Saw this last night on GrimmGreen's channel and decided I would ignore it. But now I can't, as at seems to be happening a lot to this great device.
Sigh. They just can't get it right, can they?
I'm wondering now what the recourse would be with vendors..
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Sigh. They just can't get it right, can they?
I'm wondering now what the recourse would be with vendors..
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Purchased one but also only got to see the video afterwards.
Aaah well ....... will just have to use it as a desk-mod now and hope it never falls.
Aaah well ....... will just have to use it as a desk-mod now and hope it never falls.
I haven't seen the clip, but I have tried most of my attys out on the Predator with no issues. In fact the 510 pin is much more springy and stronger that the RX 2/3.
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The pin actually isn't the issue, the comments about the pin are a bit of misnomer, it's the threads that detach if you apply (too much) torque to it - or upward force too apparently if I look at the video properly.
Also just got 1 a week ago. Fml
Interesting to get some vendors feedback on this regarding what would happen should one of us experience this
Interesting to get some vendors feedback on this regarding what would happen should one of us experience this
My 2c
For the price point you are still getting a good device. You cant compare a Kia with a Mercedes, on the other hand i dont think anyone would mind paying another R100 for a rock solid 510
Alien vs Predator? More like Paint vs 510
For the price point you are still getting a good device. You cant compare a Kia with a Mercedes, on the other hand i dont think anyone would mind paying another R100 for a rock solid 510
Alien vs Predator? More like Paint vs 510
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Saw the exact same issue on an alien
I'm very happy with mine. If it does come out eventually I'll just use some Pratley Steel and sort it.
Exactly my thoughts. Good think I read all the way through before posting. haha.
This would be a deal breaker on an otherwise cool mod.The bushing should have been threaded especially after prior issues.What the hell is it with Wismec and 510s?
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I ordered one today FFS 
This may just be a batch issue. I've had no issues with mine, gave it a few good wiggles and so far it's solid. Under normal use I don't think most people will even notice a problem, if you are someone who likes to hold their devices by the tank and wave it around then this issue may reveal itself sooner rather than later.
Hopefully Wismec responds to the situation
From an engineering standpoint, the design is ridiculous. You dont press fit a component that is load bearing without a support i.e. it should have been inserted from the inside with a flange against the housing to take the load.
They probably did it like that for production simplification. The more they can get out the door in the shortest time, the better.
They probably did it like that for production simplification. The more they can get out the door in the shortest time, the better.
I'm on the road a lot and get in the car with mod in my jeans pocket, few times a day while driving I grab it by the tank and pull it out my jeans pocket (With safety belt on) so it takes some strain - So far no issues. I'm still happy with it. 
Some people on Reddit and Facebook are complaining about running into this issue by simply removing topcaps and/or driptips from RDA's/RTA's while screwed onto the mod.
Ok, so having learned this, fortunately my Predator is for office use only. The so called "Desk mod".
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What I don't get is how Wismec can be essentially the same company as Eleaf, there are no problems with Eleaf 510s, and yet Wismec can't (or won't) use the same 510s as Eleaf. How hard can it be? They have a working model within the same umbrella company structure.
By telling everyone to use wismec tanks only, like with the RX's?
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