Torturedzen
Member For 4 Years
Good afternoon all,
I haven't posted much here on this sub but I excel at lurking. Hopefully that's not a factor when requesting some help. And apologies in advance if this seems a tad lengthy. A bit of a background on me...I've been vaping for close to 3 years after quitting 2pks/day for 40 years. I've also been mixing my own juice for about 2 years.
Recently I purchased the Smok TFV8, which I have read nothing but positive things about. I was hoping it would be a contender for the top slot in my rotation. My #1 currently being the Boreas. But I'm disappointed with the TFV8's performance, and not quite sure what I should be doing....or not doing. The mod I use it with is the Hcigar DNA VT133 which is set to max kanthal @120 watts. My specific issue is the vapor production with the included coils. I've tried both the T8 and the Q4 bundled with the tank, about half filled with 70/30 juice. Smok's recommended wattage for those coils is way more than the 50-60w I am accustomed to, so I set my VT133 to 90w (for starters) and let the coil sit for a few mins to saturate. If all went well then a gradual wattage increase.
When I fired the "Beast", first with the T8, I was expecting some pretty decent clouds. But I was met with a wispy, hot vape that my lungs just couldn't handle. This was less than a 2 second hit! The flavor was there but the clouds were anemic at best. So far I've played with both the T8 and Q4coils, verified a solid connection, adjusted wattage up/down, doubled checked my Kanthal settings, etc etc. Everything I could think of. Even threw it on an old Sigelei 150. No difference.
Now, I have experience with building RTA'S, RDTA'S, RDA'S and RBA'S, so I'd like to think I know a few things. Aside from these "Turbo Engines", this TFV8 shouldn't be all that different. But I'll be damned if I can figure this thing out! I guess I can always fall back on the RBA deck for now but any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!
I haven't posted much here on this sub but I excel at lurking. Hopefully that's not a factor when requesting some help. And apologies in advance if this seems a tad lengthy. A bit of a background on me...I've been vaping for close to 3 years after quitting 2pks/day for 40 years. I've also been mixing my own juice for about 2 years.
Recently I purchased the Smok TFV8, which I have read nothing but positive things about. I was hoping it would be a contender for the top slot in my rotation. My #1 currently being the Boreas. But I'm disappointed with the TFV8's performance, and not quite sure what I should be doing....or not doing. The mod I use it with is the Hcigar DNA VT133 which is set to max kanthal @120 watts. My specific issue is the vapor production with the included coils. I've tried both the T8 and the Q4 bundled with the tank, about half filled with 70/30 juice. Smok's recommended wattage for those coils is way more than the 50-60w I am accustomed to, so I set my VT133 to 90w (for starters) and let the coil sit for a few mins to saturate. If all went well then a gradual wattage increase.
When I fired the "Beast", first with the T8, I was expecting some pretty decent clouds. But I was met with a wispy, hot vape that my lungs just couldn't handle. This was less than a 2 second hit! The flavor was there but the clouds were anemic at best. So far I've played with both the T8 and Q4coils, verified a solid connection, adjusted wattage up/down, doubled checked my Kanthal settings, etc etc. Everything I could think of. Even threw it on an old Sigelei 150. No difference.
Now, I have experience with building RTA'S, RDTA'S, RDA'S and RBA'S, so I'd like to think I know a few things. Aside from these "Turbo Engines", this TFV8 shouldn't be all that different. But I'll be damned if I can figure this thing out! I guess I can always fall back on the RBA deck for now but any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!
