Akuma GP - Fucked??!!

[Mr.Motivapr]

Hi guys,

Excuse my language, it's frustration.

My Akuma in 18350 is dented right where the threads are

Tried straightening, bending, filing etc and still the switch won't screw in.

Has it had it?
Kind of pissed as now can't use it in 18350 or 18650 and don't have 18500 batteries

Can I get a replacement from GP?
Or even get it repaired?

Please help!

 

[the jester]

best contact rob or nat @ vape geek and see what they say,,, they may be able to help ...if not only other option is a hybrid with a.....dare i say it....c***e

 

[Geordie Rob]

nightmare mate I am not a fixer more the opposite some pics would help the fixers sparkyjuice another down.

 

[Mr.Motivapr]

 

[Geordie Rob]

looks in better shape than the end result on my switch after I went awol with it best advice is put tools down what do you reckon sparkyjuice ?

 

[sparkyjuice]

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can you get closer of 2nd picture inside damaged thread ?

 

[Mr.Motivapr]

Only got shitty phone camera sparkyjuice

 

[Mr.Motivapr]

I am not sure the threads have had it.

It's not a perfect circle and therefore the dink in the tube is stopping me from screwing in the switch...

 

[sparkyjuice]

Only got shitty phone camera @sparkyjuice

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ok stop with the beating and filing (no offence intended)
akuma is 20 x .5mm thread (I know...)
would need to true it with DTI and use thread chaser
seam to 18650 may never be the same.....pm incoming
this is a worrying trend.

 

[Danny K]

Could you gently heat it up and see if it will go back the other way ? No expert on the subject to be honest :disclaimer: try at your own risk !

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