Hi Vaping Underground members, In this review I take a look at the Artemis V1.5 BF RDTA from Thunderhead Creations. The Artemis V1.5 BF RDTA was supplied for the purpose of this review by Klaus from Thunderhead Creations.
Artemis RDTA V1.5 - Powered by Thunderhead Creations
Introduction
Thunderhead Creations are best known for their atomisers (with the Tauren series being the most popular), mechanical and semi-mechanical devices and bridge that gap being mainstream with reasonable pricing while having a higher end build quality. Here I take a look at Artemis V1.5 which is the upgrade to the original released about a year ago and like V1 is a collaboration with Tony Vapes! When I say upgrade it's more of an alternative with more traditional wicking method rather than the replenishing Steel Rope Rods as seen on V1!
The Artemis V1.5 BF RDTA is 24mm in diameter and can be used with a 2ml capacity or extended to 4ml. It utilises a single spring loaded ceramic clamp to secure a single coil build and has both honeycomb adjustable airflow and although officially side-fill has what I would describe as top-fill.
The Artemis comes with both standard and BF pins for both capacity modes and is available in 6 different colour options, Let's delve down deeper!
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In The Box
Contents:
1 x Artemis RDTA V1.5
1 x 4ML Glass Tank
1 x Accessories Pack (See What You Receive Section)
2 x Fused Clapton Coil
1 x Flathead screwdriver
1 x Coil lead length Cutting Tool
1 x User Manual
1 x QC Card
1 x Warranty Card
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Aesthetics
The Artemis V1.5 came in cardboard box packaging with viewing window so the atomiser can be viewed without opening, we have contents and branding etc on the back of the box. I received the Blue version, the options are SS, Black, Gunmetal, Gold, Blue or Silver Black.
The Artemis comes assembled in 2ml mode so has a small narrow glass at the bottom and large top sleeve which pulls off to allow access to the deck and side (pretty much top) fill port but also turns for adjusting airflow. On the front of the sleeve we have a large logo and "ARTEMIS" carved into the metal and then either side the honeycomb airflow which consists of 13 holes either side! The top-cap steps to a honeycomb 810 drip tip with "THUNDERHEAD CREATIONS" around it's base!
Moving to the base we have branding, safety stamps and a pre-installed standard, Gold plated pin that protrudes nicely. It's a nice looking RDTA which is quite compact in 2ml mode but still not too large when extended!
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THC Artemis V1.5 BF RDTA Specs and Features:
FEATURES:
• Strong Ceramic Clamp System
• Honeycomb Airflow Design
• Convenient Side Fill Port
• Compatible To 2&4ML In One Design
• Single Screw Postless Build Deck
• Single Coil Configuration
• Wide Slot Side Fill Port
• Side Secured via Single M4 Screw
• 810 Resin Drip Tip
• Bottom Feeding 510 Squonk Connection
• Collaboration with TNYVPS
SPECIFICATIONS:
Diameter: 24mm
Height: 38.5mm(Install 2ml tube)/45mm(Install 4ml tube)
Material: SS
Capacity: 2/4ML
Drip Tip: 810
Deck: Single Coil
Fill Type: Side/Bottom
Airflow: Dual Side 26 Holes Honeycomb Airflow
Colours: SS, Black, Gunmetal, Gold, Blue, Silver Black
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RDTA?
I know most atomisers of this style are referred to has RDTA's but who actually would use one as a dripper? RDTA's first got introduced by Steam Crave as the tank of e-liquid is above the deck and drips down to wick rather than the deck being surrounded by a tank of e-liquid as is the case with an RTA! But as time has gone on atomisers get misnamed constantly not that it matters but just thought it's interesting! So really an RTA like the Bishop should be called an RDTA not RTA and the style like the Artemis should correctly be called a top-coiler RTA!
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What You Receive?
