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Best regulated box mod?
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I have the original Starre and it's a really nice tank of you can stand bottom fill. It doesn't get used much these days but it's still nice to have around. I almost went with the pro but after reading reviews about it, I passed. The juice flow control is a bit wonky so it's prone to leaks. It's also a very tall tank which makes any mod a monster. There are much better choices out there.
I heard that it leaks a lot, but the clouds look amazing. I'm more into cloud chasing though. For some reason it satisfies me more. My crown and my Herakles both leaked but I think it's because it bothered me a lot when they weren't completely full. If you have any suggestions to not letting them leak? I have the tfv4 and I can fill it to the top and it doesn't leak.
From what I've experienced the TFV4 is simply top of the line for factory coils, problem is the price tag on those coils. Though realistically it's like an extra $5-10 a month so not a big deal but worth considering. The only leaking I had on the TFV4 was when it'd open the top fill in my pocket, using the vape band helped a lot there (thought not perfect). Aside from that it was simply awesome. I mainly used the RBA kits though, specifically a modified single RBA deck with a hefty vertical coil, but the dual coil was nice too.
But, I've officially retired my TFV4s as of 5 minutes ago, just cleaned up and packed away my Mini (full size was packed away a month or so ago). Now it's just the Griffin, Haze, and Avocado that are my main squeezes and the Atlantis until my Diablo arrives.
I use my vapornaut band around it, but I don't ever put it in my pocket because girl pockets aren't big enough, lol. But jerus(the one who commented earlier) and riptrippers as well as many others said that the Griffin was amazing. I really want to get into building my own coils. I topfill my tfv4 mini and I have no problem whatsoever. I like to have multiple opinions on things, do you have any advice on building your coils? Jerus gave me some very good advice, but I want to know what your opinion is. If you have any links please send them to me 
I use my vapornaut band around it, but I don't ever put it in my pocket because girl pockets aren't big enough, lol. But jerus(the one who commented earlier) and riptrippers as well as many others said that the Griffin was amazing. I really want to get into building my own coils. I topfill my tfv4 mini and I have no problem whatsoever. I like to have multiple opinions on things, do you have any advice on building your coils? Jerus gave me some very good advice, but I want to know what your opinion is. If you have any links please send them to me
I think I mentioned earlier, my brother's wife calls me a functionista, that came from me criticizing her "girl pockets" as functionally useless sorry just made me chuckle.
Since you are asking about RTA's, here's a picture I have with a few of them for comparison. All are on DNA200 mods
(L to R) Volcano Lavabox w Billow V2, Volcano Blood Red Lavabox w Billow V2, Wismec Reuleaux w TFV4, Hcigar VT200 w UD Bellus, Hotcig DX200 tankless
Here's another picture of the same lineup from a different angle
Here's a closeup of the Black Billow V2
Cheers,
Steve
(L to R) Volcano Lavabox w Billow V2, Volcano Blood Red Lavabox w Billow V2, Wismec Reuleaux w TFV4, Hcigar VT200 w UD Bellus, Hotcig DX200 tankless
Here's another picture of the same lineup from a different angle
Here's a closeup of the Black Billow V2
Cheers,
Steve
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Thank you for the kind words, I appreciate it!
I don't have the Griffin, those are 2 Billow V2's (SS and Black), a TFV4, and a UD Bellus. One of these days I will probanbly pick one up. Just haven't gotten around to it yet.
Cheers,
Steve
Thank You! I really like it as well. It's my favorite of the bunch. As a matter of fact I'm using it right now with some DIY Vanilla Custard
Not sure on a phone (I use a dumbphone still, it calls which is what I need it for, texting is a nice addition but more than i need, data would get me in trouble!).
But, try Imgur uploads then getting the direct link and linking from there? that's how I do it on the computer. I do have my brother's old smartphone to use as a camera and upload then I just yank the picture from my imgur account on my computer.
