vamo 510 stripped threads possible fix

[darkmader]

I stripped the 510 threads on my Vamo last week when I dropped it with a Vivi Nova tank attached. I take a little piece of paper towel, fold it over on itself several times, drop it into the thread hole on the vamo, but pressed up against the threads. Then thread the Vivi back on to the Vamo using the piece of paper towel as sort of a wedge to force the Vivi threads to mate with the Vamo threads. The tank sits on there crooked and if I have to pull the tank off it is a pain in the ... to redo all of these steps...but it works until I get a new Vamo.

So funny as that happened to me two times with my V1 & V2 and just ordered a V5 today. I did the paper towel trick to make it work for a while but my brother came up with a brilliant idea to use a coffee filter instead which gave better results as it's a bit thinner. It's a pain in the ... but my protank v1/2 still will connect and hit like a champ though.

I don't know where to post this but people are talking about an air flow controllers. Gotvapes/Madvapes have one but one is by smoketek the other I don't know. I guess I could do a bit more research here but if anybody has any experience with then which one should I get and from who?

 

[White Rabbit]

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I don't know where to post this but people are talking about an air flow controllers. Gotvapes/Madvapes have one but one is by smoketek the other I don't know. I guess I could do a bit more research here but if anybody has any experience with then which one should I get and from who?

The Air Controller accessory has been posted to death on various Vamo threads. First, if your threads are already stripped, it will not work. Second, if your threads are semi stripped or loose, it may very well help.

The Air Controller is not a perfect solution as I have used one for over 6 months. It does protect the original threads. It also is sealed so it protects your original O ring and threads from dripping juice. It also allows some sealed tanks to work on your Vamo, that is why I originally purchased one. I found that many tanks would not draw when they were snug on top of the Vamo. The Air Controller allows you to adjust the air flow, but you will have a gap which allows additional air to the tank. All of that being said, it is worth the very small price for this controller to allow you to do a number of things with the Vamo. As to where to purchase? Mad Vapes is Out of Stock,

Vermillion River Juice has them as I post this for $3.50

Tank Air Flow Controller

Best Wishes, Happy Vaping

The Wabbit

 

[White Rabbit]

Stripped Threads Follow-up:

Vamo Body Parts

This is where you can get the Vamo "Top Cap" for $3.99 plus $3.00 shipping. Although my V2 is OK for now, it is a year old and I ordered a new top cap, just in case. If any of you want to fool around with removing the cap and replacing the threads, this is the answer. They are in Mediapolis, Iowa, not China.

The Wabbit

 

[onjre]

Stripped Threads Follow-up:

Vamo Body Parts

This is where you can get the Vamo "Top Cap" for $3.99 plus $3.00 shipping. Although my V2 is OK for now, it is a year old and I ordered a new top cap, just in case. If any of you want to fool around with removing the cap and replacing the threads, this is the answer. They are in Mediapolis, Iowa, not China.

The Wabbit

I'm definitely going to get one or two of these. When it arrives, Rabbit, thread some attys into it and let us know how solid it is. The one from stealthvape is reportedly built like a tank. Hopefully these are of similar quality not just parts shipped from the vamo factory and relabeled here.

 

[K_Tech]

Stripped Threads Follow-up:

Vamo Body Parts

This is where you can get the Vamo "Top Cap" for $3.99 plus $3.00 shipping. Although my V2 is OK for now, it is a year old and I ordered a new top cap, just in case. If any of you want to fool around with removing the cap and replacing the threads, this is the answer. They are in Mediapolis, Iowa, not China.

The Wabbit

I wonder if those top caps will fit a V3. Mine's not stripped out, it's just that the hole is too big. Every single tank and carto I've tried on it is a little wonky, and I have to be careful to make sure everything's squared up when I put things together.

 

[White Rabbit]

I wonder if those top caps will fit a V3. Mine's not stripped out, it's just that the hole is too big. Every single tank and carto I've tried on it is a little wonky, and I have to be careful to make sure everything's squared up when I put things together.

I don't own a V3, but I think it attaches in a different manner than the V2 (which is pressed into the body).

Your comment on the threads being too big I think is "right on" I am not sure that all manufacturers know that a 510 connection is supposed to be 7mm x .5, or the quality control is very poor. My V2 threads were fine when I first received it. I had a number of 808 cartos and used a 510 to 808 adapter. Now I am using carto tanks and the cartos are loose on the Vamo, but the original 510 to 808 adapter still fits great, so obviously the carto manufacturer is not making a true (7mm X .5) 510 thread. They still connect but wobble unless they are tightened down real snug.

Just my observations and as soon as my replacement cap arrives, I will test it out with some cartos and tanks.

The Wabbit

 

[steeledragon78]

i may have an idea to fix the weak thread issues with the vamo, it would require a piece of aluminium the same size as an ego cone and a 510-ego adapter. first drill out the aluminium slug and thread it fully with ego threads, measure the length to include the existing threads in the device plus the adapter (would guess around 3/4 to 1 inch). then thread onto the cone and thread in the adapter. granted it would only work for 510 devices now, but would allow for a bit more stability on the device, if you want more stability cut longer to almost cover the 510 and then cut air channels. then you can flush mount and depending on how big around you may have enough to stabilize the atty too.

