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Sway said:
Think I've finally found the device for me - Council of Vapor Wraith squonker...
Temp control, replaceable 18650, relatively small form factor, built well.
Gonna order next week, hopefully it'll finally get me over the loss of my variable voltage billet box - nothing since had come close, but I now won't run a non temp controlled device.
Also need to order a batch of Snake Oil, hoping he's doing the trick of a big bottle of 0 nic with a top up to make 3mg.
Couple of POTVers have recently got the Wraith and been impressed by it - not sure how it performs in TC but I'll ask them. Are you planning on using the supplied atty and building your own coils?Temp control, replaceable 18650, relatively small form factor, built well.
Gonna order next week, hopefully it'll finally get me over the loss of my variable voltage billet box - nothing since had come close, but I now won't run a non temp controlled device.
Also need to order a batch of Snake Oil, hoping he's doing the trick of a big bottle of 0 nic with a top up to make 3mg.
stevoknevo said:
Sway said:
Think I've finally found the device for me - Council of Vapor Wraith squonker...
Temp control, replaceable 18650, relatively small form factor, built well.
Gonna order next week, hopefully it'll finally get me over the loss of my variable voltage billet box - nothing since had come close, but I now won't run a non temp controlled device.
Also need to order a batch of Snake Oil, hoping he's doing the trick of a big bottle of 0 nic with a top up to make 3mg.
Couple of POTVers have recently got the Wraith and been impressed by it - not sure how it performs in TC but I'll ask them. Are you planning on using the supplied atty and building your own coils?Temp control, replaceable 18650, relatively small form factor, built well.
Gonna order next week, hopefully it'll finally get me over the loss of my variable voltage billet box - nothing since had come close, but I now won't run a non temp controlled device.
Also need to order a batch of Snake Oil, hoping he's doing the trick of a big bottle of 0 nic with a top up to make 3mg.
te in temp mode... Wraith atty seems to get good reviews, and whilst I'm no expert I can put together a workable coil - so yes, at least initially, that was the plan.
Sway said:
stevoknevo said:
Sway said:
Think I've finally found the device for me - Council of Vapor Wraith squonker...
Temp control, replaceable 18650, relatively small form factor, built well.
Gonna order next week, hopefully it'll finally get me over the loss of my variable voltage billet box - nothing since had come close, but I now won't run a non temp controlled device.
Also need to order a batch of Snake Oil, hoping he's doing the trick of a big bottle of 0 nic with a top up to make 3mg.
Couple of POTVers have recently got the Wraith and been impressed by it - not sure how it performs in TC but I'll ask them. Are you planning on using the supplied atty and building your own coils?Temp control, replaceable 18650, relatively small form factor, built well.
Gonna order next week, hopefully it'll finally get me over the loss of my variable voltage billet box - nothing since had come close, but I now won't run a non temp controlled device.
Also need to order a batch of Snake Oil, hoping he's doing the trick of a big bottle of 0 nic with a top up to make 3mg.
te in temp mode... Wraith atty seems to get good reviews, and whilst I'm no expert I can put together a workable coil - so yes, at least initially, that was the plan.
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How is the wraith? What size is the 510? does a 24mm overhang or is it flush? cheers
It sits flush gerry. I will take a picture of the top with a tsunami 24 on later. The black one is soft rubber finished and has the best build quality I've seen in a while. No button rattle. And most descriptions say it's 6.5ml but it's a 10ml bottle. I ran the goon last night at 50w plus from 7 ish to 11 ish and had 25% of a 2500mah battery left. So not bad. It has a power hit setting which I set to full and it certainly warmed the twin claptons up quickly (0.20) kanthal. Very pleased so far . just wish a decent two cell where available.
@stevoknevo. Haven't tried tc yet bit all report's are it's spot on."
I just watched the Vaping Heathens review and he said TC does work but only up to 50w; he also said whilst it won't burn the cotton, the vape feels very weak in TC.
Cheers fella.
Feels weak is interesting - especially since compared to most modern cloud chasers I run very low power/temp...
Think I'll get it ordered. After all, if it doesn't work out it's only a fifty quid addition to the grand's worth of 'tried and failed' kit I've bought over the years!
Any help with or guidance with dryish / harsh hits....
Using the Smok alien with the tfv8 baby on X4 coils.
