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Innokin or Aspire for mtl vaping?

I am trying to decide which company to invest in for mtl tanks and ongoing coils.I know both companies make excellent mtl tanks and I am conflicted as which I should get? I have looked at the innokin slide and aspire nautilus 3 and both seem very good. I did notice that Ihe innokin coils are more readily available and less costly then the aspire BvC coils which is important in the long run. So what can you recommend to me?

Thanks

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VALYRIAN 3 KIT REVIEWED BY BIGBOB2322

Once again I say welcome back for another review, today's review comes to me from Sourcemore and I will leave a code at the conclusion of the review for a great discount for this kit from them. UWELL has been known for always producing great coils as well as devices and tanks and I'll tell you ahead of time that todays review kit is no exception. On the surface this is a gorgeous looking kit but looks aren't everything, how well does this kit perform is down below in my review but first lets get to know the Valyrian 3 kit in detail.

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MOD FEATURES


1. Elegant design with dragon scale pattern

2. Multifunctional LED indicators

3. Lightning-fast firing speed

4. POW (power) and TCR (temperature coefficient of resistance) modes are available

5. Dual 18650 batteries with 200W max power

6. New generation PCBA (printed circuit board assembly)

7. Compatible with Valyrian II 0.15ohm and 0.16ohm coil

8. Updated PRO-FOCS flavor testing technology

9. Upgraded self-cleaning technology prevents leakage

10. Flip-cap design makes refilling easy

11. Automatically detects atomizer resistance

12. 0.96 inch color screen



TANK FEATURES


* 30mm Diameter

* 6mL Tank Capacity

* Flip Top Fill System - Dual Fill Ports

* Stainless Steel Tank Construction

* UWELL Valyrian 3 III Coil Series

* 0.32ohm UN2 Coil - rated for 80-85W

* 0.14ohm UN2-2 Coil - rated for 80-90W

* Threaded Coil Installation

* Dual Slotted Bottom Airflow Control Ring

* Threaded 510 Connection





COLOR CHOICES


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INCLUDED WITH THE KIT


1pc VALYRIAN III mod

1pc VALYRIAN III atomizer

1pc 0.32ohm UN2 VALYRIAN III coil (pre-installed)

1pc 0.14ohm UN2-2 VALYRIAN III coil

1pc Pack of replacement O-rings

1pc User's manual



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SPECIFICATIONS


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VALYRIAN 3 TANK


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COIL CHOICES


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LEAK RESISTANT


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PRO-FOCS TECHNOLOGY


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TOP FILL FLIP CAP ( BUTTON OPENING )


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DRAGON DESIGN


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DUAL 18650 MOD


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2 POWER MODES (WATTAGE - TCR )


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MULTI-COLORED DISPLAY SCREEN


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MOD AND TANK BREAKDOWN


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UNBOXING AND FIRST IMPRESSIONS


I really like that UWELL packaged the Valyrian Kit in the way it did with each component of the kit in it's own spot making the presentation of the kit a exciting start. Of course the fist thing noticed was the gorgeous Mod's unique look and the Blue leather sides that are very soft and supple with a nice cushion feel. The Valyrian Tank is a sub-ohm Tank that has a look that equally match the device although the device having a body in a matt gunmetal finish the Tank should have been Gunmetal color as well instead of silver, the Valyrian has a Gunmetal color Tank so that's a missed opportunity of matching the Tank to the Mod. Even though it's a Silver Tank in the kit it still works and looks alright because it's dark Silver. Your spare O-rings are in a bag under the tank, the user manual and warranty card and battery warning cards are placed on top.


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Having 3 airflow slots really make the Tank a air machine that is so open with airflow that when using the pre-installed 0.32Ω SS316L single mesh coil you can actually breathe through it almost unobstructed with the airflow fully open, a true air lovers dream. Coils screw into the base that recirculates any juice leakage back into the coil

The 0.14Ω FeCrAL dual mesh coil makes the airflow more restricted and is more to my style in airflow, both produce fantastic flavor as well as vapor, it's very easy to fog a room up in no time.

UWELL even designed the look of the coil to sort of match the Dragon theme of the Kit, I also like the fact that the coils aren't really juice guzzlers, there not sippers either but fall nicely in the middle range, these coils are also backward compatible with the Valyrian 2 Tank which is a nice bonus.

This is a top fill Tank that uses a button opening system that when pressed in flips the top cap off, the button is not easily opened but when carrying in a pocket be mindful of it. Of note to you is that the drip tip is a 510 not 810 but works very well and is also comfortable on the lips. This is a medium range Tank in the noise department, fairly average sound. Having 2 fill ports allows easy filling while allowing air to escape through 1 of the ports.


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The look of the Dragon theme is continued on the 510 plate with 2 ornate Dragons printed on the 510 plate, the Valyrian is a fully themed Dragon device that screams Game Of Thrones throughout the Mod and Tank. The Gold plated 510 pin is spring loaded and has a pretty long throw of travel to it, if using another Atomizer on the Mod up to a 28mm base will fit just fine without and overhang of the front and back of the device.

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The dual 18650 batteries are installed via a hinged battery compartment door at the bottom of the Mod, again UWELL did a great job of marking correct battery polarity on the door with plus and minus symbols painted white making it very easy to see, correct polarity is also marked inside the battery tubes with a Red + and Blue - symbol, all manufacturers should take note of this. I see no problems with the door failing as it feels very solid and closes securely, there are 18 ventilation holes on it as well.


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Turning our attention to the back of the device, you can see a series of Ribs or going with the theme (Dragon scales) that are dormant when not in use but illuminate and breathe when vaped or if used to charge your batteries which I don't recommend doing because it puts stress on the device, use a dedicated battery charger to charge your batteries.

When using Power mode (Wattage ) the ribs or scales illuminate and breathe a Orange color, if using the device in TC mode the scales or ribs illuminate and breathe Blue in color and if a short or no Atomizer is connected, vaping over 10 seconds, locked or low batteries it breathes a Red color when the fire button is pressed, I took off the Tank and used the Red color to demonstrate it because the Orange and Blue color comes across as white on my camera because of a lighting failure of mine.

Because UWELL went with a front facing button instead of a side button or even a firebar which would have made the device even better, the back of the Mod is in the palm of your hand unable to be seen anyway. I must admit though they do look pretty nice when activated.


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We now come to the front of the device that has a very unique futuristic look that I really like a lot. Branding is very minimum having the Valyrian name at the top portion of the device, the only other branding on the device is on the battery door with UWELL printed.

Starting at the top is the fire button that works well with a clicky feel that fires immediately when pressed, as I mentioned earlier a firebar would have been a much better choice but the button works well using the thumb or finger to fire it.

Below the fire button is a multi-colored display screen that is very bright and vivid although a bit small in stature, with so much room on the display screen I wish it was larger. Below the display screen are the adjustment buttons and below them is the type-c charge port.


