vamo 510 stripped threads possible fix

[onjre]

Hey guys,
I recently got my new vamo v2 in chrome. The 510 threads are the worst threads I've ever used. They're tapped out too big and all my attys wobble. This is nothing new to most of us but I noticed that an old ego cone I had threads down solidly onto the ego threads. These threads are bigger around which will make them much stronger.

So here's my idea for a possible fix to the 510 threading problems everyone is having. We need an ego to 510 adapter. An initial google search turned up nothing. Please note I'm talking about ego TO 510 NOT 510 to ego.

Has anyone come across an ego to 510 adapter. I think this would be a super cheap and easy fix for this pervasive problem but I can't find one.

Update: I found something that "looks" right but it says it's an ecab to 510 adapter. I wouldn't initially think that ecab=ego but the site says that ecab IS compatible with ego-c A style atomizers which I'm pretty sure have a standard ego threading. Can anyone confirm this?

http://www.vapehut.com/Joye-E-Cab-s/73.htm

 

[v1k1ng1001]

I looked high and low for one and never found it. Best option is an ego-threaded tank like the mini protank2.

 

[Train2]

I got a VAMO this week (in a trade!) and immediately decided to use it with T3's, MiniPTanks and EVODs, while continuing to use ProTanks on my SVD. The PTank sits a little above the collar unsupported, and even on the EGO threads, there's a TINY bit of crookedness that you can overcome with a TOUCH of pressure and another 5 degree turn.

I really like the VAMO otherwise, but the threading is crap.

 

[Train2]

Oh - and to answer the original question - I know of NO adapter EGO to 510. Wish I did.
If you find out the one you linked IS indeed EGO let us know - but I think the eCab is a different thread...

 

[onjre]

Well, I pulled the trigger on that ecab to 510 adapter. Should be here in a few days and I'll report whether it fits. My fear is that since the ecab does not have the 510 threading in the middle the adapter doesn't have to fit over it to work with the ecab (even IF it's the right threading). Here's a picture of what I mean.

 

[onjre]

I got a VAMO this week (in a trade!) and immediately decided to use it with T3's, MiniPTanks and EVODs, while continuing to use ProTanks on my SVD. The PTank sits a little above the collar unsupported, and even on the EGO threads, there's a TINY bit of crookedness that you can overcome with a TOUCH of pressure and another 5 degree turn.

I really like the VAMO otherwise, but the threading is crap.

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I don't mean to be knocking the vamo. I really like mine and certainly don't want to get rid of it. I'm blowing CLOUDS at 4V with a 2.3ohm micro-coil I just wrapped. And you really can't find any vv/vw mod at this price (~$28 from FT). This one threading issue is (almost) the only drawback with the vamo and if that ~$4 part can fix it we need to get the word out.

 

[Ronald3638]

If this works it would be great to know. My threads are fine at this point but then I rarely remove my RSST.

To help protect the threads I'm using a straight eGo cone threaded trim ring which I have adjusted so the air hole is in the proper position with respect to the button, then I can tighten the RSST to the trim ring so it's good and stable, but I'd like to be using it for more than just the RSST.

 

[jhev]

I got a air flow control and put a washer between it and my vamo and screw it on tight no play in threads anymore ego to 510 was my first idea also but could never find anything that didn't look funky

 

[onjre]

Yeah, if this ecab to 510 thing doesn't work I think I'm going to try the airflow control ring method. The only reason I hesitate is that it's still threading into the vamo's 510 threads and I think I got a particularly bad one. Every time I pull the top off my RBA I fear that I'm just going to rip the thing right out.

If I do go with the AFC ring method I'll probably try to glue it in place with some kind of conductive epoxy. By the time I'm done fixing this thing it's going to have cost me $50. lol

 

[Vapolith]

Couldn't find the link, but I've seen Vamo top caps for sale. Here's instructions for dismantling a Vamo: Vamo Dismantled

 

[onjre]

Couldn't find the link, but I've seen Vamo top caps for sale. Here's instructions for dismantling a Vamo: Vamo Dismantled

Yeah, it's from stealthvape I think but again it's like 25 bucks with shipping which is almost the cost of the vamo.

 

[Vapolith]

Yeah, it's from stealthvape I think but again it's like 25 bucks with shipping which is almost the cost of the vamo.

Ouch! Didn't know it was that pricey!

 

[onjre]

Here's the link to the top cap.
Vamo SS Battery Connector / Top Cap
5.99 pounds = $9.72
Shipping to Knoxville from the UK= $15.90!!!
Total = $25.62

 

[K_Tech]

Yeah, it's from stealthvape I think but again it's like 25 bucks with shipping which is almost the cost of the vamo.

It would still be worth it to me, because I really like my Vamo otherwise, so I can justify putting a total of $50 into a mod I love. Thanks for the info!

 

[onjre]

Also if you're going to replace the top cap make sure you get the hot glue gun out and stick a couple of blobs on the sides of the board. I hear people have problems on occasion with it coming loose when dropped (the buttons stop working). Here's the thread on that.
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...loose-button-where-my-click-how-do-i-fix.html

 

[onjre]

Got vapemail today! The ecab to 510 is so sleek and shiny! All chromed out and perfect. It's a work of ART. It's also useless for ego to 510. The diameter is too small.

On another note, my nimbus clone refused to thread into the vamo today so I've been HOLDING it on to vape. I kid you not. This is very tricky to do but it can be done with one hand!

When I got home from work I squeezed the 510 connector with a pair of needle nose pliers to make some of the threads contact and now the nimbus will stay on by itself again... for tonight anyway.

 

[steeledragon78]

i just stipped the 510 out of my black chrome v2, i did find this tornado ego c slim to 510 adapter from totally wicked. ill report back on any success.

 

[onjre]

i just stipped the 510 out of my black chrome v2, i did find this tornado ego c slim to 510 adapter from totally wicked. ill report back on any success.

That looks very much like the ecab to 510 adapter I just tried that does not work. Here's a picture.

 

[onjre]

Here's some pics of the ecab to 510 not threading onto an ego battery.

 

[VaporTrailz]

I stripped the 510 threads on my Vamo last week when I dropped it with a Vivi Nova tank attached. I take a little piece of paper towel, fold it over on itself several times, drop it into the thread hole on the vamo, but pressed up against the threads. Then thread the Vivi back on to the Vamo using the piece of paper towel as sort of a wedge to force the Vivi threads to mate with the Vamo threads. The tank sits on there crooked and if I have to pull the tank off it is a pain in the ... to redo all of these steps...but it works until I get a new Vamo.