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diseaze

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Does anyone have any opinion on the upgraded, new, bigger d-cycler from CCG? I realize thicker isn't always better and I actually prefer smaller pieces so I don't know if I should go for the newest or stick to the original. It seems like there's two different originals as well (older one with the most reviews and another with a logo and appears to be a bit bigger). I'm not really a fan of the logos and also don't like how the upgraded version doesn't appear to be sandblasted on the joint, but I'm sure that CCG would be willing to customize whatever I choose after reading some of the experiences others have had here.

I guess my biggest question is, if you have one of the d-cyclers above, what are your pros/cons, wish-it-had-xyz list?
 
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YungLeaner

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diseaze said:
Does anyone have any opinion on the upgraded, new, bigger d-cycler from CCG? I realize thicker isn't always better and I actually prefer smaller pieces so I don't know if I should go for the newest or stick to the original. It seems like there's two different originals as well (older one with the most reviews and another with a logo and appears to be a bit bigger). I'm not really a fan of the logos and also don't like how the upgraded version doesn't appear to be sandblasted on the joint, but I'm sure that CCG would be willing to customize whatever I choose after reading some of the experiences others have had here.

I guess my biggest question is, if you have one of the d-cyclers above, what are your pros/cons, wish-it-had-xyz list?
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That thicker one looks extremely good to me. Love the huge base for E Nails and vapes attached.

Also, different topic but my HFY glass Stemline sov replica showed up and snapped at the neck immediately. Must have had a lot of stress in transit or at time of production. They sent a replacement right away though! Will update when it arrives
 
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Justpassedu said:
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What piece is that?
 
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formatme said:
Picked up the CCG Purple FTK, i really think its smooth and has small bit of drag.
Everything looks good and good shipping.
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Holy shit...a USA glassblower could sell that for close to 1k I bet, the perc design is super on point as is the shaping And color. Blown away honestly I'll bet borobook and boromarket will be hit with "American made FULL COLOR FTK KLEIN" type resellers soon, ugh
 
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Got my FC-MP from Steven and it's a piece of shit.. fires only from one side of the shower head and the side it doesn't bubble from is obviously fucked up.. One of the slits is almost closed and one has a crack in it. So tired of getting China pieces and having them cut the fucking Percs wrong so it fires from one side more than the other. I've never gotten 1 piece of China glass that has completely functional Percs. Well nvm 1 fucking piece out of like 25, my fc 187 and that's why I went through Steven for the hydratube.. I would usually just use with the messed up perc but since this one is cracked I don't want to use it so it will break when I clean.. What are my options? Can I do a replacement claim with Steven? Is that even worth it? The thing took 3 weeks to get here in the first place. Would he expect me to send the old one back?
 
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XeroRespect

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Oogendoogan said:
Got my FC-MP from Steven and it's a piece of shit.. fires only from one side of the shower head and the side it doesn't bubble from is obviously fucked up.. One of the slits is almost closed and one has a crack in it. So tired of getting China pieces and having them cut the fucking Percs wrong so it fires from one side more than the other. I've never gotten 1 piece of China glass that has completely functional Percs. Well nvm 1 fucking piece out of like 25, my fc 187 and that's why I went through Steven for the hydratube.. I would usually just use with the messed up perc but since this one is cracked I don't want to use it so it will break when I clean.. What are my options? Can I do a replacement claim with Steven? Is that even worth it? The thing took 3 weeks to get here in the first place. Would he expect me to send the old one back?
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It will be a back and forth with Steven through PM's on DHGate, but you can push your issue that it is a non-functioning piece. They won't have you send it back, but probably smash it.
 
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Oogendoogan

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Well that's super lame I want to buy the symbiartics knockoff but if that thing comes all messed up I will just be angry.. Looks like I'm going to just waste my money on American glass? When it comes to hydratubes it's not worth spending 30 then 50 dollars hoping the things will work right when I could just spend 150 and get one that will most likely work right.. And if it does come messed up from vapexhale, I know they will replace it at least..
 
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Oogendoogan said:
Got my FC-MP from Steven and it's a piece of shit.. fires only from one side of the shower head and the side it doesn't bubble from is obviously fucked up.. One of the slits is almost closed and one has a crack in it. So tired of getting China pieces and having them cut the fucking Percs wrong so it fires from one side more than the other. I've never gotten 1 piece of China glass that has completely functional Percs. Well nvm 1 fucking piece out of like 25, my fc 187 and that's why I went through Steven for the hydratube.. I would usually just use with the messed up perc but since this one is cracked I don't want to use it so it will break when I clean.. What are my options? Can I do a replacement claim with Steven? Is that even worth it? The thing took 3 weeks to get here in the first place. Would he expect me to send the old one back?
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The second one I got is perfect. It's really a gamble. Not particularly high stakes.
 