DISPLAY SCREEN LEGEND ( TOP TO BOTTOM )

* = Sign ( Green )

* Dual Battery Indicator Bars (Green At Full) (Blue At Middle) (Red At Low)

* Power Mode ( Wattage Or TCR ) - ( Blue )

* Wattage Or Temperature Setting ( Orange )

* Wattage Or Temperature Symbol ( Red )

* Voltage Or Watts If Using TCR ( White )

* Ohms ( White )

* Puff Counter ( Green )

* Seconds Of Last Vape ( Green )

* Dragon Symbol ( Orange )


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Having only 2 power modes really make the menu system very easy to operate as well as navigate, I don't use TC only wattage so I can't tell you how well it performs using the TCR settings, the settings for SS316L and Nickle 200 are in the user manual.


MENU LEGEND

* On/Off - 5 quick presses of the fire button

* Power Modes - 3 Presses Of The Power Button - Adjustment Buttons To Switch Modes

* Lock/Unlock Whole Device - Press The Down And Fire Button Simultaneously

* Lock/Unlock Adjustment Buttons - Press The Up And Fire Button Simultaneously

* Factory Reset - Press And Hold All 3 Buttons Simultaneously

* Clearing The Puff Counter - Press And Hold The Up And Down Button Simultaneously



PROS

* Gorgeous Looking Kit

* Average Weight For A Dual 18650 Device

* Somewhat Compact

* Fantastic Flavor From Both Coils

* Soft And Supple Leather

* Great Battery Polarity Markings ( White )

* Button Opening Tank

* Easy Menu System

* Instant Firing

* Ornate Dragon Image On The 510 Plate

* 6ml Tank

* Round Robin Feature

* Multi-Colored Display Screen

* Bright And Vivid Display Screen

* Easy To Read Fonts



CONS

* No Charge Cord Included

* Slow Scroller ( 1 Watt Increments )

* Puff Counter Resets When Batteries Are Removed



WISH LIST

* FIREBAR

* Larger Display Screen



FINAL IMPRESSIONS


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As you can tell I really like the Valyrian 3 Kit for so many reasons, first and foremost is the phenomenal flavor that these coils produce, I haven't had to go past the Minimum setting to get extraordinary flavor and vapor that clouds up a room in no time.

Having a 6ml tank that isn't a guzzle of juice is another bonus for this kit and the push button open top cap works great, I always brace it so when it opens there's not a lot of force ( I want it to last ). Having 3 airflow slots I can tell you it's a air machine when it's fully open but closed down to half it becomes a great RDL vape, airflow is smooth at any setting and although not whisper quiet the noise level isn't bad at all.

The menu system is beyond easy and having only 2 power modes really simplify things even further. Going the extra mile as UWELL has done with correct battery polarity markings in White is a nice change to what I normally come across with review products. I don't see any future problems with the battery door it's very solid when closed having zero movement in it.

The Leather side panels are so comfortable when held in the hand with just enough cushioning, the Mod really should have a firebar because it feels natural to just pick it up and squeeze. Thumb or finger firing works fine but a firebar would have been a better choice. UWELL really carried the Dragon theme all the way and did a great job of it, even the 510 plate has a couple of Dragons ornately printed on it.

The Display screen really pops with color which might be too much for some but I like color and this display screen does not disappoint, being bright and vivid with font sizes that are easy on the eyes adds another check mark in my box of wants that the Valyrian delivered. With so much more room on the screen I would have liked a larger display though.

We now come to the Appearance of this attractive device that I think is stunning with it's Dragon theme. All the lines flow perfectly and the slight indentation in the middle adds depth to the device for a even better look. The illuminated Scales or ribs on the back are a nice touch and would be easier to see it it had a firebar, some may not care for this feature but there is no way to turn it off, I happen to like it.

I will tell you that this Kit will remain in my personal daily vape rotation for some time to come and I highly recommend it to all of you. The Valyrian 3 Kit can be purchased at Sourcemore for a reduced price of $69.69 using this code VAL3K. Here's a link for it.
Uwell Valyrian III 3 Kit 200W 6ml Box Mod Kit

I would like to thank Joyi and Sourcemore for providing the Valyrian 3 Kit for the purpose of my review, I also want to thank all of you for checking out my review.

THANK YOU
BIGBOB2322

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VAPORESSO TARGET 100 KIT review by hittman

I’ve had a little bit of a break from reviews but am back at it and things are about to get busy again. Thanks for joining me today for my next review for Sourcemore. This time I was sent the Vaporesso Target 100 kit to provide a fair and honest review. The Target 100 mod can use 18650/20700/21700 batteries and has an output range of 5-100 watts. I previously reviewed the Target 200 and Target 80 kits for Vaporesso and liked them so much that I wanted to review the 100. Both the Target 200 and 100 include the iTank while the Target 80 came with GTX Pod Tank. The Target 100 kit comes with the iTank like the 200 kit did so I won’t go into depth on the tank too much since it has been previously covered. I would like to say that I very much liked the flavor production from the GTI coils and they seemed to last a very long time for me. Let’s go ahead and look at the contents, features, and some promotional images and I’ll give my opinion on this one.


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WHAT’S IN THE BOX?

1* Vaporesso Target 100 Mod
1* Vaporesso iTank 5ml
1* GTi 0.2ohm Mesh Coil (60-75W)
1* GTi 0.4ohm Mesh Coil (50-60W)
1* Extra Glass Tube
3* O-ring
1* Type-C Cable
1* User Manual
1* Warranty Card



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SPECIFICATIONS:

Dimensions 140.3*28.6*35.1mm

Tank Capacity 5ml (standard)/2ml (TPD)

Coil Resistance GTI 0.2ohm Mesh Coil (60-75W), GTI 0.4ohm Mesh Coil (50-60W)

Battery Capacity Single 21700/18650 battery (not included)

Output Power 5-100W

Charging Current DC 5V/2A, Type-C

Display 0.96 inch TFT screen

Filling Type Top filling

Color Navy Blue, Sunset Red, Forest Green, Carbon Black, Slate Grey


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FEATURES:

1. Redefine the new DTL vaping experience

2. Suitable for more scenarios: home, gathering together, going outdoors

3. Smaller size, bigger capacity

4. Water-resistant braid

5. Durable and stable, unique cage-like frame

6. High taste restoration, AXON Chip

7. Turbo airflow system for fully vaporizing

8. Liquid self-circulating system in the bottom

9. Adopts GTI Coil for better DTL experience

10. Top filling system, more user-friendly operation


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INITIAL THOUGHTS:

The packaging for the Target 100 was what I have seen before from Vaporesso with a picture of the device on the front and a contents list on the back. Once the outer sleeve and box top is removed, the black pouch with the paperwork is on top and underneath is the Target 100 mod, iTank with straight glass and one coil preinstalled, a second coil, USB-C charging cable, and spare straight glass. All sitting in a plastic insert. The 18650 battery adapter is located inside the mod. It’s a nice presentation in my opinion. One thing I thought was nice that there was a foam square covering the tank so it wouldn’t get damaged in shipping.