When I use one particular liquid which is high VG it smokes perfectly fine....switch liquids to another high VG liquid and start getting harsh hits... Switch back and it's fine again...
Getting harsh hits with a number of liquids except my go to High VG Zeus juice.
Is it because it's not wicking enough? Any tips to make it wick better? Only vape at 55w and never really go any higher...
Using the Smok alien with the tfv8 baby on X4 coils.
When I use one particular liquid which is high VG it smokes perfectly fine....switch liquids to another high VG liquid and start getting harsh hits... Switch back and it's fine again...
Getting harsh hits with a number of liquids except my go to High VG Zeus juice.
Is it because it's not wicking enough? Any tips to make it wick better? Only vape at 55w and never really go any higher...
fizz47 said:
Any help with or guidance with dryish / harsh hits....
Using the Smok alien with the tfv8 baby on X4 coils.
When I use one particular liquid which is high VG it smokes perfectly fine....switch liquids to another high VG liquid and start getting harsh hits... Switch back and it's fine again...
Getting harsh hits with a number of liquids except my go to High VG Zeus juice.
Is it because it's not wicking enough? Any tips to make it wick better? Only vape at 55w and never really go any higher...
Interested to know this myselfUsing the Smok alien with the tfv8 baby on X4 coils.
When I use one particular liquid which is high VG it smokes perfectly fine....switch liquids to another high VG liquid and start getting harsh hits... Switch back and it's fine again...
Getting harsh hits with a number of liquids except my go to High VG Zeus juice.
Is it because it's not wicking enough? Any tips to make it wick better? Only vape at 55w and never really go any higher...
I have the same issue, 2 different brands of 80/20 one harsh the other not so. I did ask my shop and he said the quality of nicotine makes a difference but I dont know how true that is
anonymous said:
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Nicotine can definitely make a huge difference to the harshness (3mg or 6?) but it could just be that it's not wicking quickly enough. 80/20 would be too high for any tank with pre-built coils in my opinion, I would only use it for dripping. 60-70%PG will have better flavour as wellAny diyers who liked South Coast Vapes stuff before he closed up, https://www.mixshop.co.uk/collections/south-coast-... are now selling Tom's concentrates 
stevoknevo said:
Any diyers who liked South Coast Vapes stuff before he closed up, https://www.mixshop.co.uk/collections/south-coast-... are now selling Tom's concentrates
Might get some more of these for DIY, nice juices 
Just ordered some Heisenblag to try, cracking price for 30ml!! Meant to be nice with 1-2% Koolada in the mix
http://vapours-r-us.co.uk/new-30ml-extra-strong-co...
About 6 months late to this one....Aspire Triton Mini
Was a toss up between getting a few packs of subtank coils for my nano or get something to replace my lost nautilus mini (30+ BVC coils sat upstairs with no tank to use them!) so took the chance on the triton mini, Black Friday deals still on, tank plus fitted 1.8ohm Clapton coil plus 1.2ohm coil and pack of 5 ni200 coils for £17.99 posted with code Apsire10
http://www.ecigaspire.co.uk/shop.php#!/Triton-Mini...
Fantastic little tank this with the Clapton head fitted!! Just chucking the clouds out at a modest 16.5w and airholes half closed. Running at 20w with airholes wide open here and it's great. Well worth getting the Clapton coils if your still using the nautilus tanks and fancy a change (same fittment)
Was a toss up between getting a few packs of subtank coils for my nano or get something to replace my lost nautilus mini (30+ BVC coils sat upstairs with no tank to use them!) so took the chance on the triton mini, Black Friday deals still on, tank plus fitted 1.8ohm Clapton coil plus 1.2ohm coil and pack of 5 ni200 coils for £17.99 posted with code Apsire10
http://www.ecigaspire.co.uk/shop.php#!/Triton-Mini...
Fantastic little tank this with the Clapton head fitted!! Just chucking the clouds out at a modest 16.5w and airholes half closed. Running at 20w with airholes wide open here and it's great. Well worth getting the Clapton coils if your still using the nautilus tanks and fancy a change (same fittment)
Anyone had a go with the new Vype Pebble yet?
Seems like an interesting take on the whole closed system approach. Guess it might be good for first time users. What's the verdict?
https://www.govype.com/uk/vype-pebble-starter-kit
Seems like an interesting take on the whole closed system approach. Guess it might be good for first time users. What's the verdict?
https://www.govype.com/uk/vype-pebble-starter-kit
TorqueDirty said:
Anyone had a go with the new Vype Pebble yet?
