Hi Vaping Underground members, In this review i take a look at the Double Barrel V3 from Squid Industries. The Squid Industries Double Barrel V3 was supplied for the purpose of this review by Chelly from Newvaping.
https://www.newvaping.com/products/squid...ge-nosto-1
Introduction
Squid Industries flagship device the Double Barrel has been constantly updated after listening to users and here we have just about a perfected mod with V3. Improvements include an upgraded 510, larger diameter allowing for up to 25mm atty's without overhang, hinged battery door, flush sitting screen, more flexible contacts, sealed top section to protect from leaking atty's and finally more colour options including some hydro drip designs. V3 maintains the same loved ergonomic double barrel form factor along with the multi function dial fire button. The 150W dual 18650 Double Barrel V3 with it's high end build quality is more than worthy of a good look!
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In The Box
Contents:
1 Double Barrel V3 mod
2 Mod guards
1 user manual
1 Warranty Card
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Aesthetics and Ergonomics
The Double Barrel V3 comes in simple but sturdy cardboard box packaging and on opening i was met by a very aesthetically pleasing device with both finish and form factor catching my eye. I received the Inferno version that in my opinion looks stunning, at the risk of showing a feminine side i also really like the Flower of Life version but there are plenty of both plain and Hydro drip (?) designs to suit most!
The device just looks and feels quality and is small for a dual battery device basically being 2 tubes joined together when it comes to form factor. The device is heavy for it's size but reassuringly so and the powder coated paint finish is quite immaculate, hopefully it will stand the test of time.
As far as describing the device i feel this is an occasion to let the pictures do the talking!
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Double Barrel V3 Specs and Features:
Size: 43 x 25 x 92mm
Variable Wattage: 5-150W
Battery Type: 2 x 18650 battery (not included)
Display: 0.47 inch OLED display
Mode: VW
Material: Alloy
A New Version of Double Barrel Box MOD
High-end MOD with Simple Design and Easy Operation
Flat Top OLED Display & Multi-functional Fire Button
Perfect Combination of Visual and Hand Feeling
Dual 18650 Batteries with 150W Max Output
Connected Battery Door
Multiple Protections
Compatible with 25mm Atomizer
Strong alloy constructed and powder-coated for a durable finish
Spring-loaded 510 thread
Colour/Design: Samurai, Flower of Life, Inferno, Chieftain, Champagne Grey, Army Green, Navy Blue, Arctic Camo, Black Obsidian
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The Display
The V3 has a bigger display than the previous version and is sharp but behind a tinted cover, i have had no issues reading the display but then it's January so no chance of seeing how it fairs in "bright" daylight. The screen also sits flush and is watertight sealed so no potential leaking e-liquid will get underneath the screen cover.
Top left we have a vertical battery status bar and then to the right the wattage. Bottom left displays the resistance and then finally bottom right we have the voltage. When the fire button is pressed the display is at it's brightest before dimming 3 seconds after releasing the fire button, 20 seconds later the device goes into stealth mode. Firing from stealth mode brings no delay whatsoever and the display immediately comes back on bright.
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Fitting the Batteries
The Double Barrel accommodates dual 18650 batteries now via a hinged door that uses just a protruding metal section as a fixed latch. For these type of doors to work we need movement when no batteries are installed to allow the door to be slid in and out of the locked position so if there was no play the door simply wouldn't work so the loose floppy nature of the door without batteries isn't a con but just a need.
We now have spring loaded contacts at the bottom of the tubes (yet another improvement) and the door uses the pressure of the tight fit of the batteries on the latch to secure in place and absolutely no issues, very secure and no movement whatsoever.
I have seen colour versions where orientation is labelled in White (good job!) but i can only review what i receive and the orientation on my Inferno version is both small and Black on Black, please can we have it White on all versions? Also the door fits flush which is great but then we have vertical grooves to help slide the door open before lifting up and securing shut that protrude so it's these grooves the device actually sit on making it a bit wobbly!
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Multipurpose Fire Button
The Fire button is also a dial for wattage adjustment and this is where a quality made device like the Double Barrel could of fallen down but the button feels as good quality as the rest of the device.
The button has a very stiff click which again i both like and feels of quality, it also gives me confidence it isn't going to fire in my pocket and although we have a lock feature for the dial again it moves with a really nice tolerance and although i never lock it i haven't had the wattage move of it's own accord.
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No USB Port
As the Double Barrel V3 is a very simple adjustable wattage only device without any other features then there will be no need for upgrades and as the normal recommendation is not to charge batteries in a device unless it's your only option it makes perfect sense to not have a USB port.
However it does mean the device is not suitable for those that don't charge their batteries externally or maybe it's a good reason to finally get a charger!