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I’ll start with a quick review on the iTank. The tank uses a 510 drip tip and this particular tip takes a bit of effort to push in and seats very securely. I can pick up the mod by the tip. The top cap is a push to open just like on the Target 200 kit. The sample I received is quite a bit stiffer when opening than the one I tested previously. I personally don’t love the gasket used on a lot of tanks over the fill port but understand that they use that to help prevent leaking. You will need to push the tip all the way through the gasket to fill and wouldn’t recommend using a glass dropper since it could cause a mess. It is nice that there is an arrow on the outside of the tank indicating where to push to open the tank for filling.

The tank capacity is 5ml on this one since it only comes with the straight glass where the one in the 200 kit came with a bubble tank. The coils included are the GTi series of coils and there is a .4 ohm mesh coil rated at 50-60 watts and a .2 ohm mesh coil rated at 60-75 watts. For my vaping style, I prefer the .4 ohm coil running right at 50 watts. After using the same coil in my previous review, I liked it so well that I went ahead and ordered a few packages of them. This is unusual for me since I review so many devices that there is no way I could buy coils for all of them but really wanted to run some more of these coils. The base of the tank screws on and has three slotted airflow openings that provide plenty of airflow.

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The mod is very similar in appearance to the Target 200 but is quite a bit smaller. The size really surprised me for a mod that can take 21700 batteries. I believe it is made with a zinc alloy frame and am not sure what the mesh braiding is made out of that wraps from the sides around to the back of the mod with a slim vertical bar in the center of the back and the Vaporesso name stamped into it. I like the minimal branding on the mod.

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The front of the mod has a somewhat large fire button near the top with a decorative ring around it to highlight the appearance. Below that is the vibrant display followed by the + and – buttons, menu button, and USB-C charging port. The display shows the following information depending on what features you have activated from top to bottom.

- Set wattage

- Smart VW and System lock

- Coil resistance and output voltage

- Puff counter and Vaping time

- Output mode

As usual, the mod is turned on and off with five presses of the fire button. Three presses of the fire button will lock the adjustment buttons. Everything else including resetting the puff counter is done using the menu. The output modes available are F(t), Pulse, and VWN, modes that can be quickly changed by long pressing the menu button and the display will flash and you can use the plus and minus buttons to switch modes. There is also a DIY mode available in the menu by pressing the menu button three times where you can pick between VW Normal, Soft, or Hard. In case you’re not familiar with F(t) mode, it delivers the output by adjusting the temperature, heating speed, and time. I have found that it is more noticeable of a change from Pulse or VWN on some tanks than others. I didn’t notice it as much with the iTank but do tend to run it in F(t) mode. As I mentioned before, you can access the menu by pressing the menu button three times. Once this is done then the options are as follows.

- F(t) Mode

- Pulse Mode

- VWN Mode

- DIY Mode

- System Set

- Exit

Also inside the DIY Mode you will find VW, VW, and Bypass. One thing that I wasn’t crazy about was that you do not have the option of changing the display color. It changes automatically depending on which mode of operation you are in. I like to use the F(t) mode but don’t much care for the yellow display color. The colors given when changing modes from the main screen are:

Wattage Normal(VWN)= Blue

F(t)= Yellow

Pulse= Red

Once you select DIY mode then the colors given are:

Wattage Soft= Red

Wattage Hard= Red

Wattage Normal= Blue

Bypass= Red

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It has a series of protections built in which is very nice to have. They are

- Short circuit protection and low resistance protection

- No load protection

- High resistance protection

- Low voltage protection

- Printed circuit board heat protection

- Over discharge protection

- Over charge protection

- Auto shut off protection

- Battery anti reverse protection



Just like the Target 200, the 100 has a raised 510 platform which restricts the size of atomizer that can be used without overhang. The base on the iTank is 25mm and that’s about as big as you will be able to fit without overhang. This tank like some others I’ve seen is smaller at the base then immediately the body is larger.


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On the bottom of the mod is the slide to open battery door. The inside of the flip up door is marked with a negative sign for battery polarity but there is not a marking inside the mod for the positive. With a 21700 battery installed, I did have the battery door flip open on me once when I tapped it on the table. It hasn't happened since but thought I should mention it.

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FINAL THOUGHTS:

I think I’ve mentioned it before but can’t get over how small this mod is for a 21700 device. It’s smaller than some of the single 18650 mods I have. It is very comfortable to hold and use and is durable and water resistant. I would have preferred to have been able to change the display colors myself and don’t care much for the raised 510 platform but overall it is a very nice mod. I personally don’t use a lot of tanks that are larger than 25mm at the base so it’s not that big of a deal to me but might be a no go for some. The Target 100 uses the same Axon chip that is used in the 200 and a few other Vaporesso mods.

I very much like the iTank. It just works well and from past experience the coils deliver very good flavor and seem to last me a long time. I ran the .4 coil the most and it is my preferred coil out of the two supplied. As a matter of fact I have ordered spare coils for this tank which I almost never do. There are just too many different coils out there to try to stock some of them all so I try to be very selective on which ones I buy.

So, would I recommend the Vaporesso Target 100 kit for you. Although there are a couple of drawbacks in my opinion, it is a good kit and would recommend it. I’d like to thank Sourcemore and Joyi for sending the Vaporesso Target 200 kit for this review and as always thanks to the readers. Thank you for taking the time to read my review. Below is a link to the website and a coupon code.

Vaporesso Target 100 Kit with 5ml iTank (sourcemore.com)

CODE: TA100K= $38.99

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Surge Ultrasonic Pod Kit Review by Z-Lee


Surge Ultrasonic Pod Kit
Manufactured by Innokin



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Hello folks. Welcome back to another overly-done review by myself. Just kidding, this review should be pretty short and to the point (hopefully). :w00t: The product I'm about to introduce to you is rather simple to use, just like many other mini-pod devices on the market. This device however, is even simpler - it has cut the coil out of the picture. One less thing to worry about, right? Today we'll be taking a closer look at Surge Vapor's new and innovative ultrasonic pod device. Apparently ultrasonic vape devices have been produced in the past, but with very little success. The only other ultrasonic device I've used near my mouth is my toothbrush, but you don't have to worry - you won't be experiencing any humming or vibrations. This is my first experience with an ultrasonic vape and I have to say, I'm quite impressed with it. There are some caveats however, as I don't believe this pod device is for everyone. I'll get more into that down below.

Before we get too far ahead of ourselves, I want to thank @Innokin_timmy and the Innokin team for continually pushing the envelope of innovation and improving their products. These Surge starter kits were sent to me for the purpose of this review. As always, I will remain fair and unbiased.


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You're probably wondering-

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What's in the box?

