You actually get a throat hit from the RN4081 (Smoking Everywhere Gold)

[waveho]

An "AHA" moment when I read about the end cap. Took me a while to figure out what they were talking about. Here's a picture.

Thanks for the pic! Now it makes sense. Tried it, liked it. Good tip!!

[waveho]

Also, I noticed that if you cover the two teeny tiny little holes along the gold middle band (the protruding edge of the atomizer) and then draw, it will be a very tough draw in that you won't suck out too much air through the ecig, but the result will be a very good hit with even more vapor.

[Blue Knight Max]

I always thought that DOA stood for "dead on arrival," meaning the part never worked from the day that you got it in the mail. But obviously if a battery can go "DOA" then that means that it had to have worked originally, so what does "DOA" really stand for then?

And are you sure the Solar Flare is an RN4081? Because the atomizers that they sell for the Solar Flare have an exposed bridge, while the ones I have for my RN4081 are internal.

dude, your funny. Good to hear from you again.

You are correct. "DOA" does stand for "Dead on arrival". I, however, used the word out of context. Maybe I've should've said "Kaputz!"

I'm not positive about the solar flare. I could've sworn that they were 4081's. I can't be 100% sure. I can't see why they guys over at e-liquid would sell the older model that in the past others have had problems with unless they got their hands on a new and improved version of that battery and atomizer.

You just may be right. If the Solar Flare has the exposed bridge, then it's not a 4081.

btw..how's the moonshine biz?

[Jim Davis]

Also, I noticed that if you cover the two teeny tiny little holes along the gold middle band (the protruding edge of the atomizer) and then draw, it will be a very tough draw in that you won't suck out too much air through the ecig, but the result will be a very good hit with even more vapor.

The holes are for air flow. You can't cover both because you'll cut it off completely. Covering one, will activate the battery sooner, and cause the atomizer to burn hotter, giving you the vapor & hit. Running a hotter atty is not always a good thing though.

I keep my atty wet with juice, and draw lightly. I still get a good hit and loads of vapor. Using 36mg cut 50 / 50 with VG works great for me. I really believe it's mostly in the juice mixture.

[Linthorn]

Also, I noticed that if you cover the two teeny tiny little holes along the gold middle band (the protruding edge of the atomizer) and then draw, it will be a very tough draw in that you won't suck out too much air through the ecig, but the result will be a very good hit with even more vapor.

I cover the holes and give a quick draw (~.25 sec, just enough to light the LED) followed by uncovering the holes and a normal draw. Punch.

I think if you keep the holes covered you'll burn out the atomizer. But I could be wrong.

[Jim Davis]

The attys seem to run best when kept cool. Try skipping the first puff, and just take one long puff without covering the holes. Make sure there is enough juice in the cart.

[Graverobber06]

I bought my SE Gold RN4081 from a mall kiosk three months ago. Honestly, I'm ambivalent about my decision. The money aspect sucks, and the cart is a little small, but other than that I don't really have any complaints.
Smoking Everywhere's brick and mortar operation is the reason I was able to quit analogs and the RN4081's physical similarity to analogs is the reason I was able to kick the habit. Some people, like me, are not really comfortable with ordering stuff on the internet, especially high-cost items and/or drug items. The in-person exchange at the onset gave me the confidence to buy supplies online later on.
Yes, the RN4081 has decent vapor--compared with an analog. However I got a DSE901 three weeks ago and its leaves my RN4081 in the dust. The pull is easier too. The initial downside is that its harder to switch out pre-filled carts and you have to adjust to the pen-style mouthpiece.

[Jim Davis]

Most people started with one of the SE's or the super mini's, and have since moved on. I've tried many others, and I still sway back to my mini. I've done a little research and I found that I got a good hit and lots of vapor with standard batteries. My 5v passthrough was a little disappointing. Only a few puffs, and I got a burnt taste, although the carts were still wet. I dropped the voltage on the passthrough to a tad under 4v, and it was great. Good hit, good vapor, and the juice lasted longer.

I'm just a "back to basics" sort of guy. I'm really happy with my RN4081. As you stated, you've moved to another e-cig, but don't cast away your Gold. It will make a good little back-up, and 4081 parts are cheap. And if you ever have an emergency, you have the local supplier.

[tijerin]

Forgive me for being stupid... what/how do you drip on the atomizer? I understand people are saying it helps with better "hit". I just don't understand HOW to do it? Thanks

[Jim Davis]

Howdy tigerin;

Dripping;
A person will remove the cartridge and remove the inner sleeve with the fiber so they have an empty mouthpiece. You can do this by using a paperclip, jewelers screwdriver, tiny Allen wrench, etc. Push the tool in the mouth end hole of the cartridge and push the inner sleeve out.
Then drip a couple of drops of juice directly in the atomizer. Replace the empty mouthpiece, and vape. When vapor decreases, remove the cart body, and drip a few more drops into the atty. Throat hit seems to be more intense when dripping.

CAUTION; Too much juice in the atty may run down into the battery, and possibly damage the vacuum switch or the battery itself.

Too much juice can also flood the atty, making it ineffective. If flooded, the atty should be cleaned out.

Too little juice could burn out the atty.