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[Chopper71]

Will it be the "new" standard min you ship oversea?

Yes it will be and that is one reason why they have not shipped yet.Ive had to re do the ones that I had made and was ready to go.I had to re do the drip tip hole and the air hole.Plus cut them shorter.both the tube and top cap.

 

[hildicat]

I do apologize for the air hole,but seriously how was to know what each individual person preference was?There was no way to know and no one said any different in any PM's to me when they made their order.I'm not on a rant of any kind so don't take it that way.I have went through 6 of those tiny drill bits trying to get what you all want far as the smaller hole.They break very easy and then I have to keep going back and forth to the hardware store to get more.Which takes more gas going because I don't live across the street from it.I live out in the woods and have to travel.Then I have to stop doing what I'm doing to go and that stops me from making another person's DC and that is not fair to them as they paid just like the one before.The bit that makes a medium draw hole is working so that is what I will be using.It makes a tight draw in my opinion but then I may differ from the next person.I'm trying to address each thing as I come across it.I'm in no way upset or lashing out at anyone I just want it to be known that I do understand all the concerns and I'm fixing or at least working on trying to fix each one.Remember I'm doing this by myself and its not easy by a long shot.So please bare with me and I will be making them better and faster as I go.

Seriously, I don't think you need to modify what you are doing completely just because some folks have different opinions. I commend you for trying to accommodate everyone, but there comes a point where you just have to say, 'this is what MOST people like best, and this is how its going to be.' Trying to please EVERYONE is the fastest way to make yourself crazy. Ultimately, I think the ideal way to go would be to have a user adjustable air hole. That would be the only way to truly please everyone, although you know there would still be some complainers out there. You could try to offer a few air hole options, but how is someone supposed to know what they would prefer if they have never used your product before hand? Thats why we turn to you as the expert. We should trust that you have tested this out before releasing it and have made it the best it can be.

 

[Chopper71]

So far the issues are and I have fixed are.

Drip tip holes
metal shell coming off the inner tube
led lights either breaking from solder joint or may just burned out?So Ive done away with them
The bottom post may at times touch the outer ring and cause a short.
Air hole is in progress.

Nothing is full proof in this world just look at the unsinkable ship Titanic,where it is now.There will be bugs in anything that is made,just the nature of the beast.The adjustable air hole is something I will try in the near future as I just don't have the time right now.If everything made was sent out the best it could be then there would never have to be a upgrade option for it.So far its just minor things and I have been in PM's with members and have addressed each I believe.If I have not please let me know.As I said I'm not mad just trying to do my best for you all.

 

[*~Peace~*]

Like I said before I have no idea what it takes to make one of these things. I don't know what can actually be done and do it correctly. You have to decide for your self what is best. And if the bits are breaking then that means it is not a option in my book. I have tape on mine and it works great for me. The tape is not melting or anything like that. I did make the tape as small as possible. I am completely satisfied with the way it has turned out and works great.

 

[Chopper71]

Like I said before I have no idea what it takes to make one of these things. I don't know what can actually be done and do it correctly. You have to decide for your self what is best. And if the bits are breaking then that means it is not a option in my book. I have tape on mine and it works great for me. The tape is not melting or anything like that. I did make the tape as small as possible. I am completely satisfied with the way it has turned out and works great.

When I'm caught up I will post that I will send out replacement top caps to anyone that would like a new one.Either with a smaller hole drilled or left alone so one can do themselves.Thanks Peace I'm glad you are enjoying it.

 

[tiburonfirst]

chopper, it'll all work out! just hang in there and don't get frazzled!

 

[Trench]

Chances are that most people will come to prefer the draw.

When I first got my Zenesis, I wasn't a fan of the airy draw, now I can't stand anything but.

 

[bssage]

Dang it Chopper. I just got my LineV2 ordered after like a two month wait. And I see your building them. I wish I would have known. Well if paypal screws up the conversion from dollars to Euro's the Soup Nazi may say "No V2 for you!" To which I will say fine: and order from you. I gotta pay better attention to whats going on.

 

[Keegan1014]

Sorry all, what's the website?

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[Keegan1014]

OK helps in youth read the first post lol

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[Cheechako]

Futzed with it a bit and getting good flavor and vapor, put tape over the hole and poked needle through and tore tape with needle until draw was where I want it. Now I have tape off and just drawing in slo-o-o-wly.
If I can ask, what juice flavor do you use to test them out after construction? Heck of a time getting rid of that flavor...
Can't find a drip tip to fit either, too tight, usualy not a complaint I make...

 

[Chopper71]

Futzed with it a bit and getting good flavor and vapor, put tape over the hole and poked needle through and tore tape with needle until draw was where I want it. Now I have tape off and just drawing in slo-o-o-wly.
If I can ask, what juice flavor do you use to test them out after construction? Heck of a time getting rid of that flavor...
Can't find a drip tip to fit either, too tight, usualy not a complaint I make...

The juice is one of my own and since then Ive went only to just VG no flavor or nic to season the wicks.If you have a Dremel you can rim out the DT hole a tad.That is one of the things I fixed.

 

[Chopper71]

Someone did a YouTube review and was not bias in my opinion.So hopefully he will have it up and running soon.

 

[Youssefa]

Here is my review of the DEFCON

 

[Youssefa]

Sorry about my big ugly face.... I hope it didn't detract from the awsome-ness of the DefCon.

As many others have a habit of doing I will, follow up this review with a "put it thru the ringer" video to see if any issue arise.

 

[tiburonfirst]

very nice, youssefa!

 

[hildicat]

Here is my review of the DEFCON

Thanks for this! Its amazing how hard it is to tell the scale of things until you actually see them in video. Sure looks longer than I imagined.

 

[tiburonfirst]

not anymore - i believe that's one of the first ones before chopper reworked the proportions .....

this really is an excellent piece of workmanship, chopper! you can be proud!

 

[AdariousMistdancer]

How long does a wick like this usually last? What factors are there in having to replace them? Can you run through one flavor (30ml) and dump another in on a single wick?

 

[tiburonfirst]

you will need mesh and wire. as to longevity i imagine it varies ......

tank clean up is done by a water bath (syringe)