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  • 1x Surge Battery Mod
  • 1x 1.8mL Surge Pod (Polar Mint - 18 mg/mL Nicotine)
  • 1x USB Type-C Charging Cable
  • 1x Quick Start Guide
  • 1x Ultrasonic Info Pamphlet
Key Features:
  • 112 * 21 * 13 mm Dimensions
  • Internal 700 mAh Battery
  • Non-refillable Prefilled Pods
  • Ultrasonic Heating Technology (no coil)
  • Auto-draw Activation


Color Options:

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From left to right:
  • Aurora Purple
  • Space Grey
  • Sunset Pink
  • Spartan Green
  • Black
I received the Sunset Pink and Black colorways. The Black is a solid color choice for those looking to be a bit more discrete, but is harder to admire up close. So, I'll give you a closer look at the Sunset Pink Mod.



A Closer Look:

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This is the front of the Surge Kit. The ultrasonic emblem lights up when taking a pull and also flashes blue and red when removing the pod. While charging, this light has a slow pulse until it's fully charged and then displays this constant blue light. Take a peak in the Starter Guide for various other light indications.

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Here you'll notice that the finish is a polished aluminum (aluminium for some of you). There's an elegant gradient from pink to light pink toward the top where the pod sits. On the right side of the mod is where you'll find the USB Type-C port for charging. This device charges at 1.4A which is both speedy and healthy for a long battery lifespan. Also you'll see on this side, the single airflow hole allowing a great loose MTL vape. Since this vape device is auto-draw activated, you can simply use a finger to cover the airflow hole to slightly tighten the draw. I would still consider it a loose MTL, but it's tighter than not covering the airflow hole.

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On the top where you place your pod, you'll see toward the middle the two spring-loaded brass positive and negative connector pins. Toward the outer edges, you'll notice the circular magnets that firmly secure the pod. On the bottom are 5 ventilation holes for the battery and on the back toward the bottom, you'll see its battery information. This battery will fully recharge in about 30-45 min. Very convenient for the amount of vape time. This device also allows you to safely vape while it's plugged in and charging.


The Pods:

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On one side of the pod, you'll see a nicely placed Surge logo which is hidden when you insert the pod into the battery. On the other side, each pod is individually labeled what e-juice flavor it contains and the nicotine content. This is conveniently nice for those of us that like to switch flavors on a whim. When I throw a new pod in, I don't like the idea of having to vape the entire thing before switching out the flavor. If you have half a dozen pods sitting about that are partially used, and they're all unmarked, are you really interested in tossing each of the pods back in to figure out what flavor pod is the one you're looking for?

Toward the center, you'll see 3 brass receptors for the positive and negative pins located inside the top of the battery allowing you to drop the pod in either way. Toward the outer ends of the pod, you'll notice the round magnets that match up nicely with the magnets in the pod housing of the battery, and 2 airflow holes that give a nice loose MTL and is also the device's way of determining auto-draw activation.


How exactly does the Surge Pod Kit work?

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The Surge uses an ultrasonic chip that vibrates 3 million times per second (3.0 MHz) to aerosolize e-juice. This is advantageous for a few reasons:
  • You'll never have to worry about hot lava spit back
  • You'll never have to worry about dreaded burnt hits
  • You can comfortably vape the entire pod cartridge
  • From what I can tell, you get a longer amount of use between recharges (of course this depends on how often you vape and how long your pulls are)
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It should also be noted that aerosolizing e-juice via vibrations, you're heating the juice at a lower temperature than with conventional coils. Nicotine does not interact with heat very well, and some of its potency is lost in the traditional ways of vaping. Cutting the coil out of the equation allows the nicotine to be aerosolized at a lower temp, thus destroying less of it as it is being inhaled. Furthermore, as noted before, you'll never have to worry about dry hits. For anyone that's vaped for any extent of time, this is the very bane of vaping. And for those that my have metal allergies or fear the release of toxic chemicals from heating metal (there really is no danger unless the coils are somehow reaching 1200 deg. F which no mod that I own can do), you'll never have to worry about that with the Surge Pod Kit.

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You really can vape this to the last drop!



Impressions and Observations:
I was asked to compare the Surge Pod Kit with the RELX Pod Kit while doing this review. I will paste the notes I had written about the RELX, and then will compare and contrast notes with the Surge Pod Kit.

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RELX

Can use Type-C 3.0 QC *

Can vape while charging

Flavor is very short-lived in menthol *

Menthol has decent throat hit *

Fairly stealthy vape *

Excessive amount of waste - each pod is encased in plastic/rubber

Nic delivery is good

Pods are fully sealed, no leaking


Surge

1.4A Charge with cable provided – Does not pick up QC 3.0

Watermelon Ice package had one leaked pod – using it seems to not have any problems

Menthols "Ice" flavors have a strong throat hit

Both tobacco flavors have a very strong throat hit

Watermelon Ice - ice overpowers watermelon; still a good combo

Polar Ice – decent ice potency

Green Mint – too minty, heavy throat hit; almost feels like brain freeze

Blueberry Mint – best overall flavor/ice ratio

Smooth Tobacco – has a peanut buttery tobacco flavor (first time trying tobacco flavor)

Rich Tobacco – has a fairly natural tobacco flavor, much like an American Spirit; rather harsh throat hit
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Almost everything I experienced with the RELX, I also got with the Surge, but with a few preferential caveats. Anything I marked with an asterisk in the RELX list was different with the Surge Pod. I'll address them in order:
  • RELX picks up 3.0 QC Type-C USB charging. The Surge does not however, almost all vape products are not recommended to be charged at 3.0A simply because it heats up the battery quite excessively while also heating up the chip that runs your device. If you're okay with frying the chip and lowering the lifespan of your battery at the convenience of recharging a few minutes faster, then by all means.
  • The RELX menthol flavor was rather short-lived after each puff. In the Surge pod, it's quite the opposite. With flavors like Green Mint, if you're only looking for a hint of menthol in your vape, this pod is not for you. I actually received what felt to be brain freeze from this pod flavor. If you love menthol/ice, then you're going to love this pod. In my opinion (but I'm also not much of a menthol vaper), the other 3 menthol/ice flavored pods were pretty heavy with ice, but it felt fairly natural in comparison to other disposables I've tried from other vapers. I will say that with the Watermelon Ice and Blueberry Ice, that the menthol is more prevalent than the fruit flavor.
  • The Green Mint and both Tobacco flavored pods offer a very strong throat hit. Like a 9 mg/mL freebase throat hit - too much for my liking. If you like a strong throat hit, these are your flavors. The other 3 felt like a 3-6 mg/mL freebase throat hit.
  • Depending on the flavor choice, the amount of stealth vape varied. I think with the flavors that offered a smoother throat hit (less), I was taking longer draws and therefore producing more vape clouds.

I've been vaping the Surge Pod for around two weeks now. I did run into a pod that had leaked inside the package. In doing a review, I felt it necessary to use the pod to see what sort of adverse effects I experienced from it. Usually for pods, this is a very bad sign, but I must admit that after pulling it out of the package and using it until it was empty, I experienced no other leakage or altering of the device in its ability to vape. I took a picture just before doing this review to show you the inside of the battery where the pod sits to prove this.

