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DJProfessorK

DJProfessorK

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So last night I was messing around with the DBV and noticed that the cap on the heater cover is stuck and won’t come off. I figured maybe it would cool and release but this morning there’s still no luck in removing it. Anyone had this issue before?

I guess I could try taking the whole heater cover off and pushing it out from the inside? But I’m afraid of breaking something..
 
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DJProfessorK said:
So last night I was messing around with the DBV and noticed that the cap on the heater cover is stuck and won’t come off. I figured maybe it would cool and release but this morning there’s still no luck in removing it. Anyone had this issue before?

I guess I could try taking the whole heater cover off and pushing it out from the inside? But I’m afraid of breaking something..
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You could try some careful torching of the female piece with a small torch if you've got one. That usually helps a lot with stuck joints for me
 
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DJProfessorK said:
So last night I was messing around with the DBV and noticed that the cap on the heater cover is stuck and won’t come off. I figured maybe it would cool and release but this morning there’s still no luck in removing it. Anyone had this issue before?

I guess I could try taking the whole heater cover off and pushing it out from the inside? But I’m afraid of breaking something..
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Try rocking (not turning) the cap a bit to see if it will break its grip. If not, and only if you really, really need to get it off, you could disassemble and try sticking it in the freezer for 15-20 mins. That will usually unlock glass, but no guarantees. Otherwise I would just wait until you really need to get it off.
 
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coolbreeze said:
Try rocking (not turning) the cap a bit to see if it will break its grip. If not, and only if you really, really need to get it off, you could disassemble and try sticking it in the freezer for 15-20 mins. That will usually unlock glass, but no guarantees. Otherwise I would just wait until you really need to get it off.
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Good advice. I was even thinking that it's a safety feature in the sense that if your DBV tipped over, the heated balls wouldn't spill out everywhere. 🙂
 
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coolbreeze said:
If not, and only if you really, really need to get it off, you could disassemble and try sticking it in the freezer for 15-20 mins. That will usually unlock glass, but no guarantees. Otherwise I would just wait until you really need to get it off.
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Take a smallish piece of dry ice (baskin-robbin's 31 flavors stores are a good source) and a pair of forceps (to protect digits) to chill the cap portion down. Easier than taking it all apart.
 
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Pukka said:
Take a smallish piece of dry ice (baskin-robbin's 31 flavors stores are a good source) and a pair of forceps (to protect digits) to chill the cap portion down. Easier than taking it all apart.
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It might even work with an ice cube? Just don't try it until it's completely cooled!
 
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Whoa. Really? Won't the thermal shock crack the glass?

I'd be worried about a drip falling onto the glass as well but I'm guessing you guys have done this before.
 
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TigoleBitties said:
Whoa. Really? Won't the thermal shock crack the glass?

I'd be worried about a drip falling onto the glass as well but I'm guessing you guys have done this before.
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I have not! Hence my warning! It might be that a quick minute or two of the ice cube in contact with the stopper to shrink it just enough, but I would definitely do this only when completely cooled and unplugged!
 
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coolbreeze said:
I have not! Hence my warning! It might be that a quick minute or two of the ice cube in contact with the stopper to shrink it just enough, but I would definitely do this only when completely cooled and unplugged!
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Ah my bad! I wasn't sure what your intention was when you said "don't try it until it's completely cooled". I thought the "trying it" meant touching or lifting off the cap.
 
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coolbreeze said:
It might even work with an ice cube? Just don't try it until it's completely cooled!
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Yes, but not quite as well cause it's not as cold ...

And, yes, of course. Please don't do this on hot glass. I should have said this, old man brain fart. Room temp = OK, Hot temp = BAD.
 
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DJProfessorK said:
So last night I was messing around with the DBV and noticed that the cap on the heater cover is stuck and won’t come off. I figured maybe it would cool and release but this morning there’s still no luck in removing it. Anyone had this issue before?

I guess I could try taking the whole heater cover off and pushing it out from the inside? But I’m afraid of breaking something..
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Everyone is saying to cool it off but if that doesn't work I would actually suggest trying to take it off while it's hot (using a glove or mitt of course). The heater cover probably expanded while it was hot and the cap sank ever so slightly further in and got stuck there when the cover cooled off and shrank.
 
DJProfessorK

DJProfessorK

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Thanks for the advice everyone. I had tried removing it while it was hot (1ish pm) but that wasn't ideal. I ended up letting it cool all the way off over night hoping that it would loosen enough on its own. It still wasn't budging by lifting on it directly or trying to twist. Tried some tweezers for leverage, no luck either.
coolbreeze said:
Try rocking (not turning) the cap a bit to see if it will break its grip.
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A couple attempts with the rocking motion broke it free finally. It took a little more force than I would've liked. I had to get a solid grip on the heater cover to prevent it from being bent in any direction too far, while simultaneously pinching the cap between by thumb and pointer finger giving it a back and forth rocking motion. After a few presses it wiggled and popped out. The surface area between where the cap and the opening of the heater cover touch appeared to have some very light scuffing where the pressure must've been.

