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Hey, I got the Aegis Mini with Cerberus tank kit today. I didn't know know I was supposed to prime the coil so I filled the tank with juice, found out how to turn it on and started vaping. My first mistake was putting juice in the center instead of the "kidney" shape holes but I only put a few drops in before something told me that it was the wrong place to fill the tank. I get some leaking but I don't know if that's because of the few drops in the middle or not.

Anyway, I can't find a tutorial anywhere on how to set the temperature or whatever I'm supposed to set. I realize the coil it came with is rated for 35-40 watts but am I supposed to set the type of metal (NI, SS, TI) or is that set automatically? Are there baseline/default settings for the Mini?

Right now:
Power - 35 watts, Coil 0.27, Volt 3.05
TC-NI - 425 (what is this number), Coil 0.27, Wat 50.0, TCR 690
TC-SS - 425, Coil 0.27, Wat 50.0, TCR 105
TC-TI - 425, Coil 0.27, Wat 50.0, TCR 410
TCR - Coil 0.27, Wat 50.0, TCR 475

Also, I get some gurgling and every once in a while it spits out liquid from the lower vents. I've been adjusting the vent ring a lot. I was thinking about starting over when the liquid is used up but I guess that's not possible. How would I clean the coil and tank? Thanks.
 

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I dont know that Tank or coil you're using
If it's a o.27 ohm coil, its probably the 0.3ohm stock coil. I'm unsure the metal but its probably either SS or Kanthal. Either will work fine in wattage only mode.


the leaking is probably because you dumped juice down the center hole directly into the coil.

Take it off the mod and blow the juice out, put it back on and you should be good to go

If.it continues to leak than when the tank emptied out make sure the coil is seated well and all the o-rings are tight.
 
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I don't use TC, but have you tried turning it up just a little bit? Not so much it tastes burnt, if you start losing flavor, bring it back down a little.

To me, if sounds flooded, or too low.
 

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Drippping a few drops down the middle may have helped prime the coil but it will also cause some moisture in the lower vents. You don’t have to set the type of metal used for the coil when you are vaping in wattage mod. Just start low (20 watts) and steadily increase until you get a vape you like. This also helps break in the coil and get it nice and saturated for the higher watts. When you use temperature control mode you pick what metal the coil is so that why you are seeing those options. Stick with wattage for now and when you learn more you could try TC. Has to be the right metal in the coil for temp control (TC). I think that’s what you were asking and hopefully this and the other members post has helped you get a good vape, best of luck my friend and welcome to the underground.
 

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Hey, I got the Aegis Mini with Cerberus tank kit today. I didn't know know I was supposed to prime the coil so I filled the tank with juice, found out how to turn it on and started vaping. My first mistake was putting juice in the center instead of the "kidney" shape holes but I only put a few drops in before something told me that it was the wrong place to fill the tank. I get some leaking but I don't know if that's because of the few drops in the middle or not.

Anyway, I can't find a tutorial anywhere on how to set the temperature or whatever I'm supposed to set. I realize the coil it came with is rated for 35-40 watts but am I supposed to set the type of metal (NI, SS, TI) or is that set automatically? Are there baseline/default settings for the Mini?

Right now:
Power - 35 watts, Coil 0.27, Volt 3.05
TC-NI - 425 (what is this number), Coil 0.27, Wat 50.0, TCR 690
TC-SS - 425, Coil 0.27, Wat 50.0, TCR 105
TC-TI - 425, Coil 0.27, Wat 50.0, TCR 410
TCR - Coil 0.27, Wat 50.0, TCR 475

Also, I get some gurgling and every once in a while it spits out liquid from the lower vents. I've been adjusting the vent ring a lot. I was thinking about starting over when the liquid is used up but I guess that's not possible. How would I clean the coil and tank? Thanks.
You want wattage mode or VW. You don't use temperature control unless the coil states its SS316L(Stainless Steel), Ni200 (Nickel), or Ti (Titanium). Most factory coils use kanthal wire or mesh.

I never "Prime" my factory coils. It's an unnecessary step IMO. I put the tank together and add liquid. You should wait a few minutes while the cotton gets wet though. Start at a low wattage and work your way up. It's better to break in a new coil slowly.

I don't clean factory coils. I use them until they either start losing flavor, or start tasting burnt. You can clean the tank by disassembling it and taking off the orings. I run the pieces under hot water.

