Mine doesn’t have the rubber gasket. I’d dislike that too. Not sure why some do, some don’t. I’ll try to get a picture of it open for you, so maybe you can see if there’s any other difference or not, and if it might be okay to leave that out.
It makes so little vapor that a
tank lasts as long as the charge though.
I’m not having any trouble with charging. Haven’t timed it but it seems pretty quick, charges fully. The first couple hits are a bit harsh to me but after that I’ve gotten 150 puffs or so and there’s still plenty of power. But it ought to serve the purpose for which I intended. The body is aluminum but not flimsy like a pop can.
I mean it is what it is, a pod. No clouds, no great flavor, but this would have been a great starter for me.