Scubagen Mods

[Scubabatdan]

I'm pretty darn happy with the vape and flavor of this thing... I just tried a carto and a ce-2 tanks to cmpare, and I can never go back... the flavor seems muted on the "legacy" devices...

BUT, one big question... I seem to have a pretty fair amount of condensation forming in the top chamber which eventually leaks down into the center tube which in turn makes a hell of a mess... is anybody else having this issue and if so, what are you doing about it?

A little dab of silicone on and around the POS connector to seal the cut in the SS on top will take care of this. The juice will follow the POS wire down if the slot it passes through is not pluged. I have also used the silicone washer from a CE2 to cap the top tube. Since it has a hole in it, it will allow air flow, but shed the juice. Helps to act like a shield under the coil.

Link to Food Grade Silicone Adhesive:
SKU number 7587A37 at www.Mcmaster.com $4.62
Dan

 

[mj64]

For my second build I couldn't get a tight fit using a tube from a pen in the body of the sgv3 for the positive post, or a tight fit on the inside of the pen tube for the CE2 post.

I had some of this nylon tubing and used it for the positive post, (SK8201-1/8) it works great and provides a tight fit in the main body and a tight fit for the CE2 post. YMMV.

I googled the printing on the tubing "SK-8201" and found the above link.

I would not use this tubing for the wick holes as it would be too tight.

The bic pen does work for the positive post, as I have done it this way.

However, I felt more comfortable using this tighter fitting nylon tubing.

I found a pretty good hit for this at McMaster-Carr as well, 8359K11. I don't have any supply of really small tubing like this so I'm picking some up on my next order.

Type
High-Strength Clear Nylon Tubing
Material
Nylon 6
Shape
Single Line
Outside Dia.
1/8" (.125")
Inside Dia.
.096"
Wall Thickness
.014"
Available Lengths
25, 50, and 100 feet
Reinforcement
Unreinforced
Color
Clear
Maximum Pressure
430 psi @ 73º F
Operating Temperature Range
-40° to +212° F
Bend Radius
1-1/4" (1.25")
Durometer
80D (Hard)
Tensile Strength
10,875 psi
For Use With
Air, Food, Fuel, Water
Sterilize With
Gas
Specifications Met
United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
FDA Specification
CFR21 177.1500
Compatible Fittings
Compression
Chemical Compatibility Link
5112KAC
Caution
McMaster-Carr does not guarantee chemical compatibility because many variables can affect the tubing. Ultimately, the consumer must determine chemical compatibility based on the conditions in which the product is being used.

 

[jimbalny]

I'm just happy to get it working, rolled two wicks- messed up first altogether, second while inserting it. Jus gonna keep on rollin baby! U know what time it is! Lost a spring so gotta make another mcmaster carr order w more tubing as well.anything else I should order to improve my rebuilds? Anyone who tried smaller o rings - what size did u use? If anyone needs something from there that would come in a bulk size lemme know if u wanna split an order or something.

Edit: or ill just send em out for free if its something insubstantial I have an ishload of nails which were dirt cheap

 

[Dalton63841]

Just in case anyone here likes to vape those acid jooses(cinnamon or otherwise) I have about 10" worth of 1/8" walled tube I am not going to use.That makes it 1" OD, so it sits a little fatter than the caps, but it's twice as thick so...

Ironically it seems the 1/8" walled tube has a looser tolerance on the ID. With the smaller O-rings I didn't even need to bevel it to fit on mine. I just have no use for it as I don't vape that stuff.

 

[lexi60]

Jim. I used smaller o rings. 11/16od x 9/16 id. Got them at lowes. (#015)
No need to bevel tubes. Seals fine.

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[Dalton63841]

Just got my SS Mesh in today. Took a little bit to oxidize the mesh, but it really didn't take long... Put it all together and POW! The mini-Scuba is live. Super flavor and trainwreck vapor... I think this will actually help me vape less... 5 minutes of vaping and my chest is weak LOL.

 

[mrjaguar]

hmm, I wonder if I can fit some of the coil cover tube from a carto into the holes on my sg, that would give me lots of room...

 

[lexi60]

hmm, I wonder if I can fit some of the coil cover tube from a carto into the holes on my sg, that would give me lots of room...

Ever thought about just oxidizing the mesh where it goes through the body? Would give more room
Just a thought...

