The Vmod XL 18650 Bottom Feeding Mod from Vapage - Part 2

[FisherPal]

LOLOL Big Mac! A perfect example of why we, on this side of the border, are so PO'd at our postal system. I ordered some juice from a vendor in Toronto last week. So that would like you ordering something from someone in, say, Detroit, right? It was sent 'Express Post' on the 16th. It's supposed to get to me tomorrow! 8 frigging days for a $10 'Express' post package! Sick ...

 

[Racehorse]

Guess I'll have to drop an email off to customer service as it's only two months old. The only problem is ... I'm married to a real 'fix-it' kind of guy - which is usually a really good thing. He is pretty darn good at fixing just about anything. However ... before I could say 'Don't touch that!', he had snaffled it and had the apoxy glue all over it.

It broke, you tried to fix it. I can't see how that would void your warranty in any way.

I'm pretty sure Vapage will honor your warranty, in fact, I feel rather positive about it.

ETA: sorry, I posted this before I read you are sending it back with Vapage's blessings. Well, at least I was right.

 

[Striker911]

I feel your pain, Striker! I'm in the same kind of boat having sent in the plastic assembly on mine today for replacement. Although ... I have to admit ... sitting here tonight dripping on my Twist at 4.2v with my Shifu atty ain't half bad! Not bad at all, actually. I'm starting to feel that I'll make it through the 'long wait' for my replacement to get here. Not that I'm knocking Vapage but I know how our Postal system works up here. Oh ... pardon me ... did I say "works"??

That's sure weird what happened to you, though, and a tad bit scary! Glad you escaped the episode undamaged.

I sent my email out late last night. I have high hopes that they will ask me to send it in but if not just knowing it was probably my fault stings one way or the other cause I am using all the things I have left that are night and day in comparison. I have a Vivi Nova with a 4 month old head in it that I hope to bring back with another dry burn as soon as its empty. Then a Bully clone that only works on a Itaste due to being lower in resistance. Time to buckle down and cross my fingers. I cant afford to replace it at the moment.

Scratch that. The Bully clone on is working on the V8. Yep, I got one of them wobbly things lol. I see the need for that Ucan after all.
Edit: F2 on the V8 now. Darn it. Why do they make large battery mods that wont fire low res, but they work fine on a smaller battery. I could use this on a 650MAH ego for gods sakes but not a dual 18350 or 18650

 

[Racehorse]

How do I need to "mod" the vmod to use a Lil Mama SS tank? Is there an easy way, like just buy an adapter? And if so, what kind, 510-to-510?

I'm bad at putting together plumbing parts so it figures I'd be bad at this too.

 

[Big Mac]

Hi ya Race, (saw your classified sale too late, grrrrr),

Are you talking about using the VMod without the bottom feeding bottle and feed it via a carto tank on the outside like any other thank? Based on how you said it, sounds like that's what ya are talking about...yes?

Mac

 

[TBinAZ]

You can pick up one of these, and then the tank should work with the existing cone. The extension is almost as long as a Vapage atty. In fact, I just tested it on one of my XLs. 510 Battery Long Extension

How do I need to "mod" the vmod to use a Lil Mama SS tank? Is there an easy way, like just buy an adapter? And if so, what kind, 510-to-510?

I'm bad at putting together plumbing parts so it figures I'd be bad at this too.

 

[Striker911]

Well I got the shaft thanks to my honesty. They pulled the warranty card since I was honest about dropping it from under 2'. If they think I will be back they are out of their minds. I cant afford to buy one a week. On to the next one, and Buyer Beware. Everyone drops an ecig, especially if you have kids. Heck, my wife dont even vape and id bet shes dropped my stuff as much as I have. Thats dirty. Good thing I bought a bunch of extra crap I wont even need.

 

[Racehorse]

Are you talking about using the VMod without the bottom feeding bottle and feed it via a carto tank on the outside like any other thank? Based on how you said it, sounds like that's what ya are talking about...yes?

Yes, Mac, you are correct----sometimes I like to use the vmod in a non-bottom feeding mode.

You can pick up one of these, and then the tank should work with the existing cone. The extension is almost as long as a Vapage atty. In fact, I just tested it on one of my XLs. 510 Battery Long Extension

Ah, so I was right, need a 510-to-510. Jeez, I guess I have to have it work with the existing cone, hmmmmm...so there will be nothing "stealth" about the l-o-o-o-n-g adapter. Was hoping I could use something smaller like this:
http://www.avidvaper.com/510-modders-connector/
Okay, thanks!

I went back to cartos for my Egos, and got tired of refilling, so I got a tank, but it really is a little top heavy for an ego. works great though, lasts all day and no refilling, and I've punched my first carto, too.

