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  2. Baked-not-fried

    Multi-brand Vivant Alternate

    Another Crafternate is born! Sorry folks, no pics. I know, they all look the same but when it's your own handy work it seems to have a certain shine about it. :nod: A load of fresh ground later and I'm reminded of why I dig this little unit. :p Even more so now. It seems an even cooler unit...
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    Multi-brand Vivant Alternate

    Looks like I'll be getting my Crafty top today for the mod! Looking forward to getting it up and running. I had to post a positive message somewhere as I am reeling with sadness this morning hearing of the death of a great. Chris Cornell was a truly talented artist who will be missed! RIP Chris...
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    Multi-brand Vivant Alternate

    Man, that's a bummer to see those new caps breaking apart. I unfortunately haven't gotten my replacement from PIU, surely due to them not having them yet? Anyway, got with Gwen and she was wonderful enough to send a new cap out for me, with proof of melty caps and PoP. I'm stoked to have a new...
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    Multi-brand Vivant Alternate

    Hey Gwen, I was wondering, I got my Alternate from PIU and am having some issues getting a new version replacement top and was wondering if I could get one from you guys. I'm just asking because PIU told me they are still weeks out. Thanks a ton! Have a wonderful day.
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    Multi-brand Vivant Alternate

    Well it's good to see folks are starting/already gotten their replacement caps. I was just told by PIU today they hadn't gotten them in house yet, maybe I pissed someone off? :ugh: I didn't pick up the CCU for the mod as I was still a tad miffed after two melted tops and was starting to lose...
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    Multi-brand Vivant Alternate

    Lucky you! They told me weeks out! I'm hoping sooner now. I sure hope if the new units are going out w/ the new caps the faulty cap owners would be up there on the priority list. I actually had to uncross my fingers at this point, there was shit to do...
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    Multi-brand Vivant Alternate

    Those new lids look great. I can't wait to get one. Sadly, I just got through a chat sesh w/ PIU and they said a couple weeks out. At least that was the note on my order. :cry: Looking forward to getting this thing up and running!
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    Multi-brand Vivant Alternate

    That's great news! I'll have to give Jake a shout at PIU and make sure I'm on the waiting list. Thanks, Emily. D
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    Multi-brand Vivant Alternate

    So, I'm wondering if I may have caught a glimpse of a contributing overheating factor. I wanted to give it a spin for a eve session, it's sitting there and I used it. I got a pic, not the best because it was taken fast to catch the temp reading, but it was at 446 and was coming DOWN from that...
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    Multi-brand Vivant Alternate

    Just personal experience on this, not wanting to be a downer here. I also got a new replacement cap from PIU about a week after the first had melted. The original cap had a 1. The replacement cap I was sent had a 2 stamped on it. Both melted. Not sure how to post a pic, not really sure if it is...
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    Multi-brand Vivant Alternate

    Just wanted to drop a pic for historical purposes. Guess I should add, not sure how, as it didn't pop up with this post :doh: Also wanted to say that I appreciate having FC forums as a venue to find new information, discover any issues and generally converse about our common interest! Have a...
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    Multi-brand Vivant Alternate

    Well, I did so want to love this Alternate for longer than I did. With not being able to pick up a Crafty CU to mod it up right away and the lack of replies from Vivant here, I'm enjoying my Air more than ever. ;) I can't even justify using the Alternate until I get that CCU, which I will...
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    Multi-brand Vivant Alternate

    To play it safe, keep it under 375 for sure. I never took mine over 380 and wound up with two melted tops. The first started the melting process after about 3 sessions(<1). The second I got as a replacement and tried again, up to 380(<3 min.) for 3-5 sessions, with melting. Just my experience...
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    Multi-brand Vivant Alternate

    Looks like that Crafty mod will be the go-to for me too. I really dig this unit but after two melty tops, I had put mine aside until the cap debacle got worked out. I was planning to attempt to return my Alternate to PIU where I had purchased it(before I saw the 420 Vivant special :bang:)...
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    Multi-brand Vivant Alternate

    Howdy, I really love this unit but I've been through two tops now. Both deforming in the same areas as the others pictured here. I was just wondering from the other owners what they might suggest that is very similar to this Alternate. I'm just not feeling all that good about continuing to use...
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