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The Merlin RTA by Augvape and Roxy
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@roxynoodle , it seems to be the same problem @kad2371 was describing in post #1081. I pretty much had the same solution, I was loosening or tightening the tank on the base. I watched the short video clip @Boden posted showing the JFC rotating on the base, independent of the AFC, the way it is supposed to work. Mine doesn't do that! You and kad were saying it is stiff, well, mine is stuck
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"Girl - you're a genius," he said
"This one blows them away," he said in comparison to the Griffin and other popular attys of the day
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@roxynoodle , it seems to be the same problem @kad2371 was describing in post #1081. I pretty much had the same solution, I was loosening or tightening the tank on the base. I watched the short video clip @Boden posted showing the JFC rotating on the base, independent of the AFC, the way it is supposed to work. Mine doesn't do that! You and kad were saying it is stiff, well, mine is stuck
Who did you buy it from?
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I had to check, I bought it from Subtank Supply.
Great Review, but I could not keep my eyes off the beautiful African Cichlid tank behind him.
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The Discus on the left tank were super-badass
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Email him and he will take care of you.
Another fish fanatic? I love aquariums, I dream aquariums....
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A few months back I dreamt I fended off a shark attack while scuba diving with my vape
Hello guys.Just signed up to this forum and this is my first post.After following the Merlin thread on the ecf forum i found this one.I am very excited just ordered a SS Merlin from sts which will be my first ever RTA! I can't wait to get started,could anyone tell me the best way to clean up the tank when it arrives? water alcohol etc.no idea where to start with cleaning lubing o rings etc.Thanks in advance for any help.
I got the black Merlin & the SS Boreas
I just use soap & water & rinse well
Do i need to totally strip it down and remove all o rings first? thanks,i really want to learn this the right way.
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You should find this one is very clean. You can probably leave your o rings on. Base, glass, chamber, chimney stem, top cap and drip tip are the parts breakdown. Also remove grub screws and airhole insert for thorough cleaning. I soak them for 10 minutes in hot water and soap. Scrub with a toothbrush, rinse well and dry. Blow water out the airhole, too.
Hope you enjoy your Merlin!
I have never even thought about needing to remove grub screws for cleaning. Ya learned me something today.
Now I'm going to go hide before the school teacher whacks me with a ruler for my terrible grammar.
never had any luck with discus ..angel s where my favorates . and lots of guppys for a supply of live food .
or enchitrea white worms make good live food to .
and lucy you change your avatar more often then I change my underware lol
On a little side note , this is my build on the Boreas currently , vapes like a champ
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The black Merlin is sexy & a total different beast than the Boreas. It will take some getting used to after using the Boreas everyday but it is a great RTA now where can I get the Merlin drip tips I want one for my Boreas too!
Wow! Nice! What did it ohm out to?
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Keep tabs on all the little o rings. I saw a warning about the one under the top cap/on top of the assembly and that saved my bacon! That little bugger popped off as I was taking it apart. When I clean my RTAs in the sink, I plug the drain so I don't lose parts. Lesson learned the hard way.
0.21 ohms , vapes superbly
Hello WW, welcome to the VU! Your in for the ride of your life, please put your seat in the upright position and fasten your seat belt!
This is the forum that has the co-designer of the Merlin, in one review it was described as the best tank he ever used and what an awesome designer Roxynoodle was. Glad you found us!!
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Mine basically spins freely. Besides that though it's a great tank.
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WW, there are a bunch of people from over there and some really cool peeps you haven't met yet. I hate to tell you this but Roxy is ours now and we're not giving her back
I have 3 Merlins so far and I was lucky enough to win one of those also!!Sent from my SM-G925P using Tapatalk
Got my 2 Merlin's and I am in love ! They are beautiful! Don't think I ever felt that way about an RTA or any other tank. Thank you so much @roxynoodle ! I'm just admiring their beauty for the day.
Just some factoid, @roxynoodle said the "8" was a lucky number in China. And it is! Because in Chinese "8" rhymes with great fortune & prosperity. What ingenious minds at Augvape putting it on an RTA for a logo! So your Merlin can be your lucky charm as well! Symbolizing great fortune & prosperity!
Just some factoid, @roxynoodle said the "8" was a lucky number in China. And it is! Because in Chinese "8" rhymes with great fortune & prosperity. What ingenious minds at Augvape putting it on an RTA for a logo! So your Merlin can be your lucky charm as well! Symbolizing great fortune & prosperity!
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Wow, really? Who did you buy from?
#NOBULLSHIT
Roxy!!!!Eciggity. It's not a huge deal my ocd just gets the best of me sometimes. It's such a great tank I really don't wanna have to send it back and wait for a replacement.
