The REO Lounge - Part II

[irehc77]

Could someone explain to me about springs collapsing in their Reo's? I have seen a few posts on these forums about it but really do not know what it means or what actually happens. Does it actually break? What causes it? I have a Reo Grand about 1 mos old and a VV Reo Grand on it's way. I am still new to this but would like to know what to watch for or to be careful what not to do.... The only issue I am having is sometimes getting the juice up into my atty. I use strictly Bobba's Bounty. I try to squonk by sucking on the drip tip until I start to feel the resistance. But lately I have to actually open the door and pull the bottle out a little and squeeze it pretty hard until I actually see the juice a little in the drip cup. Is that normal? I try to keep the bottle relatively full and with the tube that reaches the bottom don't think that should be the problem anyways. It seems when I squonk or squeeze the bottle when I release it sucks it back down into the bottle if that makes sense. Maybe I am doing something wrong.
Also thanks to JC Okie she is sending me a care package with wicking stuff so I will have it when I get my ERA. Will be a first trying RBA's. Also have a ohm meter on it's way and two new AW IMR 18350's for my VV Reo Grand. Now anxiously waiting for Mr. Postman.
But if anyone can help with the above squonking issue could you please suggest what is going on? Could the tube be loose that goes into the screw part that the atty screws into? Any ideas you experts here? Thanks again

 

[oldbroad]

Got the Direct tv up and running...then the nextdoor neighbor told the installer that it was on part of his lawn! After the man spent an hour outside in line with his kitchen window!

Gonna have to make a housecall with some cookies...

 

[Parmacrafter]

Good morning everyone!

Thought for the day:

You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You're on your own, and you know what you know. And you are the one who'll decide where to go.
~Dr. Seuss

 

[oldbroad]

Could someone explain to me about springs collapsing in their Reo's? I have seen a few posts on these forums about it but really do not know what it means or what actually happens. Does it actually break? What causes it? I have a Reo Grand about 1 mos old and a VV Reo Grand on it's way. I am still new to this but would like to know what to watch for or to be careful what not to do.... The only issue I am having is sometimes getting the juice up into my atty. I use strictly Bobba's Bounty. I try to squonk by sucking on the drip tip until I start to feel the resistance. But lately I have to actually open the door and pull the bottle out a little and squeeze it pretty hard until I actually see the juice a little in the drip cup. Is that normal? I try to keep the bottle relatively full and with the tube that reaches the bottom don't think that should be the problem anyways. It seems when I squonk or squeeze the bottle when I release it sucks it back down into the bottle if that makes sense. Maybe I am doing something wrong.
Also thanks to JC Okie she is sending me a care package with wicking stuff so I will have it when I get my ERA. Will be a first trying RBA's. Also have a ohm meter on it's way and two new AW IMR 18350's for my VV Reo Grand. Now anxiously waiting for Mr. Postman.
But if anyone can help with the above squonking issue could you please suggest what is going on? Could the tube be loose that goes into the screw part that the atty screws into? Any ideas you experts here? Thanks again

Cheri..it sounds like the tube is touching the bottom of the bottle...take the bottle off and trim a little of the tube at a slight angle...there's suction going on there... The spring only collapses on the grand, not the vv grand( cuz it has built in circuitry protection)
and the spring collapses from a short, a protection for the grands. That's why an Ohms checker is vital. The springs are easy to replace, tho, and inexpensive

 

[beckyblue]

Truth be told, Kay, I prefer having four real seasons, too, though our state would be lucky to have you. Jamie, I really love all of your quotes, but I'm an enormous fan of Dr. Seuss, so today's was a lovely, familiar treat.

 

[nerak]

Could someone explain to me about springs collapsing in their Reo's? I have seen a few posts on these forums about it but really do not know what it means or what actually happens. Does it actually break? What causes it? I have a Reo Grand about 1 mos old and a VV Reo Grand on it's way. I am still new to this but would like to know what to watch for or to be careful what not to do....
The spring will collapse, it actually will coil down on itself and become shorter. The battery will drop down away from the contact point and break the circuit. This happens when there is a short causing an increase in temperature and voltage.
The VV REO's have short circuit protection built in. So it will cut off and not fire. The same spring is there, but it usually will not be effected.
The only issue I am having is sometimes getting the juice up into my atty. I use strictly Bobba's Bounty. I try to squonk by sucking on the drip tip until I start to feel the resistance. But lately I have to actually open the door and pull the bottle out a little and squeeze it pretty hard until I actually see the juice a little in the drip cup. Is that normal? I try to keep the bottle relatively full and with the tube that reaches the bottom don't think that should be the problem anyways. It seems when I squonk or squeeze the bottle when I release it sucks it back down into the bottle if that makes sense. Maybe I am doing something wrong.
Also thanks to JC Okie she is sending me a care package with wicking stuff so I will have it when I get my ERA. Will be a first trying RBA's. Also have a ohm meter on it's way and two new AW IMR 18350's for my VV Reo Grand. Now anxiously waiting for Mr. Postman.
But if anyone can help with the above squonking issue could you please suggest what is going on? Could the tube be loose that goes into the screw part that the atty screws into? Any ideas you experts here? Thanks again