But, try Imgur uploads then getting the direct link and linking from there? that's how I do it on the computer. I do have my brother's old smartphone to use as a camera and upload then I just yank the picture from my imgur account on my computer.
I upload mine to my free Photobucket account and get the direct link (URL) from there to post here. You can do that from your smartphone as well (I mean the photobucket route)
So here's my setups. 
First is one I don't use anymore, but the fact that it can be used as a weapon I still love the idea of it. It's the CF Maxx with the Atlantis Mega. Pulled it out just for the picture because of that weaponization aspect
The second is my Sigelei 150w with the Griffin on it, just works great, I also use the Griffin on the other box mod. and rarely that little tube in the middle.
Middle is my Haze clone with the CF Mod, which is a regulated mech mod, not sure how else to put it, acts like a mech mod but had protections which keeps issues like when my brother sits on it in the car from causing his butt to blow off.
The next is my Atlantis v1 with the XCube II (that grey bar on the mod lights up a deep blue/purple, it's lovely), I don't use it on that mod, I'm using it on the next one lately, but I had it laying around so I plopped it on there.
Last is the Mini Volt with my Avocado on it, the Avocado has a nice 28g Fused Clapton dual build in it, works nicely, I'm typically using the Atlantis v1 on it lately till my Diablo arrives. I can't use the Avocado because the idea is I can pocket that little thing easily but the Avocado leaks when turned on it's side so it's a no go, but nice when I'm at home.
Anyways, those are my favorite setups, I have a few others but they aren't in use. Almost pulled the trigger on the RX200 today, but thought better. I do have a plethora of vape mail on the way (4 bay charger, couple HB2 batteries, King tube mech mod, Diablo RTA, 50 clear battery wraps, Derringer Clone, Another Haze clone with a clear tank so I can swap the glass out and not have such a fugly tank, and various drip tips to try out).
First is one I don't use anymore, but the fact that it can be used as a weapon I still love the idea of it. It's the CF Maxx with the Atlantis Mega. Pulled it out just for the picture because of that weaponization aspect
The second is my Sigelei 150w with the Griffin on it, just works great, I also use the Griffin on the other box mod. and rarely that little tube in the middle.
Middle is my Haze clone with the CF Mod, which is a regulated mech mod, not sure how else to put it, acts like a mech mod but had protections which keeps issues like when my brother sits on it in the car from causing his butt to blow off.
The next is my Atlantis v1 with the XCube II (that grey bar on the mod lights up a deep blue/purple, it's lovely), I don't use it on that mod, I'm using it on the next one lately, but I had it laying around so I plopped it on there.
Last is the Mini Volt with my Avocado on it, the Avocado has a nice 28g Fused Clapton dual build in it, works nicely, I'm typically using the Atlantis v1 on it lately till my Diablo arrives. I can't use the Avocado because the idea is I can pocket that little thing easily but the Avocado leaks when turned on it's side so it's a no go, but nice when I'm at home.
Anyways, those are my favorite setups, I have a few others but they aren't in use. Almost pulled the trigger on the RX200 today, but thought better. I do have a plethora of vape mail on the way (4 bay charger, couple HB2 batteries, King tube mech mod, Diablo RTA, 50 clear battery wraps, Derringer Clone, Another Haze clone with a clear tank so I can swap the glass out and not have such a fugly tank, and various drip tips to try out).
But but, the vape bands are misleading!
Yup saw the link, nice little devices you got there. I'm jealous of the mods, both blow mine out of the water, but again I'd not really put them to full use and mine work well enough.
The Grey one is a simple Sigelei 150w, it was one of the earlier high powered mods. I've been putting off decorating it, but was working on it before I posted. If I can get it to turn out how I want I'll upload after I do. Tempted to buy a jwrap for it but I'm a cheap frugal sob so I'm going to try my own stickers for now, if it turns out like crap I may just pull the trigger and get either a designed wrap or a textured wood finish for it.