Your tank might be leaking because the coil head isn't seated properly. You can take the tank apart to see if this is the case. Make sure there's orings where they're supposed to be also.
 

bleak1

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I dont know that rank or coil you're using
If it's a o.27 ohm coil, its probably the 0.3ohm stock coil. I'm unsure the metal but its probably either SS or Kanthal. Either will work fine in wattage only mode.


the leaking is probably because you dumped juice down the center hole directly into the coil.

Take it off the mod and blow the juice out, put it back on and you should be good to go

If.it continues to leak than when the tank emptied out make sure the coil is seated well and all the o-rings are tight.
It says KA1 on the coil which is Kanthal I guess. So how do I choose SS and what is wattage only mode?

I took it apart and cleaned off all excess juice. Got juice all over but it was worth it to know the tank a little better and... after 10 hits, I think that got rid of the leak !!! TY.
 

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It says KA1 on the coil which is Kanthal I guess. So how do I choose SS and what is wattage only mode?

I took it apart and cleaned off all excess juice. Got juice all over but it was worth it to know the tank a little better and... after 10 hits, I think that got rid of the leak !!! TY.
Wattage only mode is just power mode, all you set is wattage .
Yes ka1 is kanthal. You can only vape wattage with kanthal . it will not do tc.

I don't know how to set that mod to SS, but you only have kanthal. so, don't worry about that until you get ss coils
 

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OK, great, that answers my questions Rooster and Frank. I aways join a forum when I have questions and this forum seems great.
I do the same and this is my favorite vaping forum. I’ve tried most and this forum is full of great folks with a wealth of information and experience who are willing to share it. The YouTube video is a great way to learn the ins and outs of any vaping gear wether you have it or are thinking of purchasing it. Most reviewers say everything is great so I skip the opinions and just jump ahead to the main points for the relevant information.
 

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Hey, I got the Aegis Mini with Cerberus tank kit today. I didn't know know I was supposed to prime the coil so I filled the tank with juice, found out how to turn it on and started vaping. My first mistake was putting juice in the center instead of the "kidney" shape holes but I only put a few drops in before something told me that it was the wrong place to fill the tank. I get some leaking but I don't know if that's because of the few drops in the middle or not.

Anyway, I can't find a tutorial anywhere on how to set the temperature or whatever I'm supposed to set. I realize the coil it came with is rated for 35-40 watts but am I supposed to set the type of metal (NI, SS, TI) or is that set automatically? Are there baseline/default settings for the Mini?

Right now:
Power - 35 watts, Coil 0.27, Volt 3.05
TC-NI - 425 (what is this number), Coil 0.27, Wat 50.0, TCR 690
TC-SS - 425, Coil 0.27, Wat 50.0, TCR 105
TC-TI - 425, Coil 0.27, Wat 50.0, TCR 410
TCR - Coil 0.27, Wat 50.0, TCR 475

Also, I get some gurgling and every once in a while it spits out liquid from the lower vents. I've been adjusting the vent ring a lot. I was thinking about starting over when the liquid is used up but I guess that's not possible. How would I clean the coil and tank? Thanks.
I saw this too late after @nadalama tagged me to help you.

I have an aegis solo, an aegis boost, and an aegis x Zeus edition being delivered Tuesday. You can say I’m a huge Aegis fan! The solo is one of my daily uses, but it’s basically just a bigger version of your mini. The Cerberus tanks are good tanks. I’ve spilled juice in the middle a few times from not paying attention and overfilling or I look away for a second. That’s always caused me leakage and even sometimes spit back. When you have your tank assembled on your mod, take the drip tip off, use a q-tip or tissue/paper towel and send it down the middle to clean out some of the access juice, it’ll help clear it out a bit for you. And yes it will also leak from the airflow holes. It’s just because you filled the middle part, which is ok, your mod is fine and the excess juice will clear up.

As for the wattage goes, I’ve gone with what’s comfortable for me. And throughout the day I adjust it. I’ll start out at, lets say 40watts and throughout the day end up at say 60watts. I do the same thing with all my mods. I’ve always felt that your wattage is set as what is comfortable for you. What feels “right”. You’ll figure it out by testing it out yourself. If it feels too hot for me, I set it down.

I also believe everyone above me answered your questions perfectly. But if you have any further questions on your mod or tank, you can message me anytime!
 

