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MikeE3

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Mike, when I repaired electronics (20 years military), they told us not to use a pencil eraser to clean electrical contacts. Said it would leave a residue. Told use to use a "Ruby Red" eraser (or one other I forget the name) ... because they would not leave a thin residue like pencil eraser ... and to always clean after with alcohol. You're using alcohol in your process, so meh. Just thought I'd share an anecdote.

Sheesh ... I worked around computers since 1967 ... the technicians & engineers always cleaned the boards contacts with pencil erasers when trouble shooting faulty connections ... not even swabbing them with alky when done. I do prefer the greenish colored erasers better ... they seem to work faster (less spinning). Maybe they are a tad more abrasive.
 

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Sheesh ... I worked around computers since 1967 ... the technicians & engineers always cleaned the boards contacts with pencil erasers when trouble shooting faulty connections ... not even swabbing them with alky when done. I do prefer the greenish colored erasers better ... they seem to work faster (less spinning). Maybe they are a tad more abrasive.
Yep, for what we do with vape devices, won't make much difference either way. It all depends on the level of integrity and professionalism required for the maintenance at hand. In fact, some jobs or projects, an eraser would be entirely inappropriate and unprofessional. Only a specialty contact cleaner would suffice ... which coincidentally would also work with vape device contacts. There are at least two things that may go wrong with an eraser approach: Possible electrostatic discharge (ESD) issues and/or possible mechanical stress ... neither of which is likely going to factor with a vape device. Erase? ... go for it. This isn't rocket surgeon stuff.
 
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Talked myself ... twice ... out of a pristine, current production Billet Box at a blem price. Think it might still be available too. Just couldn't come up with any real world advantages over the 2 ProVari Radius' I have. Not for my lifestyle anyway. Little shorter than a Radius? ... yeah. Little more fiddly than a Radius? ... yeah (maybe not).

Weird thing is, if I had a (or two) Billet Box, I might not have a Radius or two LMAO. Prolly be happy with either one Billet Box or Radius. I chose Radius when I chose Radius. Stickin' with it. They're a good 'un too :)

The Billet Box and the Radius, are the 2 devises I carry to work with me, I like them both. The BB is just a bit bore pocket friendly. :)

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The Billet Box and the Radius, are the 2 devises I carry to work with me, I like them both. The BB is just a bit bore pocket friendly. :)

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Thanks Kas. I've never even handed a BB but was thinking it would be more pocket friendly. Maybe a lot more pocket friendly. No exposed glass to break and stuff to snap off and all that. How about weight. Bet the BB is lighter too, but is it "I need this one because it's lighter" ... light?
 

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Thanks Kas. I've never even handed a BB but was thinking it would be more pocket friendly. Maybe a lot more pocket friendly. No exposed glass to break and stuff to snap off and all that. How about weight. Bet the BB is lighter too, but is it "I need this one because it's lighter" ... light?

It is a bit lighter, I don't have any way of weighing them though. I must admit though I like the original BB more then the new ones, I like the design and style of the Rev 3's, and they just seem to hit a bit better. The Rev 4's lost some of that style and design that I liked, but the larger battery and the 60 watts does make up for that a bit. The rev 4 that I got was a Blem, it had a small mark in the finish.

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Kitty flattener :?:

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I am just trying to see if this works. :unsure:



I am trying out Imgur as a Pic host, It looks like a good one I can arrange pics into folders and, have them set to private, I am not sure I want these public. :|

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I just want to note, that if you open the pic in new window you can zoom in on them :)
 
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I am just trying to see if this works. :unsure:



I am trying out Imgur as a Pic host, It looks like a good one I can arrange pics into folders and, have them set to private, I am not sure I want these public. :|

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Where the Squonks at?!?
 

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Where the Squonks at?!?

That will be in another folder, I am just starting to upload pics to the site. I think at some point I will take a pic of all my mod's in one pic, I have never done that. :)

KAS
 
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