Hi Vaping Underground members, In this review i take a look at the Aromamizer Lite RTA V1.5 from Steam Crave. The Aromamizer Lite RTA V1.5 was supplied for the purpose of this review by Steam Crave.
http://www.steamcrave.com/aromamizerlite...078p1.html
Introduction
Steam crave are best known for their high quality, large capacity RTA's and RDTA's featuring multiple airflow options, versatility, and with the Aromamizer Lite RTA V1.5 we continue with multiple airflow options and also versatility in the form of offering both a MTL and RDL vaping experience!
The Aromamizer Lite RTA is 23mm in diameter and essentially a combination between the Aromamizer RDTA and Supreme Lite. This second version of the tank see's upgrades to improve the MTL experience in the form of Peek airflow plugs and a 4mm chimney reducer. With the customary high build quality and an array of included extras let's give the Aromamizer Lite RTA V1.5 a good look!
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In The Box
Contents:
1 x Aromamizer Lite RTA whole unit (with DL drip tip)
1 x Spare 3.5ml glass
1 x 4.5ml bubble glass
1 x Spare o rings and grub screws
2 x Airflow peek plugs
1 x Stainless steel airflow chimney adaptor
1x Allen Key
1x MTL drip tip
1x User manual
1 x Steamcrave sticker
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Aesthetics
The Aromamizer Lite RTA V1.5 comes in cardboard flip open packaging with viewing window which Steam Crave tanks usually come in so the RTA can be viewed without opening the box. I received the Stainless Steel version, it's available in Stainless Steel, Black or Gunmetal, all versions come pre-installed with a straight glass, and the chimney reducer in place.
The Construction is made from SS 304 and is the usual exceptional quality we have come to expect from Steam Crave with all machining, threading and tolerances spot on!
With the chimney reducer in place we have an extra 10mm in height giving the Aromamizer Lite quite a tall appearance. The main aesthetic feature is the side AFC which offers different airflow configurations and protrudes from the rest of the tank giving it quite a funky form factor which can be added to further by installing the bubble glass, below the AFC we have an arrow to use for a guide for lining up the individual airflow holes. Top-cap and base has the same knurling we saw on the Glaz Mini and below the top-cap we have "AROMAMIZER LITE RTA V1.5" carved into the metal.
Moving to the base we have the 510 threading with standard 510 pin and Peek surround, branding and safety stamps.
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Aromamizer Lite RTA V1.5 Specs and Features:
Diameter: 23mm
Height: 59mm
Capacity: 3.5ml (a 4.5ml extra glass tube included)
Tank Type: Single Coil RTA
Airflow peek: 2×0.8mm
4mm Chimney adaptor
DL & MTL formats
Single coil build deck
Precise adjustable bottom airflow
Thread: 510
Colours: Black, Stainless Steel, Gunmetal
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The Problem With The Original And What The V1.5 Offers Different
The way the airflow is set up is we have a double chamber which either side we have a separated airflow section with honeycomb airflow on the inner chamber wall but no outer chamber wall, this is created by the setting on the airflow control ring. The problem with this is there is a void the same size as the area took up by the complete honeycomb airflow section between the AFC and the airflow holes on the inner chamber.
This means some loss of pressure and of course what ever the AFC setting the air has chance to spread between AFC and chamber wall so will allow some air to enter the holes which you are not intended which is pressure and airflow lost to it's intended target. When in DL mode it makes no difference because the large slot is the same size as the complete airflow on the chamber so the air goes through the honeycomb inlets direct and when using the narrow slot the system although in theory even here is flawed actually still works ok for RDL.
The real problem is when using one of the two small holes for airflow where the void between these holes on the AFC and the inner chamber is vast in comparison and instead of having a directed jet of air you need for MTL all pressure is lost and the air just spreads between the AFC hole and the complete honeycomb inlets on the inner chamber which just doesn't give a great MTL experience.
Steam Crave have come up with a solution which allows the same design to be kept while solving the problem in the form of Peek plugs that plug up this void and the plugs themselves have just 2 0.8mm airflow holes both of which will line up with one of the holes on the inner chamber honeycomb section. Now the honeycomb airflow has been put out of action and we no longer have a void between the AFC and inner chamber just 2 0.8mm airflow holes leading straight from the AFC through to the inner chamber for more precise MTL airflow control and no loss of pressure.