You receive the Artemis V1.5 pre-installed with narrow 2ml glass and short length standard pin. Also in the box is a wider 4ml glass tube, screwdriver and Coil lead length cutting tool. You also receive QC Card, Warranty Card, Manual and two 4 Core Fused Claptons which are Ni80 with 3.0ID and 0.25ohm, they do look very decent and a step up from the usual standard included with atomisers!
We then have the Accessories bag which comprises of spare O-rings, M4 screws, a spare ceramic clamp, springs, tank extension section, Allen Key and 3 510 pins (both short and long BF pins and the long standard pin)!
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It's Various Parts
Up top we have an 810 drip tip, although THC drip tips are high quality I usually find them too low profile personally but the one that comes with the Artemis is much more the height I prefer! We then have the top-cap/sleeve which pulls off to reveal the deck, looking inside the sleeve we can also see an inner section with extension to the airflow system and protruding plug for the fill port. The tip section of the plug is Gold plated and pulls free which unless it's because they only wanted the very tip Gold plated and the easiest way was to have that has a separate part I don't see the point of this detaching as all it does is make it possible to lose with it being so small!
Next we have the deck section and underneath a central cylindrical column that can be unscrewed so the included extended longer column can be fitted if using the 4ml glass! The glass fits between the deck section and base plate and is sealed top and bottom via O-rings. A peak insulator and 510 pin gets pushed into the central column and is tightened with the supplied screwdriver.
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Filling
Obviously one way of filling will be using on a BF device with the a BF pin installed, the liquid travels up the pin and out through holes either side about 75% of the way up so comes out the pin just underneath the deck to top the tank up! Really when using a BF pin with an RDTA atomiser of this style the BF bottle is used as an extension to the capacity!
When you pull the sleeve off you will see a fill port to one side which is at the slightest angle so classed as side-fill but in reality is a much more convenient top-fill and I had no issues at all when filling via the port! Looking inside the top sleeve you will see an extended Gold plug which plugs the fill port during use so you need to make sure the port and plug are lined up for the sleeve to fit properly, that plug also serves a purpose when adjusting airflow but more about that in the next section!
Review Continued Below:
Artemis RDTA V1.5 - Powered by Thunderhead Creations
Introduction
Thunderhead Creations are best known for their atomisers (with the Tauren series being the most popular), mechanical and semi-mechanical devices and bridge that gap being mainstream with reasonable pricing while having a higher end build quality. Here I take a look at Artemis V1.5 which is the upgrade to the original released about a year ago and like V1 is a collaboration with Tony Vapes! When I say upgrade it's more of an alternative with more traditional wicking method rather than the replenishing Steel Rope Rods as seen on V1!
The Artemis V1.5 BF RDTA is 24mm in diameter and can be used with a 2ml capacity or extended to 4ml. It utilises a single spring loaded ceramic clamp to secure a single coil build and has both honeycomb adjustable airflow and although officially side-fill has what I would describe as top-fill.
The Artemis comes with both standard and BF pins for both capacity modes and is available in 6 different colour options, Let's delve down deeper!
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In The Box
Contents:
1 x Artemis RDTA V1.5
1 x 4ML Glass Tank
1 x Accessories Pack (See What You Receive Section)
2 x Fused Clapton Coil
1 x Flathead screwdriver
1 x Coil lead length Cutting Tool
1 x User Manual
1 x QC Card
1 x Warranty Card
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Aesthetics
The Artemis V1.5 came in cardboard box packaging with viewing window so the atomiser can be viewed without opening, we have contents and branding etc on the back of the box. I received the Blue version, the options are SS, Black, Gunmetal, Gold, Blue or Silver Black.
The Artemis comes assembled in 2ml mode so has a small narrow glass at the bottom and large top sleeve which pulls off to allow access to the deck and side (pretty much top) fill port but also turns for adjusting airflow. On the front of the sleeve we have a large logo and "ARTEMIS" carved into the metal and then either side the honeycomb airflow which consists of 13 holes either side! The top-cap steps to a honeycomb 810 drip tip with "THUNDERHEAD CREATIONS" around it's base!
