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You're even further off the beaten path than we are.
I was at home by myself one Saturday morning and heard noise in the yard. I leaned out my back door and there were about five people on horseback in a line, moseying through the yard. I yelled out, "Can I help you?"
Guy in the middle of the line said, "Oh we're just following this trail here. We do this all the time."
I said, "Well, you're on private property, you know," and he comes back with "Yeah, we won't bother anything. We're just riding."
And on down the trail they went. Didn't pay me the slightest bit of attention, but I have never seen them again since.
I thought, boy that's some nerve. We had just put a mobile home on the land and moved into it a few months before that, and if they came through there all the time, they had to have known that SOMETHING had changed. I guess they figured they were there first, they could do and go wherever they wanted.
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I used to go to garage sales, yard sales, thrift stores, junk stores, until the bedbug scare that started back in like 2010. I haven't been to any of those types of places in years now.
It's like ticks and lizards. I think I have a phobia, and it just creeps me out to no end to think of bringing something buggy into my house. It would probably keep me awake at night!
When I got this, I tried a poorly fitting bottle. And suspected that eliquid got in the guts.
Have had a few misfires. So this morning it had an Isopropyl bath. Is now drying.
Hopefully this helps. I don't want to have to beg any mates to look at it for me.
Have had a few misfires. So this morning it had an Isopropyl bath. Is now drying.
Hopefully this helps. I don't want to have to beg any mates to look at it for me.
When I got this, I tried a poorly fitting bottle. And suspected that eliquid got in the guts.
Have had a few misfires. So this morning it had an Isopropyl bath. Is now drying.
Hopefully this helps. I don't want to have to beg any mates to look at it for me.
Oh noes... please say you took the screen off
They are laminate in design, but not sealed, so the iso can leech between the layers
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Oh noes... please say you took the screen off
They are laminate in design, but not sealed, so the iso can leech between the layers
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Bugger. It was a quick soak. I'll be even more worried than I already was now.
Bugger. It was a quick soak. I'll be even more worried than I already was now.
Yeah give it a long while to dry out for sure then.
Use a flash light to shine into the screen, you will notice if it leeched in.
But yeah, even I take my mods down to the board and toothbrush clean them (VT133) and removed the screen.
The only mod I just submerged was the cheaply Pico squeeze... it was only $17 and already had a years use
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Others dropped the whole mod in and everything lived, forget who it was in bonkers thread... but I said the same thing about the screen... theirs had no issue though...
Fingers crossed
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I hope all is gold... I like SVA mods... but man long trip for repairs
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Garage sales all over where i live. I don't usually stop at one unless they have something that catches my eye from the street.
I bought my washer and dryer from a garage sale in 2001 for $300. Both still work. (will probably crap out tomorrow now that i say that!)
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We bought a Maytag washer and dryer set off Craigslist for $300, practically brand new, back before I got the heebie-jeebies about all that. Hubbs has had to do a couple of repairs, but both pieces are still going strong. We've had them for at least 10 years, probably more.
I hear ya on the heebie-jeebies. I got lucky at a garage sale. Got everything home yesterday, $15. My Caddy was full of art inside and in the trunk, and a few silk plants. Kept them outside, put on gloves, left my mask on and even put goggles on. Cleaned them all before entering the house.
I bought a pair of LG w/d years ago. Out of warranty and they gave us a 30 day warranty by the seller. On day 47 the repair svc wanted $322 to repair the washer. I said FI and bought new.
Oh, vape related. I spent the last 2 days getting guys squared away with a few 3D things. 3rdPig is now a member and should be an Unlicenced Vendor after chatting with Smokie. W00t!
How long should I give it? It is currently about 65°F. Was in the 70s F during the day.
If you didn’t see any bleeding in the screen, iso Evaps fairly quickly.
I was just worried if it did leech between the screen, there is very little air to help evaporate it
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Yea I'm pretty picky, course being a guy idk I don't really shop much for things like furniture (couches, chairs etc). Usually stuff I think I can use or tear apart like if something's cheap and I need the guts from a lamp or something, tools, things that either aren't coming in the house or hard surface stuff that can be cleaned.
As far as the land deal, I guess they were nice enough. Wouldn't have flown out here, I am off the beaten path and people get pretty picky about their property. Different mindset especially among the older more backwoods folks. City or suburbs, cops or utility people knock, right up on the porch. Wanting to come in and people usually let them. A lot of the old timers, people like that usually stay at the edge of the property or driveway. Have even seen them grouch at cops "I'll thank you to back the hell up off my property" until they know what they want. I live in a place where most can't be bothered with signs. Purple paint is the legal standard and when it comes to signing documents, a literal "X" and a buddy to vouch for you for the people who can't write their own names. Kind of like the beverly hillbillies but with cell phones.
A family member had called a farrier out to work on the donkey's feet one day, they'd left and knew the farrier would be showing up. Apparently no one thought to leave me a memo. Heard noise, see a guy with his truck parked outside an upper gate to the animal pen. He's dead smack in the center of the yard leading the donkey back up toward his truck. No clue who he was, just some stranger who appeared to be taking off with an animal and even in broad daylight wouldn't be beyond some of the crap people pull. Headed out with a shotgun to see if I could be of assistance. People really need to call or honk, announce themselves. lol.
I decided to check my email tonight. There's usually about 50 new emails in my promotional folder. I usually skim them and pay no attention. I noticed one from Kidney Puncher having a flash sale for 30% off! Yeah, I'll take some of that!
I got some N80 ribbons and a few other things. I've never had square wire before but they have it. I only got 30feet of a couple to check it out. I don't think I'll need to buy N80 28ga for a while after this. I got 500 feet because 250 feet rolls are out of stock. Got my first 1000 foot spool. That one is 38ga. I like the way it looks for aliens just a bit better than 36. I probably won't need to touch those rolls for a while because I've been hitting up sales when I can so I got some already. This probably sounds like a bunch of jibberish to most people lol ? .
I'm pumped because I cleared out a space in the basement to play with my wires when I want. I had been doing it at the kitchen table but it gets tiresome. I have to set everything up, and put it away when I'm done. I've always wanted more of a "build station" so Im glad I have that space now.
I got some N80 ribbons and a few other things. I've never had square wire before but they have it. I only got 30feet of a couple to check it out. I don't think I'll need to buy N80 28ga for a while after this. I got 500 feet because 250 feet rolls are out of stock. Got my first 1000 foot spool. That one is 38ga. I like the way it looks for aliens just a bit better than 36. I probably won't need to touch those rolls for a while because I've been hitting up sales when I can so I got some already. This probably sounds like a bunch of jibberish to most people lol ? .
I'm pumped because I cleared out a space in the basement to play with my wires when I want. I had been doing it at the kitchen table but it gets tiresome. I have to set everything up, and put it away when I'm done. I've always wanted more of a "build station" so Im glad I have that space now.
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I made a few of these today.
What's up with my Minikin 2? It's been displaying High Battery and I tried 4 different sets. Plus, it only shows one battery is depleted. And, I can't get any screen but wattage adjustment. Damn. I haven't had a lemon of anything in a very long time. I assume since there are 2 batteries both batteries should show the individual status. I'd sure hate to return it since they are OOS in black.
And, I refilled my Zeus X with the wrong juice last night. Now I have Kilo Kiberry and OFE tobacco in the tank. Brain malfunctions all week!
I got vape mail for the first time in weeks. I'll post in VM. I found the Zeus X Mesh tank for $19 so I'm going to get the only 2 colors I don't have. And I have a few more good goodies in the cart too. I swore I wasn't going to do this again but I can't help it. The prices are too good and the hardware is killer. I've been sleeping on it for 3 days hoping I'd wake up and regret the purchase. Nope. So I'm calling it a sign that I have to get them. LOL, I now have a full case of 40 boxes of Zeus mesh replacements plus another 10-20 boxes somewhere.
Oh! Husb made me a Coily Tool!
And, I refilled my Zeus X with the wrong juice last night. Now I have Kilo Kiberry and OFE tobacco in the tank. Brain malfunctions all week!
I got vape mail for the first time in weeks. I'll post in VM. I found the Zeus X Mesh tank for $19 so I'm going to get the only 2 colors I don't have. And I have a few more good goodies in the cart too. I swore I wasn't going to do this again but I can't help it. The prices are too good and the hardware is killer. I've been sleeping on it for 3 days hoping I'd wake up and regret the purchase. Nope. So I'm calling it a sign that I have to get them. LOL, I now have a full case of 40 boxes of Zeus mesh replacements plus another 10-20 boxes somewhere.
Oh! Husb made me a Coily Tool!
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My Minikin 2 shows two batteries, and shows them depleting together. As far as the screen goes, I found that you have to swipe down the screen a little slower and with a little more pressure than you might think. For me it works best if I use my thumb. Then you should get a screen that has three little icons on it, "Res" "Mode" and "Setup"
One of my Modefined Lyras started doing what you're saying with only one battery showing a charge. It was saying "Low Battery" though. I never figured out how to fix it.
Both the Asmodus Minikin V1 and the Voopoo Drag V1 were reliable mods, whereas the V2 of either one of these are like garbage in comparison. They are brands that have been cashing in on their reputation in ways that live up to their name... putting the poo in Voopoo and the ass in modus.
I took apart a BB gun scope because these kinds of pictures just weren't cutting it lol. Just kidding but really I did. I just learned there's attachments for phone cameras that allow you to take better close ups. I didn't have a magnifying glass but remembered the BB gun scope. I unscrewed it and held it up to my phone ? . I posted these in the official alien thread..
I'm going to get a proper attachment soon. Sometimes we gotta use what we have though ?.
I've been working on life insurance papers and vaping like cra-a-a-azy. Helping Husb with his VU website as an Unlicensed Vendor, making sure I don't mix juices again and shopping for OFE Turkish tobacco eliquid. I can't find it! And, getting ready to press the button on my large order.
Does anyone know of a standing promo code for Sourcemore? Holy Poo. $32 shipping. I'm going with DHL for $34 then.
I got this. Bam! Done. Still need me some OFE juice!
Does anyone know of a standing promo code for Sourcemore? Holy Poo. $32 shipping. I'm going with DHL for $34 then.
I got this. Bam! Done. Still need me some OFE juice!
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Those are stunning!I took apart a BB gun scope because these kinds of pictures just weren't cutting it lol. Just kidding but really I did. I just learned there's attachments for phone cameras that allow you to take better close ups. I didn't have a magnifying glass but remembered the BB gun scope. I unscrewed it and held it up to my phone. I posted these in the official alien thread..
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I'm going to get a proper attachment soon. Sometimes we gotta use what we have though.
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Wow. Those really ARE amazing! There are tabletop magnifiers that are raised....here, like this:
We have 3 of these. I use one for building, husb uses one for fine print jobs and watches and the other is a backup.
I can't believe how quickly you have developed this craft into perfection! I know I should learn DIY first but I've always wanted to make coils. What size are those?
Congrats, Lady!
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When I got this, I tried a poorly fitting bottle. And suspected that eliquid got in the guts.
Have had a few misfires. So this morning it had an Isopropyl bath. Is now drying.
Hopefully this helps. I don't want to have to beg any mates to look at it for me.
Please tell me the ISO worked out...
it didn't
the mod is enjoying a nice little spa holiday in sydney
i like sydney, very scenic city, so hopefully mod enjoys it
repairer has spent 2 days trying to replicate the error
i checked and a 50gram pouch of tobacco is currently $120, so it had paid for itself in 11 days, and owes me nothing
still hope the tear down and clean helps
Beautiful! I wish I can make aliens like you do!
Thank you!
This is something I want. I haven't looked into them but seen them before. It's hard for me to see little wires sometimes. I'm going to look around and order one probably soon.
The ones in the pictures are framed staple aliens. Instead of a middle wire (like regular a regular alien coil) there's thin ribbon wires standing the tall way. Sometimes 6 pieces but mostly I do them with 4. The outside frame wires are 26ga or 28ga.
I got some made for now but it's been snowing like crazy around here. I'm planning on sending them your way monday..
I remember we had a discussion on batteries but can't find the posts.
Molicel P42A is great for dual?
What about single?
I need to put an order in for batteries and a member is waiting for me to respond re my order now.
@Pastorfuzz Was it you?
Molicel P42A is great for dual?
What about single?
I need to put an order in for batteries and a member is waiting for me to respond re my order now.
@Pastorfuzz Was it you?
Not me Trix. I bought a buttload of P26A's last month so i don't need any batteries for a while.
I don't have any of the P42A's so can't tell you how they work.
I don't have any of the P42A's so can't tell you how they work.
Those were the ones you highly recommended, the 26's for dual? I now need some for dual - new mods.
Hobag has a bunch of 42's at 4000mAh. Those should be best on singles I assume? I just ordered 3 mods that take a single. I have some Golisi gold but not enough 21700s.
Let me do it for you! Seriously, I'd love to send you some. Send me a PM if you'd like to try some of them.
Mooch rated those the best "all-around" 21700 batteries. They're great. The Samsung 30T hits a little harder but has a less mAh rating. I use P42A cells in my single battery squonks, regulated or non-regulated (mech or direct output). Same for single cell regular mods. I use the P42As in them.
They'd be great for dual battery mods too. The Samsung 40T will also be a good choice.
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At some point within the past couple of weeks, I got unhappy with the way my rigs were put together. I think it was the arrival of the Brizo that got me all flustered and dissatisfied. I couldn't find the right RDA for it.
I cannot deal with pieces that "try" to match, but don't. I had a gold Voopoo Pericles on the Brizo, and it was vaping fine, but of course the longer I had the Brizo, the more it looked less like gold and more like brass. Then every time I'd pick it up to use it, I'd think "yuck." Best mech tube I have, I'm thinking "yuck" about it? No, not going to let that continue.
For two weeks I have put myself through the wringer moving shit around, changing RDAs, changing drip tips, messing about.
I had also recoiled and rewicked a VA Radius clone that was one of my first RDAs, and that I still love, but it was a little hot for me on everything that I put it on. So then there was that.
Then there were RDAs that I wanted to use on tubes, that had squonk pins in 'em, and vice versa, and I just haven't been up to digging through all that shit over in the totes and boxes to find the solid pins.
Finally, FINALLY, I think I have it worked out. I won't go into all the details, because it would just drive y'all as crazy as it's been driving me, but as far as the Brizo goes, I did get my hands on the box for a Yachtvape Meshlock (love 'em) and switched out the pin on the rainbow one, and that is going to be what lives on my Brizo. Oh and I moved that hot-ass little Radius to my blue Luna, because (and I know most of you won't agree with this, but it sure is my observation) the Luna is a wimpy thing, and many RDAs don't vape as hot on it as they do on other devices. It is just about perfect on the Luna.
Got the Aromamizer Lite 1.5 the other day from Everzon, put it on my HCigar Cold Steel and that combo works out great.
I cannot deal with pieces that "try" to match, but don't. I had a gold Voopoo Pericles on the Brizo, and it was vaping fine, but of course the longer I had the Brizo, the more it looked less like gold and more like brass. Then every time I'd pick it up to use it, I'd think "yuck." Best mech tube I have, I'm thinking "yuck" about it? No, not going to let that continue.
For two weeks I have put myself through the wringer moving shit around, changing RDAs, changing drip tips, messing about.
