Scubagen Mods

[Turbo]

I just wanted to give Kudos to the Mesh Company... I ordered 1 sheet of 400 SS cloth... They sent me 5! Unbeleivable! Talk about generous!

Wow, four extra is generous, even by their standards. Most get one or two extra sheets, which is great too.

 

[nicotime]

I may on the external ones, but am limited on the internal to 1/16" walls.
Dan

As long as no one uses a tool to pry around the edges of the tubes it shouldnt be a problem. I have been using pyrex and quartz tubes for over a year now with no problems. I use the quartz the most...but you know the prices of that stuff. Just may have to control the heat more in thinner tube as the wall will get toasty fast.

 

[TUS172]

One thing that I tested and it worked well is to use .1875" shrink tube as insulation around the stems of the wick instead of relying on the plastic Bic tubes... I was having a problem feeding my wick into the Bic tubes so I opted to try the shrink tube over the wick. It tightens down great and is more forgiving if you happen to wrap your wick a little thick. It grips the wick tightly enough so that you know it is going to stay in place, yet you can slide it up or down to adjust where it is on your wick.
In case you are considering... From McMaster Carr: _________________ Stock #_____ 6"___ 48"
0.050 . . . . . . . . 0.187 . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75665K61 . . $2.00 $4.10
This is high temperature PTFE shrink tubing.

 

[mj64]

I just wanted to give Kudos to the Mesh Company... I ordered 1 sheet of 400 SS cloth... They sent me 5! Unbeleivable! Talk about generous!

Look closer sir, those are unlikely to be 400's as freebies. I am hearing 250 or 270 are likely the freebies right now.

 

[TUS172]

Look closer sir, those are unlikely to be 400's as freebies. I am hearing 250 or 270 are likely the freebies right now.

Nope one (a smaller sheet) was even finer and the others were 300s... Why what is your point?

 

[mj64]

Nope one (a smaller sheet) was even finer and the others were 300s... Why what is your point?

Just wanted to make sure you knew they were not the same. They tend to wick differently.

 

[nana-brazil]

Amazing!!
Very good!!

 

[Scubabatdan]

Well I attempted to make the center tube out of pyrex last night. I have one successful piece made out of three attempts and of course it broke when it grabbed the oring and I tried to force it into place. Will try again when I get back from my sisters wedding in Illinois this weekend.

I am getting the pyrex melting process down though. Got the ends fire polished real nice and the taper was pretty easy. My besomatic quick fire butane torch reaches 1700 degrees F, glad I have welders gloves, cause you definantly need them when working with this stuff!
Dan

 

[Gummy Bear]

Alright Dan just don't try blowing your own glass if you have the hiccups.

 

[l3oertjie]

Dan, its not like you not to show a picture or two - what's wrong my friend?
We can help. Talk to us. We can't help you if you don't admit it for yourself.

 

[mrengles]

Well I attempted to make the center tube out of pyrex last night. I have one successful piece made out of three attempts and of course it broke when it grabbed the oring and I tried to force it into place. Will try again when I get back from my sisters wedding in Illinois this weekend.

I am getting the pyrex melting process down though. Got the ends fire polished real nice and the taper was pretty easy. My besomatic quick fire butane torch reaches 1700 degrees F, glad I have welders gloves, cause you definantly need them when working with this stuff!
Dan

Did you use pyrex for the outer tube as well? Is your DSU now cinnamon safe?

 

[Scubabatdan]

Dan, its not like you not to show a picture or two - what's wrong my friend?
We can help. Talk to us. We can't help you if you don't admit it for yourself.

Wel I am at work and did not take pics, so I do not have any right now, or you know I would!
Dan

 

[Scubabatdan]

Alright Dan just don't try blowing your own glass if you have the hiccups.

Good advice, nothing like hot pyrex down your throat!
Dan

 

[Scubabatdan]

Did you use pyrex for the outer tube as well? Is your DSU now cinnamon safe?

As soon as I get the inner tube fixed, I will be all pyrex and cinn-a-safe!
Dan

 

[l3oertjie]

Wel I am at work and did not take pics, so I do not have any right now, or you know I would!
Dan

You at work?????? BS!!!!!!! You should give up work and start modding for a life. I'm quite sure it would be far more profitable than just ordinary plain old work. Sounds boring in any case. Quit and get modding. I will help you with the resignation letter. PM me.

 

[mrengles]

As soon as I get the inner tube fixed, I will be all pyrex and cinn-a-safe!
Dan

I dont even vape cinn-a-juice. Maybe one day.

 

[Scubabatdan]

You at work?????? BS!!!!!!! You should give up work and start modding for a life. I'm quite sure it would be far more profitable than just ordinary plain old work. Sounds boring in any case. Quit and get modding. I will help you with the resignation letter. PM me.

LOL Hey I actually love my job, I am an IT Manager and work for an Army Contractor on a military installation (very exciting) LOL
Dan

 

[lexi60]

You should give up work and start modding for a life. I'm quite sure it would be far more profitable than just ordinary plain old work. Sounds boring in any case. Quit and get modding.

I agree. You make nice mods, have great DIY skills. Alot of money in the biz.
Just sayin......


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[Scubabatdan]

Oh by the way I did get around to making this:

SS drippy tip
Dan

 

[mrengles]

I agree. You make nice mods, have great DIY skills. Alot of money in the biz.
Just sayin......


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Ever more money in the defense industry. about a $2.5 Trillion world wide.

I'm sure Dan has seen ridiculous spending, and understands why are taxes are so damn high.

I know I have.