Also the bore of the chimney is quite wide to suit RDL vaping so with V1.5 a 4mm chamber reducer is also included which suits a MTL set-up better.
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What You Receive?
You receive one completed Aromamizer Lite V1.5 with straight glass (3.5ml) and chimney reducer installed. You receive a spare 3.5ml glass and a 4.5 bubble glass. You also receive 2 Delrin 510 drip tips one for MTL and the other more suited to a RDL vape, of course you can fit your own. You also get a T-Piece tool, 2 Peek airflow plugs, plenty of spare o-rings and screws, paperwork and sticker. As always you receive a lot but again as usual with Steam Crave products you don't receive any Cotton or coils, some anti-clockwise wound coils would of been a good move!
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It's Various Parts!
The Aromamizer Lite RTA breaks down into all it's various parts very easily and is just as simple to reassemble. Up top we have the choice of RDL or MTL Delrin drip tips which can either be installed straight into the top-cap or the chimney reducer can be fitted first and then the drip tip fits into that, i like the simple way the reducer is installed which means it can be put in place or removed on the fly!
Next we have the fill port plate with attached chimney which can be unscrewed form the top of the chamber allowing the glass to be removed. We then have the lower tank ring which is for sealing the bottom of the glass which just pops off allowing the removal of the Airflow Control Ring.
The base unscrews which allows the deck to be pulled out of the chamber. This leaves the double wall chamber which both has a cavity between walls to allow juice to flow from the tank down to the deck and either side the honeycomb airflow design, when reassembling i installed the bubble glass for an extra 1ml Capacity.
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The Airflow
I have basically explained the airflow in a previous section so to quickly go over it we have a 3 row honeycomb design either side and on the airflow control ring we have a slot the same size either side which then turns to a narrow slot which just lines up with the middle honeycomb row. When turning the ring in the opposite direction we also have 2 different sized small airflow holes which are just for use when using as a MTL RTA.
To use for MTL you receive 2 Peek plugs to use instead of the honeycomb design, these plugs have 2 0.8mm holes for airflow. As well as lining these plugs up with the narrow slot (they can fall out if lined up with the large slot and this would give the exact same airflow anyway) the airflow can also be turned using the arrow underneath the AFC as a guide to line up with one of the individual holes for a much tighter draw.
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Review Continued below:
http://www.steamcrave.com/aromamizerlite...078p1.html
Introduction
Steam crave are best known for their high quality, large capacity RTA's and RDTA's featuring multiple airflow options, versatility, and with the Aromamizer Lite RTA V1.5 we continue with multiple airflow options and also versatility in the form of offering both a MTL and RDL vaping experience!
The Aromamizer Lite RTA is 23mm in diameter and essentially a combination between the Aromamizer RDTA and Supreme Lite. This second version of the tank see's upgrades to improve the MTL experience in the form of Peek airflow plugs and a 4mm chimney reducer. With the customary high build quality and an array of included extras let's give the Aromamizer Lite RTA V1.5 a good look!
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In The Box
Contents:
1 x Aromamizer Lite RTA whole unit (with DL drip tip)
1 x Spare 3.5ml glass
1 x 4.5ml bubble glass
1 x Spare o rings and grub screws
2 x Airflow peek plugs
1 x Stainless steel airflow chimney adaptor
1x Allen Key
1x MTL drip tip
1x User manual
1 x Steamcrave sticker
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Aesthetics
The Aromamizer Lite RTA V1.5 comes in cardboard flip open packaging with viewing window which Steam Crave tanks usually come in so the RTA can be viewed without opening the box. I received the Stainless Steel version, it's available in Stainless Steel, Black or Gunmetal, all versions come pre-installed with a straight glass, and the chimney reducer in place.
The Construction is made from SS 304 and is the usual exceptional quality we have come to expect from Steam Crave with all machining, threading and tolerances spot on!
With the chimney reducer in place we have an extra 10mm in height giving the Aromamizer Lite quite a tall appearance. The main aesthetic feature is the side AFC which offers different airflow configurations and protrudes from the rest of the tank giving it quite a funky form factor which can be added to further by installing the bubble glass, below the AFC we have an arrow to use for a guide for lining up the individual airflow holes. Top-cap and base has the same knurling we saw on the Glaz Mini and below the top-cap we have "AROMAMIZER LITE RTA V1.5" carved into the metal.