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Okay less than half an hour into the Merlin debut
Got it going at 1.2 ohm, ordinary kanthal build.
Have it competing against my authentic titanium Gem by Mark Bugs, same build, but at 1.02 ohms.
Both on identical 60W Isticks on 13.5 watts
The flavor just kicked in on the Merlin, which I have been intentionally trying to dry hit - I don't think it's gonna happen. Not one drop of juice leaking either, not one pinhead.
The flavor on it is already beating the Gem, which has cotton bacon that is about a week old and is hitting perfectly.
I have all of you to thank for the perfect first build/wicking, as I didn't have to experiment to get it right so THANKS TO ALL OF YOU WHO ALREADY GOT THE FRUSTRATING PARTS OUT OF THE WAY FOR US LATE BIRDS!
Got it going at 1.2 ohm, ordinary kanthal build.
Have it competing against my authentic titanium Gem by Mark Bugs, same build, but at 1.02 ohms.
Both on identical 60W Isticks on 13.5 watts
The flavor just kicked in on the Merlin, which I have been intentionally trying to dry hit - I don't think it's gonna happen. Not one drop of juice leaking either, not one pinhead.
The flavor on it is already beating the Gem, which has cotton bacon that is about a week old and is hitting perfectly.
I have all of you to thank for the perfect first build/wicking, as I didn't have to experiment to get it right so THANKS TO ALL OF YOU WHO ALREADY GOT THE FRUSTRATING PARTS OUT OF THE WAY FOR US LATE BIRDS!
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I guess Tiskra25 and I should put our Merlins together 
I emailed STS this morning about my "stuck " Merlin and after explaining in a second email that it is a chance occurrence, they very graciously offered to send me a replacement tank. I will pay shipping, a reasonable request on their part since they told me to keep the first Merlin for parts. This is the reason I will continue to order from STS, stellar customer service.
I emailed STS this morning about my "stuck " Merlin and after explaining in a second email that it is a chance occurrence, they very graciously offered to send me a replacement tank. I will pay shipping, a reasonable request on their part since they told me to keep the first Merlin for parts. This is the reason I will continue to order from STS, stellar customer service.
Got my black Merlin today. Put a fused clapton in it, 5 wraps, 3.2mm ID, 0.48 ohm. I had kept the AF restrictor in, but holy shite! the flavor and nic hit were just too much! Me thinks with the mtl screw in I will need to do a more conservative build. Anyway, pulled that coil and wick (was able to put them both back in nice and neat) and took the AF screw out...now were talking! Good flavor and a nice dense vapor. Totally different experience than the Boreas (which has been my main tank since I got it from preorder STS). I like the Merlin but have only been using it an hour so getting used to the difference.
No problem wicking, no leaks. The o-ring was missing from the top. There was a spare, but if I lose this one I will have to find a replacement for it. I think Roxy posted the sizes a few pages back.
Overall I really like it. The airflow draw is a bit noisier than the Boreas. That surprised me. But not a deal breaker at all. Easy spin off of the fill cap. Nice!
No problem wicking, no leaks. The o-ring was missing from the top. There was a spare, but if I lose this one I will have to find a replacement for it. I think Roxy posted the sizes a few pages back.
Overall I really like it. The airflow draw is a bit noisier than the Boreas. That surprised me. But not a deal breaker at all. Easy spin off of the fill cap. Nice!
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I'm lucky, mine is must quieter so far - are you using yours with the airflow pin removed?
I kept mine in and will probably leave it in for now as I'm really liking the MTL action on this
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I haven't posted o ring sizes yet, sorry. I've been so busy with everything else!
Received my Noodle RTA's today and they went directly into a bath. Decided to go with the black first and tried to build a 26ga 6 wrap but the leads kept getting cut so I moved to 24ga.
7 wrap spaced 24ga came out to .64 ohms and I filled it with some Berry Pie. Holy shit what a flavorful vape! I wasn't a big fan of the Drip Tip until I gave it a try, I'm glad I did because it matches the tank perfectly.
Nicely done Noodle!
7 wrap spaced 24ga came out to .64 ohms and I filled it with some Berry Pie. Holy shit what a flavorful vape! I wasn't a big fan of the Drip Tip until I gave it a try, I'm glad I did because it matches the tank perfectly.
Nicely done Noodle!
Lucy, I removed the airflow screw...tried it both ways, but with a clapton in it I needed the extra airflow to keep it cool. I'm going to try a "quieter" build in a few days and put the airflow screw back in just for grins.
No problem or rush Roxy! I know you have been under the gun on some things. Hope all is well.
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All of the o rings are standard sizes though.
My black and silver came today, black is fine silver is very loose.
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