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This may help

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Ninja'd! Damn.

I aways join a forum when I have questions and this forum seems great.

Think you may be confused with another vaping forum and thinking we need the compliment. We don't actually. We know we're the greatest, best vaping forum existing. There's an excellent reason for that as well. On our forum we are family. Anyone is welcomed to join our family, we only ask you recall it isn't a club. Beyond that the rules are fairly reasonable. Welcome if you're hanging around, or not. :) Have some :hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug:, if you got extras pass them on to someone you see needs them. :)

I’ve always felt that your wattage is set as what is comfortable for you. What feels “right”. You’ll figure it out by testing it out yourself.

You are completely wrong. You must vape on a car battery at 350 watts no matter how hot that s.o.b gets. If it blows up on you so much the better too. Extra points for taking out innocent standers by. :p If you can't tell I'm being highly sarcastic and joking, I feel bad for Johnathan Winters. :D

You are actually 100% correct and that is absolutely the best and correct way for anyone to vape. Do what suits yourself and you are doing right.
 
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Ninja'd! Damn.



Think you may be confused with another vaping forum and thinking we need the compliment. We don't actually. We know we're the greatest, best vaping forum existing. There's an excellent reason for that as well. On our forum we are family. Anyone is welcomed to join our family, we only ask you recall it isn't a club. Beyond that the rules are fairly reasonable. Welcome if you're hanging around, or not. :) Have some :hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug:, if you got extras pass them on to someone you see needs them. :)



You are completely wrong. You must vape on a car battery at 350 watts no matter how hot that s.o.b gets. If it blows up on you so much the better too. Extra points for taking out innocent standers by. :p If you can't tell I'm being highly sarcastic and joking, I feel bad for Johnathan Winters. :D

You are actually 100% correct and that is absolutely the best and correct way for anyone to vape. Do what suits yourself and you are doing right.
Lmao thank you Mist!
 
you can get the manual on Geekvape's site https://www.geekvape.com/project/aegis-mini/ . When I put in a new coil, I let it sit for at least 30 minutes or more before I use it. If the tank gets flooded, I just blow hard through the driptip with a rag around the air intake holes without any power until it stops coming out, then blow a little lighter with the power on, then it should be good to go! if it still has a leaking problem, its either not assembled correctly or sometimes turning up the power will keep it from leaking (not atomizing all the juice, leading to a flooding condition), I've been using the same tank about 50+ watts and its been great!
 

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you can get the manual on Geekvape's site https://www.geekvape.com/project/aegis-mini/ . When I put in a new coil, I let it sit for at least 30 minutes or more before I use it. If the tank gets flooded, I just blow hard through the driptip with a rag around the air intake holes without any power until it stops coming out, then blow a little lighter with the power on, then it should be good to go! if it still has a leaking problem, its either not assembled correctly or sometimes turning up the power will keep it from leaking (not atomizing all the juice, leading to a flooding condition), I've been using the same tank about 50+ watts and its been great!
Hey uncle joe! :hug:
 

bleak1

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Wattage only mode is just power mode, all you set is wattage .
Yes ka1 is kanthal. You can only vape wattage with kanthal . it will not do tc.

I don't know how to set that mod to SS, but you only have kanthal. so, don't worry about that until you get ss coils
OK, thanks. I don't see any coils that say "SS" or "TI, NI" for the Cerberus tank. I'm thinking of getting another tank like the Horizen Falcon King Sub-Ohm. Is that compatible?
 

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OK, thanks. I don't see any coils that say "SS" or "TI, NI" for the Cerberus tank. I'm thinking of getting another tank like the Horizen Falcon King Sub-Ohm. Is that compatible?
:teehee:I actually have a falcon king on my solo right now! They’re great tanks!! You’ll love it!
 

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I guess I'm a little confused why you want coils for temp control if you've just started vaping. Certainly there's no reason to not use temp control, but just want to be sure you realize that many people vape for years and never use it.

I've used it on many of my mods, but honestly I find myself returning to wattage mode most of the time. It isn't something that has improved my vape experience a lot.
 

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I guess I'm a little confused why you want coils for temp control if you've just started vaping. Certainly there's no reason to not use temp control, but just want to be sure you realize that many people vape for years and never use it.

I've used it on many of my mods, but honestly I find myself returning to wattage mode most of the time. It isn't something that has improved my vape experience a lot.

