I'm not worried about the build design but after your comments, more concerned about the heat you mentioned. It's one of the reasons I'm getting rid of the Tugboat V2 clone. I mean if anything more than 20 watts almost burns your lips even with plastic drip tips, I don't see much use for it. Well I guess the new one coming can't get any worse than the last one.
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Don't know what garbage you found on ebay but, my tugboat clones are great. I have a v1 and v2. Both are routinely run anywhere from 40-60 watts depending on build. They can get warm but not hot like you're describing.
My v1 was a Tobecco and v2 was from fasttech
My v1 was a Tobecco and v2 was from fasttech
You definitely got a better one than I did. I tried my ebay Tugboat V2 clone at 50 watts and after about 1 second the tip became so hot I had to put it down (.5 ohm build). I guess an insulator on this one would have helped. This one produces way more heat than it can dissipate. Chain vaping, forget about it.
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Maybe you got a dud. I would toss that thing.
The one I got was mad cheap. $9 from fasttech (link below)
$8.96 Tugboat V2 Styled Rebuildable Dripping Atomizer - stainless steel / 22mm diameter at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping
The one I got was mad cheap. $9 from fasttech (link below)
$8.96 Tugboat V2 Styled Rebuildable Dripping Atomizer - stainless steel / 22mm diameter at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping
The Tugboat V2 is a tighter airflow which will result in a warmer vape. If you're just getting into it or like a cooler vape, it probably isn't going to be for you and may steer you away from RDA's. There are others out there with a good amount of airflow adjustment to suit a number of tastes. Mutation X V2 or V3, Dark Horse or Troll may be more up your alley. You can have more airflow options to suit what you like.
What are you expecting to get out of it if I may ask?
For me I'm expecting both flavor and vapor. My bar right now is my Atlantis at .5 ohm at 35 watts. Very pleasureable vape in both categories. The vids I see of it rank it high but always mention it's not in the same league with an RDA on both counts. So I think if my Atlantis rocks, an RDA must Rock more. My first RDA experience with this clone didn't show that at all. It was no where near the Atlantis in flavor and in the enjoyment of vaping itself. Like I said, if I went above 20 watts with a .5 ohm build I couldn't vape it for much more than a second before it started burning my lips. 20 watts and I could hit it a few seconds and then had to wait a minute before I could do it again because of the heat. That's much different from just a warm vape.
What mod are you using it on? Got any pictures of the build you have in it?
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I vape on 30 mm veritas; got 3 of em.
As for things getting hot, it's all dependent on the wire gauge you use.
26 gauge needs about 20 watts per ohm.
use the steam engine calculator when building.
the heat flux thing on the right shows you how hot your build will be.
I have to recommend the Yep V1. It's simple, pretty and quality made.
Heat sink on top and bottom. Chuff cap. Copper contacts. I've put over 100 watts through it and it's perfect. Not expensive either.
Heat sink on top and bottom. Chuff cap. Copper contacts. I've put over 100 watts through it and it's perfect. Not expensive either.
What is your coil placement like in relation to the airflow holes? Also what does your wick job look like?
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I'm not doubting your building/wicking skills. I'm just trying to help. Something isn't right and I doubt it's the fact your atty is a clone. I can rip 90W on a .18ohm build on my clone Dark Horse all day and it's never as hot as you're describing. I've ripped on my buds Tugboat V2 with the same exact build and it's perfrectly vapable. I have a clone HAZE which is probably the closest I own to a Tugboat airflow built at .2 and it's fine. Maybe your airflow needs enlarging? It's hard to say without a pic though.
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I wasn't taking any offense and thanks for the help. Lots of different clones and they are not all created equal. Dunno about mine and don't care anymore as I already sent it back. I have two more clones coming, a Veritas clone from where I bought this one (replacement for the Tugboat) and a Plume Veil I bought from Fasttech. Time to play again when they get here.
Good deal man. Keep us posted on how they work out for you.
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