Edit: also it looks like your coil may have moved up a bit see if you can push it down the top of the rod should be a little above the coil
I have my SR74x running on the core set to 7.4V.Nailed it, good eye! It had definitely risen a little bit. I pushed it back down with a toothpick, and noticed a marked improvement in hit size. Much better. Still nothing massive, but I wasn't really pushing it either.
I guess next time I do a full clean, I'll squish the coil a bit more. There was slight resistance when I put it in, so thought it would have held in place.
How long are people typically holding the power to get fairly large hits? And what's the preferred placement with the AAF?
I work Monday through Friday. I'm not home this weekend, I'll be available Monday 9am pst. SamuraiSam33 on Skype. Add me now I can do regular text messages on my phone maybe we can get you running today.Hey Sam, can we talk on skype later tonight or tomorrow about my 8? Let me know when you are able to help me out. Thanks!!
How long does everyone like to warm their sr-71 before drawing, and when do you start increasing your draw? I'm getting by with mine using 2 Ti coils, a 3-5sec warmup and a 5-7sec hit, followed by a second off, 3sec on, then cooldown -- just curious how other people use theirs.
@Roth I had to squish ny coil to an oval that wouldn't comfortably fit into the Herc, and then unceremoniously cram that MF in there -- when only slightly ovular, it felt like there was a lot of resistance going in, but the coil would slide up (almost imperceptibly) when I pulled with any force while hitting.
@THC SCIENTIFIC @SamuraiSam you need a searchable knowledge base on w9tech, or TSBs for the manuals, so users can troubleshoot before they have to call in or get in touch via FC! I understand that takes work, I just imagine it would take some of the load off you guys (at least for low level troubleshooting, like so many of us have needed but are capable of performing if only we knew what to do)
None of the troubleshooting or alternate assembly instructions that solved my issues are posted on the site. For instance, it doesn't say to squish my coil into an oval for better resistance, or mention how to use (button press length, draw rate, etc). I'm not saying it has been impossible to utilize the Herc, but it could be made more accessible by adding the tips/tricks that Sam helps people with all the time. Getting the perfect adjustment for the Hercules on the 8, for instance, would be a good instructional, even written. I know Sam wants to do videos at some point, I'm just encouraging (and written seems easier than setting aside time for video).They do have the manuals for most of their products up on
http://www.w9tech.com/vaporizer-instructions/
Guys nobody is hating on anyone or anything, we take critisism and make ourselves better.
I've definitely seen that to be true over the course of me reading the thread. One of the things that really drew me to Up Tech.
Just curious, my Persei has R1xxx on the back, is that an early V2 head?
For the dual coil: If you hold the main body against the bottom of the nibbler G, or rig up an adapter for the mp to fit in the nibbler G, sure. MP is real thin in comparison to nibbler G, and the main body of the cart is a few mm bigger than a globe base: there's only about a millimeter's difference in size between the two, but the cartridge body can't fit inside the opening.Is the nibbler g compatible with the kiss gen 3?
I mentioned a wiki would be awesome awhile ago and @SamuraiSam pointed out there was one for the persei. He said it's out of date though because doing the wiki is kind of time consuming. I remembering saying I'd try to edit some stuff, but I suck and totally never did. People could make one for the herc.Many thanks for the tips everyone, think I'm turning the corner on mastering the Herc.
I'll definitely squish my coil more, next time I do a full clean. That seems to have taken care of my vapor production issues, once it was pushed back down. I'm getting much fuller hits now, and still haven't really pushed it to the limits yet.
I think one of my problems was drawing too hard on cool down hits. I'm probably overdoing my cool down hits, but I'd rather do that then have some leak. I'll slowly learn the lower limits of necessary cool down hits.
I've also opened up my AAF completely to help lessen drag on the coil when I inhale.
And agreed completely about needing a knowledge base or wikipedia page or something, @ragnorokk. I've spent well over 10 hours reading this thread, searching for answers in an effort to gain a full understanding of everything Up Tech. It's really not so bad once you have an initial grasp on it, but it can be tough to get at first. So many models (some past, some present, some future dreams), so many names, so many acronyms. Instructions are hard to come by, but there, and they're often slightly out of date or missing some key points.
Ex: In the current instructions for the SR-74x, it links you to the instructions for the SR-74. As a result, it tells you the rod placement necessary for the SR-74, which is incorrect for the SR-74x.
There needs to be a way to compare different products, in a stat sheet sort of manner. Explain the differences in models when they are upgraded (ex SR-71 vs SR-74 vs SR-74x). Explain which version Persei is currently available for sale on the site. Size dimensions of all products should be given. Quick and easy explanation of 3.7V vs 7.4V, and other common basic questions.
There needs to be something dedicated to all the tips and tricks that people use to get the most out of their products. Such as for the Herc: slow draws, proper coil placement, length of button press, etc.
The information needed is out there, but it can be extremely time consuming finding it buried in this thread.
Please don't let this sound like I'm hating on Up Tech in any way, just giving honest feedback. I've been very pleased with my purchase, and the customer service has been outstanding. When I had a problem, they took care of it immediately.
I can tell that my SR-74x is a quality product, that will last me for as long as I own it. The flavor that I've gotten from my 15th hit is just as good as the 1st. Can't wait to really log some hours with it
i think that would be a 1st gen
not 100% certain as i dont own a 1st gen persei but my 2nd gen is V2-xxxx my 3rd gen is v3-xxx and my hammer is hxxx
Still trying to understand all the options...
What is the difference between a Kiss and a Hercules?