Platinum Punch V2 tight draw. FIXED POST #62 VIDEO #86

[5cardstud]

I still have five boxes. Same here, he said he would send an rma, have not got one. I tried the fix and it helped but only lasted a few hours.

He should be checking in soon to help you people. He used to be on top of all this but after he got scammed for around $30,000.00 getting back to where he was has been a struggle. It's one thing after another but I assure you he has his customers well being at the top of his list. Sorry for all the bs but I guarantee you he will take care of you. I don't give my guarantees lightly either.

 

[DJLEC]

He should be checking in soon to help you people. He used to be on top of all this but after he got scammed for around $30,000.00 getting back to where he was has been a struggle. It's one thing after another but I assure you he has his customers well being at the top of his list. Sorry for all the bs but I guarantee you he will take care of you. I don't give my guarantees lightly either.

Not to speak for Isaac, I was informed of a plan to have a machinist fix the large stock of Fusions he was stuck with the first time.

If he sends me a few of the modded Fusions, and they work, I will gladly swap the Platinums for the modded Fusions.

 

[5cardstud]

Not to speak for Isaac, I was informed of a plan to have a machinist fix the large stock of Fusions he was stuck with the first time.

If he sends me a few of the modded Fusions, and they work, I will gladly swap the Platinums for the modded Fusions.

He sent an email to all his customers and I just saw it. It explains the situation about tha cartos and why he's been so busy as of late. If you didn't recieve it let me know and I'll pm you a copy.

 

[Iken]

Not to speak for Isaac, I was informed of a plan to have a machinist fix the large stock of Fusions he was stuck with the first time.

If he sends me a few of the modded Fusions, and they work, I will gladly swap the Platinums for the modded Fusions.

Hey Dj , I received your email. I errd on telling you which were completed by us and which are at the machinist. The set of 100 I finished are the standard length Sr models not the mega models. If CA does go through with the banning. I have an idea to secure your future orders. For the problem at hand, I'm afraid some more time is required, I have to check in with the machinist, though we are introducing a few new cartomizers to the ikv line which will be shipping soon.

He sent an email to all his customers and I just saw it. It explains the situation about tha cartos and why he's been so busy as of late. If you didn't recieve it let me know and I'll pm you a copy.

Thank you so much JJ5. I seen your email buddy and will fill you in.

 

[Freefall_Doug]

Isaac, please excuse me if this was already mentioned earlier in the thread, but can you pin point what batch and what delivery time this problem relates to?

I ordered 15 [MGAPlatPV2] IKV 510 MEGA Platinum SR Punch V2 @ $1.85, back January 7th.

I already had some previous orders, so I don't know when I will actual get into this last batch. I just want to avoid a situation where these are from the affected batch, but I don't identify the problem until a few months from now.

Thanks!

 

[craigsdocks]

I was wondering if there is a cure for the hard draw on these, I don't seem to have a problem with the wicking, priming or juice, the draw is horrid stiff .. even if you loosen it or whatever I try, even removed from device its just as hard of a draw ... I am a machinist and could pretty much fix anything if I knew what the problem on the draw on mine ... I have the "SR Mega Platinum Punch"

 

[5cardstud]

I was wondering if there is a cure for the hard draw on these, I don't seem to have a problem with the wicking, priming or juice, the draw is horrid stiff .. even if you loosen it or whatever I try, even removed from device its just as hard of a draw ... I am a machinist and could pretty much fix anything if I knew what the problem on the draw on mine ... I have the "SR Mega Platinum Punch"

Make sure none of the riller material is blocking the tube running down the center. Just look in the end where the drip tip goes.

