Sb bullet + extension sleeve + kick issues?

[Krang]

Am I the only one that has a problem with this combo? It works fine for a few minutes then it stops firing. I unscrew the top of the silver bullet but not completely, just 2-3 turns then screw it back in and it works again. Then a few minutes later it does the same thing. I must say this is quite unpleasant.

 

[SKYYcamel]

I have one that works fine, but I hear with some, you have to get some sandpaper and gently sand the inside so the Kick can make better contact. I'm sure Chad will be along soon to help you out.

 

[cddz]

Am I the only one that has a problem with this combo? It works fine for a few minutes then it stops firing. I unscrew the top of the silver bullet but not completely, just 2-3 turns then screw it back in and it works again. Then a few minutes later it does the same thing. I must say this is quite unpleasant.

The kick is very sensative to loosing ground. What battery are you using with your kick? Also be sure to clean the threads of the SB as well.

 

[Sleddie]

Had a similar issue but mine would last only a couple hours rather than minutes. Along with the suggestion from SKYYcamel, I would also take a look at the hotspring. My bullets hotspring had a tendency to shift to one side preventing a good contact with the battery and the bottom of the tube. I think this allowed a buildup of carbon where the spring would normally sit. I adjusted the bottom portion of the spring outward slightly and used a PGA soaked Q-Tip to remove the carbon (oxidation) buildup on the bottom of the tube and have had no problems since.

 

[Krang]

The kick is very sensative to loosing ground. What battery are you using with your kick? Also be sure to clean the threads of the SB as well.

I am using a AW IMR 18650 battery.

I Have already sand papered the inside of the sb and extension sleeve, I will try the other suggestions and get back to you guys with the results, thank you!

 

[Krang]

After testing the recommendations it was better, but I was still having issues. So I went ahead and used a buffer wheel on the painted treads of the sb extension. (I still have no clue why those threads where painted in the first place and why there was paint inside the extension... ???? ) So far I haven't had the issue no more for the past few hours. Will keep you guys up-to-date on how it goes in the following days.

 

[cddz]

After testing the recommendations it was better, but I was still having issues. So I went ahead and used a buffer wheel on the painted treads of the sb extension. (I still have no clue why those threads where painted in the first place and why there was paint inside the extension... ???? ) So far I haven't had the issue no more for the past few hours. Will keep you guys up-to-date on how it goes in the following days.

That was chrome plating........

 

[Krang]

Then it might just be coincidence... I don't know why but now its working fine.

 

[tybin]

I've had it too. I thought it was the overspray inside the cap and took sandpaper to it too

didn't have the issue to the same degree without the sleeve

 

[Krang]

I've had it too. I thought it was the overspray inside the cap and took sandpaper to it too

didn't have the issue to the same degree without the sleeve

I still get the issue from time to time, just less frequently. If I vape on it all day it might happen once during the day now. So like I said, dunno if it's just coincidence but ever since I sandpapered the inside and the threads I am getting it allot less often. It could just be the spring that has readjusted too, quite frankly, I don't know.

 

[cddz]

I still get the issue from time to time, just less frequently. If I vape on it all day it might happen once during the day now. So like I said, dunno if it's just coincidence but ever since I sandpapered the inside and the threads I am getting it allot less often. It could just be the spring that has readjusted too, quite frankly, I don't know.

I think that it is rapidly oxidizing the contact point. I had to twist mine every now and again.

 

[Bebe56]

no problems here..
i did put some Noalox on the extension though, just in case.. using an AW 3000mah protected battery (i don't know if that's ok with Kick but i don't see any problems for now)