The Drip Tips Of Drip Tips

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Kropotkin

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Look, I don't want to get into a huge fight about this, but you're swerving way off point.

Nobody on this thread is talking about "remote possibilities." We've got a bunch of people here suggesting that sucking on 2 dollar brass tips - which, you will notice, nobody else has discussed treating in any way - is smarter than shelling out a few extra dollars for naval brass. That's it.

If this works for you, awesome. I think encouraging this kind of thing is terribly irresponsible, but that's just me. No doubt my ability to reason has been completely destroyed by all that deadly radiation, so please - just forget I ever mentioned it.
 

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Look, I don't want to get into a huge fight about this, but you're swerving way off point.

Nobody on this thread is talking about "remote possibilities." We've got a bunch of people here suggesting that sucking on 2 dollar brass tips - which, you will notice, nobody else has discussed treating in any way - is smarter than shelling out a few extra dollars for naval brass. That's it.

If this works for you, awesome. I think encouraging this kind of thing is terribly irresponsible, but that's just me. No doubt my ability to reason has been completely destroyed by all that deadly radiation, so please - just forget I ever mentioned it.
I wouldn't use brass anything that close to my juice or mouth unless I knew it was naval brass and what the source was. Leaded brass is no bueno.
 

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lol

Mostly not me, I just prefer that the &*^* , (&(&, er's didnt have a mouth.,,, oops

You know how it goes Evilzoe, you wine a little less and you have to cuss a little more = to be heard...............
I don't even have to speak to be heard. All acknowledge my presence without me having to do anything. *tosses hair*
 

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I myself wouldn't rush out and follow the lead of a person who thinks cigarettes are "radioactive," and I can't imagine why anybody else should either.
Hmmm...
OH MY GOD! It's hydrogen peroxide and vinegar,Removing surface lead from brass ECF is what happens when 1,000,000 people join in 1 year! That is all.
Thanks for posting that. I added the link to my blog. I had no idea that NASA chemists discovered (or re-discovered?) that technique.
If you actually paid close attention to the forum and specifically the debate dealing with brass parts in atty's recently, you would understand what he means by "hysteria".

People have been freaking out about remote (and sometimes not so remote) possibility that some brass part of their atty MAY come into contact with juice and therefore leech lead. The only risk of lead leeching comes from surface lead (if present) in the brass that once removed (by the process PLANofMAN is referring to) no longer poses a threat to the user in any form unless you over-heat (very high heat) or machine the surface exposing more lead.

These same brass fears are constantly reiterated while thousands of vapors are vaping away on chrome plated brass Protanks.

Also next time you criticize someones knowledge, try actually doing some research. Cigarette smoke contains Polonium-210, which most certainly IS radioactive.

Carry on.
Well said. Unfortunately, many people have neither the time nor the inclination to verify things "some random internet stranger" posts.

Look, I don't want to get into a huge fight about this, but you're swerving way off point...

...just forget I ever mentioned it.
I won't hold it against you, but you may want to consider your words more carefully in the future.

When I'm wrong, I go back and edit my posts with a strikethrough, so my original words can still be read, like this and post the correct information, or if too much time has passed, I quote the post and correct myself. I've eaten plenty of crow on this forum, but I've done my best to prevent misinformation from being spread.:2c:

Getting back to the OP's original question, Chalice style or Muffler style drip tips are an excellent choice for a wide bore, dripping tip.

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I don't even have to speak to be heard. All acknowledge my presence without me having to do anything. *tosses hair*
Oh, hey Zoe, didn't see you there. Still hanging on to your underwear? :D I heard Superman stole a red pair from you once...it's really where he gets his powers from. :p
 
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That's one way to spin that.

The fact of the matter is that atomizers don't reach a temperature that would melt lead. Also, people don't seem to get overly excited about copper water pipes with lead solder either. Do you eat? then you ingest lead. If you walk down the block in NYC, you probably inhale more lead than you would ever get in a year's vaping with an uncleaned Chinese brass drip tip.

The cleaning procedure outlined in my blog is still in current use, is considered acceptable, and was developed at the turn of the century. If you want to call that medieval, then cars and airplanes should also be considered medieval forms of transport.

Face it, our lungs are coated in radioactive sludge from the cigarettes we smoked. Do you really think that a fraction of a fraction of a percent of lead that we "might" inhale over the course of years from using a brass drip tip or a chrome plated brass atty is an actual health concern? I don't.