Moving to the base we have branding, safety stamps and a pre-installed standard, Gold plated pin that protrudes nicely. It's a nice looking RDTA which is quite compact in 2ml mode but still not too large when extended!
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THC Artemis V1.5 BF RDTA Specs and Features:
FEATURES:
• Strong Ceramic Clamp System
• Honeycomb Airflow Design
• Convenient Side Fill Port
• Compatible To 2&4ML In One Design
• Single Screw Postless Build Deck
• Single Coil Configuration
• Wide Slot Side Fill Port
• Side Secured via Single M4 Screw
• 810 Resin Drip Tip
• Bottom Feeding 510 Squonk Connection
• Collaboration with TNYVPS
SPECIFICATIONS:
Diameter: 24mm
Height: 38.5mm(Install 2ml tube)/45mm(Install 4ml tube)
Material: SS
Capacity: 2/4ML
Drip Tip: 810
Deck: Single Coil
Fill Type: Side/Bottom
Airflow: Dual Side 26 Holes Honeycomb Airflow
Colours: SS, Black, Gunmetal, Gold, Blue, Silver Black
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RDTA?
I know most atomisers of this style are referred to has RDTA's but who actually would use one as a dripper? RDTA's first got introduced by Steam Crave as the tank of e-liquid is above the deck and drips down to wick rather than the deck being surrounded by a tank of e-liquid as is the case with an RTA! But as time has gone on atomisers get misnamed constantly not that it matters but just thought it's interesting! So really an RTA like the Bishop should be called an RDTA not RTA and the style like the Artemis should correctly be called a top-coiler RTA!
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What You Receive?
You receive the Artemis V1.5 pre-installed with narrow 2ml glass and short length standard pin. Also in the box is a wider 4ml glass tube, screwdriver and Coil lead length cutting tool. You also receive QC Card, Warranty Card, Manual and two 4 Core Fused Claptons which are Ni80 with 3.0ID and 0.25ohm, they do look very decent and a step up from the usual standard included with atomisers!
We then have the Accessories bag which comprises of spare O-rings, M4 screws, a spare ceramic clamp, springs, tank extension section, Allen Key and 3 510 pins (both short and long BF pins and the long standard pin)!
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It's Various Parts
Up top we have an 810 drip tip, although THC drip tips are high quality I usually find them too low profile personally but the one that comes with the Artemis is much more the height I prefer! We then have the top-cap/sleeve which pulls off to reveal the deck, looking inside the sleeve we can also see an inner section with extension to the airflow system and protruding plug for the fill port. The tip section of the plug is Gold plated and pulls free which unless it's because they only wanted the very tip Gold plated and the easiest way was to have that has a separate part I don't see the point of this detaching as all it does is make it possible to lose with it being so small!
Next we have the deck section and underneath a central cylindrical column that can be unscrewed so the included extended longer column can be fitted if using the 4ml glass! The glass fits between the deck section and base plate and is sealed top and bottom via O-rings. A peak insulator and 510 pin gets pushed into the central column and is tightened with the supplied screwdriver.
_________________________________________________________________________
Filling
Obviously one way of filling will be using on a BF device with the a BF pin installed, the liquid travels up the pin and out through holes either side about 75% of the way up so comes out the pin just underneath the deck to top the tank up! Really when using a BF pin with an RDTA atomiser of this style the BF bottle is used as an extension to the capacity!
When you pull the sleeve off you will see a fill port to one side which is at the slightest angle so classed as side-fill but in reality is a much more convenient top-fill and I had no issues at all when filling via the port! Looking inside the top sleeve you will see an extended Gold plug which plugs the fill port during use so you need to make sure the port and plug are lined up for the sleeve to fit properly, that plug also serves a purpose when adjusting airflow but more about that in the next section!
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