Check the tubing and see if it is touching the bottom of the bottle and creating a vacuum when you squonk. You can take off the bottle and cut the tube in a slant and a little shorter.
Also check and see if you are tightening the cap too much. That can sometimes cause the juice to not feed properly.

One thing about the spring after it collapses. Do not pull it back up. It will only collapse ONE time. If you pull it back up and use it you can cause more damage to your REO if you have another short. Usually you will end up with a melted button. If you have a collapsed spring you should replace it before further use.

 

[irehc77]

Thanks that is good to know. I did buy the rebuild kit from Rob right after I purchased my Reo just so I had it on hand in case of anything. So I am sure there is an extra spring in there. Just did not know what they were talking about and how I would know. Thus far I have only used purchased atty's on it and did order an ohm meter for when I start to tackle the ERA coming. I will also trim up the tube that goes into the bottle. It does appear to be touching the bottom of the bottle. Just seemed like it is unusual to have to squeeze it that hard and remove the bottle out to squeeze it. I will give it a try. Thanks again! Your a Doll....

 

[Della Cirque]

Could someone explain to me about springs collapsing in their Reo's? I have seen a few posts on these forums about it but really do not know what it means or what actually happens. Does it actually break? What causes it? I have a Reo Grand about 1 mos old and a VV Reo Grand on it's way. I am still new to this but would like to know what to watch for or to be careful what not to do.... The only issue I am having is sometimes getting the juice up into my atty. I use strictly Bobba's Bounty. I try to squonk by sucking on the drip tip until I start to feel the resistance. But lately I have to actually open the door and pull the bottle out a little and squeeze it pretty hard until I actually see the juice a little in the drip cup. Is that normal? I try to keep the bottle relatively full and with the tube that reaches the bottom don't think that should be the problem anyways. It seems when I squonk or squeeze the bottle when I release it sucks it back down into the bottle if that makes sense. Maybe I am doing something wrong.
Also thanks to JC Okie she is sending me a care package with wicking stuff so I will have it when I get my ERA. Will be a first trying RBA's. Also have a ohm meter on it's way and two new AW IMR 18350's for my VV Reo Grand. Now anxiously waiting for Mr. Postman.
But if anyone can help with the above squonking issue could you please suggest what is going on? Could the tube be loose that goes into the screw part that the atty screws into? Any ideas you experts here? Thanks again

Tube touching bottle as already addressed. One time I was having a heck of a problem with squonking and even a little leaking and Karen taught me to flush the tubing out with a little hot water. Blunt tip needle, over the sink, insert needle into tube and squirt water all the way through the tube. Another time I had replaced the bottle with a bottle from a vendor and the threading was just a little different.
Hope you get it worked out!

 

[nerak]

Tube touching bottle as already addressed. One time I was having a heck of a problem with squonking and even a little leaking and Karen taught me to flush the tubing out with a little hot water. Blunt tip needle, over the sink, insert needle into tube and squirt water all the way through the tube. Another time I had replaced the bottle with a bottle from a vendor and the threading was just a little different.
Hope you get it worked out!

That made me think of this thread: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/reos-mods/254143-all-my-vaping-problems-due-25-cent-freaking-3-ml-bottle.html

 

[irehc77]

Thanks Nerak and Oldbroad. You two always have helped me out! Gonna go give it a try.......

 

[Rhapsodies Fire]

You know, my family doctor told me that switching to e-cigs a year before my heart attack probably saved my life by giving my body time enough to recover from 30-odd years of smoking so it was strong enough to withstand the attack. I consider myself living on bonus time as it is, and not smoking keeps the bonus clock running.

Wayne's doctor said the same thing...if he hadn't quit smoking 9 months before, the sustained high bp he had a couple of years ago would have ended in a massive stroke and the doctor was willing to bet his own life that it would have killed him. Kinda makes you think.

 

[nerak]

Thanks Nerak and Oldbroad. You two always have helped me out! Gonna go give it a try.......

Just wanted to say that usually shorts are caused by atty's or cartos. If you ever have a short, take off the atty and check the ohms.

Before putting on a new atty, or any atty or cartos, check the center post on the bottom. It should not stick out past the threaded part.