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== PROS ==
  • No leaks
  • Well constructed
  • Good hand feel
  • Pod seats firmly via magnets
  • Never a dry hit
  • Can vape every drop
  • Metal allergies friendly
  • No fear of toxic metallic fumes
  • Long battery usage per cycle
  • Fast charging (30-40 min.)
  • Type-C USB
  • Can vape while plugged in
  • Very simple to use - pop the pod in and vape
  • Hair-trigger Auto-draw activation
  • Each pod is individually marked with flavor and nicotine content
  • Pocket-friendly
  • Mouthpiece feels comfy in lips
  • Successfully innovative

== CONS ==
  • Might be hard to clean if leaks were to happen (as are most pod devices)
  • Mod/battery gets slightly warm if chain vaped
  • Loose MTL - not much variance in airflow options
  • Prefilled pods

== Preference Considerations ==
  • Overall a strong menthol
  • A few flavors (to me) give very strong throat hits - I vape mostly 3 mg/mL juices.


Overall Rating:

8.5 - In comparison to other mini-pod devices similar to the Surge


I will end this with some last thoughts to consider. Surge pods come with 18 mg/ML (1.8%) nicotine. I feel the nicotine hit just as hard as the RELX 50 mg/ML (5%) nicotine pods. I feel this has a lot to do with the use of ultrasonic heating lessening the degradation of nicotine versus conventional heated coils. This in turn should lessen the cost per pod, as nicotine is the most expensive component of the juice. Hopefully this should help keep the prices down when buying more pods.

In regards to flavor, it's purely subjective. I'm a fruit kind of person, so I enjoyed the Watermelon Ice and Blueberry Ice. Polar Ice wasn't bad for a purely menthol flavor without being over the top. I wasn't a fan of either tobacco flavor, but you might like them. And if you're a glutton for menthol punishment, then Green Mint is for you, lol.

You can purchase the Surge Pod Kit and replacement pods via their website at surgevapor.com. As of writing this review, they are currently out of stock and so you can scroll to the bottom of this page to find authorized retailers also selling this device for 9.99 Euros and pods (2 per pack) for 7.99 Euros.
Cheers and happy vape hoarding.
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Feel free to contact me if you have any questions!

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Write up of the Creme Brulee from "vapemail subscription"

Lets get down to this, I was quite fortunate to win a giveaway with vape Mail subscription, one of the things I don't usually suggest to people and I don't usually recommend either is that you sign up to a subscription based company my previous experiences I have to admit not for the fact of the subscription is for the fact is sometimes the products aren't very good and you're paying for quite a lot for something that is pretty crap.

However on this occasion I got to admit I was proven a little bit wrong... Well not just a little bit wrong I was proving VERY wrong. With the gold package I received i got 4 bottles 70/30 vg/pg juices each with 20mg salt shots,
I loaded my bottle nic to juice (not knowing i was going to do this write up otherwise i would gone on a no nic test), loaded my centaurus bottle clean & rewicked my Dead rabbit SE.

with a lot of flavours especially dessert flavours if I'm honest can be muted,
here you have just what you expect a toasted vanilla custard with sweet caramelised sugar. Really rich and distinctive and absolutely gorgeous!!!!

From the 1 bottle of tried so far question I feel like I should be answering is.. would a subscription still be worth £27.99 for gold? (£7 each bottle +shot)
(There are other packages available too)
Well... if the bottles keep coming out for this quality the answer will be YES definitely!! ! if you can afford to Dedicate to a subscription

Thank you again guys i am looking forward to trying the other flavours [emoji4]
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Freemax Marvos S 80W Kit Review By Frenkyou

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Hi, today let's take a look at one of FreeMax's latest offerings on the subject of Box Mod Kit, it's the Marvos S 80W. This product was sent to me by the Sourcemore online store which I thank.

In this Test I will examine each of the characteristics that distinguish it. I hope that by the end of this reading you have understood the Kit well, and decide whether to invest in it or not. As always, my reviews are free and based on my personal experience.

► Freemax Marvos S 80W Kit; Before starting let's see together the main characteristics indicated by the manufacturer:
• Compact design
• New MS chip
• Powered by single 18650 battery, max power 80W
• 3 output modes (Power / Smart / Bypass)
• Side 0.9-inch TFT screen with easy-to-read colorful options
• Type C refill
• Short circuit protection
• Overheating protection
• Low voltage protection
• Overload protection
• Protection against deep discharges
• Drip Tip 810 anti-spitback
• Adjustable side airflow

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► Freemax Marvos S 80W Kit; Packaging :
The white/blue packaging shows the image of the Marvos S Kit on the front, an indication of the color of the sample contained in it (Black-Black) and an adhesive icon that contains the following message: "Better Than The Best Sub Ohm Tank Marvos Inspired from Fireluke ".

On the back in addition to the content are present; the device specifications, logos, brands, address of Shenzhen FreeMax Technology Co., LTD.
The warnings indicate to keep the device out of the reach and sight of children and animals and advise against its use for pregnant or breastfeeding women, people at risk of heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, depressive syndrome or asthma.

The main features, the scratch & scan, some barcodes and the current batch number are all shown on the sides of the box.

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► Freemax Marvos S 80W Kit; Packing List:
• 1 * Freemax Marvos S 80W Mod
• 1 * Freemax Marvos DTL Pod Tank 4.5ml
• 1 * Mesh Coil: 0.15Ω MS range
• 1 * Mesh Coil: 0.25Ω MS range
• 1 * 510 Adapter
• 1 * Type-C cable
• 1 * User Manual

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► Freemax Marvos S 80W Kit; Parameters:
• Size: 25.7 * 51.7 * 110.2mm
• Material: Zinc, stainless steel and leather
• Battery: 1x18650 (not included)
• Power: Max 80W
• Output Modes: VW, VPC, Bypass
• Screen: 0.9 inch TFT display
• Capacity: 4.5ml
• Mesh Coil: 0.15Ω MS range 60-80W
• Mesh Coil: 0.25Ω MS range 40-60W

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► Freemax Marvos S 80W Kit; Available colours:
• Silver Gray
• Gunmetal-Red
• Gunmetal-Yellow
• Black-Black
• Black-Blue

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► Freemax Marvos S 80W Kit; First impressions:
The Freemax Marvos S 80W Mod is robustly built with Zinc Alloy + Stainless Steel is powered by a single 18650 battery with a maximum output of 80W. I really like the side display which is a good size and quite bright. For the rest, the style of Marvos S 80W kit is directly inspired in shape and size by the famous and legendary "Pico", the result is an attractive, solid, manageable Mod with excellent finishes and a weight of only 115g. . I was sent the sample with Black-Black coloring and red stitching, I find it very sober and elegant.