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I hear you man. Contemplating whether it's worth ordering another, knowing I will be so mad if it comes messed up or just spending the money on a turbine from vapexhale.
 
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YungLeaner

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Oogendoogan said:
I hear you man. Contemplating whether it's worth ordering another, knowing I will be so mad if it comes messed up or just spending the money on a turbine from vapexhale.
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Are you attached to the hydratube? First of all, i could sell you one of my cheap China ones, but that's a PM discussion. Second of all I really prefer bubblers even with the Evo, whip kit or inversion. I say that because Hfy glass and glassartist are DH sellers with far faster shipping and better quality control. Steven is hit or miss but those guys are both A+
 
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stickstones said:
I've had very smooth replacement shipments from Steven before. Have him replace it.
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Yeah I'm realizing that with my bomb base, a side car is what I need anyways, I'll just take some pics and try to get a replacement from Steven so I don't feel like my money is wasted and save my money for the turbine from vapexhale. I'm pretty sure that will be a good combo with the bomb base.
 
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Oogendoogan said:
Yeah I'm realizing that with my bomb base, a side car is what I need anyways, I'll just take some pics and try to get a replacement from Steven so I don't feel like my money is wasted and save my money for the turbine from vapexhale. I'm pretty sure that will be a good combo with the bomb base.
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Its hit or miss with dhgate , I personally have been lucky and prob 1 out of 20pc's I have ordered there have been bad. The good news is your protected and not out of your money. They will replace it or you can just get a refund via claim. Simple process and usually in the buyers favor. The thing with vapexhale is there quality has been dodgy as of lately wich is why many of us have been going the dhgate ht route. I personally have a few dhgate ht's and while I enjoy them all for the most part I have to agree with @YungLeaner , I prefer my bubblers with the whip kit or inversion myself. They milk up just as quickly and easily and its harder to break your glass using this method.
 
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YungLeaner said:
Are you attached to the hydratube? First of all, i could sell you one of my cheap China ones, but that's a PM discussion. Second of all I really prefer bubblers even with the Evo, whip kit or inversion. I say that because Hfy glass and glassartist are DH sellers with far faster shipping and better quality control. Steven is hit or miss but those guys are both A+
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What is Hfy? I get nothing for that on a search of DHgate.

And which glassartist, Hfy or any other dhgate pieces have had the most success with a Liger setup?

Edit: Hfy I see is Phoenix glass.
 
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Justpassedu said:
Its hit or miss with dhgate , I personally have been lucky and prob 1 out of 20pc's I have ordered there have been bad. The good news is your protected and not out of your money. They will replace it or you can just get a refund via claim. Simple process and usually in the buyers favor. The thing with vapexhale is there quality has been dodgy as of lately wich is why many of us have been going the dhgate ht route. I personally have a few dhgate ht's and while I enjoy them all for the most part I have to agree with @YungLeaner , I prefer my bubblers with the whip kit or inversion myself. They milk up just as quickly and easily and its harder to break your glass using this method.
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Thanks guys I will be getting a replacement via claim and maybe get a triple honeycomb copy in the meantime if everyone is having good luck with them. I just want side car hydratubes to match my bomb base which is one piece of vapexhale glass I am very happy I purchased. It is thick, fires perfectly, and feels super nice. They deffenintly did some outstanding work with those but I can see what people mean about their glass.. My hydrabomb fires perfectly but the inner tube in the perc isn't cut well and other small imperfections, the bomb base is perfect so I guess they are inconsistent. Thanks again for the help, opening a claim on dhgate :)
 
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YaFreekin Right said:
Just picked up a new hydratube I haven't seen before on dhgate, the GB-314. So cheap & has decent size can which seem like it will work better than the SSS one. The only thing is I would like to see a slightly wider base for stability.
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I just ordered yingmin's new matrix sidecar hydratube as well! Let's see if it's as good as it looks. I wish they made stands tho but at only $26 it's still looks like a bargain
 
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wootze said:
Well fuck me I ordered the SSS one for forty something dollars. Couple weeks ago,
didn't ship for eleven days, now in NYC. Supposedly 5 mil thick tube with a glass base. Worth $16 more?
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I ordered from Lumin88(free shipping to Canada, unlike the rest) & got a tracking # 5 hours later(who knows when it will actually ship), his is also 5mm thick but no base.
 
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