I agree with you about temp control, I mainly use Wattage mode too. Wattage mode works and works well!
Also just because a mod says it can do temp control- doesn't mean it is good at it! I do not own the Aegis Solo so not sure even with temp control coils how well the mod itself does in Temp Control?
There are a handful of good Temp Control mods that use DNA or YiHi boards and a few others.
 

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Here's the thing with TC:
I say this all as an early adopter to it.

I was one of the first people to have a dna4o- the first tc mod. I've used most variations of the TC boards at some point or another. I've also used TC exclusively for 3 or 4 years. Only in this past year have I gotten back into variable voltage, wattage and mechanicals. I only use tc with a dna 250c in replay mode. You, set it up, click one button and you're done.

With most other boards It's not as easy as slapping on a tank, hitting a few buttons and making it work. It can also be highly inaccurate. TCis really a whole lot more trouble than its worth, especially as a new vapor.

The only exceptions to the above are the dicodes board, latest generation of yihi sx boards and the replay mode of the dna25Oc, however, neither of them come particularly inexpensive.

That all said, if you want fiddle with it, and see if its something you like out of curiosity, I more than understand- again early adopter. But, if your looking for that to be a make or break vape thing, i can assure you, it's not.

If you try it. Make sure that:
Both mod and tank are at the same temp and at rest -have not been used for about 25 minutes.
Pair the mod and tank- make sure resistance is locked in if the mod needs you to.
Set your temp and power ceiling.
- again I don't know your mod, some you have to lock resistance for TC to work others do it automatically
 
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OK, thanks. I don't see any coils that say "SS" or "TI, NI" for the Cerberus tank. I'm thinking of getting another tank like the Horizen Falcon King Sub-Ohm. Is that compatible?
Sometimes even coil heads that have SS wire in them aren't good at TC. A lot of times maybe even most, there's solder points within the coil head on the actual wire. The legs soldered on are sometimes a wire that doesn't affect the resistance. Your mod won't recognize it as SS because of those legs.

I remember when I was new to these forums. TC was a mystery to me and I wanted to try it. After experience (and a lot of reading), I could sometimes get it working right. But other times I'd ask myself, why am I trying to do this?. I gave up on it because it wasn't worth the effort. I got a more consistent and convenient vape using wattage mode.

I still use SS wire in my rebuildables and some coil heads, but in wattage mode. Nickel and titanium are ancient, hardly anybody uses those wires.
 

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Well and not to even mention that when you're first beginning a vape expedition, there is enough to learn and tweak without taking on things that are "extra." It concerns me when new folks try to move too fast right at the very beginning, because then they get discouraged and think that vaping overall isn't worth the bother. Keeping it simple in the beginning makes the whole transition less stressful, new vaper can see benefits from making the switch almost immediately.
 

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I guess I'm a little confused why you want coils for temp control if you've just started vaping. Certainly there's no reason to not use temp control, but just want to be sure you realize that many people vape for years and never use it.

I've used it on many of my mods, but honestly I find myself returning to wattage mode most of the time. It isn't something that has improved my vape experience a lot.
I guess I don't now lol. Just feeling my way around this stuff. I'm pretty good at tech; I've built a lot of PC's and did tech support for years. Vaping is like that to some extent; so many variables. But really really focused on getting a good draw/hit lol. It's hard to believe the levels it's gone to.

So another question about the Mini... when I go into the Settings mode by clicking three times... the screen that I'm on means that that is the Mode I'm on, right? In other words, when I turn it on, if it's the Power screen, that means I'm in the Power/Wattage mode? And if I switch to the TC-SS screen, then I'm in the SS mode, correct? It seems obvious now but just to be sure.
 

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I guess I don't now lol. Just feeling my way around this stuff. I'm pretty good at tech; I've built a lot of PC's and did tech support for years. Vaping is like that to some extent; so many variables. But really really focused on getting a good draw/hit lol. It's hard to believe the levels it's gone to.

So another question about the Mini... when I go into the Settings mode by clicking three times... the screen that I'm on means that that is the Mode I'm on, right? In other words, when I turn it on, if it's the Power screen, that means I'm in the Power/Wattage mode? And if I switch to the TC-SS screen, then I'm in the SS mode, correct? It seems obvious now but just to be sure.
Yes, you are correct!
 

