That's terrible, I hope the vendors replace it for u.
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I hope so too. This is the 2nd Smoant mod to break on me. Am losing faith in the build quality of these mods...
I could not believe my eyes when the top came right off.
Shoooooweee How tight must that thing have been on!!
That sucks @RainstormZA! I think it was that exact same thing (my CSMNT RDA) that wore out my Gpriv. Cant you Epoxy it back in?
Looking at the pictures it seems the screws used to fasten the top cap are way to short. All the stress is plqced on only about three to four millimetres of the posts. Those screws should be at least twice as long.
If you can get proper length screws, there is more than enough of those posts left to fasten the top down properly.
Regards
If you can get proper length screws, there is more than enough of those posts left to fasten the top down properly.
Regards
It wasn't even that tight, dude. The other two mods were fine with it - it's the 2nd time I used the rda on the Cylon. I kept it on the pico and Gabriel mods because it uses less battery charge.
That's the thing - it shouldn't have broken in the first place if they did it properly. I dont know if the warranty covers it so waiting for Gizmo and Stroodlepuff to answer
That Sucks! Well thanks for the heads up, Only RTAs for my Cylon then!
So found a review on the SMOANT Cylon - you were right @Raindance
Source: https://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/t...c218-mod-review-by-mjag-g-class-light.850005/
@Dietz @Humbolt you have been warned...
The only thing that concerned me when taking off the top was the size of the screws, they only have 0.5mm of thread that screws into plastic.
The screws that attach the 510 to the top plate are the same size but there metal screws which are more secure.
I really would have liked a better connection for the top plate, if you drop it just right there is not a lot holding on and if the plastic nubs break then your SOL. It does feel solid though and I wasn't worried about it until I saw those tiny screws.
Source: https://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/t...c218-mod-review-by-mjag-g-class-light.850005/
@Dietz @Humbolt you have been warned...
If this should happen, Id just take some epoxy and glue all of it back in as there would be no reason for me to open it up again.
I had a SMOANT BATTLESTAR mod some time back, it was literally indestructible and def a winner, Sorry to hear your bad experience.
I had a Battlestar - one month later, it went nuts and Vapeking didn't have any in stock to replace it so I went for the Cylon. To be honest, I liked the Battlestar more because of its sturdiness.
I'm still waiting for @Stroodlepuff and @Gizmo on what to do. Will they rma it as it's not even 90 days and it's buggered now.
That's true but what if doing that voids the warranty? Rather wait and see what Vapeking has to say.
I baby my Cylon, it's never been dropped and keep it at home mostly. Noticed the top plate was loose and upon further inspection I saw that 2 of the little plastic stubs holding the plate down on to the mod where those tiny screws turn into, are broken. I have no clue how it happened or when exactly it happened but yeah, that's what I now sit with. The mod still works so I'll probably attempt to repair it.
only see this post now. Mine broke in the exact same place. Only 2 though, not all 4.
I'm sending it back for an inspection and if it's no fault of mine, they will either credit or replace it. If it gets the green light, I'll go back to the Battlestar.
Me too. I always keep it in my jacket pocket, even if it's a few metres to walk back inside.
You must take it back bec I think Smoant stuffed it up by using screws that are too short and that the plastic inside isn't strong enough to hold it in place. I would deffo use full metal on metal if I were to manufacture a mod.
Sold it for R300 to a work colleague after blowing my whole salary at Vapecon 2017 LOL
Whoops! Lol.
Surprise!
I got a power bank - 5000mAh is better than none from my parents.
Unfortunately that spoilt my plans on getting my dad an XTAR power bank for his birthday in September as he got one at the same time. I'll have to find something else for him.
I got a power bank - 5000mAh is better than none from my parents.
Unfortunately that spoilt my plans on getting my dad an XTAR power bank for his birthday in September as he got one at the same time. I'll have to find something else for him.
This may be my last entry for a while - 2 and 1/2 months left on my elearning subscription - 3 modules to finish which will be pretty easy to complete .
I will be writing my server+ exam this week so I need to focus on completing my course and hopefully get a job with an isp in my area.
When my Stagevape Venus arrives, this will probably be my last hardware to buy til I'm in the UK and get a job there first. I'm also cutting back on diy juices to put money away as well.
Fear not, I will pop in now and then to shower my rain storm over everything. Lol.
I will be writing my server+ exam this week so I need to focus on completing my course and hopefully get a job with an isp in my area.
When my Stagevape Venus arrives, this will probably be my last hardware to buy til I'm in the UK and get a job there first. I'm also cutting back on diy juices to put money away as well.
Fear not, I will pop in now and then to shower my rain storm over everything. Lol.
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