Sounds like you figured out your issue Mattp169. Get those wraps tighter (or do a workaround and wrap on a 2.5-3mm mandrel so it springs out to 3.5-4mm).
First time.thanks have you checked your code before or is this the first time you checked it
Read back on this thread. Lots of peeps had issues. The one fix that did work was placing the deck upside down between 2 sockets & tapping lightly with a hammer. I've tried it with 3 decks, so far so good. Other then that peeps have been contacting the vendor & having the deck replaced.Does anyone else get a sort of leaking from under the Base? I checked my wicking etc and there's no leaks from the airflow but under the Base of the tank there always seems to be some juice. Is there a solution to this?
Looks cool! But looks like a lot of coil that has no wick touching it...seems like a lot of wire is just heating and not vaporizing any thing?Spherical coil made with fused clapton (24g SS316L cores & 30g SS316L wrap). 0.44 ohms and yes she vapes.
Looks cool! But looks like a lot of coil that has no wick touching it...seems like a lot of wire is just heating and not vaporizing any thing?
I have a simple single twisted Ti coil in the merlin, and it's vaping better than all my other tanks, squonkers, and drippers.
They did a great job designing the merlin, unfortunately QC let them down for many people.
I must have been lucky getting a good one.
Diddo to everything you saidi think the one i got is the best built tank i ever had. just the flavor is weak for me compared to my griffins regardless of the build. ill probably trade it for something else eventually. But I was highly impressed with build quality
I have the same flavored juice in the 3 atty's in front of me, and they all taste different.i think the one i got is the best built tank i ever had. just the flavor is weak for me compared to my griffins regardless of the build. ill probably trade it for something else eventually. But I was highly impressed with build quality
Tell us more about this obsession you have with the merlin?I have 13 Merlins but have only built 6 of them so far. All have worked like a champ.
Tell us more about this obsession you have with the merlin?
Are you stocking up for the vapeaggedon?
Have you tried the kf5? I hear awesome things about it. Alot of people say best single coil rta.It's a fantastic MTL RTA and yes, I am preparing for 8/8.
I figure at best, gear will become more expensive, at worst, unavailable legally.
Basically, for a MTL single coil, the Merlin has outperformed and produces better flavor than my much more expensive RTAs (authentic Gem, KF4, Goblin mini,) and blows all cheaper ones away.
No it can't compete with a Griffin, Boreas, Supreme, etc. but it was not built to compete with larger double-coil RTA/RDTA
Have you tried the kf5? I hear awesome things about it. Alot of people say best single coil rta.
Yeah I hear you there. I'm thinking of grabbing a nice clone to check out what the hype is about..lolNo, but was sorely tempted, lol.
But, for the price of one kf5 I was able to get 10 Merlins direct from Augvape through Alibaba.
What's the website you bought it off??I bought a KF5 by SXK from Legend Gadget for $22.70. I liked it enough I have ordered 4 so far.
I saw and used an authentic of a friend of mine and I can't tell the difference except for a laser etched logo on the clone chimney vs. deeper engraving on the authentic.
He has bought 2 of the clones and said he needs to mark the authentic to tell the difference.
Excellent machining, top quality, no quirks to fiddle with and a great vape.
The draw is tighter than the Merlin when both are wide open but still plenty adequate for DTL.
The Merlin is more of a beast and better for larger exotic builds.
I have 2 of each in daily rotation and wouldn't want to be without either of them.
YMMV
www.legendgadget.comWhat's the website you bought it off??
www.legendgadget.com
1st order was 15 days from order to delivery. 2nd one was 12 days.
I just got some AVS fused claptons with the 40g wrap. Awesome wire. It's becoming one of my favorites. You will love it.I just got 2 more Merlins from efun, black and stainless. Both are version 2s. I love both of my v1s and couldn't survive if something happened to them. Guess I should build them to make sure everything is working as it should.
I rebuilt my SS Merlin last night with another 6x32g SS vertebraid last night. I have to say, that is a shockingly good coil. The last one lasted 2 months in my most heavily used tank and still looked fine when I removed it yesterday. For some reason the wicks last significantly longer with a vertebraid than with any other wire I've come across. Going to order another spool today just in case the government decides to tax vape wire. AVS also came out with 2x28/40g SS fused Clapton wire. Gonna have to give that a go too. It's hard to find prebuilt 316L Claptons with 40g outer wire.
That's great to hear. Thank you for the first hand endorsement. Can't wait to give it a whirl.I just got some AVS fused claptons with the 40g wrap. Awesome wire. It's becoming one of my favorites. You will love it.
what was the answer for this issue. Just started by me about a week ago and its drivin me mad.Yeah, this started up a couple days ago for me. Trying out different things, but haven't messed with the base. I'll stay tuned to what you learn.
You'd have to ask someone else. I've had both versions, and they both did it. For those of us that have experienced this, you either deal with it, or you stop using it. Others might have a much better answer for you.what was the answer for this issue. Just started by me about a week ago and its drivin me mad.
I've had my kf5 clone (tobeco) for a few days now. Pretty damn good Atty. Better build quality than most my authentic attys.So I gave into the temptation and ordered a sxk Kayfun 5. 22 bucks and change. Looking forward to it showing up.
can you post a link to post?Read back on this thread. Lots of peeps had issues. The one fix that did work was placing the deck upside down between 2 sockets & tapping lightly with a hammer. I've tried it with 3 decks, so far so good. Other then that peeps have been contacting the vendor & having the deck replaced.
Im actually looking for this also. If someone finds it please post the perma link. I have looked through pages as well. HELP THE LESS FORTUNATE REST OF US......That are having issues at the base.can you post a link to post?
i'm trying to go thru pages and can't find detailed instructions what to "hammer"
I lov my Merlin, but leaking is KILLING ME !!!!!!!.
Just read forward according to @dwcraig1 it might have some effect on the leaking but he used this fix for another issue. Go to page 55 to read if interested.Ok guys after about 25 mins. Of searching I found the first attempt in fixing the seeping from @dwcraig1 on page 55
Put the 3 x 1 mm o-ring into the hole in the 510 as far as it will go, place the two 2 x 1 o-rings on the exposed threads of the copper screw. It works for me.
Start searching from page 55 forward. It should be some time after that, about using sockets to stabilize the deck. If you can't find it, from what I remember get two sockets sized so you can fit your deck into upside down being careful of the orang, just remove it while tapping, put another socket on top over the 510 pin & gently tap the circumference.
Just read forward according to @dwcraig1 it might have some effect on the leaking but he used this fix for another issue. Go to page 55 to read if interested.
Where did you buy the o rings?I have 4 merlins and I used the above fix. None of them seep any more so seems to work for me.
Lightly tap the socket that you placed on top of your deck. The bottom socket is to stabilize the deck, your posts go into the center of the socket.@Heartsdelight
Thanks for finding, but what it has to do with your comment:
"...... tapping lightly with a hammer...
???
Omg! You found it!Here is one post by dave61 "...... tapping lightly with a hammer..."
@dave61 do you still think this was a fix?
Here is one post by dave61 "...... tapping lightly with a hammer..."
@dave61 do you still think this was a fix?
What are these sockets everyone is talking about? Does anyone have a picture?
Where did you buy the o rings?