I was wondering if anyone has any tips on how to remove a tritium vial from a Quantum DD. I got the acetone to dissolve the epoxy but I can't figure out how to get a grip on the vial to pull it out. Should I just break in in to pieces and then remove the broken glass perhaps, or does anyone know a more elegant way to remove it?
I think some people have had success in using a wooden toothpick - it doesn't scratch but has a point to pick at the vial. If it is not coming loose, the epoxy may still be bonded underneath the vial and you may need to apply more acetone.
Thanks for the tip, but that was what I was using. I only used a tiny drop of epoxy on top of the vial to seal it in but perhaps there is still some on there, it 'is difficult to tell. But I just though of trying to slide a super-thin razor blade in underneath the vial to see if I can pry it out that way after applying some more acetone. I'll report back later
Looks like the Cooyoo is rebranded in the US as MecArmy. Their aftermarket charger is a ripoff of the Nomad chargekey as well. But for less than $4, I might have to hit up their usb key.
This is "another version" kind of. My Veleno Helix Zi collection.The two different runs of Helix Zis and the Helix Zi bead.World market six tritium and not tail standing and a Japanese vendor one tritium vial and tail standing.
Question - anyone know a good source for the 10180 battery for a D2? Mine has never seemed to charge rarely and now it won't at all. TIA
Try Googling "gear best 10180 batteries" = $1.65 incl post. I have some of these and they work well enough. HTHs
When turning off a D2 light make sure you turn it till you can feel/hear the battery when you shake. If the battery is still touching the back of the light and the qtc then it'll slowly get drained and will eventually go beyond the point of no return. You can destroy a brand new battery like that in a couple days.
Good point Westerdutch. For anyone with a Quantum DD there will be no rattle or feeling the battery when you unwind the head and shake it. The battery holding magnet of the DD is not present in the D2 and custom Ti model (10180).
Well, it's been 9 months and I have collected ALL the Veleno 10180 plus some. I started with 2 D2s last June. I now have: VELENO 38DD ti prototype (no trit) 10180 38DD ti (ice blue trit) 10180 38DD ti (blue trit) 10180 40DD ti sw (green trit) 10180 40DD ss bb (yellow trit) 10180 40DD da (ice blue trit) 10180 44DD ti prototype (no trit) 10220 44DD ti (green trit) 10220 QDD ti (green trit) 10180 QDD ss #0172 brushed (green trit) 10180 QDD ss #0422 brushed (green trit) 10180 QD2 ss black (green trit) 10180 QD2 ss black (green trit) 10180 QD2 ss black (ice blue trit) 10180Q D2 ss black (no trit)10180 QD2 ss black (no trit)10180 QD2 ss black (no trit)10180 QD2 ss QD2 ss QD2 ss brushed (ice blue trit) 10180 QD2 ss brushed (green trit) 10180 QD2 ss brushed (blue trit) 10180 QD2 ss brushed (yellow trit) 10180 QD2 ss brushed (green trit) 10180 QD2 ss brushed (purple trit) 10180 QD2 ss brushed (yellow trit) 10180 QD2 ss Helix Zi (3 green, 3 ice blue trit) 10180 Helix Zi JP (1 green trit) 10180 Dogbone ti (3 green, 3 ice blue trit) 10180 Battery Case (5) Helix Zi Bead Maze Pendant ti (6 ice blue trit) The full collection is: 38DD ti prototype (no trit) 10180 38DD ti (ice blue trit) 10180 40DD ti sw (green trit) 10180 40DD ss bb (yellow trit) 10180 40DD da (ice blue trit) 10180 44DD ti prototype (no trit) 10220 44DD ti (green trit) 10220 QDD ti (green trit) 10180 QDD ss #0172 brushed (green trit) 10180 QD2 ss black (green trit) 10180 QD2 ss brushed (ice blue trit) 10180 Helix Zi (3 green, 3 ice blue trit) 10180 Helix Zi JP (1 green trit) 10180 Dogbone ti (3 green, 3 ice blue trit) 10180
My Velenos38DD ti prototype 38DD ti 40DD ti sw40DD ss bb 40DD da 44DD ti prototype 44DD ti QDD ti QDD ss #QD2 ss black QD2 ss swQD2 ss polHelix Zi Helix Zi JP Dogbone ti Battery Case Steve Ku 2x Tritium Holder alm Tag ti large dots Maze Tag tiRadHaz Tag ti Locator ti Helix Zi Bead Avant tiSilet Ti (green trits) dm blade coming
My Velenos38DD ti prototype 38DD ti 40DD ti sw40DD ss bb 40DD da 44DD ti prototype 44DD ti QDD ti QDD ss #QD2 ss black QD2 ss swQD2 ss polHelix Zi Helix Zi JP Dogbone ti Battery Case Steve Ku 2x Tritium Holder alm Tag ti large dots Maze Tag tiRadHaz Tag ti Locator ti Helix Zi Bead Avant tiSilet Ti (green trits) dm blade coming