Steam Machine VST

[dirquist]

I dont think he has opened it up yet Killjoy. Im still hoping he does. I believe we are talking about the gini co-op right? Or not and Im wishful thinking that it might start and that I didnt somehow miss it.

 

[Killjoy1]

No he did a co-op on the Steam Machines already, that's where I got mine from ;-) I think the post that was quoted was from way back in the thread and referring to the SM units themselves. Haven't heard anything about a gini co-op, though I may have just missed the post somewhere

 

[dirquist]

Ok, my bad then. Im dying for a gini co-op though. They are pretty expensive direct.

 

[xplumberx]

I have the Steam Machine with the Gini update and it works great! Does not hold much juice and is small but well worth it. I do not use it in VST mode because I have a GUS Aiolos which is basically the same thing and does not use both types of wires. Plus it tends to leak out of the bottom in VST mode if you let it sit for a bit. But both modes work great. Would not mind the drip mode.

 

[Cid008]

Hi guys I'm a proud new owner of the no.0227 VST/Gini. I'm a orion user normally but I must say the gini is quite impressive, my Orion is sitting on the shelve since I got the Gini. I got the whole kit, (Steam Machine VST + Gini update + Sokolati Ice drip tube + 510 drip tip adapter). I use it in Gini mode so far but I would like to try the VST mode.

Is it necessary to use no res wire? As I said, I'm a Orion user and I'm quite used to genesis stuff but I never use no resistance wire and I don't know where I could get it. I understand that the no res wire are the one that goes down but since everything is in ss and ceramic, I don't see where just using normal wire would be a problem. Can I try it with only normal kanthal or no? If not, where I could find no res wire online?

Thanks guys

Here is a picture of the kit from the guy I bought it from.

 

[Cid008]

I just saw the question was ask few page before so nevermind my question. I'm still loking for no res wire, I look at ebay but without success. Any ideas?

 

[iamtumus]

NR Wire- .999 Fine Silver 30 Gauge Round Wire - $2.99 : Stormys Vapor Cellar, Electronic Cigarettes & More


for small quantities..that's 2' of it....should last you a bit considering you should only need 4ish cm per coil

 

[Killjoy1]

That's one good option. You could also use bare nickel wire, often found in craft stores and readily available from wires.co.uk, as well as other vendors

 

[Cid008]

thank you guys I'll take a look at those Another question, I noticed I have leaking between the base and the tube in Gini mode. Is it normal I don't have any o'ring there?

 

[Killjoy1]

I don't have the gini upgrade so can't comment much on it. I would think you could add an o-ring there for the leaking without hurting anything

 

[TBinAZ]

Normally no o-ring is used, and the precise thread design makes the seal. You could use a very thin o-ring at the base of the threads if all else fails. Try putting a small amount of petroleum jelly on the threads and reassemble before resorting an o-ring. I'm pretty confident that will help with the seepage if that is the origin. Do keep in mind that the Gini cap has an air hole, so if you lay it on the side fluid could make its way down the outside of the device, pool up at the section gap, and resemble seepage from there. Just a thought.

thank you guys I'll take a look at those Another question, I noticed I have leaking between the base and the tube in Gini mode. Is it normal I don't have any o'ring there?

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[xplumberx]

When you put it together in Gini mode, first screw the tank on to the base, than screw your Gini part into that. I may leak a drop or two at times, but nothing to worry about. BTW, this thing vapes like a champ for me and wicks well.. have to tip it once in a while but I leave the fill hole plugged and vape it HOT.. Love this thing, IMO puts the Cobra to shame... (when a Cobra is modded it is better but not out of the box). I am in the market for a Bliss V2 next...

 

[sanman969]

I recently received a Steam Machine VST. Very nicely built and good quality. The vape is really good!

I did not realize how SMALL it is. I have a Genesis LV and expected about the same size but this unit is much more compact. Fits an eGo Twist perfectly.

Now to build the mesh/coil for my Gini...

 

[sanman969]

Once you build a few with the resist/no-resist wire it becomes pretty easy. Just a few extra twists.

Okay, I apologize if im being a pest, Im just so excited with my Steam Machine. Ive been studying and watching many videos and reading so many posts about making wicks etc. Is using non-resistance wire necessary with the steam machine? Ive been seeing many genesis types using only kanthal and the VIVI nova even with the non-ceramic heads use only kanthal or nichrome. It just seem easier not having to connect the resistance to the non-resistance legs. Please let me know if anyone has done this with their steam machine or if it will harm anything. Thanks again.

 

[sanman969]

I found that using a set of 10x goggles helps quite a bit !

Todd recently posted this video with the tiny wire crimps. Looks interesting and effective. Need to be good at threading a needle. LOL

Silver Crimps for Making res/no res wire - YouTube