 

[ChaoticRamblings]

My threads just stripped out today too. I have no idea what to do. Was thinking of using Liquid Steel or J.B. Weld, but I'm not sure it would work. Anyone tried this type of fix?

 

[zoiDman]

I had a Mod that I stripped the threads on once.

I put a 510 to 510/eGo adapter and a drop of Super Glue Gel on it to see if it would Work.

It did. But be Warned. This kind of Fix with Super Glue is Once and Forever More. So you should Only do it if you Ready to Chuck your Vamo in the Trash.

BTW - I don't know if the Adapter in the picture actually works. Or if the Company is that sells it is any good. The company I bought my adapter from is Long Gone.

 

[donesmokin]

I trashed the threads on one of my VV box mods. My fix was to solder a sealed 510/510 adapter on it. Could be hard to do with the recessed connector on the Vamo. And be warned, you could melt the internal insulators.

 

[White Rabbit]

I received my replacement top cap for the Vamo V2 today. I am not going to attempt to affix it on my Vamo just yet because my threads are still good, just loose. I did try threading my carto tanks onto the new threads and they are quiet tight and thread well. After I do replace the top cap I am darn sure I will always use my air controller also.

The Wabbit

 

[sandybeach]

I buy a lot of cheap mods from China. The first thing I do is put a 510 to 510 adaptor on them. That solves the threads wearing out problem, especially since most of those threads are aluminum and strip out easily.

I started doing this after my Segelei Zmax threads wore out. One of the large 510 to 510 adaptors worked okay, but even better is this one 510 to eGo Adapter with Well. I have used these on really stripped out Spinners and they work pretty well.

But as I said in the first place, the easiest fix to avoid worn out threads is to put a 510 to 510 connector of any type on it when you first buy it. Then the threads can't wear out.

 

[steeledragon78]

has anyone tried using loktite on the threads to keep the 510-510 adapters in place? im curious to know if it changes the conductivity

 

[K_Tech]

has anyone tried using loktite on the threads to keep the 510-510 adapters in place? im curious to know if it changes the conductivity

I haven't, but I'll say in theory, it shouldn't decrease the conductivity because the Loctite will fill in the tiny gaps where there's no metal-to metal contact to begin with, but it definitely won't improve the conductivity of anything you put together.

Loctite DOES make a conductive epoxy that might work, but it's heat cured, so that may be problematic.

 

[sandybeach]

Awhile back I bought something the guy at Home Depot said to use, he said this stuff holds anything. Not sure if would work for vaping stuff? I haven't tried it on anything yet. It is called "Loctite Super Glue Ultra Gel Control". It says it can be used on metal.

I have a 2 part epoxy I think it is loctite, I use it for some stuff but it usually breaks. The problem with loctite/soldering, etc., is that if it is something that is going to get a lot of movement, nothing will hold it. It might help, though, it's worth a try.

 

[hammerfly]

I just got my top piece in the mail today that I ordered from ecigaretteimpressions.com and it looks great. Actually, I got four of them just in case since they are so low priced. Seems like a nice place to do business with and very fast service. I ordered Friday and got them today. Now, my problem is getting the old top off. I watched the video stealthvapes made and tried doing it like he shows but no luck. I'm like 99% sure it's a V2 I have so it should just come off with a little grunt power. I don't know if old age has made me that weak, or if it's just pressed extra hard. Any ideas out there would be greatly appreciated.

 

[zoiDman]

I just got my top piece in the mail today that I ordered from ecigaretteimpressions.com and it looks great. Actually, I got four of them just in case since they are so low priced. Seems like a nice place to do business with and very fast service. I ordered Friday and got them today. Now, my problem is getting the old top off. I watched the video stealthvapes made and tried doing it like he shows but no luck. I'm like 99% sure it's a V2 I have so it should just come off with a little grunt power. I don't know if old age has made me that weak, or if it's just pressed extra hard. Any ideas out there would be greatly appreciated.

Can you post the Vid you watched?

 

[onjre]

I just got my top piece in the mail today that I ordered from ecigaretteimpressions.com and it looks great. Actually, I got four of them just in case since they are so low priced. Seems like a nice place to do business with and very fast service. I ordered Friday and got them today. Now, my problem is getting the old top off. I watched the video stealthvapes made and tried doing it like he shows but no luck. I'm like 99% sure it's a V2 I have so it should just come off with a little grunt power. I don't know if old age has made me that weak, or if it's just pressed extra hard. Any ideas out there would be greatly appreciated.

I have not done it myself but from the stuff I've read it should come off pretty hard. They say wrap it in painter's tape (or something similar) to protect the finish and put it upside down in a vise. Then you can wiggle the rest of the mod back and forth while the top cap stays secured in the vise.

Though if you're replacing the top cap the painter's tape won't be necessary since you'll be getting rid of that part anyway.

I'll probably be doing this soon as the threads aren't getting any better in mine.

 

[onjre]

This guy shows a complete disassemble (and reassemble) of the vamo but his top cap comes off rather easily from what I see. Doesn't look hard as long as the cap comes off.

Vamo first impression and disassembly how to - YouTube

 

[hammerfly]

Can you post the Vid you watched?

Onjre posted the link to the same video I watched.