop or two of juice around the insert point, then work it round and round while pulling. Normally I put a drop on before I ever use one to lubricate and make the orings slippery. Think like using WD40.
Sorry they are giving everyone problems and thank you for bringing it to my attention so I can take care of it. These tips should have a very snug fit requiring side to side movement while pulling. However they should not be as tight as some of you are experiencing.
If your tip is very difficult to remove install the smaller o-rings. If you don't have the smaller o-rings anymore PM me and I will mail you more. If the smaller o-rings do not help please let me know so I can repair or replace your tip.
If you can't remove your tip from your device feel free to use more force. If this damages your tip please let me know so it can be replaced.
I made a video to show how these tips should come out. This tip was in my device for two days. If the tip has been in for a week or more the process should take about twice as long. In the video I say to pull gently, but I have strong hands from years of construction. Side to side movement while pulling moderately may be more appropriate.
If your tip is very difficult to remove install the smaller o-rings. If you don't have the smaller o-rings anymore PM me and I will mail you more. If the smaller o-rings do not help please let me know so I can repair or replace your tip.
If you can't remove your tip from your device feel free to use more force. If this damages your tip please let me know so it can be replaced.
I made a video to show how these tips should come out. This tip was in my device for two days. If the tip has been in for a week or more the process should take about twice as long. In the video I say to pull gently, but I have strong hands from years of construction. Side to side movement while pulling moderately may be more appropriate.
I finally got it off last night, minimal damage. I will make sure to change to the smaller I-rings.
Thank you all so much for the suggestions!
Chooch I do add a drop of liquid to lube the rings to put it on, just couldn't get it off lol
Whorkz this is the only device I had an issue with removing the tip from I had no problems with my spheroid or my pro tanks..
Thank you all so much for the suggestions!
Chooch I do add a drop of liquid to lube the rings to put it on, just couldn't get it off lol
Whorkz this is the only device I had an issue with removing the tip from I had no problems with my spheroid or my pro tanks..
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That's great it finally came off. Please let me know which tip was damaged and I will send you a new one.
Tonight I am going to make a tip with a slightly deeper o-ring groove. I will put the smaller o-rings on and test with my DID. If it works I will make your replacement tip with the same o-ring groove. This should make it a little easier to remove.
In the end I hope to make a connector that will fit all devices, snug fitting, relatively easy to remove and use the same size o-rings.
Tonight I am going to make a tip with a slightly deeper o-ring groove. I will put the smaller o-rings on and test with my DID. If it works I will make your replacement tip with the same o-ring groove. This should make it a little easier to remove.
In the end I hope to make a connector that will fit all devices, snug fitting, relatively easy to remove and use the same size o-rings.
During my commute I was thinking about the o-rings. How tmcase always uses the smaller o-rings and it works great. How darksparkle had no problems with the spheroid or pro tank using the larger o-rings. Tonight instead of making a deeper o-ring groove I picked up a tip and put on the smaller o-rings. I put this tip on my DID and the fit was loose. When I tried to pick it up by the tip it left my device behind. After letting it sitting for 2 hours the o-rings tightened up a little, but not even close to how I would like it. I found a old carto and installed the tip with new o-rings. The fit was just pretty good and would seal nicely in a hour or so. I am able to pick up my provari with carto by the tip without issue.
The drip well diameter from one device to the next is slightly different, which affects the fit of the tip. Personal preference is also different from one person to the next. Some people like their tip very secure and others like a fit where the tip won't fall out but is easy to remove. With all the variables I think two sets of o-rings is the best answer. In the future I will install the smaller o-rings on the tip and put the larger o-rings in the bag. Then if the tip is a little to loose the larger o-rings can be added which is a lot easier to deal with than a stuck or hard to remove tip.
This weekend I was sick. Monday evening I was feeling better and converted the programming for most of the original styles to the new format. I still need to convert 0.75 inch straight comfort and straight groove, 1 inch ming and 1.25 inch ming. The lathe can now make 6 hollow core tips and 10 original tips.
I am looking forward to making even more delicate shapes to see how they look and to find out how far I can take it. I am sure these tips will be extremely fragile. I will also make more durable shapes with the hollow core that are halfway in between the original style and the beta tips. I am expecting these to be almost as durable as the original style.
While I am waiting on beta tip results I will continue to make original tips. This will prove the new programming and start to make a long over due batch of tips.
As usual I am a bit behind for taking new custom orders on the 15th, but I should be ready by the 23rd.
Thank you very much for everyone's support, ideas and feedback it truly means a great deal to me
The drip well diameter from one device to the next is slightly different, which affects the fit of the tip. Personal preference is also different from one person to the next. Some people like their tip very secure and others like a fit where the tip won't fall out but is easy to remove. With all the variables I think two sets of o-rings is the best answer. In the future I will install the smaller o-rings on the tip and put the larger o-rings in the bag. Then if the tip is a little to loose the larger o-rings can be added which is a lot easier to deal with than a stuck or hard to remove tip.
This weekend I was sick. Monday evening I was feeling better and converted the programming for most of the original styles to the new format. I still need to convert 0.75 inch straight comfort and straight groove, 1 inch ming and 1.25 inch ming. The lathe can now make 6 hollow core tips and 10 original tips.
I am looking forward to making even more delicate shapes to see how they look and to find out how far I can take it. I am sure these tips will be extremely fragile. I will also make more durable shapes with the hollow core that are halfway in between the original style and the beta tips. I am expecting these to be almost as durable as the original style.
