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Post by spikeychops on Jul 19, 2011 20:21:58 GMT
Thanks Perpetua, i'm getting a bit twitchy thinking about it. Most people i've read can't rate these highly enough, so i'm hoping to be in the same boat as yourself and Ian really, singing it's praises.
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Post by spikeychops on Jul 19, 2011 16:39:04 GMT
Is that whiskey cream a bit like Baileys River?
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Post by spikeychops on Jul 19, 2011 15:58:22 GMT
I wish you the best of luck Spikey,David should have just left it as it was and continue to ship them as $20 torches.Oh well,as i say,if mine broke down out of warranty i would buy another without hesitation.I hope that makes you feel a little better if you do get charges :)Mine has been great for six months,just hope it stays that way for many happy vaping years.I doubt it will last that long but if used correctly i cant see any reason for any problems to arise.Im just worried when i take mine out incase i drop it,i could do with buying a suitable case to be honest. Well, it's cleared customs at last, and i've just got off the phone with Parcelforce who have told me my charges are a grand total of....£16.36..not as bad as i thought it was going to be. It will be out for delivery tomorrow (whoohoo, it's like a Summer Christmas!). Yeah, cheers Ian, it does make me feel better reading how you Provari owners feel about them, can't wait now. Chris and i have been looking everywhere for a PV holder/holster and we have found a black canvas holster type of thing, which you thread onto your belt. It's big enough without being too big. It originally came with one of those cheap, market stall 'multi-tool' things, but works a treat for our PVs. |
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Post by spikeychops on Jul 19, 2011 10:03:36 GMT
Ouch..a month lead time.
Yep, should have contacted Provape before it was shipped to confirm the stated value, but we ordered a Provape-1 for Chris, my wife and that had the $20 stated value and it sailed through, so i just assumed it would be the same for me...i started reading on forums that the stated value had gone up and was being delayed in customs after it was shipped...oh well, not much i can do about it, just have to be patient shouldn't be long now!
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Post by spikeychops on Jul 19, 2011 9:21:19 GMT
For some reason Aldo, the value has been changed from $20 - $39.99. About $29 is the customs charges cut off figure (£18)...shame, as these were just going straight through when valued at $20, now some still slip through, but most are being stopped and delayed an average of a week in customs.
I see you're in Portugal Aldo, you might be alright and get yours straight through.
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Post by spikeychops on Jul 19, 2011 9:02:36 GMT
Sorry to put a downer on things, but if you're expecting delivery of a new Provari, you're probably going to see it spend a week or so stuck in customs.
I ordered mine on the 8th..it's just been cleared from customs yesterday.
The main reason (unless you get lucky) is Provape is now claiming the value to be above the custom threshold for duty, and so they are automatically stopped by customs. It's not the charges so much (although i could do without them!) but the almost agonising delay.
And i'm still waiting to see how much customs want too, some people say it's £20 - £30 once RM whack their charges on...i'll let you all know the gen if it's delivered today.
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Post by spikeychops on Jul 18, 2011 15:50:46 GMT
NOW SOLD.
Many thanks Clutter.
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Post by spikeychops on Jul 18, 2011 11:59:49 GMT
SOLD Hi All, For sale or swap My spare Arry Clearo tank.  This is the version that has a slight purple tint to the tube. Sell for £14 PP Gift (or add £1) and includes 1st class post and packing. Or will swap for a carto tank. Andy. |
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Post by spikeychops on Jul 11, 2011 19:02:48 GMT
I haven't watched since Tom Baker I think. I used to love it as a kid. Actually watched a few with the one before David Tennant come to think of it. Ahh Tom Baker...those were the days. He was my favourite as a kid. The current one is alright too, i thought he was a little odd at first, but it kinda suits the role. My only complaint these days, is that Eastenders/Emmerdale/Corrie are on the telly waaaaay too much and Dr. Who...isn't. |
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Post by spikeychops on Jul 5, 2011 19:52:07 GMT
Looks very nice indeed.
Nice work guys.
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Post by spikeychops on Jul 5, 2011 15:24:36 GMT
Hi Clockworks,
You're right.
A small bit of the filler wadding did come out of the hole, although only a few 'hairs' worth, but it still may have disturbed it enough for it do what it's doing.
I've only got one DC carto left, not brave enough to risk it until it starts to dies on me, then i'll try again. As it stands now, i've a tank that doesn't hold liquid, but strangely it has given the almost dead DC carto inside a new lease of life, so it's not for nought.
Thanks for your help Clockworks.
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Post by spikeychops on Jul 5, 2011 14:37:52 GMT
Yeah, i agree it's always worth a try.
Good idea with the duct tape thing...used some metal tape i had, but no joy, still leaks out of the central air hole/tube.
Can't think what's wrong. The hole is now quite small...perhaps not small enough i guess.
I'll add a bit more tape, make the hole barely a pinprick and try again.
I remember seeing a tiny drill bit in the shed...i'll hunt for it next time i do this..or buy some of yours instead! ;-)
Cheers anyway Verey.
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Post by spikeychops on Jul 5, 2011 12:52:23 GMT
Well, looks like it's back to the old drawing board for me.
Tried filling the way you suggest, and it filled fine...turned it upside down, flipped it the other way and no leaking...soon as i attached it to the batt and took a drag on the mouth tip, it all flooded out again (apart from a tiny bit in the bottom, about 1mm height).
It has me stumped...but then fluid dynamics / pressure and fluids aren't my thing.
Something's gone wrong somewhere. Maybe if i tried blocking the hole in the carto up with a bit of silicon?
Thanks for your help Verey, i appreciate it.
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Post by spikeychops on Jul 5, 2011 12:25:28 GMT
Cheers Verey.
I've updated the post above with a few images of what i've done.
I'll try filling again, by sneaking the needle between the syringe wall and the rubber seal..i'll have plenty of kitchen towels at the ready!!
Thanks again.
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Post by spikeychops on Jul 5, 2011 11:53:57 GMT
Mind if i pick your brains Verey? I've made a tank similar to your one (you inspired me), but i have a problem.. I have a cut down syringe tube, open both ends, holding a DC carto with a tight fitting rubber washer at each end, sealing the tube and the carto. Problem is though, i leave the top rubber off to fill the carto and tank but juice starts leaking from the bottom of the straight away, and continues to fall out of the bottom air hole, until it is almost gone...left with a couple of mm in the tank.. I'm thinking that i messed up drilling the hole in the carto tube..it turned out a lot bigger than i intended, and it's probably about 2-3mm in size, well roughly anyway. I know it's supposed to be 1mm (max?) but i had a problem drilling it and it ended up too big. Here's some photo's so you can see what i mean.  You can see the hole.  DC Carto tube protrudes about 1mm from the syringe tank..is this OK?  Rubbers are flush with the edges of the tank. Would the hole in the DC carto being too big account for all (most) of the juice falling from the bottom? I only have 1 DC carto left, and didn't want to ruin it trying again. Mind you, the one i used was nearly dead, but the TH and flavour are really good in this tank...so it's not all bad. Cheers for any help you or anyone in the know can offer. |
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