Sounds like over and under packed wicking , trial an error , to get single builds right ,Was it the typical seeping from the bottom of the base or leaking out of the afc?
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Sounds like over and under packed wicking , trial an error , to get single builds right ,Was it the typical seeping from the bottom of the base or leaking out of the afc?
You were one of the lucky ones!Still have originals without leaks in my daily rotation
I REALLY wish mine didn't, I wanted to be a lucky one, too, LOL. I flippin' loved the tank for the flavor and ease. I had it out again, recently, to give it another shot. Fine for one whole week, then it dumped all over my hand while I was driving. What made me more mad, was I was driving to work, so couldn't do anything about it. Thank god for a back up mod, but it was also my back up flavor, lol. Could be worse, though, right?You were one of the lucky ones!
That stinks, it's so strange though how it was fine for a week then dumped all over your hand. Mine was the seeping on the base (I have 5 Merlin's, 4 used, 1 new) if I took it off once in a while & wiped it was ok. Still annoying but. It's such a shame like you said, it was easy to coil & wick had the perfect draw. I still use mine but have been enjoying the OBS Nano & iJoy EXO RTA's.I REALLY wish mine didn't, I wanted to be a lucky one, too, LOL. I flippin' loved the tank for the flavor and ease. I had it out again, recently, to give it another shot. Fine for one whole week, then it dumped all over my hand while I was driving. What made me more mad, was I was driving to work, so couldn't do anything about it. Thank god for a back up mod, but it was also my back up flavor, lol. Could be worse, though, right?
I've been researching that OBS, a bit, good to hear. I'll look into the other Like you, I really like the draw on Merlin, too. It really was a perfect tank. I know not everyone had/has any problems with theirs, I really wish I was one of 'em.OBS Nano & iJoy EXO RTA's
There is 2 threads for the OBS Nano & iJoy Exo over at the other place. Lots of info. It is strange how some never had issues with the Merlin like @JuicyLucy but others like us did.I've been researching that OBS, a bit, good to hear. I'll look into the other Like you, I really like the draw on Merlin, too. It really was a perfect tank. I know not everyone had/has any problems with theirs, I really wish I was one of 'em.
he Exo has the restrictor plug like on the Merlin. I've been using it, it's a good one.
Ijoy EXO RTA 6ml tank an single coil deck its better than merlin ,More good info! Thanks
So I broke out my merlin today, which was put away many many months ago. I also took out the Lightning Vapes 24/34 kanthal clapton wire I bought over one year ago and never liked.
I decided to do a 5 wrap 3 ID spaced coil with my newly purchased cotton bacon. I used some diy Strawberry cream I tossed together.
This thing knocked my socks off. Now I know what I've been missing with claptons.
I must confess the bacon wicked so much better, IMO, than the Japanese cotton I had been using. Not a single dry hit and no break in.
My mod was a hohm slice in tc mode.
Because before when I used it, I had a common single wire coil with Japanese cotton. With this setup I got burnt and dry hits and the flavor was no where near as intense as the clapton with the cotton bacon.Sounds great joeyboy
But ... it seems to me you've made so many changes in that setup, how do you know which caused the great vape, or what combination of variables did it?
I still use my Merlins all through the work week
They really rock with claptons
Because before when I used it, I had a common single wire coil with Japanese cotton. With this setup I got burnt and dry hits and the flavor was no where near as intense as the clapton with the cotton bacon.
The mod was the same.
Edit: I did use the same clapton wire with Japanese cotton and had a completely different experience than with the bacon.
I have a vapeband holding the topcap from spinning, same with the TFV4 I used for a short time to stop the top from opening. I assume as soon as it spins a bit and loosens, looses vacuum and dumps the juice out. I can't take either one on my merlins out of the house just for the fact they are undependable and I don't like seep marks on my clothes or in the car.The final straw for me was when something let go, and dumped a tankful of juice in my pocket ... again.
When I started to vape again I decided to up the game. The merlin was the game upper. I had been doing beginner stuff too long.Hey, I'm really happy you're getting a great vape out of it! I love the Merlin too when it doesn't leak on me
It just stuck me that you changed a bunch of things at the same time so it would be hard to tell what did what. I've always used simple single wire builds in mine with KGD or Rayon. Never had an issue with flavor or TH. Tried it with a twisted Kanthal coil once and that was good too. Actually, the only time I've had any issues with mine was when I didn't get the wicking right. That happened to me a few times, specially at the beginning and I did get burnt hits then, but it's easy to fix.