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► Freemax Marvos S 80W Kit; Side view:
The bright 0.96 "TFT color screen is installed laterally above the rocker arm which incorporates the +/- adjustment keys. This solution allows to reduce the size of the Mod and to facilitate its use in an intuitive way for the user. Through the display you get all the basic information, such as; battery level, voltage, power, resistance, puff counter / timer, as well as your display choices with the interlacing of colors you prefer.

About two-thirds of the Marvos Mod's side surface is covered in leather which is stitched around the sturdy zinc alloy and stainless steel body. I must add that this is one of the few cases where I think leather could actually be real leather.

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► Freemax Marvos S 80W Kit; Duplex view.
At the top there is a large oval-shaped metal button for switching on and off. The key is comfortable to reach with your fingers. The 5V / 2A USB Type-C charging port is positioned at the bottom and allows you to keep the mod in an upright position while charging.
The leather decoration with its red stitching extends to the back of the Mod, the handle is comfortable and pleasant in the hand.

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► Freemax Marvos S 80W Kit; Top and bottom view:
The 510 plate is screwed to the Mod with torx screws and offers excellent hospitality without protrusions to any Tank within 25mm of maximum diameter. The thread has a smooth and flowing thread, the 510 pin is gold plated and spring loaded. The sturdy metal cap is easily unscrewed / screwed, the compartment / battery collar is cleverly raised to prevent e-liquid infiltration. On the bottom of the compartment / battery there is the `` + '' symbol for the correct direction of insertion of the 18650 cell.

The bottom of the Mod offers a stable support base and on its surface there are various identifying writings. There are also three vent holes on the bottom for user safety.

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► Freemax Marvos DTL Pod Tank 4.5ml:
The Pod Tank Marvos DTL Sub Ohm is made of PCTG and derives from that of Marvos T. The design of the transparent PCTG cartridge is of the "circular" type and uses the refill from below through a port hidden by the classic silicone cap, this pod you can introduce up to 4.5ml of e-liquid which allow a good autonomy of vape before refilling again.

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FreeMax has created for this Pod-Tank a 510 metal adapter with an "infinite" type AFC adjustment ring that offers a large air flow towards the coil, the purpose of freemax is to maintain the excellent performance of the Fireluke tanks. On this module there are also a replaceable anti spit-back Drip-Tip 810 and new dedicated coils. The coils are inserted under pressure from the bottom and the magnetic connection between the cartridge and the 510 base is very strong, on the cartridge there are 4 powerful magnets that guarantee a solid anchorage.

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► Freemax MS Pod Platform:
In the Freemax catalog there are several cartridges, this solution offers multiple combinations of use, also with the new Ring AFC with 510 thread the installation of these cartridges is possible on any Mod-510.

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The introduction of the universal 510 adapter with AFC control therefore makes the regenerable Marvos Mesh Pod module compatible with any 510 Mod. To learn more about Marvos Mesh Pod I recommend reading this article: Freemax Marvos Mesh Pod RTA Review By Frenkyou

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► Freemax MS Mesh Coil:
As we all know, Freemax Sub Ohm Tanks are widely recognized for the great performance and longevity of their coils made with innovative and sought-after absorbent materials, on these heating elements FreeMax continues to invest heavily in research and development.
These Coils are directly inspired by the Fireluke and FM COILTECH 4.0 series with tea fiber cotton formula and Mesh military grade SS904L .
Again the performance between 40 and 80W is exceptional for creating abundant clouds with wonderful flavors.
The 0.15 and 0.25Ω resistors are included in the kit. The whole wide range of MS coils is distributed as spare parts in blister packs of 5 pieces.

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► Freemax Marvos S 80W Kit; Operation Guide:
• The power is adjustable from 5 to 80W by using the "+/-" keys in steps of 1W at a time
• 5 Click on the Fire button to turn the Mod on / off
• 3 Click on the Fire button to set three operating modes (wattage, smart and bypass).
• Press the "-" key and the Fire key together to select one of the 5 background colors of the display; Green, Red, White, Blue, Orange.
• Press the "+" key and the Fire key together to reset the Puff counter.

Unfortunately, Marvos S 80W does not offer temperature control or TCR for the most demanding vapers, however the intelligent coil detection function that automatically sets the best power comes to the aid of the most distracted users or beginners. The other options are basic but work perfectly, with precise indications on the display. The various safety protections offer more than enough guarantees.

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► Freemax Marvos S 80W; various configurations:
Marvos S 80W with its Marvos DTL Pod Tank is a very good starting point for a DTL pod user who intends to start making clouds while fully enjoying their e-liquids, in fact if your 18650 battery is of good quality, Marvos guarantees you a decent autonomy in the range from 30 to 50W. The delivery thrust is strong even at 60-80W however always to have prolonged autonomy it would be better to use a dual-battery mod such as the new Maxus always by FreeMax.
Marvos Mod as you can see in the image below, can also worthily accommodate your MTL atomizer, both 22mm and 24 / 25mm in diameter.

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► Freemax Marvos S 80W Kit; buying advices:
In the course of this review I hope I have described this captivating Kit well that I really liked in its simplicity, top performance and good level of finish. So if you decide to buy it, you will get everything you need to get started. You only have to choose the combination of colors that you like best.

I remind you that by entering the code MS80 you can affordably purchase on Sourcemore; Freemax Marvos S 80W Kit ($ 30.99), Freemax Marvos DTL Pod Tank ($ 10.57) and also Freemax Marvos RTA Pod Mesh Prebuilt Wire Tank (currently out of stock).
Freemax Marvos S Kit 80W 4.5ml Pod Mod Kit
Freemax Marvos DTL Pod Tank 4.5ml for Marvos S

Thanks for reading.

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Is there hope ?

That we will be able to continue to buy vape supplies ? Online or in stores? In the US ?
I know it's not looking good ,but surely there must be something that's being done?

I much rather vape than smoke, hate smelling like an ashtray , yellow fingers etc yuch .
By potentially banning vaping they would , in their minds, force us back to smoking.
Which in my case won't happen, maybe if I knew I was terminal or the world was definitely going to end , than yes, otherwise nope.

So is there hope for the future of vaping? :banana:

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Newbie here and have a quick question!

Hello
I am new here and also new to vaping. My husband uses nic salt liquid, but having never even smoked anything before, I didn't want to get into nicotine use. I want to vape to have something to do with him when he does, or when he has a cigar, or just to relax and enjoy a nice flavor.
I did some YouTube watching and some review reading and I went to my local vape shop and told them what I was looking for. I ended up with the Smok novo 2. And a bottle of Fruit Monster 0mg juice.
Maybe it's because this is my first ever vape experience but I am getting barely any flavor from this. My vape kit came with a 1.0 ohm mesh pod, and a 1.4 coil pod. The one the store told me to try first was the 1.0 mesh. My juice is 75/25 vg/pg blend.
If my juice too thick for the coil? I'm getting crazy dense vapor which is nice, the vapor itself is warm. But like crazy muted flavor to where I really can't tell the flavor at all.
Am I just so new that my expectations were too high going into this? Is this normal? Am I using the wrong pod? Did I buy the wrong device for my needs? Maybe I need to buy a different juice? Or just say what the heck and try hubby's 2.5mg nic salt stuff. Any help is appreciated.
I plan tp try steeping my juice for a little and see if that helps, or just get a different brand and flavor (menthol maybe?) And try the other pod.