Seems like an interesting take on the whole closed system approach. Guess it might be good for first time users. What's the verdict?
https://www.govype.com/uk/vype-pebble-starter-kit
Nope, and quite frankly I think it looks ridiculous.Seems like an interesting take on the whole closed system approach. Guess it might be good for first time users. What's the verdict?
https://www.govype.com/uk/vype-pebble-starter-kit
Guys, I need some help!
I'm experimenting with low cost tanks (a bit of a science project) and am working with single coil MT3s just now.
I have two liquids that I have formulated, one tobacco and one Menthol. For various reasons both are low in VG (30%).
Here is the thing. I am getting a seriously disgusting burnt taste with the Menthol formulation (just pure menthol, PG and VG) but never with the Tobacco.
I'm running at 3.7V. If I crank the voltage up it gets even worse unsurprisingly.
The only thing that cures this burnt taste is removing one of the flavour wicks that sit on top of the coil. If I do that then its all good but I really want to make the std set up work.
I have tried more normal 50/50 PG:VG liquids and I don't ever get a burnt taste so it can't just be the VG that is the problem - and of course with only 30% VG it should not happen anyway. It must be something to do with the Menthol formulation not wicking properly, but why? I guess the tobacco flavour concentrate will have loads of different things in it, some of which might act as surfactants and therefore aid wicking where as the Menthol has nothing other than menthol, PG and VG.
Any suggestions? Would I be better with a cotton wick rather than the silica or fibreglass wicks that seem to be in the atomiser? And why the hell does this foul burnt taste only happen with the Menthol mix and not the tobacco one (or others that I have tried).
I'm kind of stumped to be honest. I know I can just upgrade to a better system (I have loads lying around) but I want to figure out the root cause here. I'm something of a technologist by trade so I'm kind of determined to figure this one out - with your help!!
Cheers
TD
I'm experimenting with low cost tanks (a bit of a science project) and am working with single coil MT3s just now.
I have two liquids that I have formulated, one tobacco and one Menthol. For various reasons both are low in VG (30%).
Here is the thing. I am getting a seriously disgusting burnt taste with the Menthol formulation (just pure menthol, PG and VG) but never with the Tobacco.
I'm running at 3.7V. If I crank the voltage up it gets even worse unsurprisingly.
The only thing that cures this burnt taste is removing one of the flavour wicks that sit on top of the coil. If I do that then its all good but I really want to make the std set up work.
I have tried more normal 50/50 PG:VG liquids and I don't ever get a burnt taste so it can't just be the VG that is the problem - and of course with only 30% VG it should not happen anyway. It must be something to do with the Menthol formulation not wicking properly, but why? I guess the tobacco flavour concentrate will have loads of different things in it, some of which might act as surfactants and therefore aid wicking where as the Menthol has nothing other than menthol, PG and VG.
Any suggestions? Would I be better with a cotton wick rather than the silica or fibreglass wicks that seem to be in the atomiser? And why the hell does this foul burnt taste only happen with the Menthol mix and not the tobacco one (or others that I have tried).
I'm kind of stumped to be honest. I know I can just upgrade to a better system (I have loads lying around) but I want to figure out the root cause here. I'm something of a technologist by trade so I'm kind of determined to figure this one out - with your help!!
Cheers
TD
Can't help TD, but surface tension sprung to mind when reading the problem, concurring with your thoughts.
Stevo/VEA/any other vape forum regular: Trying to decide between the cov wraith or lost vape therion squonker. Stevo gleaned some feedback on the wraith that's made me question the quality of the chip in the wraith, any vibes good out bad being picked up about the therion?
Stevo/VEA/any other vape forum regular: Trying to decide between the cov wraith or lost vape therion squonker. Stevo gleaned some feedback on the wraith that's made me question the quality of the chip in the wraith, any vibes good out bad being picked up about the therion?
TorqueDirty said:
Guys, I need some help!
I'm experimenting with low cost tanks (a bit of a science project) and am working with single coil MT3s just now.
I have two liquids that I have formulated, one tobacco and one Menthol. For various reasons both are low in VG (30%).
Here is the thing. I am getting a seriously disgusting burnt taste with the Menthol formulation (just pure menthol, PG and VG) but never with the Tobacco.
