SXK Billet box...

[dwcraig1]

I got after the voltage drop on my PRC Ionbox again. Although I made great improvement previously I still wasn't satisfied. I took some fine Emory and polished the area of the top plates two pieces where they contact each other and am now satisfied. Now a very respectable voltage drop. I was careful not to "round" the two surfaces. They had a bead blasted like finish originally.

 

[dwcraig1]

I almost bought a 2nd SXK Ionbox, almost, from ProVapesUK. It would have come out to just under $120 including shipping> They have the silver one and black one in stock. But I chocked.
FT is getting $160 now for theirs.

 

[dwcraig1]

I just got up for work, when I checked my email I had an offer from ProVapesUK for 5% off, I caved. A silver SXK DNA60 Ionbox on the way.

 

[Pigs]

I just got up for work, when I checked my email I had an offer from ProVapesUK for 5% off, I caved. A silver SXK DNA60 Ionbox on the way.

Well caved.

I wish SXK built a door with honeycomb af as an option.

 

[BillW50]

Lots of BB stuff on sale at fasttech.

https://www.fasttech.com/forums/promotions/t/3171426/it-s-monday-markdown-hurry-up-massive-savings-up

 

[dwcraig1]

I was surprised that I was able to pay for my vaping device from the UK using PayPal.
They stopped their service to FT for vaping products quite some time ago.

 

[BillW50]

Vaping is acceptable practice in the UK. They even sell vapes in hospitals. So there is no reason for Paypal to ban vape purchases there.

 

[BillW50]

Anybody have experiences with these two? If so, do you like them?

YFTK Replacement Negative Contact Set for SXK BB 60W / 70W / Billet Mod (5-Pack)
Negative Contact Set, 5-Pack / SKU: 9749393

EXO Wave Styled Drip Tip for SXK BB / Billet Box Mod Kit
EXO Wave Styled / SKU: 9758825

 

[b.m.]

Anybody have experiences with these two? If so, do you like them?

YFTK Replacement Negative Contact Set for SXK BB 60W / 70W / Billet Mod (5-Pack)
Negative Contact Set, 5-Pack / SKU: 9749393

EXO Wave Styled Drip Tip for SXK BB / Billet Box Mod Kit
EXO Wave Styled / SKU: 9758825

I have a few of those negative contacts,they are pretty nice,but they are a little difficult to get to if you have big fingers as they sit almost flush with the edge of the battery.
This type is much easier to get to,as the nubs that stick out come out just a bit past the battery,I haven't tried the SXK ones,but I have several of the authentics that these are based off of,
SXK Negative contact

 

[dwcraig1]

Well "DEALS" wouldn't work for my purchase of 2 SXK translucent black boros. I did the gift certificate thing, had to do it 2 of them as it said "free shipping" till went to complete my order.
I was going to get 2 regular black ones but then changed it when I seen GC's were minimum of $5.

 

[BillW50]

Just message Anniepan and she will straighten it out for you.

 

[dwcraig1]

My SXK Ionbox from UK passed through LA Customs 4 hours ago .

 

[dwcraig1]

My SXK Ionbox is going to be delivered today providing I can intercept the mailman, it's registered mail. Otherwise I'll go down to the post office and get it tomorrow.

 

[dwcraig1]

Well I heard the mailman and got out of bed and caught him.
Here is out of the box with an almost full charged 20S. I will "fix" it later.

 

[dwcraig1]

So I got up for work and continued getting a better voltage drop on the new Ionbox. The majority of the improvement was the result of adding a blob of silver solder to the positive contact on the cell to increase it's length to make it fit tighter.

Fixed

 

[Pigs]

So I got up for work and continued getting a better voltage drop on the new Ionbox. The majority of the improvement was the result of adding a blob of silver solder to the positive contact on the cell to increase it's length to make it fit tighter.
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Fixed

Could you post a photo or two of your fixes when you get a chance? I don't sense a voltage drop in my SEVO version (can't measure it) but they're physically the same as the DNA versions so it must be happening. Mine hits harder than other SEVO mods but maybe SXK did a firmware update to their 70 board.

 

[dwcraig1]

Polish the spot on the battery door where the cell's negative end contacts with fine Emory/sandpaper.
Using a 100 watt + soldering gun apply flux/ silver solder to positive contact on cell. Be fast to avoid transferring too much heat to cell. Approx. 1.5 mm tall blob. Clean off flux. File/sand a flat spot and to size it.

 

[dwcraig1]

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[bsidb]

3 of my tanks the gasket slid out of place/ buckled. I tried a new gasket with same result. How do you prevent the slippage, I tried juice and finger nail and no go. , TIA

 

[BillW50]

My personal experience, once they buckle (stretch), they are done for (the gasket). Some I have no problems with and others just won't behave. Ever try those other boro size tanks like the SXK Unitank? They make things so much easier.