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Guidance Needed

Hello everyone, am a 1st time user in this forum. Trying to learn as much as I can before I venture into the vape retail business.
Once I obtain my tobacco license in Florida, does anyone know if I must find my own distributors or will the licensing authority notify them at which point distributors visit the business to place orders?

I appreciate your generous advice...MV22

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Doubts about white spot in battery 18650

Hola, quisiera pedir su ayuda con una situación que tengo con una batería. La cuestión es que lo acabas de comprar y cuando le haces una inspección y notas que lo tienes Hola, me gustaría pedirte ayuda con un problema que tengo con una batería. El caso es que lo acabas de comprar y cuando le realizas una inspección y notas que tiene algo parecido a pintura blanca en la parte del polo positivo Hello, I would like to ask for your help with a situation I have with a battery. The point is that I just bought it and when performing an inspection and noticed that it has something similar to white paint on the positive pole part. I told the dealer that he sold me the battery but only says that it may be dirty, I approach the community to know if anyone has any idea what it can be. I hope you can help me with this question thank you.IMG_20220317_203715.jpg IMG_20220317_203654.jpg
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New Powers | FDA Gains Authority Over Synthetic Nicotine

Congress granted FDA the authority to regulate synthetic nicotine in a crass attempt to ameliorate the moral panic over teen vaping. A problem that many researchers say is waning if it existed at all.

Joining us today for a special LIVE edition of RegWatch is Amanda Wheeler, president of the American Vapor Manufacturers. Learn what happens next for the U.S. vaping industry as it navigates the treacherous path to keep much-needed safer nicotine products on the market.
https://regulatorwatch.com/brent_st...hority-over-synthetic-nicotine-regwatch-live/

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Closed/Sold **SOLD** Flavour Art Flavors, ~11 Months Old, Unused, 8 oz.

**SOLD**

Two 4oz bottles of Flavour Art flavors:
  • 1x Irish Cream &
  • 1x Caramel.
Never used but opened to smell them when I got them. Kept in my dedicated vape fridge since I got them about 11 months ago, so you won't be getting bottles that smell like onions :lol:.

Only interested in take-all sale.

Price:
$30 shipped to all 50 US states w/tracking. Will ship cheapest way according to destination so could be USPS 1st class or could be USPS Parcel (ground). I package well!

Payment:
Paypal F&F preferred.
Paypal G&S welcome with $5 added.
(No notes in payment whichever method you choose, please)

I will be removing or obscuring the portions of the labels that show the "www.nicotineriver.com" print once I ship them just for piece of mind. Sound stupid? Maybe, but I'm still doing it. :p

*** Due to recent events in the ECF classifieds, I reserve the right to refuse sales to ECF accounts with little to no post history or for any reason at all for that matter. ***

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UWELL VALYRIAN 3 KIT review by hittman

Hello again. I’m here with another review for Sourcemore. This time I was sent the Uwell Valyrian 3 kit in order to provide a fair and honest review. The Valyrian kit contains the mod that uses dual 18650 batteries and has an output range of 5-200 watts. It boasts lightning fast firing speed and offers Power and TCR modes as well as a .96” color screen. The included tank has a liquid capacity of 6ml which you’re going to need with the included high output coils rated 80-85 watts and 80-90 watts. The tank also has a different type of top cap that flips open instead of unscrewing. I doubt I’ll be running them consistently that high so hopefully they operate at a little lower ranges also. The nice looking mod, 6ml tank, and the Pro Focs flavor testing technology leads me to believe that this is going to be an enjoyable experience. Follow along and we’ll see if that ends up being the case.


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WHAT’S IN THE BOX?

1* Valyrian III Mod
1* Valyrian III Atomizer
1* 0.32ohm UN2 Valyrian III Coil (pre-installed)
1* 0.14ohm UN2-2 Valyrian III Coil
1* Pack of Replacement O-rings
1* User's Manual



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SPECIFICATIONS:

Power Range: 5W-200W

Standby Current: < 100uA

Voltage Range: 0.7V-8.0V

Mod Material: Zinc Alloy, PC+ABS

Battery: Dual 18650 (not included)

Mod Size: 85.2*52*31.4mm

Mod Resistance Range: 0.1ohm-3ohm(VW), 0.1ohm-1ohm(TC)

Temperature Range: 200℉-600℉/100℃-315℃

Thread: 510

Tank Capacity: 6ml

Tank Size: Φ30*H60.65mm

Tank Material: Stainless Steel & Pyrex Glass

Coil Specification: SS316L 0.32ohm UN2 Valyrian III Coil: 80-85W
FeCrAI 0.14ohm UN2-2 Valyrian III Coil: 80-90W
FeCrAI 0.15ohm Valyrian II Coil: 100-120W
FeCrAI 0.16ohm UN2-3 Valyrian II Coil: 90W-100W


Color: Midnight Black, Lagoon Blue, Amaretto Brown

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FEATURES:

1. Elegant design with dragon scale pattern

2. Multifunctional LED indicators

3. Lightning-fast firing speed

4. POW (power) and TCR (temperature coefficient of resistance) modes are available

5. Dual 18650 batteries with 200W max power

6. New generation PCBA (printed circuit board assembly)

7. Compatible with Valyrian II 0.15ohm and 0.16ohm coil

8. Updated PRO-FOCS flavor testing technology

9. Upgraded self-cleaning technology prevents leakage

10. Flip-cap design makes refilling easy

11. Automatically detects atomizer resistance

12. 0.96 inch color screen

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INITIAL THOUGHTS:

I have to hand it to Uwell. They did a really nice job on not only the promotional materials but also on the packaging for the Valyrian 3 and the appearance of the Valyrian mod. On the front of the box is a very nice picture of the Valyrian and the text is in a font that lends itself to a medieval theme. That and the statement “The Power of Fire” reminds me of game of thrones or something like that.

On the back is the package contents but instead of the usual listing, they included some cool little pictures to keep with the medieval theme. Also listed is the company information and contact information.

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In my opinion the Valyrian is really a gorgeous mod. The same text type that was used on the box is used to put the name at the top on the front of the mod. Under that is a square fire button that is pretty clicky. Going down from there is the color display, plus and minus buttons, and the USB-C charging/update port near the bottom. I really like the combination of the metal frame and brown leather with a scale like pattern. The leather sides are slightly padded. The color display is nice but feel like the font could have been a little larger. It is however fairly easy to read. The display shows the following information.

- Two battery level indicators

- Mode of operation

- Set wattage

- Output voltage and coil resistance

- Puff counter and length of current puff

- A cool little dragon emblem

The menu operation is as follows.