I'm running at 3.7V. If I crank the voltage up it gets even worse unsurprisingly.
The only thing that cures this burnt taste is removing one of the flavour wicks that sit on top of the coil. If I do that then its all good but I really want to make the std set up work.
I have tried more normal 50/50 PG:VG liquids and I don't ever get a burnt taste so it can't just be the VG that is the problem - and of course with only 30% VG it should not happen anyway. It must be something to do with the Menthol formulation not wicking properly, but why? I guess the tobacco flavour concentrate will have loads of different things in it, some of which might act as surfactants and therefore aid wicking where as the Menthol has nothing other than menthol, PG and VG.
Any suggestions? Would I be better with a cotton wick rather than the silica or fibreglass wicks that seem to be in the atomiser? And why the hell does this foul burnt taste only happen with the Menthol mix and not the tobacco one (or others that I have tried).
I'm kind of stumped to be honest. I know I can just upgrade to a better system (I have loads lying around) but I want to figure out the root cause here. I'm something of a technologist by trade so I'm kind of determined to figure this one out - with your help!!
Cheers
TD
They're pretty easy to rewick and rebuild, just pull the chimney off, get some needle point tweezers and gently pull the old wick out then cut some organic cotton to size, twirl one end and gently pull it through then cut to size, stick the chimney back on and it's done. The wires tend to be a bit flimsy on these coils so better to just strip one and rebuild with theicker gauge kanthal. I'm experimenting with low cost tanks (a bit of a science project) and am working with single coil MT3s just now.
I have two liquids that I have formulated, one tobacco and one Menthol. For various reasons both are low in VG (30%).
Here is the thing. I am getting a seriously disgusting burnt taste with the Menthol formulation (just pure menthol, PG and VG) but never with the Tobacco.
I'm running at 3.7V. If I crank the voltage up it gets even worse unsurprisingly.
The only thing that cures this burnt taste is removing one of the flavour wicks that sit on top of the coil. If I do that then its all good but I really want to make the std set up work.
I have tried more normal 50/50 PG:VG liquids and I don't ever get a burnt taste so it can't just be the VG that is the problem - and of course with only 30% VG it should not happen anyway. It must be something to do with the Menthol formulation not wicking properly, but why? I guess the tobacco flavour concentrate will have loads of different things in it, some of which might act as surfactants and therefore aid wicking where as the Menthol has nothing other than menthol, PG and VG.
Any suggestions? Would I be better with a cotton wick rather than the silica or fibreglass wicks that seem to be in the atomiser? And why the hell does this foul burnt taste only happen with the Menthol mix and not the tobacco one (or others that I have tried).
I'm kind of stumped to be honest. I know I can just upgrade to a better system (I have loads lying around) but I want to figure out the root cause here. I'm something of a technologist by trade so I'm kind of determined to figure this one out - with your help!!
Cheers
TD
For rebuilding take a look on YouTube, pretty easy but a little fiddly as they're small coils. There was a guy on UKvapers who used to sell these type of coils rebuilt with a micro coil.
Sway said:
Can't help TD, but surface tension sprung to mind when reading the problem, concurring with your thoughts.
Stevo/VEA/any other vape forum regular: Trying to decide between the cov wraith or lost vape therion squonker. Stevo gleaned some feedback on the wraith that's made me question the quality of the chip in the wraith, any vibes good out bad being picked up about the therion?
I've been looking at the the Wraith too. Think it looks great, I've not dabbled in squonking yet but think I may. Not got to the point of research yet though.Stevo/VEA/any other vape forum regular: Trying to decide between the cov wraith or lost vape therion squonker. Stevo gleaned some feedback on the wraith that's made me question the quality of the chip in the wraith, any vibes good out bad being picked up about the therion?
Great minds VEA!
Temp control is very important to me, my understanding is the wraith is a superb bit of kit overall with a good rda, but the tc mode feels like it's only ickong out very low wattage regardless of settings.
So looking at the therion, bit more dosh but leather and rosewood inlays... Also a 'proper' chipset with escribe etc.
Temp control is very important to me, my understanding is the wraith is a superb bit of kit overall with a good rda, but the tc mode feels like it's only ickong out very low wattage regardless of settings.
So looking at the therion, bit more dosh but leather and rosewood inlays... Also a 'proper' chipset with escribe etc.
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