Hi Vaping Underground members, In this review i take a look at the Helix Starter Kit with Lumi Tank from Digiflavor a division of Geekvape. The Digiflavor Helix Starter Kit with Lumi Tank was sent for the purpose of this review by Carrie from Geekvape.
http://digiflavor.com/project/helix-kit/
Introduction
The Helix is a single 18650 with 3 modes, bypass and 2 different constant output settings. It's lightweight yet durable and with the included disposable Lumi tank is a good knock about device while i also found the Helix to be very versatile.
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In The Box
Contents:
1 x Digiflavor Helix MOD
1 x Lumi Tank (built-in 0.3ohm supermesh coil)
1 x User manual
1 x USB Cable
1 x Spare Parts Pack
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Aesthetics and Ergonomics
The Helix kit came in plain White cardboard packaging that all Digiflavor samples come in. It's made of a durable ABS material so will take some knocks while still being lightweight. It's a oval tubular shape which makes it very ergonomic and it's double helix design is pleasing to the eye. The device has raised straight sections going diagonally top to bottom with grooves between. In one of these grooves on the front of the device we have 3 LED's for mode and indication. The raised section on the front of the device has a Gunmetal rectangular rhombus shaped fire button towards the top then towards the bottom the micro USB port. Between the fire button and USB port we have "HELIX" carved into the ABS material on the diagonal. On one of the raised areas at the rear of the device we have "DIGIFLAVOR", also carved into the ABS on the diagonal. The base has safety marks then moving to the top we have a tiny 510 plate on a raised platform, the 510 is gold plated and spring loaded. I received the Black version that came with a matching Black Lumi tank, it's also available in Orange, Blue and White, all versions come with matching tank apart from the White Helix which comes with a Gunmetal Lumi.
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Lumi Tank Specs and Features:
Size: 24 x 44.3mm (4ml)/24 x 34.8mm (2ml)
Capacity: 4ml/2ml
Coil Type: Built-in Non-replaceable Supercoil 0.3ohm KA1 Mesh (30-45W, Best 35-40W)
Innovative pre-coiled Lumi tank
Non-replaceable Supermesh coil system
Clear polycarbonate atomizer
Top refill and bottom airflow
Thread: 510
Colours: Blue, Orange, Gunmetal, Black
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My Thoughts About Disposable Tanks
I have reviewed 3 different disposable tanks now and while up until the Lumi i have been surprised by flavour and performance and do see the uses of such a tank. Using when going on holiday or in a position you think your tank could be at risk of being damaged or lost, or just having a couple in a drawer for an emergency or maybe one in the glove compartment in your car. However including a disposable tank as a kit tank is encouraging over use of these tanks and just filling up landfill sites. I really don't get it, if you buy a kit you want a tank which can be used continuously just changing the coil when needed not one that after a couple of weeks needs throwing away and replacing. I suppose an argument could be made that some people want the convenience of not having to change coils but let's face it that's incredibly lazy!
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Lumi Overview
The Lumi is a sub-ohm disposable tank with a pre-installed 0.3 mesh kanthal coil, with a rating between 30W and 45W and best of 35W to 40W. The whole top section including drip tip is one peace which is totally transparent, on the top of the tank next to the drip tip to one side is a removable bung which you remove to reveal a very generous fill port. The tank holds 4ml of e-liquid or 2ml with the TPD version, the TPD version is much shorter. The fill method is the best of the disposable tanks i have used so far as the tank doesn't need removing from the device to fill and the port is a very good size. The bung fits deep and tight making it very secure and in the event of it snapping off and you losing it during filling a spare one is provided. Obviously with no way of priming the coil when filling for the first time i would leave standing for 15 minutes taking the odd draw without firing. You might get away with priming the middle of the coil with the shorter TPD version via the drip tip but with the 4ml version most of the liquid will just go down the centre into the base and then out the airflow holes so personally i would just fill the tank then be patient. The Lumi also looks to have the best airflow adjustabilty of the disposable tanks i have looked at so far, the control ring can be removed which reveals dual cyclops, the control ring has 3 just over 2mm holes each side so you can have one hole open each side, 2 holes or 3. Moving to the base we do have a protruding Gold plated 510 but i would strongly advise not to use the Lumi on a hybrid.