I have my cap on, with the aroma dish sitting on top as well. The cap included with my order is flattened and the aroma dish sits plenty flat enough to not be a hazard. I noticed earlier in this thread some one had the issue of the dish not working with their included rounded cap due to it sitting too unevenly. They ended up requesting a flat cap from Elev8. Not sure if Elev8 took note of the order contents (baller mod and aroma dish) and just took the liberty of including a flat cap. They still state on the website they shouldn't be used together, but other than the weight of the dish seemingly locking the cap in tight there isn't any other issues i'm encountering. The dish takes a lot longer to heat and melt the wax as expected but it still gets there over time (hour ish with the dial at noon). Only lasting concern is the thermal fluctuations causing the cap to crack the heater housing.
 
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DJProfessorK said:
Thanks for the advice everyone. I had tried removing it while it was hot (1ish pm) but that wasn't ideal. I ended up letting it cool all the way off over night hoping that it would loosen enough on its own. It still wasn't budging by lifting on it directly or trying to twist. Tried some tweezers for leverage, no luck either.

A couple attempts with the rocking motion broke it free finally. It took a little more force than I would've liked. I had to get a solid grip on the heater cover to prevent it from being bent in any direction too far, while simultaneously pinching the cap between by thumb and pointer finger giving it a back and forth rocking motion. After a few presses it wiggled and popped out. The surface area between where the cap and the opening of the heater cover touch appeared to have some very light scuffing where the pressure must've been.

I have my cap on, with the aroma dish sitting on top as well. The cap included with my order is flattened and the aroma dish sits plenty flat enough to not be a hazard. I noticed earlier in this thread some one had the issue of the dish not working with their included rounded cap due to it sitting too unevenly. They ended up requesting a flat cap from Elev8. Not sure if Elev8 took note of the order contents (baller mod and aroma dish) and just took the liberty of including a flat cap. They still state on the website they shouldn't be used together, but other than the weight of the dish seemingly locking the cap in tight there isn't any other issues i'm encountering. The dish takes a lot longer to heat and melt the wax as expected but it still gets there over time (hour ish with the dial at noon). Only lasting concern is the thermal fluctuations causing the cap to crack the heater housing.
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I'm glad you got it unstuck! I think I'd be hesitant to use the dish of it touches or puts weight the cap. If that were the case for me I think I'd ask the for a flatter one, maybe?

Anyhow, it's good to hear you're up and running and I hope you're having a lot of fun with it!
 
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DJProfessorK said:
The dish takes a lot longer to heat and melt the wax as expected but it still gets there over time (hour ish with the dial at noon).
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I set mine to max heat when using the aroma top. When I want to use it for vaping I lower the heat and wait a bit. Then I set it back to max after my sesh is done. Zero issues with it being maxed out.
 
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Hi :wave:

newbie here.

coolbreeze said:
I'm glad you got it unstuck!
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I have the opposite problem. I want my baller series DBV(thanks RVS UK for fast delivery and nice contact) to be portable. The bag included with the DBV suggest it was ment to be. Yet the glass cap on the heater cover comes of lightly and spills the balls. So I'm looking for a transportation solution.
Best (and it's not good) I came up with was tape, but it's residues would smell and stick to the glass. Other idea was Kork. But it has to be capable to withstand some serious rocking.

Thanks
 
coolbreeze

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Mattn said:
Hi :wave:

newbie here.


I have the opposite problem. I want my baller series DBV(thanks RVS UK for fast delivery and nice contact) to be portable. The bag included with the DBV suggest it was ment to be. Yet the glass cap on the heater cover comes of lightly and spills the balls. So I'm looking for a transportation solution.
Best (and it's not good) I came up with was tape, but it's residues would smell and stick to the glass. Other idea was Kork. But it has to be capable to withstand some serious rocking.

Thanks
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Maybe a silicone cork to travel, replaced with the glass stopper when you get there?
 
DJProfessorK

DJProfessorK

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Mattn said:
Good Idea!

ATM my thoughts revolve around shrink tubes for electronic connections. :hmm:
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What about some sort of wide/short rubber band that doesn’t apply too much pressure? Also thinking maybe trying to insert the cap with a thin sheet of something like a ziplock baggy to friction fit it.. these are just off the top of my head.
 
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Mattn said:
Hi :wave:

newbie here.


I have the opposite problem. I want my baller series DBV(thanks RVS UK for fast delivery and nice contact) to be portable. The bag included with the DBV suggest it was ment to be. Yet the glass cap on the heater cover comes of lightly and spills the balls. So I'm looking for a transportation solution.
Best (and it's not good) I came up with was tape, but it's residues would smell and stick to the glass. Other idea was Kork. But it has to be capable to withstand some serious rocking.

Thanks
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Silicon or rubber bung (not bong, bung). Available on amazon or at a homebrewing store. Or look at Green Peace bong (not bung, bong) cleaning plugs. The small one is both genders and looks like it would both pulg the hole and hold the plug with both firmly held.
 
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TigoleBitties

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DJProfessorK said:
Where do you get your basket screens? I found on VGoodiez there’s the tiny might option but wasn’t sure if those fit or not
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I got a bunch of basket screens for free when I bought some of my 18mm male stems so I haven't actually looked to buy some separately.
I can check online a bit later (at work now).
 
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