Experience with Hcigar copper nemesis?

[BecknCO]

All the hcigar nemesis clones I've seen have silver plated contacts - no copper contacts, but you can get them on ebay for about $20

I have to say, I love the performance (.13 volt drop on .85ohm atty with a vtc4) of my hcigar copper nemmy, but I just can't get the damn thing to patina as much as I would like. It's like a dull salmon color after about a month now. What is that about and how can I fix it? Is this even mostly copper? My SXK black stingray which is much newer, has already had the copper in it patina much much faster.

How have your hcigar copper nemmys patina'ed naturally ??

 

[DeadbeatJeff]

I actually contacted HCigar about this

Hello,

I am wondering what the specifications are for the most recent production of the HCigar Nemesis. Specifically, are the contacts now solid copper or are they still silver-plated?

yes man. copper nemesis use copper pins,
other nemesis will use silver-plated.

From what I gather the new HCigars are complete copper, all parts.

 

[DeadbeatJeff]

I set mine up similar. But 2.5 cm of wick on each end seams like too much. Mine is probably closer to that total, less than that total even. Should I be using more cotton? I am using a Vamo, so maybe that's my problem. I don't get any leaking, dry hits, or flooding, just misty. Maybe that's just the nature of the Kayfun with cotton. Maybe I'll try another Ekowool coil.

And thanks for the electrical tape tip, didn't think of that.

TBH, my vape-life has improved dramatically since ditching my VV/VW and moving to mechs

I LOVE my mechs -- have three clones at present: HCigar Nemesis, Infinite Stingray, some BS Maraxus

after fiddling the Stingray works well, the Nemie worked great rt away after adjusting the pins... the Maraxus sucks, but that's my fault - if you ever wanna get one get the version that has SOLID brass (not plated) sections.

 

[MrPlink]

I may be wrong, but doesn't polyurethane come in a matte,satin and glossy finish?

Correct.
Poly will breath EVER so slightly so it is plausible a patina will still form but it would probably take FOREVER before you noticed, not to mention the poly itself will likely be very yellowed and chipped (ie you probably would have removed it by then) before it comes to that.

 

[DeadbeatJeff]

you can get glossy, satin, or mat engine enamel from any auto parts store

very strong and lasts forever (basically)

 

[DeadbeatJeff]

IMO you don't wanna coat the metal in anything though

ruins the feel. just suck it up and polish you mod

 

[lopenator]

Isn't copper pins better? I don't understand why Hcigar makes its with silver pins. why? Does anybody know where I can get one with copper pins fir a price like Hcigars?

 

[DeadbeatJeff]

Isn't copper pins better? I don't understand why Hcigar makes its with silver pins. why? Does anybody know where I can get one with copper pins fir a price like Hcigars?

Hcigars is all copper now. I emailed them directly.

 

[TomGeorge]

silver is more conductive than copper, but it is also softer and when it is a coating it is thinner so it will wear of quicker so it has its pros and cons.

That being said the difference is almost negligible, copper is 100% and silver is 105% conductive

 

[jp001]

I've gotten an Hcigar Copper Nemesis a few days ago.
Tubes are the same color, pins are solid copper and I've installed the magnets.
Switch is still a bit crunchy but does not misfire. I've put a little bit of lube on it. I hope it gets better with use.
Running it now with a Stillare RDA, dual coils of twisted 28 gauge Kanthal and cotton. 0.2 Ohms.
In theory it puts out 84 Watts on a freshly charged vtc4. A one second draw is enough to produce a serious cloud.
Kicks a--, great mod.
Btw, for e-juice, I started using Fight your Fate from Kings Crown. Excellent. Best e-liquid I found so far.

 

[jaxgator]

In reality, 88.2 watts.

 

[jp001]

In reality, 88.2 watts.

jaxgator:
Thank you for your reply.
You are assuming that my charger leaves my battery at 4.2 volts.
But you are correct, 88.2 watts would be the maximum for a lithium-ion battery. Nominal values would be 68.45 watts at 3.7 volts.
I know that because I am a nerd .

 

[DeadbeatJeff]

I swap out my batts @ 4.0v