Terminator/Nautilus/Choddy/Oddy Clone Pics, Tip,Tricks and Quirks

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I can live with the gap, although it would look sick without it. The finish of the provari and terminator would almost make it look like a hybrid. I'm just a little bummed that I have no way to use that boss drip tip

Does anybody happen to know if the Ithaka mouthpiece will work on the Ody/Terminator?
 

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Did anyone ever find out the perfect spacer for retracting the positive pin? Drywall anchors were mentioned, but I don't know if that was decided upon.

I found a brick/drywall anchor made of plastic. You know, one of those that'd you'd use to hang a towel rod. Pretty small.The top portion that keeps it from slipping into the wall just happened to have the right diameter. I cut it off and sanded it to 0.5 mm which is working great after about 3-4 days (can't remember lol). I place it between the o-ring and the nut that holds the positive NR.
 
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After seeing/hearing all of you using the various plastic mods, I thought I'd share what happened to my Term-C. Two days after I got it, I went to open it to refill and the plastic just came apart in my hands. It separated behind the o-ring. I'm really careful with my vape gear. Thanks to Stormy, I had a replacement a few days later. Upon closer inspection, it looked as if I had really cranked the plastic down very tightly, which I'm sure I didn't do.
I've been watching the plastic closely the last few days. I've noticed that it tends to tighten from the heating/cooling of the unit over time. Now I tighten the plastic portion until it stops, then loosen it a bit. It doesn't have to be tight; the o-rings do the sealing. Just thought you might like to know. :)
 
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After seeing/hearing all of you using the various plastic mods, I thought I'd share what happened to my Term-C. Two days after I got it, I went to open it to refill and the plastic just came apart in my hands. It separated behind the o-ring. I'm really careful with my vape gear. Thanks to Stormy, I had a replacement a few days later. Upon closer inspection, it looked as if I had really cranked the plastic down very tightly, which I'm sure I didn't do.
I've been watching the plastic closely the last few days. I've noticed that it tends to tighten from the heating/cooling of the unit over time. Now I tighten the plastic portion until it stops, then loosen it a bit. It doesn't have to be tight; the o-rings do the sealing. Just thought you might like to know. :)

The plastic tank?

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Terminator "clear". Its the version with the clear tank.

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That's why I went for an all SS Term C. That and the term C wasn't available when I bought it. Anyway, glad stormy is replacing it for you. I've broken every plastic tank I've owned, never again.

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That's why I went for an all SS Term C. That and the term C wasn't available when I bought it. Anyway, glad stormy is replacing it for you. I've broken every plastic tank I've owned, never again.

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I've actually been very fortunate with my clear tanks. I have a Kir Fanis one for my penny and a silicawicks one for the terminator and have had real good luck with them. I don't think they are straight polycarbonate though.

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With my plastic tanks it's really hard to get the tank top and bottom off, but I think this is due to the lubrication going south on the o-rings.
A couple times I had to grip it with a rubber glove. I use Vaseline on assembly and they always go together nicely.

Yeah, I have a rubber band on my desk, and I sometimes wrap that around the base of the Term when unscrewing the clear section. Mine also always together nice and smoothly. I also figured that all the tightening of stuff above the clear section was putting more torque on the clear section so I leave it just snug when I put it on so by the time everything is together it's all tight without accidentally over-torquing the clear section.
 

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Obviously this is thermodynamics at play... :D

Thermodynamics: Thermodynamics applies to a wide variety of topics in science and engineering—such as engines, phase transitions, chemical reactions, transport phenomena, and even black holes. Results of thermodynamic calculations are essential for other fields of physics and for chemistry, chemical engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, cell biology, biomedical engineering, and materials science—and useful in other fields such as e-cigs.



After observing this torquing through the heating/cooling of the Term over the last few days, I've noticed it tightens itself. If you tighten it snug and leave it that way for a few days, I wouldn't be surprised if it eventually snaps from the stress.
 

