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12-20-2011, 08:14 AM
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12-20-2011, 08:36 AM
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#2 | | Couldnt take it anymore Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mod impersonation carries a stiff penalty YKWYA
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| Hey Phil..I did manage to get my hands on one of these a month or so ago..
seemed like a good idea at the time..same inhibition 4 mission markings..charger etc.
That charger..one side was shorted out from the get go..
the PV unit itself died on me about day 8 or 9 using lr cartos
BUT most importantly when it did quit it STUCK in the ON condition!..you could press the button and it would light up. but made no difference it was on unless you unscrewed the battery tube..
My advice is watch that thing real closely and throw the provided charger in the trash
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12-20-2011, 08:46 AM
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#3 | | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Rochester, NY
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Originally Posted by berger  Hey Phil..I did manage to get my hands on one of these a month or so ago..
seemed like a good idea at the time..same inhibition 4 mission markings..charger etc.
That charger..one side was shorted out from the get go..
the PV unit itself died on me about day 8 or 9
BUT most importantly STUCK in the ON condition!..you could press the button and it would light up. but made no difference it was on unless you unscrewed the battery tube..
My advice is watch that thing real closely and throw the provided charger in the trash | Question... when it died (and in the on position... oh boy!) is there any chance what you were doing with it shorted it completely? | |
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12-20-2011, 08:53 AM
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#4 | | Couldnt take it anymore Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mod impersonation carries a stiff penalty YKWYA
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| I was vaping with it...had worked for about 30 min fine after replacing the batteries...and all of a sudden..go to vape..and oh shoot..not shutting down!...pressing the button...light goes on and off... but unit isn't..
same carto had been on it for several days..
really I was totally taken off guard..had no reason to think there was anything wrong prior to that...
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12-20-2011, 09:36 AM
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#5 | | Hypervaporation in effect Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Deep in the Heart of the greatest state in the Union
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| Sounds like possible juice in the unit? Or sticking switch? I have had three failed mainstream PVs in my hands so far (other peeps) All three had juice on the switch. Appeared to have leaked through the button on one, and the connector on the other two. (the outer part of the connector  ) One of the three was getting a sticky button situation.
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12-20-2011, 09:40 AM
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#6 | | Hypervaporation in effect Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Deep in the Heart of the greatest state in the Union
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| O.. nice not review btw.. Big O tube they got there.
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12-20-2011, 10:31 AM
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#7 | | Vapezilla Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Heaven
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| Hey Phil. I have this unit also, was called something different but had the same marking and branding written on it. Mine still works but haven't used it much as I mostly stick with my VVs. Yes, I agree, throw the charger away. The springs on mine were crap and on one side the batt would not stay put, then when I used it the first time, it had a burning plastic smell so unplugged and tossed in trash. The cap also will not screw on over my batt tube. It will slide over it but there is some kind of mental ring in the bottom of the cap that prevents it from going up to the threads over the batt to screw it on so that doesn't work. Also, it has the same issue as the epower with center pin connections on some cartos. To me it was just a more fancy version of the epower with the same issues. Neat idea but poor execution in quality and design IMO  | |
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12-20-2011, 10:38 AM
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#8 | | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Rochester, NY
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Originally Posted by wetwire Sounds like possible juice in the unit? Or sticking switch? I have had three failed mainstream PVs in my hands so far (other peeps) All three had juice on the switch. Appeared to have leaked through the button on one, and the connector on the other two. (the outer part of the connector ) One of the three was getting a sticky button situation. | That shouldn't happen on this model. It's supposed to be water/liquid resistant. | |
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12-20-2011, 10:40 AM
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#9 | | Couldnt take it anymore Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mod impersonation carries a stiff penalty YKWYA
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Originally Posted by wetwire Sounds like possible juice in the unit? Or sticking switch? I have had three failed mainstream PVs in my hands so far (other peeps) All three had juice on the switch. Appeared to have leaked through the button on one, and the connector on the other two. (the outer part of the connector ) One of the three was getting a sticky button situation. | Nope..wasnt juice in the unit or anything on the center pin..my bet is the step down regulator mosfet thingie..crapped out..maybe over heated??..not totally sure..
but the important thing is the way it failed stuck on..
