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guppstatus

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Wanting to pull the trigger on a black big dripper from fasttech, anyone know of any adverse issues with drippers that have black plating vs. pvd coated vs whatever else there is. The device itself is awesome, as its pushing my kayfuns to the side as far as everyday use. Think a black one would be nice to have but have reservations about the black plating mixing with my juice inside the tank section. Here's a link. Any and all feedback is appreciated, whats been your experience?

http://www.fasttech.com/products/3028/10009819/1869601-big-dripper-style-rda-rebuildable-dripping
 
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Particle Vapor Deposition, or "PVD" coatings applied to SS are quite durable and heat resistant. When the term "black plated" is used on FT, it's highly likely the plating process is PVD... or one of several other forms of vacuum deposition.
 

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Yeah if it's PVD it's most likely A OK , i have seen some saying stay away but i don't think they know much about the process , i believe they think it's painted on and will come off after vaping for awhile.

I wouldn't worry about it , SOF knows more than i do about it though and he seems to think it's OK.
 

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Thanks guys. Appreciate the feedback.
 

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