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Obviously this is thermodynamics at play... :D

Thermodynamics: Thermodynamics applies to a wide variety of topics in science and engineering—such as engines, phase transitions, chemical reactions, transport phenomena, and even black holes. Results of thermodynamic calculations are essential for other fields of physics and for chemistry, chemical engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, cell biology, biomedical engineering, and materials science—and useful in other fields such as e-cigs.

LOL - e=cigs or economics. Is there a difference? Nice. Thermodynamics - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. You know you can just go into wiki and propose the change....
 

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There's a Terminator involved.. lol So I take my wife to our favorite Gelato shop. Since it's winter and friday night 9:30ish no one's there but us. The lady serving us noticed my provari with the Term and was asking about it. As I was explaining e-cigs and demonstrating two police officers happen to walk in behind me. As I turned they both eyed my "weapon" and started stiffening up. I immediately aimed the provari toward the floor saying "this is not a weapon; I am unarmed." lol They relaxed a bit and once again I had the opportunity to explain e-cigs and vaping. One of the officers is a smoker and will be trying out vaping in the near future. I think that's the last time I take my provari out in public with the Term on it. lol
 

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I know whatchya mean. I used my genesis at work today, which got me though but I don't think I would build a new wick for it if I tried, been too long and sort of put that stuff out of my head. Needless to say, as soon as I got home I started fiddling with the term.

Now this is the problem I'm having with it....
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You'll shoot your eye out... :D

With my plastic tanks it's really hard to get the tank top and bottom off, but I think this is due to the lubrication going south on the o-rings.
A couple times I had to grip it with a rubber glove. I use Vaseline on assembly and they always go together nicely.

Vaseline will inevitably end up in your juice. As mentioned here I keep the large rubber bands that come w fresh broccoli and they are great!

Obviously this is thermodynamics at play... :D

Thermodynamics: Thermodynamics applies to a wide variety of topics in science and engineering—such as engines, phase transitions, chemical reactions, transport phenomena, and even black holes. Results of thermodynamic calculations are essential for other fields of physics and for chemistry, chemical engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, cell biology, biomedical engineering, and materials science—and useful in other fields such as e-cigs.

:facepalm: There is a reason he chose the username he did. We've got a live one here folks!;)
 

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All the more reason to put that baby in the public eye... This is hilarious!! You may have changed/saved somebody's life, however! Bravo!

As I was explaining e-cigs and demonstrating two police officers happen to walk in behind me. As I turned they both eyed my "weapon" and started stiffening up. I immediately aimed the provari toward the floor saying "this is not a weapon; I am unarmed." lol They relaxed a bit and once again I had the opportunity to explain e-cigs and vaping. One of the officers is a smoker and will be trying out vaping in the near future. I think that's the last time I take my provari out in public with the Term on it. lol
 

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Vaseline will inevitably end up in your juice.



:facepalm: There is a reason he chose the username he did. We've got a live one here folks!;)

Watch-you talkin bout willis?????

Yeah, I agree..... Don't want to be known as the guy with the well lubed wind-pipes!!

Vaseline: While Vaseline can be used as a lubricant, it is also a useful moisture insulator for local skin conditions characterized by tissue dehydration. Vaseline helps protect minor cuts, burns and will wind up in your e-juice if one is not careful. Vaso-Juice may be hazardous to your public stature and own mental state.
 

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Watch-you talkin bout willis?????

Yeah, I agree..... Don't want to be known as the guy with the well lubed wind-pipes!!

Vaseline: While Vaseline can be used as a lubricant, it is also a useful moisture insulator for local skin conditions characterized by tissue dehydration. Vaseline helps protect minor cuts, burns and will wind up in your e-juice if one is not careful. Vaso-Juice may be hazardous to your public stature and own mental state.

OMG.. I'm rollin' around laughing! (That unforgettable face He'd make when looking at Willis... priceless!)
 
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