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Performance of Lumi
Usually the performance of the tank i would be describing and giving my opinion in the same section as the device but i tested the Helix with other tanks as i used the Lumi with the Lucid and am not a fan at all. The Lumi is disappointing as i have been surprised by how good disposable tanks have performed. With the Lumi i struggled to get much flavour, now don't get me wrong before mesh coils became all the rage i would be saying the flavour with the Lumi was ok but it has a mesh coil installed and compared to the other disposable tanks it's quite a way off. I do like the fill method with the Lumi but i also thought the airflow would be favourable but wide open it wasn't the smoothest and seemed to get rougher as i closed the airflow down to have 2 holes per side and then one.
Lumi on top of the Lucid!
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Helix Specs and Features:
Size: 89.3 x 26mm
Chipset: Advanced AS Chip
Resistance Range: 0.1-3.0ohm
Material: ABS material
Mode: Bypass in Green Light/3.4V in Blue Light/3.2V in Red Light
Battery: Single 18650 cell (not included)
Double-helix design with ultra-lightweight ABS material
Advanced AS chip for fast and stable operation
Three output modes for different vaping needs
USB Pass-through for using the device while charging.
Tri-colour battery capacity indicator
Thread: 510
Colours: Black, Orange, Blue, White
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Fitting The Battery
The spine of the device is removable to reveal the battery compartment, the diagonal grooves towards the rear on the sides come in very handy for grip when pulling the spine free. The compartment is very tidy and the positive contact is spring loaded. The device takes a 18650, a bit disappointing that it also doesn't take a 21700 as this could of been done without changing the size of the device. The spine is secured in place via a small square magnet top and bottom, they might be small but they are about the strongest magnets i have come across on a device, once fitted their is no movement whatsoever, in fact removing the panel takes quite a tug. I would give it a score of 10 out of 10 but need to take a mark off because yet again we have Black on Black battery orientation markings.
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Review Continued Below:
http://digiflavor.com/project/helix-kit/
Introduction
The Helix is a single 18650 with 3 modes, bypass and 2 different constant output settings. It's lightweight yet durable and with the included disposable Lumi tank is a good knock about device while i also found the Helix to be very versatile.
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In The Box
Contents:
1 x Digiflavor Helix MOD
1 x Lumi Tank (built-in 0.3ohm supermesh coil)
1 x User manual
1 x USB Cable
1 x Spare Parts Pack
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Aesthetics and Ergonomics
The Helix kit came in plain White cardboard packaging that all Digiflavor samples come in. It's made of a durable ABS material so will take some knocks while still being lightweight. It's a oval tubular shape which makes it very ergonomic and it's double helix design is pleasing to the eye. The device has raised straight sections going diagonally top to bottom with grooves between. In one of these grooves on the front of the device we have 3 LED's for mode and indication. The raised section on the front of the device has a Gunmetal rectangular rhombus shaped fire button towards the top then towards the bottom the micro USB port. Between the fire button and USB port we have "HELIX" carved into the ABS material on the diagonal. On one of the raised areas at the rear of the device we have "DIGIFLAVOR", also carved into the ABS on the diagonal. The base has safety marks then moving to the top we have a tiny 510 plate on a raised platform, the 510 is gold plated and spring loaded. I received the Black version that came with a matching Black Lumi tank, it's also available in Orange, Blue and White, all versions come with matching tank apart from the White Helix which comes with a Gunmetal Lumi.