 

[craigsdocks]

Yeah that's wide open, I can see right through them, plus I straightened a thick paper clip and pushed it right through ... I think its the very tiny holes on the shaft above the threads on the sides that help the air flow that look like they are jammed with white filler that's not helping, I tried to jam a needle in those but it doesn't seem to help they seem very resistant to even a needle

Now I realize that with a hole in the center they should draw perfectly fine because it should be wide open, but they don't, its gotta be the bottom design is different and is causing a airflow restriction from that bottom point as well because when off device it would be acceptable but on device even very loose it is not ... I am using a Provari btw ... ive had these many times before same exact model of these totally diff draw on same device

Something with that bottom flange or the small holes on the side or the way it seats is causing a major air flow restriction and making it very very tight, and they get worse as they get used


Update: So using the same tanks with a Boge versus Iken removed from device but filled and primed ... cover very botton center air intake hole so it has to intake air through the tiny side air holes on shaft is a major difference, so those tiny holes on side of shaft must be obscured in some way on the IKEN, taking a needle and trying to hollow them out doesn't work, perhaps if I get around to It I will try some tiny drill bits by hand or on my milling machine to just pierce those holes and widen them a little bit by just sinking them very slightly as they are, basically just cleaning them out some to see if its merely just there that's restricting and not something further up or down inside that's causing it.

 

[AmandaD]

I had the same problem with mine - restricted airflow, either on or off a battery. This was not on all, but on the last one I tried. I could see clear down it - there didn't appear to be anything blocking, so it appeared to be something to do with the 510 connection.

I haven't RMAd mine back, because I kept thinking I could work with them - but so far no luck.

 

[5cardstud]

Yeah that's wide open, I can see right through them, plus I straightened a thick paper clip and pushed it right through ... I think its the very tiny holes on the shaft above the threads on the sides that help the air flow that look like they are jammed with white filler that's not helping, I tried to jam a needle in those but it doesn't seem to help they seem very resistant to even a needle

Now I realize that with a hole in the center they should draw perfectly fine because it should be wide open, but they don't, its gotta be the bottom design is different and is causing a airflow restriction from that bottom point as well because when off device it would be acceptable but on device even very loose it is not ... I am using a Provari btw ... ive had these many times before same exact model of these totally diff draw on same device

Something with that bottom flange or the small holes on the side or the way it seats is causing a major air flow restriction and making it very very tight, and they get worse as they get used


Update: So using the same tanks with a Boge versus Iken removed from device but filled and primed ... cover very botton center air intake hole so it has to intake air through the tiny side air holes on shaft is a major difference, so those tiny holes on side of shaft must be obscured in some way on the IKEN, taking a needle and trying to hollow them out doesn't work, perhaps if I get around to It I will try some tiny drill bits by hand or on my milling machine to just pierce those holes and widen them a little bit by just sinking them very slightly as they are, basically just cleaning them out some to see if its merely just there that's restricting and not something further up or down inside that's causing it.

I gut one PV that no mater what I do Fusions have a tight draw. I can put them on my other ones and they're fine. I got to looking and it's the way the centerpost connects to the Fusion restricting the air. The air runs through the bottom of the Fusion then through the two slots. From there it travels to the 2 little holes you spoke of. On the PV that I have problems with I have to use an adapter. I screw it on the PV first to run the center post as high as I can then it works good.
I presume you use 510 fusions. I use the 801s. Make sure the pv is clean inside where the carto goes is the only other thing I can think of because that can cause problems. It's good to give them an alcohol bath ever now and then because even though they look clean and dry the juice dries and gets hot causing it to build up over time.

 

[5cardstud]

I had the same problem with mine - restricted airflow, either on or off a battery. This was not on all, but on the last one I tried. I could see clear down it - there didn't appear to be anything blocking, so it appeared to be something to do with the 510 connection.

I haven't RMAd mine back, because I kept thinking I could work with them - but so far no luck.

Make sure them two little holes are open. I had one that looked open so I figured I'd make the holes bigger but on one side the hole didn't go all the way and I couldn't even get a needle to pass through it. Once I opened it everything was fine. Now that he has a different guy making them things should get back to normal.