Moving to the base we have the 510 threading with standard 510 pin and Peek surround, branding and safety stamps.
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Aromamizer Lite RTA V1.5 Specs and Features:
Diameter: 23mm
Height: 59mm
Capacity: 3.5ml (a 4.5ml extra glass tube included)
Tank Type: Single Coil RTA
Airflow peek: 2×0.8mm
4mm Chimney adaptor
DL & MTL formats
Single coil build deck
Precise adjustable bottom airflow
Thread: 510
Colours: Black, Stainless Steel, Gunmetal
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The Problem With The Original And What The V1.5 Offers Different
The way the airflow is set up is we have a double chamber which either side we have a separated airflow section with honeycomb airflow on the inner chamber wall but no outer chamber wall, this is created by the setting on the airflow control ring. The problem with this is there is a void the same size as the area took up by the complete honeycomb airflow section between the AFC and the airflow holes on the inner chamber.
This means some loss of pressure and of course what ever the AFC setting the air has chance to spread between AFC and chamber wall so will allow some air to enter the holes which you are not intended which is pressure and airflow lost to it's intended target. When in DL mode it makes no difference because the large slot is the same size as the complete airflow on the chamber so the air goes through the honeycomb inlets direct and when using the narrow slot the system although in theory even here is flawed actually still works ok for RDL.
The real problem is when using one of the two small holes for airflow where the void between these holes on the AFC and the inner chamber is vast in comparison and instead of having a directed jet of air you need for MTL all pressure is lost and the air just spreads between the AFC hole and the complete honeycomb inlets on the inner chamber which just doesn't give a great MTL experience.
Steam Crave have come up with a solution which allows the same design to be kept while solving the problem in the form of Peek plugs that plug up this void and the plugs themselves have just 2 0.8mm airflow holes both of which will line up with one of the holes on the inner chamber honeycomb section. Now the honeycomb airflow has been put out of action and we no longer have a void between the AFC and inner chamber just 2 0.8mm airflow holes leading straight from the AFC through to the inner chamber for more precise MTL airflow control and no loss of pressure.
Also the bore of the chimney is quite wide to suit RDL vaping so with V1.5 a 4mm chamber reducer is also included which suits a MTL set-up better.
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What You Receive?
You receive one completed Aromamizer Lite V1.5 with straight glass (3.5ml) and chimney reducer installed. You receive a spare 3.5ml glass and a 4.5 bubble glass. You also receive 2 Delrin 510 drip tips one for MTL and the other more suited to a RDL vape, of course you can fit your own. You also get a T-Piece tool, 2 Peek airflow plugs, plenty of spare o-rings and screws, paperwork and sticker. As always you receive a lot but again as usual with Steam Crave products you don't receive any Cotton or coils, some anti-clockwise wound coils would of been a good move!
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It's Various Parts!
The Aromamizer Lite RTA breaks down into all it's various parts very easily and is just as simple to reassemble. Up top we have the choice of RDL or MTL Delrin drip tips which can either be installed straight into the top-cap or the chimney reducer can be fitted first and then the drip tip fits into that, i like the simple way the reducer is installed which means it can be put in place or removed on the fly!
Next we have the fill port plate with attached chimney which can be unscrewed form the top of the chamber allowing the glass to be removed. We then have the lower tank ring which is for sealing the bottom of the glass which just pops off allowing the removal of the Airflow Control Ring.
The base unscrews which allows the deck to be pulled out of the chamber. This leaves the double wall chamber which both has a cavity between walls to allow juice to flow from the tank down to the deck and either side the honeycomb airflow design, when reassembling i installed the bubble glass for an extra 1ml Capacity.
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The Airflow
I have basically explained the airflow in a previous section so to quickly go over it we have a 3 row honeycomb design either side and on the airflow control ring we have a slot the same size either side which then turns to a narrow slot which just lines up with the middle honeycomb row. When turning the ring in the opposite direction we also have 2 different sized small airflow holes which are just for use when using as a MTL RTA.
To use for MTL you receive 2 Peek plugs to use instead of the honeycomb design, these plugs have 2 0.8mm holes for airflow. As well as lining these plugs up with the narrow slot (they can fall out if lined up with the large slot and this would give the exact same airflow anyway) the airflow can also be turned using the arrow underneath the AFC as a guide to line up with one of the individual holes for a much tighter draw.
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