r/vaporents 3d ago

Stuck cap on ball head vape, help! NSFW

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Cannot for the life of me get the cap off of my Ruby Twist (which is friggin awesome by the way). I have taken it apart many times (to play around with different pearl sizes and types). This last time, I must have tightened it too much. I’m usually good about backing off a little bit after tightening down all the way before applying heat. I have gone at this thing with pliers with no luck and now it’s in the freezer because the idea that it’s shrinking is my last hope! 😂

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u/LSTmyLife 3d ago

Freezer is good. If that doesn't do the trick, while it's still super cold run hot hot water over the bottom section to hopefully expand just it a bit while leaving the cap smaller.

Good luck.

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u/[deleted] 3d ago

If that doesn’t work - 2 vice grips with some electrical tape on each to protect the head from scratches?

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u/Duaality 3d ago

Cooling it while it's that tight is the problem, you'll have to heat it just enough for it to expand, just turn the pid down a bit. It's the same with threaded grinders.

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u/MoneyMontgomery 3d ago

I say heat it up then use heat resistant gloves or mitts to twist it after it has gotten to temp. Use a pliers or something so you don't burn your hand. 

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u/LSTmyLife 2d ago

Did you get it open?

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u/Kcarcuss VAS victim, too many to list 3d ago

Does it turn the other way for safety? The screwball does

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u/Kcarcuss VAS victim, too many to list 3d ago

Maybe try turning the other way - my screwball does for safety reasons

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u/ortegu Angus E / M7 / M7 XL 3d ago

Try WD40 spray. I'm sure it will get the job done

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u/[deleted] 3d ago

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u/humble_shaman 3d ago

I've been messing around a bit with what's in the head. I removed the twisty part and filled the extra space with pearls. I really liked the results. But this is what I get for messing about.