To be honest though, I'm a bottom feeder gal thru and thru. I really don't understand why anyone would want to vape on anything else LOL

 

[Racehorse]

Well I got the shaft thanks to my honesty. They pulled the warranty card since I was honest about dropping it from under 2'. If they think I will be back they are out of their minds. I cant afford to buy one a week. On to the next one, and Buyer Beware. Everyone drops an ecig, especially if you have kids. Heck, my wife dont even vape and id bet shes dropped my stuff as much as I have. Thats dirty. Good thing I bought a bunch of extra crap I wont even need.

I personally think that dropping something that costs $100 should still work.

Want a good little mod? I talked to a number of engineers and the circuit boards in here are top notch, it's cheap, and everyone seems to like it:
SmokTek "SmokBox VariCool" - Custom Variable Volt Box Mod - Efficient switching regulator! adjustable 3,4,5,6.5 volt's & everything between.

Not pretty not fancy, just works.

IF you can do a 3.7 vape, then get the little one, $21 bucks, how can you go wrong, you can buy 4 of these for $100.
SmokTek "SmokBox" - Custom 3.7 volt Box Mod - A Personal Vaporizer with Power!

 

[Striker911]

Thanks for the support and your recommendations. After this and the VV Gripper, I have to say no more plastic. The minute I drop them with my luck, they are done for. I agree about dropping the Vmod from such a short distance in such a short time from an honest customer, would warrant some help. Its a welcome, but slap you in the face type of deal. You took my money and now you tell me to kick rocks. This is the type of service I want to steer clear of. After all, its not my fault your product can not take a short fall. It fell within the first week. Its not a rare phenomenon. Im done now, and I think I got my point across. Thanks again.

I personally think that dropping something that costs $100 should still work.

Want a good little mod? I talked to a number of engineers and the circuit boards in here are top notch, it's cheap, and everyone seems to like it:
SmokTek "SmokBox VariCool" - Custom Variable Volt Box Mod - Efficient switching regulator! adjustable 3,4,5,6.5 volt's & everything between.

Not pretty not fancy, just works.

IF you can do a 3.7 vape, then get the little one, $21 bucks, how can you go wrong, you can buy 4 of these for $100.
SmokTek "SmokBox" - Custom 3.7 volt Box Mod - A Personal Vaporizer with Power!

 

[Striker911]

Not much going on in here lately. Hope that has nothing to do with my issue. This is a good PV. Just picture it as an egg, and buy a back up generator My luck is not like anyone's luck. In fact, I am the bad luck poster child.

 

[Tat_skull]

Hey striker, wazzup VModia gets quiet from time to time. I know a few of the VModians(myself included) spend alot of time in other places and visit here from time to time. Actually, I'm always reading every post here, but ussually don't have much to say and stay quiet until i can put a smart remark or truely help someone when theres an issue I know I can help with Really bites about your VMod, maybe the vaping ninja will surprise you, ya never know

 

[FisherPal]

Sorry to hear what's happened, Striker! Although I certainly haven't tried every gizmo and ecig out there, I am convinced that a bottom-feeder is the only way I want to go from now on. Just not a 'fiddler' kind of person - give me something that simply works and works simply. Guess that's why my car is a standard with roll down windows and push down locks, lol. Figure the less electronic gizmos, the better off I am! If it weren't that I am currently enjoying a stellar juice, I would be a bit down in the mouth about having to go back to my Twists and kanger cartos but, have to say, once I'm back in the swing of topping off cartos and charging more frequently, the vaping is still going strong. Still ... will be glad to have a bottom feeder again. Hope you have or find another mod that you love soon.

 

[Katdarling]

Is it safe to come in?....

I have pics....

 

[Tat_skull]

Is it safe to come in?....

I have pics....

Depends....what are they of

 

[Striker911]

Hey striker, wazzup VModia gets quiet from time to time. I know a few of the VModians(myself included) spend alot of time in other places and visit here from time to time. Actually, I'm always reading every post here, but ussually don't have much to say and stay quiet until i can put a smart remark or truely help someone when theres an issue I know I can help with Really bites about your VMod, maybe the vaping ninja will surprise you, ya never know

ya it does. I was asked to fiddle with it to try and find the fault. I guess the hard wire that dubs as the switch spring came off at the + pin. Id like to fix it but it seems complicated. If anyone knows how to fix that, I am all ears. Would be nice to see an exploded view of this thing, because I can not see it, so I can not fix it. Stuck.

Sorry to hear what's happened, Striker! Although I certainly haven't tried every gizmo and ecig out there, I am convinced that a bottom-feeder is the only way I want to go from now on. Just not a 'fiddler' kind of person - give me something that simply works and works simply. Guess that's why my car is a standard with roll down windows and push down locks, lol. Figure the less electronic gizmos, the better off I am! If it weren't that I am currently enjoying a stellar juice, I would be a bit down in the mouth about having to go back to my Twists and kanger cartos but, have to say, once I'm back in the swing of topping off cartos and charging more frequently, the vaping is still going strong. Still ... will be glad to have a bottom feeder again. Hope you have or find another mod that you love soon.