The Grey one is a simple Sigelei 150w, it was one of the earlier high powered mods. I've been putting off decorating it, but was working on it before I posted. If I can get it to turn out how I want I'll upload after I do. Tempted to buy a jwrap for it but I'm a cheap frugal sob so I'm going to try my own stickers for now, if it turns out like crap I may just pull the trigger and get either a designed wrap or a textured wood finish for it.
I don't blame you for being cheap when it comes to those kinds of things. I really love your setups. Are any of those unregulated? Your devices are probably better because you build them yourself and know exactly how you like it to produce the flavor you want ( I know you're a flavor chaser).
Naw, I don't use my couple mechs much, though I did just order another Tube mod ($10 so why not???). I have one that's a pipe mod but using a 18350 battery it's quite limited, I love the design just can't make it work like I want without risking pipe bomb mode (which I've tried just was smart enough to stop). If I could make it work I'd use that all the time.
My big problem with unregulated is no limitation on accidental button pushes. Like I said, if I had brought my Nemesis clone out when my brother was riding in the car he might not have a butt anymore. So I stick with that CF Mod for my tube build for the most part, I fiddle with my mechs for the fun of it but that's all. They don't leave my room. (and for those thinking "if you follow safety protocols they aren't a risk" well, I say "do as I say not as I do"
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If you click on the square picture of what looks like a mountain landscape to the right of the smile face at the top of the post box and add your link there, the picture will show up on screen instead of the link. Just a quick tip.
Cheers,
Steve
only if you have the direct link and not the display page link.
Like :
but this won't work:
To further explain, in photobucket click on the picture you want to display. Right click on the expanded picture and then left click on copy image location. Finally paste that link in the space provided for URL's in the Landscape/picture tab. Hope that makes sense.
Cheers,
Steve
Cheers,
Steve
The guy at my smoke shop prefers regulated mods because he's concerned about the battery safety, but when I had the vamo v5 and the aspire nautilis, I never had a problem with it. At the time (like 2013), it really did produce good clouds and flavor, I guess I was just more into smoking cigarettes though, that's why I went back. I was really young though too, so in a way, I guess I felt cool. Now that I'm older, I don't want to die at a young age, especially over sticks of bullshit.
only if you have the direct link and not the display page link.
Like :
but this won't work:
Great minds think alike Jerus lmao. Nice mods by the way!
Cheers,
Steve
The Nautilus likely would be shit on a mech mod. Again Ohm's Law.
Take a 1.5Ω coil and put it on a 4.2v battery you'll be getting 2.8amps max, realistically it's more like 3.8 so 2.5amps, That's 9watts. Enough to power a 1.5Ω coil but it surely won't be blowing your socks off.
But btw, looking up the Vamo v5, it looks liek it's a variable voltage/wattage mod, which means it is regulated, just it's very low power. Between the tank and mod you'll have not gotten much oomph. Those things are meant to replicate the process of smoking but you don't get that same warmth and texture that you get with some higher powered options. I did the same though... though I was bad and it wasn't cigarettes I was smoking. I'm not allowed to go into that though (forum rules). Anyways, vaping satiated my own urges and got me being much better about things.
Take a 1.5Ω coil and put it on a 4.2v battery you'll be getting 2.8amps max, realistically it's more like 3.8 so 2.5amps, That's 9watts. Enough to power a 1.5Ω coil but it surely won't be blowing your socks off.
But btw, looking up the Vamo v5, it looks liek it's a variable voltage/wattage mod, which means it is regulated, just it's very low power. Between the tank and mod you'll have not gotten much oomph. Those things are meant to replicate the process of smoking but you don't get that same warmth and texture that you get with some higher powered options. I did the same though... though I was bad and it wasn't cigarettes I was smoking. I'm not allowed to go into that though (forum rules)
. Anyways, vaping satiated my own urges and got me being much better about things.
It comes with the TFV4, I got a few too, just don't use them
You take the direct link once you click on your thumbnail picture in photobucket, this one
http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s468/Mjjmfa/Mobile Uploads/0307161448a_zpswi4aq3ly.jpg
You then paste that in the picture tab, to get this
I'm using my desktop with a mouse and it makes it easier. Read back through our posts and it should become clear.
phones aren't computers, they're weird, they try to be user friendly and cut out options to do so.