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Review Continued Below:
https://www.newvaping.com/products/squid...ge-nosto-1
Introduction
Squid Industries flagship device the Double Barrel has been constantly updated after listening to users and here we have just about a perfected mod with V3. Improvements include an upgraded 510, larger diameter allowing for up to 25mm atty's without overhang, hinged battery door, flush sitting screen, more flexible contacts, sealed top section to protect from leaking atty's and finally more colour options including some hydro drip designs. V3 maintains the same loved ergonomic double barrel form factor along with the multi function dial fire button. The 150W dual 18650 Double Barrel V3 with it's high end build quality is more than worthy of a good look!
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In The Box
Contents:
1 Double Barrel V3 mod
2 Mod guards
1 user manual
1 Warranty Card
___________________________________________________________________
Aesthetics and Ergonomics
The Double Barrel V3 comes in simple but sturdy cardboard box packaging and on opening i was met by a very aesthetically pleasing device with both finish and form factor catching my eye. I received the Inferno version that in my opinion looks stunning, at the risk of showing a feminine side i also really like the Flower of Life version but there are plenty of both plain and Hydro drip (?) designs to suit most!
The device just looks and feels quality and is small for a dual battery device basically being 2 tubes joined together when it comes to form factor. The device is heavy for it's size but reassuringly so and the powder coated paint finish is quite immaculate, hopefully it will stand the test of time.
As far as describing the device i feel this is an occasion to let the pictures do the talking!
___________________________________________________________________
Double Barrel V3 Specs and Features:
Size: 43 x 25 x 92mm
Variable Wattage: 5-150W
Battery Type: 2 x 18650 battery (not included)
Display: 0.47 inch OLED display
Mode: VW
Material: Alloy
A New Version of Double Barrel Box MOD
High-end MOD with Simple Design and Easy Operation
Flat Top OLED Display & Multi-functional Fire Button
Perfect Combination of Visual and Hand Feeling
Dual 18650 Batteries with 150W Max Output
Connected Battery Door
Multiple Protections
Compatible with 25mm Atomizer
Strong alloy constructed and powder-coated for a durable finish
Spring-loaded 510 thread
Colour/Design: Samurai, Flower of Life, Inferno, Chieftain, Champagne Grey, Army Green, Navy Blue, Arctic Camo, Black Obsidian
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The Display
The V3 has a bigger display than the previous version and is sharp but behind a tinted cover, i have had no issues reading the display but then it's January so no chance of seeing how it fairs in "bright" daylight. The screen also sits flush and is watertight sealed so no potential leaking e-liquid will get underneath the screen cover.
Top left we have a vertical battery status bar and then to the right the wattage. Bottom left displays the resistance and then finally bottom right we have the voltage. When the fire button is pressed the display is at it's brightest before dimming 3 seconds after releasing the fire button, 20 seconds later the device goes into stealth mode. Firing from stealth mode brings no delay whatsoever and the display immediately comes back on bright.
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Fitting the Batteries
The Double Barrel accommodates dual 18650 batteries now via a hinged door that uses just a protruding metal section as a fixed latch. For these type of doors to work we need movement when no batteries are installed to allow the door to be slid in and out of the locked position so if there was no play the door simply wouldn't work so the loose floppy nature of the door without batteries isn't a con but just a need.
We now have spring loaded contacts at the bottom of the tubes (yet another improvement) and the door uses the pressure of the tight fit of the batteries on the latch to secure in place and absolutely no issues, very secure and no movement whatsoever.
I have seen colour versions where orientation is labelled in White (good job!) but i can only review what i receive and the orientation on my Inferno version is both small and Black on Black, please can we have it White on all versions? Also the door fits flush which is great but then we have vertical grooves to help slide the door open before lifting up and securing shut that protrude so it's these grooves the device actually sit on making it a bit wobbly!
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Multipurpose Fire Button
The Fire button is also a dial for wattage adjustment and this is where a quality made device like the Double Barrel could of fallen down but the button feels as good quality as the rest of the device.
The button has a very stiff click which again i both like and feels of quality, it also gives me confidence it isn't going to fire in my pocket and although we have a lock feature for the dial again it moves with a really nice tolerance and although i never lock it i haven't had the wattage move of it's own accord.
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No USB Port
As the Double Barrel V3 is a very simple adjustable wattage only device without any other features then there will be no need for upgrades and as the normal recommendation is not to charge batteries in a device unless it's your only option it makes perfect sense to not have a USB port.
However it does mean the device is not suitable for those that don't charge their batteries externally or maybe it's a good reason to finally get a charger!
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Review Continued Below: