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Post by igual on Feb 11, 2015 14:06:34 GMT
My MVP which I have had since I started vapeing nearly 9 months ago started buggering about a few weeks back. Not reading ohms correctly or shorting out if Atty was to tight. The 510 on it has been a pain in the rear from day dot. So finally thought buggerit I'll sort this. Got a varitube a like 510 spring loaded connector. Unfortunately the top disc was way to big so I mounted the 510 body onto a bolt and tightened it up. Stuffed it in my drill and attacked it with a file at 300 rpm lol. Took it down by 5.5 mm . Had to grind a fair bit of surplus metal from the bracket under the lid. Soldered it all bk together And added a bit of epoxy to make sure that it would not come loose. Hey presto one perfectly working MVP. Tbh its working better than it ever did. It always felt like it had no oomph, hence it got used as an expensive coil tester. But now its preforming admirably.
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Post by prr on Feb 11, 2015 14:15:48 GMT
Nice one igual it looks much better and sturdier without the ego threading Martin
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Post by yourgurnard on Feb 11, 2015 14:24:07 GMT
Nice One! I've Got a 510 Connector Coming From FT.....Whether It'll Get Done Tho'....! Mines Mini-ProTank Only atm 'cos of Stripped Threads....Might Look For Helicoil in the Interim.
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Post by mowjo on Feb 11, 2015 14:51:18 GMT
They should have made them like that in the first place and just added a free adaptor, it's much neater,,
Mow,,,
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Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2015 15:17:14 GMT
It really is a worthwhile repair igual, nice job.
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Post by phtumshk on Feb 11, 2015 15:58:48 GMT
I have to do this to the 1 I bought no1 daughter. I dont have any small tx bits can you tell me what the number is for them igual?
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Post by igual on Feb 11, 2015 18:05:19 GMT
Ye glad I have done it. Next is to replace/modify the horrible MVP button. If you have sausages for fingers like me, its horrible to press lol.
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Post by sonicflowjoe on Feb 11, 2015 21:02:36 GMT
Think I might have to try something like this with mine at some point. Not had any specific problems with the connector on it, I've always been really careful when screwing atties on and off. But since getting into mechs and rba's I've found nothing hits hard enough on the mvp. Even if I screw a kayfun or similar on it doesn't give enough oomph at full power... Just found it interesting what you said about getting a better vape off it after this modification. Looks much better with a recessed 510 on it. Good job!
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Post by Brambles on Feb 11, 2015 22:41:59 GMT
I have to do this to the 1 I bought no1 daughter. I dont have any small tx bits can you tell me what the number is for them igual? igual has maybe missed this. A T6 fits mine.
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Post by phtumshk on Feb 11, 2015 22:59:45 GMT
I have to do this to the 1 I bought no1 daughter. I dont have any small tx bits can you tell me what the number is for them igual? igual has maybe missed this. A T6 fits mine. My fault, didnt word it too good lol. thanks, your a star.
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Post by igual on Feb 11, 2015 23:01:32 GMT
Hi sorry missed your post. Ye think I used a t6 as well.
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Post by phtumshk on Feb 11, 2015 23:15:28 GMT
Hi sorry missed your post. Ye think I used a t6 as well. No worries. didnt want to buy a whole set just needed to know size for 1 of them 99p mobile fone kits off of fleabay.
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Post by igual on Feb 11, 2015 23:23:47 GMT
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Post by phtumshk on Feb 12, 2015 14:29:31 GMT
managed to borrow a bit, so n rush I can get a better bit of kit later. got the daughters MVP apart and epoxyed 1 of THESE in. Seems secure enough for me but she has a habit of screwing atomizers on like there lug nuts. Shall have to see how long it lasts.
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Post by igual on Feb 19, 2015 0:18:05 GMT
I was thinking earlier today if anyone has an MVP that they want the 510 swapping over to a sprung one. If you pay postage and provide the 510 I'll happily do them for you. Its only a 30 min job to do them.
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