 

[beckdg]

Yeah that's wide open, I can see right through them, plus I straightened a thick paper clip and pushed it right through ... I think its the very tiny holes on the shaft above the threads on the sides that help the air flow that look like they are jammed with white filler that's not helping, I tried to jam a needle in those but it doesn't seem to help they seem very resistant to even a needle

Now I realize that with a hole in the center they should draw perfectly fine because it should be wide open, but they don't, its gotta be the bottom design is different and is causing a airflow restriction from that bottom point as well because when off device it would be acceptable but on device even very loose it is not ... I am using a Provari btw ... ive had these many times before same exact model of these totally diff draw on same device

Something with that bottom flange or the small holes on the side or the way it seats is causing a major air flow restriction and making it very very tight, and they get worse as they get used


Update: So using the same tanks with a Boge versus Iken removed from device but filled and primed ... cover very botton center air intake hole so it has to intake air through the tiny side air holes on shaft is a major difference, so those tiny holes on side of shaft must be obscured in some way on the IKEN, taking a needle and trying to hollow them out doesn't work, perhaps if I get around to It I will try some tiny drill bits by hand or on my milling machine to just pierce those holes and widen them a little bit by just sinking them very slightly as they are, basically just cleaning them out some to see if its merely just there that's restricting and not something further up or down inside that's causing it.

same here

i was able to punch out the holes above the 510 threads on one with a sewing needle and a pair of pliers. but i broke 2 sewing needles doing it. that batting is tough. yet still the draw is most definitely too tight.

i've tried them on an MVP II, vamo, smok sidewinder, smok magneto, and a provari. no bueno.

i ordered 50 sent to 2 locations. 10 were for my mother in another state. right now if i can't get something better than what i have on hand, i'll be a boge customer for life. that's a total of about $90 that's completely useless. just on cartos.

these are the ones i picked up by roundabouts recommendation through a hansel and grettle trail of crumbs left by member baditude... MGAPlatPLRV2
IKV 510 MEGA Platinum LR Punch V2

my order numbers are as follows...
89146
89117
88104

the first order took so long and the recommendation was so highly regarded, with the added knowledge that stock may not be around very long, i took a chance and ordered more before i got a chance to try the first 10. won't be doing that again.

 

[DJLEC]

I bought 100 Boge prepunched cartos from Bucky's last pre-order. They arrived in December, I think. They are horrible!! Some barely have filler and others have filler stuffed to the top. I bought all LR but these vary from 1.5 to 2.6! They also aren't threaded properly (none will go on my pink Provari) and they are slightly larger around

i ordered 50 sent to 2 locations. 10 were for my mother in another state. right now if i can't get something better than what i have on hand, i'll be a boge customer for life. that's a total of about $90 that's completely useless. just on cartos. these are the ones i picked up by roundabouts recommendation through a hansel and grettle trail of crumbs left by member baditude... MGAPlatPLRV2 IKV 510 MEGA Platinum LR Punch V2

I am not sure that you want to be a Boge customer for life. See a previous post from another thread that I subscribe to regarding a 100 that he is having problems with.

If you are following recommendations by Baditude and you are stuck, can I suggest that you buy some SmokTech's for now. I buy mine from IBTanked since they keep a very large supply on hand.

I have purchased a similar amount to you and I am patiently waiting since I am confident that Isaac (IKV) will be coming up with a solution for us all.

 

[beckdg]

wasn't following his recommendations per se'. more noticed them, took them at face value and didn't want to miss the train while they were in stock. i wanted to give the big players their fair shake, so i had ordered some from each of the big 3. (smoktech, boge and ikenvape)

i do have a couple smoktechs. just haven't been able to put them in tanks as of yet. i need to get around to tasting the flavor samples i have made up so i can make up some batches worth filling tanks with. i have about 22 flavors in the waiting for tasting and tweaking. then i'll have to wash all those bottles out and start again. lol

i'm familiar with bogegate/bogemageddon. i will be sure to make smaller orders and test prior to any large, stock up orders i place.

i know isaac will make it right. i sent some to my mother via orders through ikenvape. so i have to get in touch with her and make sure she's on the same page before i commit to anything. we'll get there soon enough, i guess. she's a hard person to get a hold of.