This all being said, we are all free to make our own choices. I merely posted one way to ensure that Chinese brass was rendered as safe as naval brass.




Dude, you need to LEARN how to talk to people on the internet.

Rule #1:
People have short attention spans. If you are replying to someone who has stated a foolish opinion, such as you are, try to keep the word count down. Too many words confuses them, and forces them to shut down and instead of opening their mind, continue to argue.

Rule #2:
People who post bias, opinionated, illogical assumptions, opinions, or beliefs on the internet are NOT likely to change their minds. It DOES happen, but rarely. If you catch someone saying something ridiculous, such as the idea of getting lead poisoning from a brass drip tip made in China, simply make a post (not directed at them, but quoting them) with a brief explanation of WHY this is impossible. THEY of course will never allow themselves to stand corrected....but to the other people viewing the thread, it'll make perfect sense.

Rule #3:
Once you reply to someone correcting their false statement, with a brief, non-personal reply, don't bother replying back to them no matter how many times they reply to you, trying to cover their tracks or make themselves seem "right". It will only end badly. Make your one reply with the accurate information, and leave it at that.


This has been a brief lesson in forum posting, brought to you by : SuperMarket.


P.S. - I just ordered some fasttech drip tips (about 3) along with an iClear30B myself a week ago or so, so I'm rather excited to see when they get here.



Oh, and for others arguing about the price of drip tips......things are only worth what others are willing to pay for them. When you start paying $15+ for a drip tip, you are no longer paying for materials and hours of labor...you are paying for a 'luxury' item. It is up to YOU, as a CONSUMER, to learn what exactly luxury items are, and if YOUR budget, along with your desire for the object is enough for you to purchase these items.

For me personally, I'm the type of consumer who goes for high end, but NOT luxury items. I like to buy products that are on the higher end of the scale, these products usually cost a more than above average pricing, but because of the quality and craftsmanship, not the allure. For instance, a $20 drip tip wouldn't be something I'm interested in, but perhaps a very well made one at around $7-10 might be. This is MY personal preference, everyone has their own :)
 

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Dude, you need to LEARN how to talk to people on the internet.

Rule #1:
People have short attention spans. If you are replying to someone who has stated a foolish opinion, such as you are, try to keep the word count down. Too many words confuses them, and forces them to shut down and instead of opening their mind, continue to argue.

Rule #2:
People who post bias, opinionated, illogical assumptions, opinions, or beliefs on the internet are NOT likely to change their minds. It DOES happen, but rarely. If you catch someone saying something ridiculous, such as the idea of getting lead poisoning from a brass drip tip made in China, simply make a post (not directed at them, but quoting them) with a brief explanation of WHY this is impossible. THEY of course will never allow themselves to stand corrected....but to the other people viewing the thread, it'll make perfect sense.

Rule #3:
Once you reply to someone correcting their false statement, with a brief, non-personal reply, don't bother replying back to them no matter how many times they reply to you, trying to cover their tracks or make themselves seem "right". It will only end badly. Make your one reply with the accurate information, and leave it at that.


This has been a brief lesson in forum posting, brought to you by : SuperMarket.
Excellent advice. Unfortunately, I was born before the "art of texting" reduced communication to soundbites and blurbs. :D
Well, if want something special and extravagant, OP, you could try these guys:

Renegade Smith – localvape

You can find tips by maker under the DRIP TIPS heading. I think this is one of the nicest collections around. :)
I agree. There are some very nice and unusual drip tips in there. Beautiful stuff.

I did notice the Atmos drip tips use Teflon. Overheated teflon can outgas poisonous fumes (link for the doubting Thomas's: Is Teflon® Dangerous? (with pictures)). I wouldn't use Teflon inside an atty (washers, spacers, etc.), but in a drip tip it should be perfectly fine.

Can anyone recommend a wide bore sure short SS drip tip?'
Ive been looking a lot but still havent found one i like
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http://www.fasttech.com/products/0/10005768/1546312-stainless-steel-510-drip-tip
 
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I've seen only a few good suggestions and then a lot of bickering on this thread. I was hoping when I clicked on this thread to see some cool drip tips I haven't seen yet but if I have to pass through all of the arguing to get there then not worth it. Anyways, I have been using one of these quite a bit lately and like it a lot. You can tell just by looking at it that's it's high quality. I get asked about it quite often. 12 oriental zodiac animal drip tips.
 
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