I guess I try to make one change at a time when I'm troubleshooting something so I know what changed. That's just me though.
Vape on joeyboy
Dont pack your wick in.Love the flavor but just can't figure the wicking. Too many dry hits.
I may have to break it back out and through one of my new clapton coils in it.Dont pack your wick in.
I use a looser wick through the coil and fluff the wick up at the ends and I dont pack it in the channels. Cut the tips so they just barely rest in the channels and you wont have an issue....IF your still having dryhit problems then Id recheck for hotspots...
Dont pack your wick in.
I use a looser wick through the coil and fluff the wick up at the ends and I dont pack it in the channels. Cut the tips so they just barely rest in the channels and you wont have an issue....IF your still having dryhit problems then Id recheck for hotspots...
I think it's just a shadow or something. Whatever it is, that's how it came. I haven't changed or added any o-rings.greasegizzard, I noticed what looks like two O-rings where your tank seals to the base. Do you do that to avoid leaks, or am I not seeing it right?
I think it's just a shadow or something. Whatever it is, that's how it came. I haven't changed or added any o-rings.
Anybody know what causes mine to start having these brown trails floating out from the juice holes so fast? I've probably only ran two tanks through this wick in about two days, no chain vaping. Never a dry hit. .3 ohm coil on a VV mod at 3.7 volts, so that's only like 45 watts.
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"Caramelzation" of the juice.
The amount of height, its chamber width and the heat being encapsulated is the main reason...it happens with more heat and smaller bodies from what I can tell...I just dont pay much attention to it anymore.Wonder why it shows up so quick with the Merlin. My other RTAs usually go several days before they start.
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I do understand your frustration. While there are several that haven't had this experience with their Merlin, I fall into the same category as you. I tried everything, but even after the 2nd, I just gave up. The leaks and weeping was too much hassle.Hi there I have only had my Merlin a fortnight, I am new to vaping and have switched to get get off the stinkies, I am so disappointed it took me a while to get the wicking sorted! just when I thought I was was really happy with my set up the Merlin has started to come apart between the rings at the base. It has started weeping there now which is really annoying me! I googled this problem and have been led here. So basically there is no real fix just crappy build quality I have btw mailed Augvape with my gripe over their tank ( I was so full of confidence when I told my wife that vaping would be cheaper than smoking) . | know I am going to have to bite the bullet and buy a new tank any suggestions on something similar with a reasonable capacity that is of a higher build quality.
Hi there I have only had my Merlin a fortnight, I am new to vaping and have switched to get get off the stinkies, I am so disappointed it took me a while to get the wicking sorted! just when I thought I was was really happy with my set up the Merlin has started to come apart between the rings at the base. It has started weeping there now which is really annoying me! I googled this problem and have been led here. So basically there is no real fix just crappy build quality I have btw mailed Augvape with my gripe over their tank ( I was so full of confidence when I told my wife that vaping would be cheaper than smoking) . | know I am going to have to bite the bullet and buy a new tank any suggestions on something similar with a reasonable capacity that is of a higher build quality.
I've heard a lot of good things about that one, I just wish they had a glass tube for it. I've only seen the pcb (?) tanks.I loved the Merlins at first, but after a while I also couldn't get past the issues they have. I have left them behind and moved on.
I now have three SMJY DoggyStyle atties from Fasttech that are performing vey well for me with two more coming. This is just my opinion on what's available out there ... but it's working for me for now.
Best of luck with whatever you decide to try next
Hi there I have only had my Merlin a fortnight, I am new to vaping and have switched to get get off the stinkies, I am so disappointed it took me a while to get the wicking sorted! just when I thought I was was really happy with my set up the Merlin has started to come apart between the rings at the base. It has started weeping there now which is really annoying me! I googled this problem and have been led here. So basically there is no real fix just crappy build quality I have btw mailed Augvape with my gripe over their tank ( I was so full of confidence when I told my wife that vaping would be cheaper than smoking) . | know I am going to have to bite the bullet and buy a new tank any suggestions on something similar with a reasonable capacity that is of a higher build quality.
That sounds like another good one thank you I don't mind spending the money if it lasts.I had your luck and ditched that tank.
If you have $50 bucks to spend, get the Steamcrave Aromamizer Supreme V2.
The package comes with a 5ml & 8ml set up. I've been using the tank for over a year and haven't looked back. It's so good that I bought another. No problems at all. It took a long time, but I found my perfect tank.
That sounds like another good one thank you I don't mind spending the money if it lasts.