 

[5cardstud]

Well I believe that's what Boge had in mind when they sabotaged these fusions on that run and why they aren't making them any longer. I gave my boges away (and a lot of them) the first Fusion I ordered. I'm just lucky that I didn't order any of the ones Boge added the extra membrane to. One thing about Ikenvape though, you can RMA them as he has offered or you can keep sitting around bad mouthing them. I'm sure Boge loves this.

 

[beckdg]

(1)Well I believe that's what Boge had in mind when they sabotaged these fusions on that run and why they aren't making them any longer. (2)or you can keep sitting around bad mouthing them. I'm sure Boge loves this.

i don't know who the manufacturer is and honestly it makes no difference to me. that's isaacs business.

i'm not sure i appreciate your accusations when i share my experiences. if you had the same experience you wouldn't want more, either. i have sent an email to Isaac through the contact page on ikenvape.com and am awaiting a response. i've also made arrangements to sell my stock in the event i don't like them.

let us get one thing straight. there's nothing personal about this. it's a product. currently, i don't like what i have. none of us do. it's not working for us. not in the least. i suspect this is not how they were supposed to be. if that is the case, i will certainly report back. i did so when i couldn't order them in the first place. when the glitch was cleared up, i was fast to let everyone know in every thread to go spend their money happily. i was excited to get what was regarded as the best cartos. i'm just disappointed now... and rightly so with all this talk about how much better they are than boge who's products can be "hit or miss".

i got 50 misses... out of 50... how would you feel?

 

[5cardstud]

i don't know who the manufacturer is and honestly it makes no difference to me. that's isaacs business.

i'm not sure i appreciate your accusations when i share my experiences. if you had the same experience you wouldn't want more, either. i have sent an email to Isaac through the contact page on ikenvape.com and am awaiting a response. i've also made arrangements to sell my stock in the event i don't like them.

let us get one thing straight. there's nothing personal about this. it's a product. currently, i don't like what i have. none of us do. it's not working for us. not in the least. i suspect this is not how they were supposed to be. if that is the case, i will certainly report back. i did so when i couldn't order them in the first place. when the glitch was cleared up, i was fast to let everyone know in every thread to go spend their money happily. i was excited to get what was regarded as the best cartos. i'm just disappointed now... and rightly so with all this talk about how much better they are than boge who's products can be "hit or miss".

i got 50 misses... out of 50... how would you feel?

I'd save my breath and send them back for a refund. I understand your situation and used to do the same thing but learned through trial and error that all badmouthing does is get you a sore throat. The people that know how good his products are won't use inferior products because they're used to the best. They all got refunds for the bad ones too. So send them back for a refund. But I apologize if I offended you that wasn't my idea.

 

[beckdg]

i accept and return the apology. wasn't my intention to bad mouth either. just sharing my story of my journey. seems i've not had the best of luck from getting the dreaded "we don't ship to your area" glitch to the bad cartos. until i checked this thread (after offering to sell them to someone, doh) i had no idea they were not up to spec.

you have a good day, Mr. stud.

Mr. stud, lol - never thought i'd call someone that before.

 

[Iken]

i don't know who the manufacturer is and honestly it makes no difference to me. that's isaacs business.

i'm not sure i appreciate your accusations when i share my experiences. if you had the same experience you wouldn't want more, either. i have sent an email to Isaac through the contact page on ikenvape.com and am awaiting a response. i've also made arrangements to sell my stock in the event i don't like them.

let us get one thing straight. there's nothing personal about this. it's a product. currently, i don't like what i have. none of us do. it's not working for us. not in the least. i suspect this is not how they were supposed to be. if that is the case, i will certainly report back. i did so when i couldn't order them in the first place. when the glitch was cleared up, i was fast to let everyone know in every thread to go spend their money happily. i was excited to get what was regarded as the best cartos. i'm just disappointed now... and rightly so with all this talk about how much better they are than boge who's products can be "hit or miss".

i got 50 misses... out of 50... how would you feel?

Hi Beck!
I gotcha buddy. but the only email I have from you is from the 1st of February with the shipping glitch.
Just shoot me one directly to sales@ikenvape.com. We'll make you feel better!

 

[beckdg]

hmmm... must not have went through. i'll get one out right now. thanks, Isaac.