Quick phoenix question for you guys.

[Butters78]

I just rebuilt my phoenix and noticed that the plastic that wraps around the posts are melted and warped. I guess my last coil was too close to the posts. I just made a new coil and I made sure it wasn't close enough to melt the plastic worse. Is this anything I should be concerned about?

 

[Butters78]

Come to think of it. Why the hell did they put plastic or whatever it is on there anyway? Are there any versions of the phoenix without it or a better dripper I can upgrade to?

 

[dwcraig1]

Come to think of it. Why the hell did they put plastic or whatever it is on there anyway? Are there any versions of the phoenix without it or a better dripper I can upgrade to?

The A-7 is a step in the right direction

 

[Butters78]

The A-7 is a step in the right direction

The A-7 looks nice. Have you tried it vs the phoenix? Big difference?

 

[dwcraig1]

The A-7 looks nice. Have you tried it vs the phoenix? Big difference?

I have both, the main difference other than quality is the A-7 get the air through the center of the 510 connection and even though they are the same size the A-7 is much easier to rebuild. The a-7 is all stainless also. I like them both as they are real performers on the cheap.

 

[Butters78]

I have both, the main difference other than quality is the A-7 get the air through the center of the 510 connection and even though they are the same size the A-7 is much easier to rebuild. The a-7 is all stainless also. I like them both as they are real performers on the cheap.

Thanks for the insight boss. I really want a penelope but I think the A7 is mode budget friendly atm heh.

So anyone have an answer for my melted plastic?

 

[Royaldrunker]

The real phoenix which doesnt have the tapered top piece but is flat at top has no plastic but expect to psy a little more

 

[Butters78]

The real phoenix which doesnt have the tapered top piece but is flat at top has no plastic but expect to psy a little more

Mine is flat, got it from Vapor..... which is supposed to be the real one I thought.

It's the plastic that is around the screw posts on the bottom.

 

[Butters78]

Here is a picture.

On this one they are black on mine it's white.

http://shop.vapor......com/images/phx4.jpg

 

[Gr8Scott]

Mine is flat, got it from Vapor..... which is supposed to be the real one I thought.

It's the plastic that is around the screw posts on the bottom.

I was so sad when they changed their name. Gotta dig that motto" it's not smoke, it's Vapor.....", classic

 

[Gr8Scott]

Here is a picture.

On this one they are black on mine it's white.

http://shop.vapor......com/images/phx4.jpg

Mine are white also. 'cept my screw holes are turned in an opposite direction making a center coil very difficult.

What a clean photo!

 

[Butters78]

Mine are white also. 'cept my screw holes are turned in an opposite direction making a center coil very difficult.

What a clean photo!

I just wrap them round the screw themselves heh, haven't tried a center coil.

Yeah the pic is from the Vapor..... site heh.

 

[Butters78]

I just cleaned it up with some isopropyl alchy whatever. I'm sure it'll be fine, just looks a little ugly being melted a little.

 

[Gr8Scott]

you're probably o.k. as I imagine the purpose of the plastic is to keep the terminals themselves from grounding out on the metal cylinder walls themselves

 

[Aurora-Oblivion]

You could forgo the wire holes, and instead just put the wire directly under the screw head and screw it down that way, that is - if they fully screw down into the posts.

 

[Gr8Scott]

You could forgo the wire holes, and instead just put the wire directly under the screw head and screw it down that way, that is - if they fully screw down into the posts.

Yeah, the little buggers are not quite able to be flush enough on the top of the posts. Good thought nevertheless

 

[Butters78]

you're probably o.k. as I imagine the purpose of the plastic is to keep the terminals themselves from grounding out on the metal cylinder walls themselves

Thanks boss.. Makes sense lolz.

 

[Aurora-Oblivion]

Bummer! Maybe w/ a small washer or thin nut under each?

 

[Royaldrunker]

Here is a picture.

On this one they are black on mine it's white.

http://shop.vapor......com/images/phx4.jpg

Ok well mine are all metal... Dont know maybe a new revision

 

[Butters78]

You could forgo the wire holes, and instead just put the wire directly under the screw head and screw it down that way, that is - if they fully screw down into the posts.

One of my screws doesn't go all the way down but I still wrap one of the wires around it. It works which is all that matters.