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[Gummy Bear]

For all yous guys that just can't help your self from modding an already modded mod.

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/modding-forum/192284-dear-gummy.html#post3316758
(I just cleaned up the waiting room, I'm sure I could squeeze in a few new patients).

 

[Zen~]

hmm, I wonder if I can fit some of the coil cover tube from a carto into the holes on my sg, that would give me lots of room...

Here's a novel thought... and maybe I'm just being silly, but you COULD try building the way it was designed. Several folks have managed to make it work by actually following the directions!

It's just a thought... shrugs

 

[lorderos33]

Ever thought about just oxidizing the mesh where it goes through the body? Would give more room
Just a thought...

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I have done that, it works very well. There are 2 things to remember though... The wick is substantially fatter so there will be less wraps for the same resistance and make sure you oxidize extremely well or the mesh WILL short on the body and cause your juice to get very dark and slightly burnt tasking pretty quickly.

 

[MadmanMacguyver]

Here's a novel thought... and maybe I'm just being silly, but you COULD try building the way it was designed. Several folks have managed to make it work by actually following the directions!

It's just a thought... shrugs

But...but...but.... we are Modders...we cant help ourselves...it's in the blood...or maybe its in the juice...I get confused as to which sometimes...

Maybe I need to see Dr Gummy again...

 

[Gummy Bear]

directions !

,,,,,,,,,,We don't need no stinken directions,,,,,,,,,,,,,

 

[mj64]

Here's a novel thought... and maybe I'm just being silly, but you COULD try building the way it was designed. Several folks have managed to make it work by actually following the directions!

It's just a thought... shrugs

Yes, you are being a little silly, because the directions, parts, and assemblers aren't necessarily exact enough to guarantee the same results for every build. Parts of this were designed yes, but as Dan will admit, parts of it were simply put together with what he had handy.

Do you want this to be easy or do you want it to be hard?

 

[lorderos33]

For all yous guys that just can't help your self from modding an already modded mod.

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/modding-forum/192284-dear-gummy.html#post3316758
(I just cleaned up the waiting room, I'm sure I could squeeze in a few new patients).

A number of us need to sign up for daily sessions, lol

 

[Gummy Bear]

A number of us need to sign up for daily sessions, lol

A number of you already are.

 

[Zen~]

Do you want this to be easy or do you want it to be hard?

Are those my only two choices?

I would have selected "I'd like it done right!"

I've just kinda noticed that the folks that seem to be having the hardest time with this are the ones that have resisted the methods which have proven successful.

Maybe I'm wrong... that's my default condition anyway.

 

[mj64]

Are those my only two choices?

I would have selected "I'd like it done right!"

I've just kinda noticed that the folks that seem to be having the hardest time with this are the ones that have resisted the methods which have proven successful.

Maybe I'm wrong... that's my default condition anyway.

Right? We shoulda sent em all back because they were outta spec then. Don't matter though, as I don't want to argue. I think there's a knack to getting this working well that not everyone will reproduce. Sometimes it likely is as you say, that those who resist the example have trouble.

 

[Zen~]

Right? We shoulda sent em all back because they were outta spec then. Don't matter though, as I don't want to argue. I think there's a knack to getting this working well that not everyone will reproduce. Sometimes it likely is as you say, that those who resist the example have trouble.

I don't think sending them back is needed, really, I was just commenting on what I was seeing, is all... like I said, I could be wrong. I do feel that everybody that builds it correctly will end up with one that works. It just seems like the shortest path to success is to make it exactly as designed. (Plus I thought I was being humorous... I never intended to upset anybody with my comment, and I apologize if it did)

I may make some changes to mine later just to fiddle with it... but I built it as directed to get it working in the first place, that way I KNOW it should work.

 

[mj64]

I don't think sending them back is needed, really, I was just commenting on what I was seeing, is all... like I said, I could be wrong. I do feel that everybody that builds it correctly will end up with one that works. It just seems like the shortest path to success is to make it exactly as designed. (Plus I thought I was being humorous... I never intended to upset anybody with my comment, and I apologize if it did)

I may make some changes to mine later just to fiddle with it... but I built it as directed to get it working in the first place, that way I KNOW it should work.

I hear you. I was jackin with ya a little too. I built mine as designed as much as I could and I have some issues. But I coulda got it perfect too I think, but for a hair of metal length. I think theres some luck in there too. Lets move on.