While I am waiting on beta tip results I will continue to make original tips. This will prove the new programming and start to make a long over due batch of tips.
As usual I am a bit behind for taking new custom orders on the 15th, but I should be ready by the 23rd.
Thank you very much for everyone's support, ideas and feedback it truly means a great deal to me
That's very true about the drip tip well not being consistent. I think including both sizes with the tips is the best way to go and I'm glad that you will be putting the smaller orings on the tips since that's all I use.
I agree having the additional o-rings is the best solution.
Ok so I got one of the test tips.. it is VERY delicate. I have been treating it with ubber respect, but Know ultimately that I need to use it as I normally would.
It is very slim, actually a little to slim for me personally, would like to have a thicker diameter.
I LOVE the fit on the device. it is Very streamline
So here are some photos on the spheroid.
Ok so I got one of the test tips.. it is VERY delicate. I have been treating it with ubber respect, but Know ultimately that I need to use it as I normally would.
It is very slim, actually a little to slim for me personally, would like to have a thicker diameter.
I LOVE the fit on the device. it is Very streamline
So here are some photos on the spheroid.
I was fortunate to test the drip tip that's 3rd from the left. I tried to take pics but I couldn't capture the lilac as well as Lewis.
This is the 1/8th hollow core tip. As usual, he did an excellent job on this tip. You can't really tell how narrow the neck is on this one from the pic but it is narrow and fragile, especially the tip edge. I value my LG tips so I'm not rough on them but I did knock a mod over a few times to see if it would chip or break the tip and it didn't but if it fell out of a shirt pocket onto cement it's a goner.
I love the shape and the height of this tip but I prefer a larger girth. That didn't sound right but you know what I mean. At higher voltages I could feel some heat on my lips and when I chain vaped it would get pretty hot. The 4mm beta tip that I test recently was my favorite. It was shaped similar to this one but had a more robust neck. I believe this is called a dripper tip but the opening is too small for that IMO. I do like this tip and it will go in my regular rotation. Thank you Lewis for letting me test this tip. It is a beautiful one in Lilac Bloom I believe it's called. One of my favorite colors. I should also mention that the double small o-rings are A++. They go on easy but snug and come off easy but I can still pick up my Provari with a full 3ml Phiniac tank by the tip with no problems.
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Hi!
I'm another fortunate vaper who was able to try one too. Mine's the one on the right in TMCase's picture.
At first look I thought I'd have an identical view, too. But, it was not to be! Very quickly that dainty slender profile, little tip won me over. At first it was too thin and I was a bit unsure and nervous -- I now quite enjoy the "skinny tip" and have been using as usual, with no extra care or concern due to the potential delicate nature. I also like that there is no metal all the way to the top. I did also notice the tip getting warm, a rare occurance for me and not bothersome, as I'm not a high powered vaper.
I think changing to the tips coming with the slightly smaller o-ring is a good choice. As most tips do tighten up a bit after use, that size will probably work a bit better for most of us.
Though I quite like the earlier 4mm beta tip like Ms. Case got and find it overall more practical, I do like the feel of this one better. ( I'd love to have one with Sparkle's shape, too.)
I'm another fortunate vaper who was able to try one too. Mine's the one on the right in TMCase's picture.
At first look I thought I'd have an identical view, too. But, it was not to be! Very quickly that dainty slender profile, little tip won me over. At first it was too thin and I was a bit unsure and nervous -- I now quite enjoy the "skinny tip" and have been using as usual, with no extra care or concern due to the potential delicate nature. I also like that there is no metal all the way to the top. I did also notice the tip getting warm, a rare occurance for me and not bothersome, as I'm not a high powered vaper.
I think changing to the tips coming with the slightly smaller o-ring is a good choice. As most tips do tighten up a bit after use, that size will probably work a bit better for most of us.
Though I quite like the earlier 4mm beta tip like Ms. Case got and find it overall more practical, I do like the feel of this one better. ( I'd love to have one with Sparkle's shape, too.)
Here is the best pic I could get of the Lilac Bloom 1/8" hollow core beta tip.
I am so glad the weekend is finally here and I get time to play with the lathe
Thank you for testing these tips and providing such great feedback and pictures!
I have also had durability issues with these tips and have broken 3 in this style. On every one of these tips the acrylic was broken 1/3 to 1/2 of the way down the tube where the acrylic is very thin. I think that the thin center section may fail before the tip does. Once the center fails the tip is not supported and also fails.
For most new styles on this core I will make the acrylic thicker. I think this will help some with durability and allow the tip to run cooler.
I will still make the acrylic thin for slender styles and even more delicate styles yet to come. These will still be very fragile and will get hot when chain vaping. It is a trade off for the slender neck and delicate look.
So far the lathe has made 23 original tips while testing the programming for the 1 inch styles. Next I will start testing the 3/4 inch and 1.25 inch styles.
Thank you for testing these tips and providing such great feedback and pictures!
I have also had durability issues with these tips and have broken 3 in this style. On every one of these tips the acrylic was broken 1/3 to 1/2 of the way down the tube where the acrylic is very thin. I think that the thin center section may fail before the tip does. Once the center fails the tip is not supported and also fails.
For most new styles on this core I will make the acrylic thicker. I think this will help some with durability and allow the tip to run cooler.
I will still make the acrylic thin for slender styles and even more delicate styles yet to come. These will still be very fragile and will get hot when chain vaping. It is a trade off for the slender neck and delicate look.
So far the lathe has made 23 original tips while testing the programming for the 1 inch styles. Next I will start testing the 3/4 inch and 1.25 inch styles.
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