Are you using an actual screwdriver with a handle? If not find a jeweler screwdriver set first and try that. It will loosen counterclockwise.
From my experience, I could remove ball retaining screen the moment I removed the back screw (the one getting the housing together).
did it work for you from the very first time? i thought i saw in this thread that maybe folks need to use a real screwdriver until it breaks in a little?
I used the one in the reload and it worked perfectly. I have no use for another decapper. I don't collect duff and I grind on demand.
Yes it did. I think it helps the end of the reload tool is a little sticky, so it holds the screen nicely.
May I ask you what thermal materials you experienced and what's your favorite thermal profile for the tempest V2 ?
Lol, skill warning, take your AVB out of the reload chamber before attempting this. It does work great, you'll just have balls in your AVB.
I haven't made up my mind yet. I expected to stick with the zirconia balls because I like the boro best with my TA. But so far the rubies seem to be possibly an improvement.
Have you tried refitting it with no ball's in the cap as a test? It'll rule out any kind of internal obstruction leaving you with the problem being the screen or the thread, as there's not much more involved I think. If it works ok then the most likely thought is there were too many ball's and they were obstructing the screen?
I had to use a real screwdriver and a bit of force. I ended up mangling my ball retaining screen, but I had an extra so all good. Not sure why there has been some of us with issues and others not. I went over the threads with a nylon brush once I got it out incase something was causing it to stick. I have been able to install/uninstall the screen once I got the original off, so just chalked it up to manufacturing tolerances of a new product. Good luck!
and be made of crystallized titanium!Have you tried refitting it with no ball's in the cap as a test? It'll rule out any kind of internal obstruction leaving you with the problem being the screen or the thread, as there's not much more involved I think. If it works ok then the most likely thought is there were too many ball's and they were obstructing the screen?
Reload V3 will include a coffee maker and miniature TV set!
I find the clicks are good indicator depending in the balls. At least on mine, the 2,5 sic balls or with the 2,5 glass balls, the clicks work good. (With triple flame)
I never got on with the Dynavaps personally. I've tried quite a few and I've sold them all since getting my tempest 2. All I have now is a T1 and T2. They are miles ahead of the Dynavaps in my opinion, it's not even a close comparison.Wondering if someone could give me a comparison between the Tempest 2 and a dynavap THC cap? I've currently got a number of different devices and I'm really enjoying my Titanium Vong with the hyperdyn tip and THC cap. Works well and my curiosity is now causing me to want another manual vape and I'm waiting on the Tempest becoming available again.
I have, but much prefer the T2 stem I think, but mainly because I much prefer using it on a piece via the WPA.
Yes they are all 8mm, same as the dynavaps. You could stick the Dynavap B on the Tempest 2 stem if you wanted to for a laugh
I might take you up on that -)You could stick the Dynavap B on the Tempest 2 stem if you wanted to for a laugh
It's called the BempestYes they are all 8mm, same as the dynavaps. You could stick the Dynavap B on the Tempest 2 stem if you wanted to for a laugh