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Lumi Tank Specs and Features:
Size: 24 x 44.3mm (4ml)/24 x 34.8mm (2ml)
Capacity: 4ml/2ml
Coil Type: Built-in Non-replaceable Supercoil 0.3ohm KA1 Mesh (30-45W, Best 35-40W)
Innovative pre-coiled Lumi tank
Non-replaceable Supermesh coil system
Clear polycarbonate atomizer
Top refill and bottom airflow
Thread: 510
Colours: Blue, Orange, Gunmetal, Black
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My Thoughts About Disposable Tanks
I have reviewed 3 different disposable tanks now and while up until the Lumi i have been surprised by flavour and performance and do see the uses of such a tank. Using when going on holiday or in a position you think your tank could be at risk of being damaged or lost, or just having a couple in a drawer for an emergency or maybe one in the glove compartment in your car. However including a disposable tank as a kit tank is encouraging over use of these tanks and just filling up landfill sites. I really don't get it, if you buy a kit you want a tank which can be used continuously just changing the coil when needed not one that after a couple of weeks needs throwing away and replacing. I suppose an argument could be made that some people want the convenience of not having to change coils but let's face it that's incredibly lazy!
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Lumi Overview
The Lumi is a sub-ohm disposable tank with a pre-installed 0.3 mesh kanthal coil, with a rating between 30W and 45W and best of 35W to 40W. The whole top section including drip tip is one peace which is totally transparent, on the top of the tank next to the drip tip to one side is a removable bung which you remove to reveal a very generous fill port. The tank holds 4ml of e-liquid or 2ml with the TPD version, the TPD version is much shorter. The fill method is the best of the disposable tanks i have used so far as the tank doesn't need removing from the device to fill and the port is a very good size. The bung fits deep and tight making it very secure and in the event of it snapping off and you losing it during filling a spare one is provided. Obviously with no way of priming the coil when filling for the first time i would leave standing for 15 minutes taking the odd draw without firing. You might get away with priming the middle of the coil with the shorter TPD version via the drip tip but with the 4ml version most of the liquid will just go down the centre into the base and then out the airflow holes so personally i would just fill the tank then be patient. The Lumi also looks to have the best airflow adjustabilty of the disposable tanks i have looked at so far, the control ring can be removed which reveals dual cyclops, the control ring has 3 just over 2mm holes each side so you can have one hole open each side, 2 holes or 3. Moving to the base we do have a protruding Gold plated 510 but i would strongly advise not to use the Lumi on a hybrid.
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Performance of Lumi
Usually the performance of the tank i would be describing and giving my opinion in the same section as the device but i tested the Helix with other tanks as i used the Lumi with the Lucid and am not a fan at all. The Lumi is disappointing as i have been surprised by how good disposable tanks have performed. With the Lumi i struggled to get much flavour, now don't get me wrong before mesh coils became all the rage i would be saying the flavour with the Lumi was ok but it has a mesh coil installed and compared to the other disposable tanks it's quite a way off. I do like the fill method with the Lumi but i also thought the airflow would be favourable but wide open it wasn't the smoothest and seemed to get rougher as i closed the airflow down to have 2 holes per side and then one.
Lumi on top of the Lucid!
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Helix Specs and Features:
Size: 89.3 x 26mm
Chipset: Advanced AS Chip
Resistance Range: 0.1-3.0ohm
Material: ABS material
Mode: Bypass in Green Light/3.4V in Blue Light/3.2V in Red Light
Battery: Single 18650 cell (not included)
Double-helix design with ultra-lightweight ABS material
Advanced AS chip for fast and stable operation
Three output modes for different vaping needs
USB Pass-through for using the device while charging.
Tri-colour battery capacity indicator
Thread: 510
Colours: Black, Orange, Blue, White
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Fitting The Battery
The spine of the device is removable to reveal the battery compartment, the diagonal grooves towards the rear on the sides come in very handy for grip when pulling the spine free. The compartment is very tidy and the positive contact is spring loaded. The device takes a 18650, a bit disappointing that it also doesn't take a 21700 as this could of been done without changing the size of the device. The spine is secured in place via a small square magnet top and bottom, they might be small but they are about the strongest magnets i have come across on a device, once fitted their is no movement whatsoever, in fact removing the panel takes quite a tug. I would give it a score of 10 out of 10 but need to take a mark off because yet again we have Black on Black battery orientation markings.
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Review Continued Below:
