Simple Fuse Solution

[Domtine]

Hi everyone, I got my 1st GGTS a few days ago and I've been searching high and low for the fuse upgrade but everywhere is out of stock. So I rummaged through my tool boxes and found a really simple and cheap solution

This is the part I'm talking about - 0225010.HXUP - LITTELFUSE - FUSE, CARTRIDGE, 10A, 5 X 15MM | element14 Singapore

It is a 125Vdc 10A fast break cartridge fuse measuring 5mm x 15mm and it fits nicely into the negative post.



Steps:

1. Sand a little metal off ONE end of the fuse. I used a 80grit sandpaper and sand for 40 rounds.
2. Apply clear tape around the circumference of the glass window and the other end. Leave the flat top portion exposed.
3. Slide the fuse exposed end down into the negative post. If it needs a lot of coaxing, sand for 10 more round and repeat till the fuse slides in without major obstructions. You should only see the end with the clear tape expose.

Fit everything back into your GG and you're good to go! Somehow with this little mod the vape hits harder and vapour production has increased also. Be careful not to tighten everything too tight as the fuse has a glass window.

You can also get a 5mm x 20mm fuse if you like. This way there's no need to apply the clear tape as insulation.

 

[imeothanasis]

Great finding Dom! We had the same thought, but I had it 2 years before. The only thing that prevented me from this was the glass window of the fuse. I was afraid that people will screw hard the telescope and they would break it.

But its still an exellent temporary solution

 

[Domtine]

Imeo,

Maybe you would like to tinkle with the idea of separating the negative post into 3 parts.

Something like this



This way GG users can just replace the fuse without searching all over the world for the fuse springs. But I'm not too sure how would this impact your building costs. Just a wild idea on my side

 

[imeothanasis]

Not a bad idea again Dom, thanks a lot
My sellers have plenty of springs if I know well. But even if we manage to make it like you said, we still need a new and very long axis for GGTS that will add more than 7 mm on it. Then maybe telescope will show its threads if you put inside GGTS some kind of batteries.

You know how much I care about length and thats why I made a GGTS adapter to fit on its 801 threads instead of its 510 threads.

 

[Domtine]

Great Imeo~! Instead of using off the shelf adapters, now you have a dedicated adapter.

Question though I can't find in on any of the resellers.

 

[imeothanasis]

You cant find the fuse springs Dom? I have 3000 springs to my house.!!! I always send what my sellers ask me for. Maybe I have to send them more than what they ask me

 

[Domtine]

actually I can't find the fuse upgrade assembly. But it's ok, I'll stick to the cartridge fuse for now bcos I realized I got 50 pieces left over from making box mods.

I'm just waiting for the 510 extension to be released.

Imeo, I have to say u're every vaper's dream PV maker.

 

[imeothanasis]

The fuse idea is not bad at all Dom as I said before, but you just have to be careful when you screw telescope

Thanks for your nice words

 

[Bishopheals]

Im the first to say Im all for innovation. but when it comes to a chance of broken glass I think I prefer the spring option. many of us may be able to handle the fuse glass method but many more may not be able to. The needs of the many out way the needs of the few. In this matter i have to say safety out weighs the needs of the few.

 

[Bishopheals]

You cant find the fuse springs Dom? I have 3000 springs to my house.!!! I always send what my sellers ask me for. Maybe I have to send them more than what they ask me

Question would you happen to have springs for the fire button laying around?

 

[imeothanasis]

Yes, I have at least 3000 of them too Bish

 

[Aron Gatt]

This is good to know tho..for a good alternative ...cheers for shearing

 

[pnc81498]

Hello, Dont want to start a new post so just asking here.

My GGTS a few days ago wouldnt fire, (3 Months old) so i opened it and the spring had colapsed i removed carto and tested on meter and another mod, install my extra spring and as soon as i went to fire i could smell it and it heated up FAST, after reading wiki and fourm i narowed it down to the top cap shorting. I emailed COV 2 days ago but im impatent so i tore it apart a little further and 1 of the 2 orings that isolate pin Is melted/cracked so now that i have figured out the issue i cant find any springs or orings can someone lead me somewhere i can pick up these 2 items? prefferably a place i also can buy 510 to 901 conectors as well.

Thank you Paul

 

[gtbb]

I can help ya with the oring and spring. PM your mailing info and I'll get it out to ya. The adapters I can't.

 

[pnc81498]

Thank you i do appreciate the help, But please as i stated in pm let me send you money to cover it, im not looking for free i just cant find a place to buy the items. I will continue to wait for the release of the extension.

I can help ya with the oring and spring. PM your mailing info and I'll get it out to ya. The adapters I can't.

 

[gtbb]

Glad I could help.

 

[pnc81498]

Gttb thank you I received spring and oring today, I know no rush but as soon as I can buy a few 1 will be heading your way!!


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[gtbb]

My pleasure! Vape on.