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[Catweasel]

OK, so my GB-446 (Yingmin5's female jointed Rattle can clone) arrived yesterday and I spent the evening using it. It works well. The female joint is straight. The can is smaller (narrower) than I expected so it holds less water than I thought it might but the size fits well in my hand. Using it handheld it leans a little away from me so there are no issues with getting a drink. The rattle doesn't. The ball doesn't move at all. NBD but it should. The volume of water does require more CE than most of my glass. I might prefer the opening (not really a perc) to be a little deeper so that the vapor travels a bit more through water but it still seems to cool well enough. It wouldn't be enough for combustion, but I don't so no issue.
So far I like it and I will use it exclusively for a few days to get used to it and see if it becomes part of my regular rotation.

I've been really happy with my Yingmin5 rattlecan, unlike yours my ball moves and rattles though. I've found the fill level to be fairly flexible, everything seems to work well, and it's been durable glass, survived a awkward looking fall onto my carpeted floor no worse for wear. Does have a slightly off center mouthpiece though, looks just a little wonky cause of that, but strictly cosmetic. I haven't felt like putting it away, have had mine about a month now and been using it often. Not a bit of splashup toward the opening of the mouthpiece, I haven't ever felt like I was at risk of accidentally drinking foul vapewater.

 

[cybrguy]

I think the rattle would have been cool, but I don't think I want to force a replacement for just that. It doesn't effect function at all as far as I can see. It IS part of the items title tho...

 

[Moses Baca]

Weird that it doesn't rattle. Is it loose in there? Can you rattle it around by shaking it or is it tight in the tube?

Any pictures?

 

[triskelion]

Brothers, can we use that with our weed eater?

 

[canj00digit?]

I might prefer the opening (not really a perc) to be a little deeper so that the vapor travels a bit more through water but it still seems to cool well enough.

The very point of the Bates & Worm design, and the genius of it, is that the vapor travels through little to no water while still being cooled by the water contacting the pump's tubing.

This is how this design minimizes flavor & actives loss better than anything else out there.

Sadly, if the ball isn't moving, it isn't functioning properly.

 

[LesPlenty]

The ball in my RC gets stuck op on the pinch sometimes, usually comes right with a good clean, usually. It still functions exactly the same but is a bit quieter, it should rattle from new though, complain, I would.

 

[Chaos47]

@cybrguy Interesting that you say its slimmer then you expected I always assumed it was a 60mm can but now that I look at it is it a 50mm? That makes me want it less, hmm.

Edit: looked at the listing it does say 50mm. I totally missed that.

 

[cybrguy]

So, the more I use this piece the more I like it. Some people have said (oy, I sound like you know who), @LesPlenty and @canj00digit? and others have said that with the lack of an aggressive perc this piece allows for more flavor and that is absolutely noticeable. I really like that.

Weird that it doesn't rattle. Is it loose in there? Can you rattle it around by shaking it or is it tight in the tube?

Any pictures?

It is not loose at all. I have banged on the side of the piece and even bounced it a little on a wood bench and can't get the ball loose at all. In these pics I had just cleaned it out so some water remains, but it is not water tension holding it.

 

[wildything]

So, the more I use this piece the more I like it. Some people have said (oy, I sound like you know who), @LesPlenty and @canj00digit? and others have said that with the lack of an aggressive perc this piece allows for more flavor and that is absolutely noticeable. I really like that.

It is not loose at all. I have banged on the side of the piece and even bounced it a little on a wood bench and can't get the ball loose at all. In these pics I had just cleaned it out so some water remains, but it is not water tension holding it.

Possibly melted to the downstem or just really stuck in there. My FC-710 ball got stuck in transit but came out with a good banging on the bottom.

 

[Moses Baca]

Mine got stuck once after cleaning. A bit of iso and some vigorous shaking got it loose.

I'd dispute that one. Send them the pictures. They'll ask for a video.

 

[cybrguy]

Yeah, I've gone through 3 fill, use and clean cycles and banged it a few times as hard as I was willing on a wood bench and it hasn't come loose. I don't think it's gonna...

 

[Catweasel]

Yeah, I've gone through 3 fill, use and clean cycles and banged it a few times as hard as I was willing on a wood bench and it hasn't come loose. I don't think it's gonna...

If you can I'd try to get a replacement from the seller, it's a nice piece and it'd be a shame to not get the proper function out of it that it's namesake refers to.

 

[LesPlenty]

I don't think it's gonna...

That last photo makes me think it was accidentally welded in place, definitely get a replacement, if your DHGate is like mine you can only post pictures if you open a dispute, so do that straight away and ask for a replacement, not a partial refund.

 

[pxl_jockey]

@cybrguy my first thought was the ball isn’t spherical, looks a bit wonky and now I think @LesPlenty is right, that ball has been melted/welded and you’re definitely going to get a replacement with that picture. Dispute!

Brothers, can we use that with our weed eater?

I believe that you owe it to science and the collective knowledge to confirm compatibility, my brother. Don’t say, “can we?”, say “We must!”

 

[MasonJar]

Do what you like as far as water level?

For what it’s worth I like the water to be just above the perk.

I don’t know anything really?
Just a dude on the web?

There is not a right or wrong way to do anything!

Just a way!

