what does this mean?

[BigDog99]

I am kinda new to the mod thing and was trying to figure out what this term meant....
"Now in brand new colors - Black PVD.... "
in that description what do the letters "PVD" mean?

hate being a noob.

 

[kelli]

personal vaping device?

actually i think its a type of coating they use on metal surfaces.

 

[UncleRJ]

I am kinda new to the mod thing and was trying to figure out what this term meant....
"Now in brand new colors - Black PVD.... "
in that description what do the letters "PVD" mean?

hate being a noob.

It actually means "Physcial Vapor Deposition" which is a way of adding a colored coating to a mod or other things.

And Yep, the Lingo can be an utter bitch at first but you will get the hang of it and eventually be able to keep up with it as it evolves as it seems to be a living, breathing language all of its own.

Just keep asking as many questions as you can think of.

We were all Noob's at one time or another and are willing to help you as much as you will let us!

 

[kelli]

yeah, one of the things that did and still does confuse the holy crap out of me is the use of acronyms for every damn vaping thing. i still don't know what people are talking about half the time.

 

[UncleRJ]

yeah, one of the things that did and still does confuse the holy crap out of me is the use of acronyms for every damn vaping thing. i still don't know what people are talking about half the time. View attachment 1899

I kinda get the vape acronyms but a lot of the ones in social Medea and tweeting, twerking and whatever else have me baffled half of the time!

 

[WiSilverVape]

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[UncleRJ]

You haven't seen nothing of acronyms.....heh, I have gotten use to them, long before I started vaping

You would be surprised.

I have been a supplier to the DOD/the Military for a number of years now.

I have even been refered to (in a good natured fashion by friends) as General Cluster.F

 

[WiSilverVape]

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[UncleRJ]

Where do you think I got used to them.....I have 3 regulations averaging 500 pages each that do nothing but list acronyms

I kinda figured that out from your avitar

 

[WiSilverVape]

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[kelli]

Dammit, someone always figures that out........though I did have someone ask me why I had a weapon strapped to my chest - I promptly presented him with his sign

thank you for your service, dear. or should i say TYFYSD.

 

[UncleRJ]

And pardon my manner for not thanking you for your service as well!

Feel free to send my my own sign..........

Sigh................

 

[CaFF]

FWIW....

http://www.oerlikon.com/balzers/en/know-how/coating-technologies/pvd-process/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physical_vapor_deposition

Note: not all cheap clones are PVD coated, some are just painted. Some could be anodized as well.

 

[Savage_46]

Dammit, someone always figures that out.......

In all honesty, you didn't exactly make it subtle...... Thanks for serving, too.

I know I've got nothing on your list of acronyms. But working on cars, we have our fair share... One for every module (up to 25 on domestics), sensors & actuators / solenoids, DTC's....

 

[jae]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physical_vapor_deposition

also

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_acronyms

 

[BigDog99]

personal vaping device?

actually i think its a type of coating they use on metal surfaces.

that's what I thought also, but it didn't make sense in the context???

 

[BigDog99]

It actually means "Physcial Vapor Deposition" which is a way of adding a colored coating to a mod or other things.

And Yep, the Lingo can be an utter bitch at first but you will get the hang of it and eventually be able to keep up with it as it evolves as it seems to be a living, breathing language all of its own.

Just keep asking as many questions as you can think of.

We were all Noob's at one time or another and are willing to help you as much as you will let us!

--well that clears it up, along with looking at the link from caff. I can imagine I will be asking a few questions here and there, and this seems like the right place to be doin it. awesome forum so far. I have had a Delphi account for years and belong to many forums over there also, none to do with vaping tho.
so, thanks for answering my noob question, and I'll be seein yall soon. VAPE ON, brothers and sisters!

 

[NOLA_Willie]

Hail to the noobs!
Been there, done that.

 

[BigDog99]

Well here's another question....
What's the deal with using organic cotton vs regular cotton from the drug store for wicking?
And can I use just regular cotton?

 

[havok333]

Well here's another question....
What's the deal with using organic cotton vs regular cotton from the drug store for wicking?
And can I use just regular cotton?

I ended up buying the regular way back when, but the organic was sold out. Would have gone the extra dollar or two for organic if available. A bag should last until a zombie cure is discovered.

 

[BigDog99]

I dint mind the price, just curious why I see most builders using it.
And what's the deal with the silica rope wick stuff?

 

[havok333]

I dint mind the price, just curious why I see most builders using it.
And what's the deal with the silica rope wick stuff?

Tried it, hated it. Made juice taste muted, and added an odd flavor I couldn't live with. If you get the hang of how much cotton to wick with, I notice no additional or muted flavor. Generally, if you taste cotton you've used to much.

I think you can dry burn the silica though to clean it up, but re-cottoning is not too bad.

 

[BigDog99]

Tried it, hated it. Made juice taste muted, and added an odd flavor I couldn't live with. If you get the hang of how much cotton to wick with, I notice no additional or muted flavor. Generally, if you taste cotton you've used to much.

I think you can dry burn the silica though to clean it up, but re-cottoning is not too bad.

I was not aware cotton had a flavor!! so the organic has less of a chance of messing with the flavor of your juice?

 

[havok333]

I was not aware cotton had a flavor!! so the organic has less of a chance of messing with the flavor of your juice?

It will have a cottony taste if you use too much, whether regular or organic. That perfect amount and density is what you'll learn over time and experimentation.

 

[BigDog99]

It will have a cottony taste if you use too much, whether regular or organic. That perfect amount and density is what you'll learn over time and experimentation.

cool, thank for the info. vaping is turning into more of a hobby everyday! guess I'm gonna have to start setting aside a budget for it!