Don't over tighten your atty's or cartos. Always pay close attention when putting on an atty or cartos. Line it up straight and screw it in slowly just till it stops.

 

[Rhapsodies Fire]

Thank you Val. And you're right it probably is a blessing in disguise. My other accounts are already saying, "the heck with them". And my salt supplier actually wanted to call and tell her off lol. No point tho, its already a done deal. Onwards...

And UPwards!

 

[Della Cirque]

Truth be told, Kay, I prefer having four real seasons, too, though our state would be lucky to have you. Jamie, I really love all of your quotes, but I'm an enormous fan of Dr. Seuss, so today's was a lovely, familiar treat.

I'm a Suess fan myself...

(crappy phone pic and difficult to capture the back of my own arm)

 

[davelog]

I think my next tattoo's gonna be a REO.

 

[Della Cirque]

The mail lady came early! Rocking a 1.2 ohm on the ERA, last little bit of Pink Spot that I was saving for a special occasion, and the batteries came on the same day! Way to go Rob and Randy!

 

[Della Cirque]

I think my next tattoo's gonna be a REO.

That would be SWEET!

 

[irehc77]

Where are you getting the pink doors? Or are you painting them your self? Sure is pretty. Seen JC Okie has a white Reo with a pink door and a white flower painted on it. Also beautiful! My husband powder coats for a living but does propane tanks. No pink paint where he works! LOL Guess no one wants pink propane tanks!

 

[Gioajack]

Wayne's doctor said the same thing...if he hadn't quit smoking 9 months before, the sustained high bp he had a couple of years ago would have ended in a massive stroke and the doctor was willing to bet his own life that it would have killed him. Kinda makes you think.

Good morning Reonuts.

After my second heart attack, (and a really nifty helicopter ride, or so they tell me, I was unconscious), I pretty much decided that I was going to quit smoking. Of course I also decided that I was going to grow 4 inches and lose ten pounds which was probably more realistic than quitting smoking.

Whilst laying in my hospital bed the next day and screaming at my son-in-law to sneak me in a pack of cigarettes my two cardiologists walked in and began to tell me how lucky I was. I informed them that if I was that lucky I would have won the lotto and been able to afford cardiologists that looked like Heather Locklear.

During our conversation they let me know, in no uncertain terms, that I was dead when they loaded me on the helicopter and that they really had no idea how I was able to survive. I explained to them that the reason was simple, I wasn't done pissing people off. (I had yet to meet everyone on the Reo forum so now I have an even more long term goal.)

I mentioned that I had decided to quit smoking so as to give myself a better chance at becoming a really old curmudgeon and tormenting those around me. Much to my surprise, and to my son-in-law's utter amazement, they both said that if I tried to quit cold turkey the strain would probably trigger another heart attack and there probably wouldn't be a need for another $15,000 helicopter ride. (And to think that I used to get paid to ride in 'em in the service.)

They explained that over two-packs a day for 43 years had left me a stone cold addict and with my other medical problems trying to quit would cause more harm rather than help. I asked them about using patches and they pointed out that my medical records showed that I had tried them several times over the years and always ended up smoking again... very quickly. Their suggestion was to cut down as much as I could without putting too much strain on my heart and temperament. (I get really testy without nicotine... really, really testy.) Of course they pointed out that my cancer would probably kill me before the cigarettes did so why be miserable in the meantime. Sounded good to me.

It took several months to fully recuperate and I did manage to get down to slightly under two packs a day but got back up to 2 1/2 a day pretty quickly. THEN OUT OF THE CLEAR BLUE SOMEONE MENTIONED E-CIGS! BINGO!!!

Next month it will be a year since I bought my last carton of cigarettes. I did continue to to bum 3 to 6 cigarettes a week for a couple of months but I can't even remember the last cigarette I had, probably will be a year sometime around late June or the middle of July when I stumbled upon ECF.

The rest is history... of course if it wasn't for E-Cigs I might be too. (I lost way more than the ten pounds but growing 4 inches seems to be a tough nut to crack.)


Jack

 

[Rhapsodies Fire]

Good morning, everyone
I'm back in the groove and plan to get a ton of stuff done today. I just hope everyone else is ready to be back on task.

The contest winner will be announced when I get the last few votes sent in so I can tally them. I'm guessing that will be tomorrow to give everyone ample time to read.

I removed JuiceJunky's post from the stickies about the RBA photo tutorial. It seems the photos are missing now so it's not much help. It's still in the index so if you need it, you can find it there. I sure hope JuiceJunky is okay....and returns someday.

Dave, I have faith in you....it will be hard, but I have no doubt you will survive. Just push on through it...and keep your eye on the prize. Sunny. We'll be here when you get back.