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I guess I don't now lol. Just feeling my way around this stuff. I'm pretty good at tech; I've built a lot of PC's and did tech support for years. Vaping is like that to some extent; so many variables. But really really focused on getting a good draw/hit lol. It's hard to believe the levels it's gone to.

So another question about the Mini... when I go into the Settings mode by clicking three times... the screen that I'm on means that that is the Mode I'm on, right? In other words, when I turn it on, if it's the Power screen, that means I'm in the Power/Wattage mode? And if I switch to the TC-SS screen, then I'm in the SS mode, correct? It seems obvious now but just to be sure.

I have an Aegis Legend but not a Mini, but normally, yes the screen you see when you power on the mod displays the mode you are in. Here's the way the menu on the Legend works (both Geekvape devices, and most of the menus in their current devices are similar):

Click the fire button three times to go into a menu that allows you to switch between modes. Usually at this point the up-down buttons allow you to page through the options available in that menu. To select a mode, press the fire button again. You can then use up-down buttons to select different options on that mode screen. At that point you can use the combination of fire and up-down buttons to select and change the settings in that mode. Once you have things the way you want them, just don't do anything for about 15 seconds, and you will leave the menu altogether. The mode you last selected with the options as you changed them will become effective and will govern the operation of your mod.

Sounds confusing, you just have to fiddle with it a little bit to get comfortable. Every mod can operate a little differently, too, so just take your time.

Be careful of selecting temp control modes - if you don't have the right coils, the mod cannot tell what temperature the wire in the coils is at. The mod can fire too hot and can burn up those coils, or it can refuse to fire at all.
 

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No, you have to use coils specifically made for your tank.
Actually there are some popular coil designs. The Cerberus uses coils patterned after the Baby Beast coils. Lots of tanks use these type of coils. But sometimes they are too wide and dont fit. That's occasionally, most of the tanks that use "Baby Beast styled" coils can use other brands. The Joyetech Pro-core series, Vaporesso GT, and several others use this style. Besides Atlantis styled coils, I'd say it's the most popular style.

Another example is the Freemax Fireluke series or Mesh Pro coils. With the huge popularity of that tank, others used the Freemax coil and patterned their own in the same fasion. The Advken Dark Mesh or Augvape Skynet PRO use Mesh Pro styled coils just to name a couple.
 

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Actually there are some popular coil designs. The Cerberus uses coils patterned after the Baby Beast coils. Lots of tanks use these type of coils. But sometimes they are too wide and dont fit. That's occasionally, most of the tanks that use "Baby Beast styled" coils can use other brands. The Joyetech Pro-core series, Vaporesso GT, and several others use this style. Besides Atlantis styled coils, I'd say it's the most popular style.

Another example is the Freemax Fireluke series or Mesh Pro coils. With the huge popularity of that tank, others used the Freemax coil and patterned their own in the same fasion. The Advken Dark Mesh or Augvape Skynet PRO use Mesh Pro styled coils just to name a couple.
I did not know this and I even have a fireluke 2 tank! Thank you for the info!
 

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I love these tanks so much I have 7. I have a problem figuring out the compatabiity charts There are a bunch of coils that are compatable with this tank-but I don't know them all. I use-with great success:
smok-v8baby-x4- .15 - 30-70w
v8baby-q2-.6-40-80w
geekvape-supermesh-x1-.2-30-90w
x2-.3-30-40w(my fav)
the geekvape im coils I do not think are compatable with this tank.
It is really a personal preference on what you prefer-trial and error really
but you will use more juice the higher the watts
my tanks came with a x-1 and x-2 Just make sure to check-if you don't up the watts for the x-1 you will leak
Also love my aegis mods-have 3 minis,2-solos, 3 novas(got on ridiculous sale for the tanks)
I stick to watts only-really simple that way.
Enjoy-you have a great kit there. imo
 

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Uh, two more questions...

1. In Power mode, why does AMP always read 0.00? Is this something to do with the battery?

2. When prompted with "Is this a new coil?" when I take tank off to clean and put it back on with the same coil, should I choose Yes or No? I saw a video and the guy chose Yes even though I don't think it was a new coil.
 

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Uh, two more questions...

1. In Power mode, why does AMP always read 0.00? Is this something to do with the battery?

2. When prompted with "Is this a new coil?" when I take tank off to clean and put it back on with the same coil, should I choose Yes or No? I saw a video and the guy chose Yes even though I don't think it was a new coil.