I have mine just below the diagonal cut... just like in the videos below:

 

[cybrguy]

cybrdude 2019-09-28 08:56

This piece is called a rattlecan because there is a ball that rattles when drawing air. On the piece you sent me the ball seems to be fused to the glass and does not move so does not rattle. I will include some photos...

yingmin5 2019-09-29 11:30

dear friend,FC members ask me produced this item,i have sold a lot,all the same,it with a ball,when u smoke,it will appear beautiful water wave,if u know this item thru fc forum,u can inquire with other members,it function well ,friend,sorry i can not agree to resend a new to u,actually even i send a new to u,it is the same,thanks

cybrdude 2019-09-30 03:02

The ball doesn't move. It is fused in place. It does not rattle. It is the FC group that is telling me that it is not working properly.
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They are resisting replacement. It it continues I will offer to accept $10 off but otherwise will dispute it with DHGate.

I really hate having to have to coerce a vendor to cooperate but it is what it is.

 

[ataxian]

I have mine just below the diagonal cut... just like in the videos below:

Cool bean’s!

MAX-FLIGHT

Paper is what I grew up with?
VAPING with water pipes is new however love is a understatement!
Big mouthpiece ‘s were gross 4-me?
I have that one a well! (H2O pipe)

 

[MuushuPork]

They are resisting replacement. It it continues I will offer to accept $10 off but otherwise will dispute it with DHGate.

I really hate having to have to coerce a vendor to cooperate but it is what it is.

They play hard to get most likely because they work on small margins and you are half the world away. Let him know you plan to open a dispute and see what he says.

 

[LesPlenty]

I will offer to accept $10 off but otherwise will dispute it with DHGate.

Let him know you plan to open a dispute and see what he says.

I would open a dispute and ask for a full refund and Yinmin5 will no longer be recommended, especially after you showed them the pictures of a fucked unit and they reckon it is OK..ffs, c'mon CCG, make us a version we can recommend (not going to happen, I already asked ).
I wish Bates Worm could make an updated version or at least be available.

 

[MuushuPork]

I just got my replacement 710's, both balls are moving. Actually has more air flow now as the intake tubes are wider. It hits better then the last version I had for a year and a half. Hopefully Steven makes it right.

 

[cybrguy]

I can't tell what's going on. The vendor offered me a partial refund of a penny. I'm sure he had to do that to close out his refusal and wasn't meaning to be insulting. I offered to accept a $10 refund and he seemed to go for that, but now is saying he will send me another. It is getting confusing. I guess I will just have to wait and see how this pans out...

If he offers me a reasonable partial refund I will accept it rather than insist on a replacement as I'm willing to use the piece without the rattle but only if he makes an effort to satisfy me. It is a fucking rattlecan after all...

 

[Moses Baca]

Mine was confusing as hell, too. I was ready to accept a partial refund just to be done with it but in the end held out for a replacement and I'm glad I did. The replacement is built much better and works properly. I'll hold onto the wonky one as a backup.

The way I looked at it -- I wanted to buy a glass piece. If I saw the piece I received for a discount, is that the one I'd buy? Or would I go for the one that's built correctly for a few bucks more. I'd rather have the one that works correctly.

Best of luck!

 

[Azn2101]

Hmmm...PopularGlass has really been letting people down lately it seems. My buddy had the problem I saw others were having when I was catching up on a few pages back with the weirdly blown intakes on rattle cans.

I got a text from a buddy who asked if I wanted to hang out and he dropped by with his set-up and he bring out the Rattle Can and the female joint was like 10° to the right and bent back/up.

What happened lol? I know we're in a trade war with China but does that translate to the items sent here too?

...I guess so lol

China: "FUCKA-YOU America! Raise price on beef we mix with longevity inducing veggies will you? See how you like when I make you shitty Bong!"

 

[ataxian]

I can't tell what's going on. The vendor offered me a partial refund of a penny. I'm sure he had to do that to close out his refusal and wasn't meaning to be insulting. I offered to accept a $10 refund and he seemed to go for that, but now is saying he will send me another. It is getting confusing. I guess I will just have to wait and see how this pans out...

If he offers me a reasonable partial refund I will accept it rather than insist on a replacement as I'm willing to use the piece without the rattle but only if he makes an effort to satisfy me. It is a fucking rattlecan after all...

If you want cheap low cost glass?
Cultural difference is a issue!

Order a bunch and sell what you don’t need?

The Old Adage: “you get what you pay for!”
Asian’s love green?
Just a color!

GDP ROSIN is the way truth and life worth living.

FC186: setup?

 

[MuushuPork]

I can't tell what's going on. The vendor offered me a partial refund of a penny. I'm sure he had to do that to close out his refusal and wasn't meaning to be insulting. I offered to accept a $10 refund and he seemed to go for that, but now is saying he will send me another. It is getting confusing. I guess I will just have to wait and see how this pans out...

If he offers me a reasonable partial refund I will accept it rather than insist on a replacement as I'm willing to use the piece without the rattle but only if he makes an effort to satisfy me. It is a fucking rattlecan after all...

Pretty sure that's google translate messing with your head. Not sure if I'm correct in my assumption though. If they said they'd replace than they most likely will. Little more patience won't cost much. Realistically the can is usable but it 100% should have a rattle. From what I saw yours is welded in a spot that shouldn't have been welded, which makes it worse than just a non-rattle.

Hmmm...PopularGlass has really been letting people down lately it seems. My buddy had the problem I saw others were having when I was catching up on a few pages back with the weirdly blown intakes on rattle cans.

I got a text from a buddy who asked if I wanted to hang out and he dropped by with his set-up and he bring out the Rattle Can and the female joint was like 10° to the right and bent back/up.

What happened lol? I know we're in a trade war with China but does that translate to the items sent here too?

...I guess so lol

China: "FUCKA-YOU America! Raise price on beef we mix with longevity inducing veggies will you? See how you like when I make you shitty Bong!"

Stephen is the one to get from, not sure whom popular glass is.