Listen to Wingsfan on this though, he probably knows more on phones than I do, but yes you need to get the direct link, which is:
http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s468/Mjjmfa/Mobile Uploads/0307161448a_zpswi4aq3ly.jpg
Then you use that landscape picture up top (mountains with a sun in the top left corner) and paste in the link.
I also have an IPV3 Li, IPV2S, MVP 2.0, Asolo, Lost Vape Tan V2 (beautiful wood mod but tops out at 35 watts with no TC). Since getting the DNA200's, I haven't used any of them. I need to sell or PIF some lol. Not the Tan mod though, I'm going to replace the chip with a SX350J one of these days (at least that's the plan as of now). I've been vaping for awhile.
Edit I still use the IPV3Li to build on - it's resistance reads out to the thousandths of an ohm. Great for making sure my dual coil builds aren't shorting as I build them (add 1 coil check, add the second, check. Screw it all together and check again. Then put it on a DNA200). It's really a nice mod built like a tank.
Edit I still use the IPV3Li to build on - it's resistance reads out to the thousandths of an ohm. Great for making sure my dual coil builds aren't shorting as I build them (add 1 coil check, add the second, check. Screw it all together and check again. Then put it on a DNA200). It's really a nice mod built like a tank.
It's certainly a popular one. I kind of skipped the whole single battery mod thing, went strait from that CF Maxx to my sigelei 150, and then a couple unregulated mods. Holding on to a few old goodies till I can find a friend in need and dump them off. All my old eGo's went to good homes at least.
Need to find someone who needs a nightstick/mod to drop that CF Maxx on
Need to find someone who needs a nightstick/mod to drop that CF Maxx on
Like you said, great minds
, I would use the PIF area of this forum, but seems like it's more sob stories for handouts than people actually in need. Not looking to give it to greed but to give things to those in need.
I couldn't agree more my friendLike you said, great minds
I hear amazing things about The ipv3 and the li version. But I'm really attracted to the sigelei white 150 w tc. I never vape that high ( I vape around 60w) but I like to have that option though for some reason.
I am such a good hearted person, I really hate to see people who feel like their life is a waste. We're all here for a purpose. We're supposed to be making the best out of every had situation and learn from it. If we didn't do this, our spirits in the spirit realm (when we die) would never grow. I personally believe in reincarnation, and I'm not Chinese or japanese, lol. I read Dolores cannons book, and ever since then I truly believe in it, not saying I never have, but having confirmation from a hypnotherapist has strongly made me a believer.
I say it time and time again. Never think "I vape at XXwattage" as a limitation. Wattage is simply the power. As your coils change so does the wattage to get the same type of vape. Example being that my 40-50w on 2X28g fused claptons is similar to my 100w on 2X24g fused claptons. More wire, lower resistance and it'll require more wattage to get the same heat to produce a similar vapor production. A lot of people falsely believe that more wattage = more heat, that couldn't be further from the truth. It is true when you're using the same coil, but there are a lot of variables involved in vaping. Those 24g fused claptons at 100w are actually a cooler (though denser and more flavorful) vape than the TFV4 quad coils at 100w. This is because they are a lower resistance and more metal, so the heat comes slower.
It's one of my pet peeves when people say "I vape XX wattage." Every coil has it's subjective sweet spot and it'll differ from coil to coil.
It's not people down on themselves, it's people throwing out sob stories to get free stuff. If it was just people with low self esteem I'd be doing all i could to help. There's a reason there's a post in that area saying "VU is generous...not dumb". Thanks for the heads up on an author though, big fan of theology and looks like that's what they write about.
Don't get me wrong it's a great mod but no SS TC and no user TCR setting. Since I only vape in TC, I wouldn't buy a new mod without upgrade capabilities and a user settable TCR. That's just me though.