I feel you. I have that same outlook when it comes to cars. So I get older ones. paid off on the first payment and cheap insurance. If it breaks I get a book and learn how to fix it.
Im down to the ego types myself. I loaned my only other good PV out when I got the Vmod.

 

[Tat_skull]

ya it does. I was asked to fiddle with it to try and find the fault. I guess the hard wire that dubs as the switch spring came off at the + pin. Id like to fix it but it seems complicated. If anyone knows how to fix that, I am all ears. Would be nice to see and exploded view of this thing, because I can not see it, so I can not fix it. Stuck.

Sorry man, can't be of no help on that one. never had any issues with the XL in that area. but hopefully someone will chime in sooner than later.

Any VModians know what happened to ferdnand, haven't seen him round VModia in like forever

 

[Racehorse]

I thought about Striker's situation today. I feel that during a warranty period, or even 1/2 of it, with a $100 mod, there should be some kind of "repair" option, like you pay $20 or $25 bucks. If can be repaired, okay, if not, then those monies help defer the cost of these repairs. don't mean to say the reo word or bogger box word but truthfully, there are many vendors that DO offer a repair option. As a result, I think their products holds value better.

Just my thoughts, based on what i know about marketing.

See, if you KEEP the customer, they will keep coming to your for supplies. That could be *forever*. Once they are not using your product anymore, at all..........there go all your accessory sales.

And, if given the chance to really come to *love* a mod, then you know, that person will be buying and recommending for/to others.

I'm 100% behind keeping the flock in the fold. From a business standpoint, there is absolutely NO DOWNSIDE. Even the bean counters can put this thru their blender and see what I mean.

So, it's a suggestion----officially.

Any VModians know what happened to ferdnand, haven't seen him round VModia in like forever

I PMed Ferdnand a while back about something he knows a lot about. I take it from readng some of his last posts that he is travelling for work a lot, most likely out of the country. ferdnand is one of the most practical people I have ever read here, I dunno, it all just makes sense to me. I'm rather frugal (can't afford not to be) so I like his really sensible perspective.......and I guess you all do, too.

Yea cmon back here Ferdnand, we miss ya.

 

[FisherPal]

I thought about Striker's situation today. I feel that during a warranty period, or even 1/2 of it, with a $100 mod, there should be some kind of "repair" option, like you pay $20 or $25 bucks. If can be repaired, okay, if not, then those monies help defer the cost of these repairs. don't mean to say the reo word or bogger box word but truthfully, there are many vendors that DO offer a repair option. As a result, I think their products holds value better.

Just my thoughts, based on what i know about marketing.

See, if you KEEP the customer, they will keep coming to your for supplies. That could be *forever*. Once they are not using your product anymore, at all..........there go all your accessory sales.

And, if given the chance to really come to *love* a mod, then you know, that person will be buying and recommending for/to others.

I'm 100% behind keeping the flock in the fold. From a business standpoint, there is absolutely NO DOWNSIDE. Even the bean counters can put this thru their blender and see what I mean.

So, it's a suggestion----officially.

Couldn't agree with you more, Racehorse. That said ... I consider myself very fortunate that the Vapage gang said they would honor my misfortune with my plastic assembly.

 

[Big Mac]

Damn Striker,
Its a bitc...ahhhh....bummer. Wish I could tell ya how to fix it. They say its off the + huh. Gonna take a close look at mine, see if I could tell whats the prob. I'm a fix it kinda guy, but getting to the point that fiddling is beginning to bug me some. Let me go pull it apart a bit and see if I can maybe give you a pic or two so you can compare......positive connection....ok.

Tat, how ya doing my friend. I know you're still around, been watching one of your classies. Good to see ya.

Hey Race, you might be able to take the piece out that the cone connects to, take to to the local hardware store, tell them you need a nut (fancy one if they have it) to fit it. If they do, you could replace the cone with the nut (finger tight only) and could forego the 510 to 510. The cone has two uses, it lets in airflow, and it sandwichs the chassis and body together. The cone is a pretty replacement for a nut. If you remove the cone, and hold everything in place, you can vape. See if theres a nut you can use instead. Dont know if it a propriatary thread, so be careful, dont force anything, dont wanna strip anything..

Striker, I'm looking at mine, under the atty connection, there is a wire that bends at a 90 degree angle up into the 510 connection, is it still in place? Take out your battery, does the switch itself seem to work? The pos connection is a short run (from the switch to the center of the 510 connector), and i can actually only see two places it could short, either where the wire enters into the 510 connector (if the wire came out of the center post and has pushed back, there appears to be a neg plate in the back of that tiny compartment), or the rubber seal between the center post and the neg area all around the center post is shorting. I guess that a drop could have jarred the seal loose....maybe?

let me know my friend.
Mac