I had also recoiled and rewicked a VA Radius clone that was one of my first RDAs, and that I still love, but it was a little hot for me on everything that I put it on. So then there was that.
Then there were RDAs that I wanted to use on tubes, that had squonk pins in 'em, and vice versa, and I just haven't been up to digging through all that shit over in the totes and boxes to find the solid pins.
Finally, FINALLY, I think I have it worked out. I won't go into all the details, because it would just drive y'all as crazy as it's been driving me, but as far as the Brizo goes, I did get my hands on the box for a Yachtvape Meshlock (love 'em) and switched out the pin on the rainbow one, and that is going to be what lives on my Brizo. Oh and I moved that hot-ass little Radius to my blue Luna, because (and I know most of you won't agree with this, but it sure is my observation) the Luna is a wimpy thing, and many RDAs don't vape as hot on it as they do on other devices. It is just about perfect on the Luna.
Got the Aromamizer Lite 1.5 the other day from Everzon, put it on my HCigar Cold Steel and that combo works out great.
For a regulated mod that can accept the 21700 format, assuming you are above 5A (15W per battery), up to 30A (90W per battery)─which equals the true CDR of the Molicel P42A so that's the maximum recommended safety limit for this battery─the Molicel P42A will give you the most vaping time. That's just because at 30A continuous discharge down to 3.2V it delivers 8.7Wh worth of energy versus only 7.4Wh for the Samsung 30T.
However, pushing a battery close to the CDR causes the battery to age significantly faster compared to running a few amps lower so, if that's part of your concern you might still want to consider going for the Samsung 30T─which is a 35A battery─instead anyway after all, i.e. depending how far below the CDR you are and how important faster battery aging is to you in comparison to how important to you is the extra vaping time you get in exchange for this sacrifice that is faster battery aging. So there's a tradeoff. But the further you are below 30A the smaller the difference in battery aging between the Molicel P24A and the Samsung 30T becomes, and the bigger the difference in vaping time between these two different battery choices becomes.
Below 5A is where the Molicel M50A─which is a 15A battery that was tested by Mooch only recently─will give you more vaping time than the P42A. So for example if you're vaping at 25W on a dual 21700 regulated mod the M50A might seem like it would be the most interesting choice of battery, albeit the vaping time you'd get with that would likely be several days worth, which, assuming things like availability and price difference aren't among the deciding factors, still raises the question of whether you really need the vaping time to be that long or whether the vaping time you'd get with the P42A would amply suffice.
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Oooo so sweet of you! Thank you! PM incoming, they are so beautiful!
Opinions needed.
I painted the engraving on my Ragnar.
The first pic is before, the second is after.
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I like it without... but it looks good both ways
I'm the same way, too. I just tossed stuff together because I don't get out much so who cares. But as of the 6 months it's been irking me that I have only a few decent setups that get me by while I'm running errands. Like a Pico with a SS tank on it. Blah. So, I'm spending some money now to get some mods and attys to click. I know I'll be selling stuff soon. I've found a love of rebuildables. II've been shopping at the bottom of the bargain bin too long. A few bucks more and I'm now putting stuff together that looks pretty slick.
Nothing like the 10k in purges Gadget has or even the gold mine of Bx has. But, enough for me - and I'm happy with it.
Ditto!
I like it better with the lines black. It's easier to see what's going on with the engravings. I didn't even notice the little teeth or beard braid until I looked at the bottom one. The eyes and mouth are nuts with the circular patterns.Opinions needed.
I painted the engraving on my Ragnar.
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I got mine for dual regulated. I haven't used them yet. Charged them to 3.7v for the future.
Don't know how they would work in a single but i'll find out later. Just scored some Innokin Kroma R mods so we'll see what happens.
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I'm using a P42A in my Aegis Max. Seems fine, depletes a little faster than I'd expect, but different mods do that. I think I have at least one or two more P42As but this is the only one I can identify right at the moment.