For folks having adapter issues, mine was getting really stuck. With the heat and weight of the Cloud, it would get pressed on there, and then when everything cooled down it wasn't moving at all. At first I thought Joint Wax was going to be the answer but when I went to order some I found this instead:
Made by the same company its the perfect viscosity. I simply apply a good amount to my index finger, getting it nice and warm, then apply it to the 24mm FEMALE end of the adapter. Don't apply it to the male joint like the instructions say. My method uses less product, puts that product in the appropriate place more easily, and creates less mess in the end.
If any of you are having adapters made, you might consider asking for a 45* bend while you're at it