Scored a 2nd hand Reo Grand..needs a little TLC. Suggestion?

[jabberbox]

I'm very excited about the Reo I just picked up. The button seems to have melted and probably needs the spring replaced (pictures below)..but I picked it up for just $65! I emailed Rob and he said I could either send it in for repair or do it myself. What would you guys recommend? Also gonna need to pick up a RM2..are they still oos?

Excited to join team REO!

 

[aarhus]

If you feel like it repair it, otherwise get the repair kit from him and do it yourself. Alternatively, do both and have a spare for the future

 

[NicoHolic]

I have a repair kit as a backup, but in this case, I'd give your new Grand a visit to the REO spa. Definitely have it come home with an RM2 friend, a couple of spare RM2 post screws, spare o-rings, some extra bottles, and either a spare spring and/or a rebuild kit (which comes with a spring) for backup. Rob also sells sample lengths of Kanthal and you may want to add some 28 and 30 AWG.

 

[nerak]

Congratz on the REO!

Because of the condition it is in a trip to Robert for a rebuild would be the best. Letting the maker get it all done right is priceless!

And it coming home with a RM2 will have you set to enjoy a fantastic vape!

 

[jabberbox]

I was thinking the same. But that didn't keep me from ordering an rm2 and backup repair kit 15 minutes ago! And the Reo will be in the mail shortly so Rob can give it a good look-see. Thanks for the welcome and advice.

 

[Raynman]

Welcome to the mad house of happy vapers! AKA Reoville. You'll do well to have the master give it a good going over. Excellent choice Grasshopper

 

[jabberbox]

Thank you..so Rob taking a look at it seems to be the best idea, eh?

 

[Dturp]

Wow smoking (pun intended) good deal you got on it even with it needing a rebuild. Congrats and welcome aboard!

 

[KwhyLE]

Spring seems fine. You can send it in, but it looks like you just need to replace the firing button. Just order another one, and a repair kit. Maybe an extra spring and some O-rings, RM2 & screw posts.

 

[_more_]

Hi jabberbox. Welcome to REOville and Congratz on your REO and remember to post more pics after it gets fixed

 

[nerak]

Thank you..so Rob taking a look at it seems to be the best idea, eh?

You can't tell if that spring has collapsed. For sure replace it. With the melted button a short in it's past is a good possibility.

A rebuild can be easy to do. But not knowing the REO's past I sure would send it in.

 

[super_X_drifter]

Good deal Jabbs. I would have sent it in too. Leave the mod ninja-ing to the mod ninja.

Congrats and welcome




Shot thru cyberspace with my iGun

 

[unloaded]

I like to rebuild them myself. I was nervous first time but figured I could send it in if I screwed it up. It was even easier to do than I expected. I didn't save much money doing it myself and maybe only a day or two shipping time. But I figure I saved some of Rob's time that could be used making new Reo's. Also got to know my mods inside out, I like doing that with all my gear.

 

[oldbroad]

Thank you..so Rob taking a look at it seems to be the best idea, eh?

The very best idea! He'll have looking and vaping like it's brand new!!

And welcome to the wonderful wacky world of Reoville!

 

[MamaTried]

I like to rebuild them myself. I was nervous first time but figured I could send it in if I screwed it up. It was even easier to do than I expected. I didn't save much money doing it myself and maybe only a day or two shipping time. But I figure I saved some of Rob's time that could be used making new Reo's. Also got to know my mods inside out, I like doing that with all my gear.

Reonauts everywhere appreciate you taking one for the team!