- Press the fire button 5 times to turn on/off

- Press the fire button 3 times to enter the mode selection where you can choose from Power or TCR. The selection will exit after 8 seconds

- Press the fire button and the – button to lock the device

- Press the fire button and the + button to lock only the adjustment buttons

- Press the + and – buttons to clear the puff counter.



I saw this in the user manual and thought it was odd.

“Attention: The output voltage will decrease gradually during vaping. When the output

wattage cannot reach the set wattage, the device will lower the wattage automatically,

and then the screen will display the output voltage after automatically adjusting the wattage.”

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The leather is only on the sides and on the back is an odd plastic type material that to me gives

the appearance of a dragon scale or something and is enclosed in the same shape of frame as

what is found on the front. It’s a little comical but I didn’t realize until I was at work and decided

to plug the mod in that the slots in the back light up. The way that I hold the mod to fire it, I had

never noticed that the lights turned on since that side is in the palm of my hand.


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The bottom of the mod carries the Uwell name and has a series of six slots with three holes in each for battery venting. To load or change the batteries simply slide the button on the bottom and the door will open on a hinge. The underside of the door is marked clearly with the battery polarity as well as the inside of the unit has + and – signs. I had zero issues with the batter door while using the mode and it seems sturdy.

I thought it was a really nice touch that the 510 connection plate has a picture of a dragon etched into it. Just one of those small details that makes a difference. It’s too bad you won’t see it once the tank is installed.

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The Valyrian 3 tank has a liquid capacity of 6ml which is good because you need it. All of the coils for this tank are rated 80w+. The included coils are the SS316 UN2 .32 ohm coil rated at 80-85 watts while the FeCrAl UN2-2 .14 ohm coil is rated at 80-90 watts. I’m not sure why the redundancy. I personally would have like to seen one rated somewhere around 50-60 watts which is a more comfortable range for me. I found it interesting that Uwell decided to go with coils that thread in rather than the simple push in style we have been seeing on most tanks lately.


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The Valyrian 3 tank is fairly attractive in appearance but the one issue I have with it is how the top cap opens to refill. There is a button on the side that you push so that the top springs open. That spring pivot point doesn’t seem all that sturdy to me and could see it getting broken. The Valyrian name is etched on the button so it is easy to locate.

The base of the tank appears to be gold plated inside with three outer connection points to make connection with the bottom of the coils. The base also has three slotted airflow openings which provide plenty of airflow for just about any user. With the .32 coil running at 72 watts I still only had the airflow open about ¼ of the way.

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FINAL THOUGHTS:

I have enjoyed testing the Uwell Valyrian 3 kit. The mod has a really nice appearance and seems to work very well. It is a little wide but I have found that I hold it much like I do with the Abyss and use the side of my thumb to press the fire button. I don’t have large hands so am guessing that the average user would be able to hold this one comfortably. I do feel like the back side of the mod is unnecessary and will have some effect on battery life. I saw in the user manual that is suggested to use batteries with a minimum current rating of 30A. Normally it is not recommended to charge batteries inside a mod but also in the manual it said to use a 5V/2A charger. I’d say it’s still better to not charge the batteries in the mod if you have a choice.

I have mixed emotions about the Valyrian 3 tank. I do like the appearance and at first thought it was a nice idea with the way the top of the tank flips open with a button press. However after thinking about it for a while and seeing how the top cap kind of loosely flops around when you have the top open then it got me to thinking that it might be pretty easy to break that hinge point if it got hit on something.

I felt like the tank and provided coils produced pretty good flavor. I would probably give it a 7.75 out of 10 in the flavor department. It does however deliver very large amounts of vapor that will fill a room in no time and therefore goes through liquid fairly quickly. I have to admit that I never run as high as these coils are rated on any of my normally used mods and tanks so this one was a bit of a stretch for me. I did end up running the coils in the 70-75 watt range with the airflow around ¼ open but if I chain vaped the vapor just got warmer than I like it. For this reason I would have liked to have seen a coil in the 50 watt range.

I’d like to thank Sourcemore and Joyi for sending the Uwell Valyrian 3 kit for this review. As always, a big thanks to you the readers. Below is a link to the website and a coupon code if you would like to purchase one.

Uwell Valyrian III 3 Kit 200W 6ml Box Mod Kit (sourcemore.com)

CODE: VAL3K= $69.69

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Box Mod Da Vinci Gentlemen Bacco

For sale mechanical bottom feeder box in stabilized wood. Bacchus model by Da Vinci Mods Gentlemen. Inside the package there is the certificate of the manufacturer's declaration of conformity.

Dimensions 73 x 26 x 43 mm
0.5 mm 925 silver plated positive and negative plates
Adjustable pin anticlockwise
Output 4.2 V
The box is supplied in original box complete with soft squonk bottle.

Never used, the box is new. Price 139€. I can ship.
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Wanted Decent dual 18650 mod and coils

Wanted: dual 18650 mod. Such as smoke r-kiss but open to many. I don’t need any tanks unless you have certain RTAs I’m looking for. May be interested in smok prince coils, smok v8 baby coils, smok original nord coils and or smoke baby beast or prince RTA. Pm me with what you have/what you want for it. Please, only people willing to ship out asap. I’ll pay immediately

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Hackable, but shipped complete, battery mods?

After several years away, I am back onto working on some theatrical smoke generating projects. I actually have on back-order an E-cig mod with a fan, to make it a fog machine for theatrical and photographic uses. It is the MicroFogger by Vosentech. It can be remotely controlled, both by a wired button, and a wireless controller.

It has a lot of great features, but I have some things I would like to see on it... I wish the atomizer could be moved away from the battery box. And I would love to have a way to integrate a LED light source at the fog output, and have that light controlled by the mod.

So, I am hunting to see if I can find a mod, that I can purchase complete, but is easy to hack. I.e. I would need to open it up, and wire in some sort of remote trigger. It would need to have some available outputs from the microcontroller, that I can use to trigger other things, like a LED light. And of course, you need a bit of free space to run the new wires. And of course, it would need to be done with a microcontroller that can be re-programmed. Perhaps Arduino based.

I realize I can start from scratch, and there are a bunch of tutorials about doing that. But, first I would like to check out if there is anything already on the market that I can purchase already put together. Note that I would want to do at least 50 watts, and more likely 100 watts.

Any suggestions?

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Also new with a Ego AIO kit question

Hi all.
I'm new to vaping, brand new .
I just received the Ego AIO kit in the mail and I'm trying to set it up.
I followed youtube tutorial videos to help.
I added 8 drops to the coil (in the hole), screwed the coil on the top part again .
Filled the tank till just under max.
Also charged it till the red light went out.

Clicked the button five times, it lights up , I suck air but there's no vapor?
none whatsoever. So what could I be doing wrong?

I was worried that this would happen :(
I hope someone can help.

Also, I'd love a beginners kit that clearly indicates whether the device is on or off, or at least a beginners kit that turns on/off a bit less fussy
I think it's off but can't be sure now as I turned it on and off several times o_O

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