Bikes has it now and could confirm what Im saying if he hasn't been playing doctor destructo on it yet
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12-20-2011, 10:49 AM
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#10 | | Hypervaporation in effect Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Deep in the Heart of the greatest state in the Union
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Originally Posted by berger Nope..wasnt juice in the unit or anything on the center pin..my bet is the step down regulator mosfet thingie..crapped out..maybe over heated??..not totally sure..
but the important thing is the way it failed stuck on..
Bikes has it now and could confirm what Im saying if he hasn't been playing doctor destructo on it yet | Stuck on you could still use the cartotwist switch
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12-20-2011, 03:10 PM
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#11 | | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Central Ca.
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| Wow the way they are pumping it on FB etc. and acting like it is next to GOD I am surprised that this happened ????
Oh well welcome to MOD MFG LMAO !!!!! | |
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12-20-2011, 04:01 PM
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#12 | | Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: West Texas/New Mexico
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| Phil,just wanted to confirm all of the above except drowned electronics. I did a limited autopsy and found the pcb dry,but there were no visible signs of abuse or reason for failure. The actuator button on the board without the case button was electronically frozen in the on position, hitting the button did not turn the device off.
I had one for testing as well as berger and RY4 and my charger was crap(technological term)one channel had no voltage. My beautycover did not screw on the base of the body as RY4 related. Mine still functions as designed and came; interestingly, with a tank atty of 19mm diameter and was the best tasting,drawing tanker I've ever used on 3.7v or HV, until the filler cap at the base decided to act like the fabled bucket of Dear Liza and empty the contents out the bottom of the atty. I gave a residential shout out when I saw all of the 4ml of juice on my desk.
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12-20-2011, 04:33 PM
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#13 | | Dismembered Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: USA
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Originally Posted by berger Hey Phil..I did manage to get my hands on one of these a month or so ago..
seemed like a good idea at the time..same inhibition 4 mission markings..charger etc. | Hey Berg, so I take it's just some SmokTech like Chinese PV?
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12-20-2011, 08:37 PM
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#14 | | Couldnt take it anymore Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mod impersonation carries a stiff penalty YKWYA
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| Yea JJ..It actually wasn't a bad unit... right up until it failed..it was pumping out about 4.3 V at 1.6 ohms...right in the wheel house...until the bat decided to come apart... another good idea with potential that falls flat in cheap execution
Thanks for the back up and autopsy report bikes..
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12-20-2011, 09:56 PM
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12-20-2011, 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by hagstrom | Wow, a blast from the past.
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12-21-2011, 06:39 AM
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#17 | | Couldnt take it anymore Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mod impersonation carries a stiff penalty YKWYA
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| Yup..thats the manufacturer all right
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12-21-2011, 07:49 AM
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| From the owner... not defending... just stating:
Let me see if I can't clear some of this up via some copying and pasting:
"Akston Hughes and Loongtotem are partners in the final design and production of the SVR (ODM - Original Design Manufacturing + OEM - branding). For trademark reasons, EVO's are not licensed for sale in North America, and Akston Hughes is the sole authorized North American agent for the SVR/EVO.
Short: Loongtotem and Akston Hughes are partners... Akston Hughes participated in the design and is the North American Authorized Agent for all the SVR / EVO products and accessories... There are no EVO's in North America (the name is already taken) :-) "
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12-21-2011, 08:11 AM
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#19 | | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Philadelphia, PA
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Originally Posted by pbusardo From the owner... not defending... just stating:
Let me see if I can't clear some of this up via some copying and pasting:
"Akston Hughes and Loongtotem are partners in the final design and production of the SVR (ODM - Original Design Manufacturing + OEM - branding). For trademark reasons, EVO's are not licensed for sale in North America, and Akston Hughes is the sole authorized North American agent for the SVR/EVO.
Short: Loongtotem and Akston Hughes are partners... Akston Hughes participated in the design and is the North American Authorized Agent for all the SVR / EVO products and accessories... There are no EVO's in North America (the name is already taken) :-) "
Hope that helps! | As always, thanks for the review. Pet Peeve time. Nobody ever mentions carto threading. Probably my first decision point. | |
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12-21-2011, 08:22 AM
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#20 | | Couldnt take it anymore Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mod impersonation carries a stiff penalty YKWYA
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| 510..
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12-21-2011, 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by berger 510.. | Thanks Berg. Have learned to assumed that stuff is 510 unless otherwise noted. PigCig is 801d-1 and all my stuff is for that size. Get excited about a review and then remember, need an adapter or whatever to use my current tanks, etc. But reviews don't mention size. Most of the time, web sites bury the info or don't say at all. | |
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12-21-2011, 09:54 AM
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#22 | | Couldnt take it anymore Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mod impersonation carries a stiff penalty YKWYA
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Originally Posted by pbusardo From the owner... not defending... just stating:
Let me see if I can't clear some of this up via some copying and pasting:
"Akston Hughes and Loongtotem are partners in the final design and production of the SVR (ODM - Original Design Manufacturing + OEM - branding). For trademark reasons, EVO's are not licensed for sale in North America, and Akston Hughes is the sole authorized North American agent for the SVR/EVO.
Short: Loongtotem and Akston Hughes are partners... Akston Hughes participated in the design and is the North American Authorized Agent for all the SVR / EVO products and accessories... There are no EVO's in North America (the name is already taken) :-) "
Hope that helps! | To be honest its all kinda confusing..especially when all the ones ive seen were laser engraved with "inhibition 4 mission" on the end, including the one in your review...Im just like.. huh?!?!?.. ..The one I got was an evaluation from another supplier who wisely decided to not carry this unit due to the "testing" results...
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#23 | | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Rochester, NY
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Originally Posted by wetwire Sounds like possible juice in the unit? Or sticking switch? I have had three failed mainstream PVs in my hands so far (other peeps) All three had juice on the switch. Appeared to have leaked through the button on one, and the connector on the other two. (the outer part of the connector ) One of the three was getting a sticky button situation. | Quote:
Originally Posted by berger To be honest its all kinda confusing..especially when all the ones ive seen were laser engraved with "inhibition 4 mission" on the end, including the one in your review...Im just like.. huh?!?!?.. ..The one I got was an evaluation from another supplier who wisely decided to not carry this unit due to the "testing" results... | I agree. Confusing.
Mine is a pre-production model as well. The final will supposedly have on/off feature, a different charger (thank God), serial number and model engraving.
From what I understand, the unit that you received has an older rev of the circuit board than this one. | |
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12-21-2011, 10:19 AM
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#24 | | Hypervaporation in effect Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Deep in the Heart of the greatest state in the Union
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| I guess the thing is to wait for the real deal, final production run to come out. It is unfortunate but some peeps will put out a (or leak release) unfinished product, riddled with problems hence a bad name for it before it ever has a chance. But that pretty much sums up most consumer goods doesn't it?
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12-21-2011, 10:34 AM
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#25 | | Vapezilla Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Heaven
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Originally Posted by creote46 Thanks Berg. Have learned to assumed that stuff is 510 unless otherwise noted. PigCig is 801d-1 and all my stuff is for that size. Get excited about a review and then remember, need an adapter or whatever to use my current tanks, etc. But reviews don't mention size. Most of the time, web sites bury the info or don't say at all. | That must be frustrating... so come to the wild side Quote:
Originally Posted by berger To be honest its all kinda confusing..especially when all the ones ive seen were laser engraved with "inhibition 4 mission" on the end, including the one in your review...Im just like.. huh?!?!?.. ..The one I got was an evaluation from another supplier who wisely decided to not carry this unit due to the "testing" results... | Yep, still trying to figure out where SVR or EVO come from outta that name. Quote:
Originally Posted by wetwire I guess the thing is to wait for the real deal, final production run to come out. It is unfortunate but some peeps will put out a (or leak release) unfinished product, riddled with problems hence a bad name for it before it ever has a chance. But that pretty much sums up most consumer goods doesn't it? | Very true and sad. | |
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