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[Fidola13]

Hit a problem yesterday that I hope someone can help me with.

I decided to break out a KFL from the stash. It was SS, one of two I have but never used. No idea where it came from. It was set up with a 9 wrap coil made of very thin wire, definitely not one of mine. Guess I got it used. Should have cleaned it up when I got it but it's been sitting in the bag like that for many years.

I took it apart, including the deck. It was really hard to get the pin out and the deck insulator is still stuck in place. The problem is that everything is coated with some kind of hard shiny brown film. I can't even push the pin back in because of the film on the pin and the inside of the hole. It looks a bit like rust but it isn't. I scraped a little off the pin and the metal looked fine underneath. But it's really hard. I could scape it off the pin but it's on the inside of the holes and the insulators.

Anyone have thoughts on what the film might be and how I can remove it? Dried up juice? I gave all the pieces 30 mins in the U/S cleaner with Dawn and nothing happened.

As I’ve been going through my stash I’ve found several of my old atties that hadn’t been really cleaned up before putting them away.

I also found a hardened brown film on the deck area and around it.

I ended up soaking them in hot water and Dawn for a day or two then rinsed them off.

I then used a toothbrush and was able to brush most of the brown gunk off. Some I was able to scrape off with my fingernail so I didn’t scratch it. I might’ve used an emory board on any flat surfaces.

Give that a try and see if it works for you too.

 

[AngeNZ]

Morning shinies

Broke out the Stratum Balance and the Kumo just now. Fresh coil/ wick and a tank of un-flavoured.
View attachment 1018352Felt that old twinge if excitement - almost like a new device. Nice to change things up.

Snap! I've been using mine on the Alieno.

 

[AngeNZ]

Another non-shiny share.
I got bored with tinkering on all things ecigs. After learning how to build coils, use a RDA, an RTDA , TC and all other things. I had collected massive amounts of stuff, etc.
When I got bored I found another hobby to pour my time and money into. Mosaic work. I am showing the labor of love I made for my guy Joe, in his memory. I finished it last month but just gave it a final coat of sealer yesterday.

I absolutely love it - you are so talented.

 

[Hightech Redneck]

Sitting here watching the panthers and saints play.
It occurs to me, has anyone heard from our old friend Mel or the other Louisiana folks lately?

 

[Zazie]

I'm partial to Everclear for cleaning. No nasty rubbing alcohol smell.

 

[Fidola13]

Rant Warning!
It effin blows my mind that I can walk to the local weed shop and get stoned but I can’t buy a vape or vape juice.

Honest to god it just infuriates me. Where is the darn logic in that?!

And it’s occurring world wide. I get it that it would happen in the US since Big Tobacco and Big Pharma have our congress people in their pockets. It’s ALL about greed here NOT saving the children.

Honestly it’s so frustrating trying to understand this opposition to vaping.

Governments can make a lot of money on vape taxes. Wouldn’t that make more financial sense than to ban or limit vaping.

I’m trying to find logic in the illogical.

Ok Rant is Over.

 

[Hightech Redneck]

I'm partial to Everclear for cleaning. No nasty rubbing alcohol smell.

You probably wouldn't care after a couple shots anyway

 

[Territoo]

And it’s occurring world wide. I get it that it would happen in the US since Big Tobacco and Big Pharma have our congress people in their pockets. It’s ALL about greed here NOT saving the children.

BT and BP have very deep pockets. They have international influence, not just the USA. I agree that it's greed.

 

[smacuser]

Thus, the weed shops.

Be interesting if Florida passes recreational this year.

 

[chanelvaps]

I absolutely love it - you are so talented.

It helped me work through my grief.

 

[no|ah]

Good evening Shinies.

 

[Letitia]

Good morning Shiny's

 

[chanelvaps]

I buy those 30ml bottles of ecig concentrate, Dinner Lady to be exact. The top is almost always impossible to remove. Supposedly you push down and turn and it breaks the seal. No go. I try and try, turn it upside down and press and try, use pliers and try, even channel locks, and still No go. I end up laying it horizontally on a tray and cut through the plastic about 1/2 with a sharp razor and then crack it in 1/2. I lose about 10 MLS.
Does anyone know of any other way?

 

[DavidOck]

cut through the plastic about 1/2 with a sharp razor

Maybe try cutting where the "removeable" cap is attached to the ring, to separate them? I've done that a few times.

 

[Territoo]

I buy those 30ml bottles of ecig concentrate, Dinner Lady to be exact. The top is almost always impossible to remove. Supposedly you push down and turn and it breaks the seal. No go. I try and try, turn it upside down and press and try, use pliers and try, even channel locks, and still No go. I end up laying it horizontally on a tray and cut through the plastic about 1/2 with a sharp razor and then crack it in 1/2. I lose about 10 MLS.
Does anyone know of any other way?

Try removing the outer cap with a flat head screwdriver. Just place the screwdriver between the 2 caps and pry off the outer cap

 

[Fidola13]

I buy those 30ml bottles of ecig concentrate, Dinner Lady to be exact. The top is almost always impossible to remove. Supposedly you push down and turn and it breaks the seal. No go. I try and try, turn it upside down and press and try, use pliers and try, even channel locks, and still No go. I end up laying it horizontally on a tray and cut through the plastic about 1/2 with a sharp razor and then crack it in 1/2. I lose about 10 MLS.
Does anyone know of any other way?

I must’ve missed the post regarding this one. So forgive me if I’m asking something that has already been said.

Why are you removing or trying to remove the top part of the juice bottle?

 

[Fidola13]

Sitting here watching the panthers and saints play.
It occurs to me, has anyone heard from our old friend Mel or the other Louisiana folks lately?

I asked that same question a few months ago. As much as I can remember I was told that she had decided not to keep posting or spending less time on here.

I’m sure someone here that knew her better will have a better answer.

I admit that I miss her posts. She always had something interesting going on.

There are a couple more people missing but I can’t remember who off the top of my head.

 

[chanelvaps]

Maybe try cutting where the "removeable" cap is attached to the ring, to separate them? I've done that a few times.

I feel like I have although I will try that again and see.

 

[Fidola13]

Good Monday afternoon everyone ! Have a good one.

I finally got around to building the Suicide Mods Nightmare v2 RDA. I like it. It’s not overwhelming but it’s a nice smooth vape.

I’ll post pics later.

 

[Pigs]

I buy those 30ml bottles of ecig concentrate, Dinner Lady to be exact. The top is almost always impossible to remove. Supposedly you push down and turn and it breaks the seal. No go. I try and try, turn it upside down and press and try, use pliers and try, even channel locks, and still No go. I end up laying it horizontally on a tray and cut through the plastic about 1/2 with a sharp razor and then crack it in 1/2. I lose about 10 MLS.
Does anyone know of any other way?

Those caps can be buggers to open. Before I cut anything I'd try temperature change to loosen the seal - put your bottle In a fridge or freezer for an hour and try again with plenty of downward pressure. If that doesn't work you could try the opposite and place the bottle in very warm water for a while and see if that loosens it. Good luck!