You can find it for less $ I have 2. And have been enjoying them, no leaks! I also purchased the single coil deck.I had your luck and ditched that tank.
If you have $50 bucks to spend, get the Steamcrave Aromamizer Supreme V2.
The package comes with a 5ml & 8ml set up. I've been using the tank for over a year and haven't looked back. It's so good that I bought another. No problems at all. It took a long time, but I found my perfect tank.
The plus is great , an csn do RDA mode you can get velocity deck for it an the 5ml an 20ml tank sizes , i just sold mine , as a full kit brand new signed box by creator and a 30mm mod dna 250 3s lipo mod , with all tank sizes , sad to see it all go but wasnt used due to misses illness an sad to see it all shelfed without useJust an update to where I am after a bit of research and video watching I have taken the plunge and ordered the Steam crave aromamizer plus. The 10ml capacity will be brilliant for me I have a dirty job and hate having to fill up during the day. I have had to finally give up on the Merlin for the time being i am very tempted to split it open and see at least what the problem is. I was given a cloud beast by a friend a while back ( he said it was no good it leaked like a teabag) I had never been interested in trying it before. I gave it a look over and there was no o ring under the deck, i have fitted one from the spares made a couple of coils and I have to say it's vaping very nicely and without the slightest speck of a leak. I would have never have brought this myself! for a start I think the colour is supposed to be rainbow ( surely they couldn't have sold many that colour), but at least I have something as a spare that actually works as its supposed to. Thank you all for your help.
If any like single coil RTA ,
thats not really big an airy
But still nice DTL
The Taifun GTV3 RTA is a good one,
Also the clone is very good too ,
got authentic an clone both are great ,
Got me a good few single coil RTA,s now.
Some fit big builds like the Vapor giant V5s
others just do so well with plain round wire builds
But did a lot of clearing out over past few months.
I kept my V2 Supreme RDTA 5ml due to me having everything for it
2 postless deck s
2 velocity decks
2 single coil decks
Utlem tank tip kit
8ml tank extention its a good RTA, just wish they had done the single coil deck a bug more Restricted , trying to find some Peak or utlem i can use to reduce its Airflow down with to the deck.
kept my Corona V8 RTA
which is 23mm 8ml really nice Flavour surprised me at how good it is 23mm an can fit dual 3.5mm SS tiger coils in it.
It can do wide open draw an closes down for a very good tight draw for clouds or Restricted
but my
Other dual coil RTA,s
ive already sold or still selling off some had only been used once had too many
An went crazy before TDP buying in what i could,
I had over 100+ RTA,s at one point, Crazy ,
And then I just seemed to have gone back to a kind of
in-between DTL an restrictive type draw ,
I dont like tight MTL ,
So im kind of in-between DTL an MTL now but do have some that can do all.
And switched back to single coil RTA,s there just better suited for Flavours at lower power
+ = lower juice consumption
An better battery life
an not massive clouds any more.
Misses got ill So I had to reduce vape clouds i made
To not interfere with her treatment, I wasnt for sitting outside all day Vaping in winter.
And even if was in another room it still filled the house eventually.
I used to buy everything.
Every new RTA tank that came out at one point.
"Shinyitus" or what ever ?
Over last year after TDP
I just stopped buying everything.
There just getting all alike
now not much new innovations
No new Revolutionary designs
But also 15mths ago I got into a little Sqounking too, so that played its part too
I Didnt like having to drip constantly with RDA,s
So was always an RTA
Guy
but with Sqounking that slowly changed things .
Even before it got popular.
Now my RDA,s i use mostly are like my RTA,s mainly all single coil ,
I Sold off my PWN lipo mods ,
My big DNA 250s,
An kept an odd few like my converted hotcig r150 I'd converted to 167w (dna 250).
But im happy with 60 / 75 /75c mods
with the RTA,s i have been using chugging along most of day at 15-20ws now.
At least i can still vape an not upset my misses,
Gone are my 4-6mm id big dual coil 10 types of wire builds an 200+w vape days.
Dont think id handle them any more.
I never used to understand
why nearly all the So called high end tanks an mods at stupid high prices where all 40-75w
and not 250w, but can see why now but prices are still obscenely high for me.
But do now, its just what you like or prefer
Its the great thing with vaping
Is theres always something
for every one
An for every style ,
from connisours dam right obscenely expensive stuff , to cheap clones or the
obnoxious huge steam train cloud chuckers.
What ever your preference theres something undoubtedly made for it somewhere.
Thing is finding something you like an stick with it. All the rest is Shinyitus wanting newer better newer isnt always better.
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