You'll only see amps while the mod is actually being fired. At rest no amps are being drawn from the battery.

If old and new readings on the coil are the same, it doesn't matter whether you select yes or no. If they're different, select yes.
 

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Uh, two more questions...

1. In Power mode, why does AMP always read 0.00? Is this something to do with the battery?

2. When prompted with "Is this a new coil?" when I take tank off to clean and put it back on with the same coil, should I choose Yes or No? I saw a video and the guy chose Yes even though I don't think it was a new coil.
1-don't know-only use watt mode on all my mods-just set it to that and the mod will do everything but adjust wattage
2-I always say yes-can't remember why
 

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You'll only see amps while the mod is actually being fired. At rest no amps are being drawn from the battery.

If old and new readings on the coil are the same, it doesn't matter whether you select yes or no. If they're different, select yes.
wow yes of course, thanks, that was driving me crazy.
 

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damn, i just bought another mini !!! i'm getting the red/black xmas color to go with stealth black.

the "logic" to this purchase is... no batteries/charger to buy, no removing one tank to put on another... i can keep two mini's filled with two different tobacco liquids, all the parts are interchangable, not another learning curve (although i'm getting this stuff now but still, my head is spinning), and the colors of the two mini's match perfectly.*

* finally getting a copy of Stendhal's The Red and The Black which i've been meaning to read for decades. i'm going to read it and vape myself numb.
 

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damn, i just bought another mini !!! i'm getting the red/black xmas color to go with stealth black.

the "logic" to this purchase is... no batteries/charger to buy, no removing one tank to put on another... i can keep two mini's filled with two different tobacco liquids, all the parts are interchangable, not another learning curve (although i'm getting this stuff now but still, my head is spinning), and the colors of the two mini's match perfectly.*

* finally getting a copy of Stendhal's The Red and The Black which i've been meaning to read for decades. i'm going to read it and vape myself numb.

Congrats and welcome to the hardware rabbit hole
 

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I guess I'm a little confused why you want coils for temp control if you've just started vaping. Certainly there's no reason to not use temp control, but just want to be sure you realize that many people vape for years and never use it.

I've used it on many of my mods, but honestly I find myself returning to wattage mode most of the time. It isn't something that has improved my vape experience a lot.

*snags this from the electrons* Ah, an unbiased review of temp control. I'll take it. Was not sure myself but weary of temp control. To me it just seems "too much" of a "bells & whistles" concept. From your review it seems I'm correct thinking that way. Got a mod coming that offers temp control, might try it, then again, ... likely won't. I'm alright using VW, or was back when I used Ego twists which were VV and an Innokin MVP3 which was both VV & VW.
 

MyMagicMist

Diamond Contributor
ECF Refugee
Member For 5 Years
The Cerberus uses coils patterned after the Baby Beast coils. Lots of tanks use these type of coils.

Sounds like another case of Smok Tech creating a new version of Universal Pro-Tank/ARO/RGM coil assemblies. "Ah look they fit damn near anything else. Guess I'm saving money. These are $5 a 5 pack, others are going for $15 a 5 pack. Gee, can we guess what I'm buying?"
 

bleak1

Member For 1 Year
Hey all, just wanting to let you know how much I appreciate your expert knowledge. Thank you, you really turned it around for me.

When I said it stopped leaking in a post above, I spoke too soon; it still leaked at anything below 50w and even then still. So I changed the coil (but not any seals/rings) with the spare included and guess what zero leaks at 35w after all night !!! nadalama's instructions in another thread (newbie discouraged over constant leaks) helped I think...

I just Googled "Crown 4 tank leaking" and got a bunch of hits. Apparently you aren't alone.

I don't use factory coil tanks any more, but a good rule-of-thumb for any tank that fills from the top is this: Be sure you close the airflow control (and the juice control if present) before you open the top to refill the tank. Then refill and close the top. Slowly invert the tank, and when it's upside down, open the airflow. Now, again slowly, turn the tank rightside up and put it back on your mod.

What you're trying to do is create the proper vacuum inside the tank. If vacuum isn't right, gravity will pull the juice out through the airflow vents.

My old Herakles tanks would leak every single time unless I filled them this way.

O-ring problems and parts that are tightened too much are also things to check, as others stated.
 

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