Watch Phil Busardo's video--he demonstrates the procedure. You can use a tiny screwdriver or a thumbtack.
Attack of the (Kayfun v4) Clones!
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Watch Phil Busardo's video--he demonstrates the procedure. You can use a tiny screwdriver or a thumbtack.
If the bottom cap won't turn, loosen the center contact screw a turn or so and try again. If that doesn't loosen it, use a small allen wrench in an air hole for leverage while turning the bottom cap. It will come loose.
Once you get it loose, add a drop of juice on the exposed o-rings every time you have it apart. They stick when they are dry.
Once you get it loose, add a drop of juice on the exposed o-rings every time you have it apart. They stick when they are dry.
I tried to find an answer in this thread but there are ALOT of posts to go through. I'm wondering if there's a certain KF4 clone that is viewed by most (or all) to be better than the rest? I'd rather pay more to get better quality, just want a good clone. The people here on this thread seem to really know their stuff on this atty. Oh BTW I'm wanting this for nickel builds, if that matters. Thank you in advance, if anybody replies and has input.
Tobeco is one of the better clones. Some like the Infinite too. I got 2 Tobecos early on and they worked great. A few of us recently bought Tobecos from a blow out sale from Vapor Range (out of stock now) for $9.95 ea shipped and they seem to be better than the first batch. I think most clones are sorted out now so you can't go wrong with any of them. You might need to replace the #16 o-ring on some (12x1.5mm o-ring).
I should mention that one of the recent Tobeco KFv4 didn't come with the chimney o-ring (#36) but I had spares.
What exactly is the problem with the #16 o-ring? How would I know if I need to replace it?
Having said that, my K4 Tobeco clone is a vaping dream come true. It's quickly become my favorite.
And now I have a question to y'all about coil building: do you prefer spaced coils or micro (touching) coils for your Kayfuns--I'm using kanthal wire.
If you don't get leaks from the bottom then #16 is fine. The problem in some clones is that #16 sits too deep so doesn't make a decent seal. Hence recommendations to use an over sized one that sits prouder.
What doofy said. If you get juice between #3 and #17, the #16 oring will help. I don't think it's necessary anymore though.
The KF v4 is my favorite. I have 7 and that's all I use. I'm using spaced coils because I use Ni200. Micro coils should be fine for kanthal.
Ahem... Not with the latest brouhaha started by Dr. Farsalinos...
I'm considering all my options, honestly...
The end of microcoils? | E-Cigarette Forum
I think you should just give up vaping and live in a bubble. That's the safest way to live a long (boring) life.Ahem... Not with the latest brouhaha started by Dr. Farsalinos...
I'm considering all my options, honestly...
The end of microcoils? | E-Cigarette Forum
I have had a few micro coils in the Infinite, last one was a twisted 28g and 0.5mm ribbon providing excellent flavor. Cleaned and rebuilt today with 8 spaced wraps of 26g on 3mm which works out to 1.1Ω so I can run it on the iStick 20W. Wicked with rayon and working like a charm.
I prefer spaced for ni200 and micro for Kanthal. I use a jig, so have very little need to torch... wrap, install, vape...
You can make micros with titanium that work with TC
Regards
Tony
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Tony
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I've developed a preference for spaced coils for a couple of reasons. First and foremost, they seem to deliver better flavor for the kinds of liquids I prefer. And secondly, time between re-wickings is increased for me.
The downside is that they usually need a little more wattage to come up to temperature as fast as a microcoil.
Current build in my Tobeco is 26ga kanthal, 2.4mm, 8 spaced wraps for 1Ω. I have the 4S kit installed for better airflow and enjoying this one at 22-24 Watts.
You can make micros with titanium that work with TC
Regards
Tony
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I know...
My question is, actually, what are the disadvantages of using spaced coils? I'm a low wattage vaper, MTL, and I've been vaping long enough to remember that we all started with non-touching coils, hand wrapped around a length of silica rope (often with a sewing needle threaded through it for stability
) or a screwdriver. What exactly was wrong with that method? We used higher resistance wire, smaller coil IDs, and we were happy. I don't even remember why I switched to microcoils. Probably because everybody was doing it.
I wrap 3 pieces of 3mm silica with 30g kanthal spread out evenly on my KF4's. Cooking them at 12 watts. I use 100% PG liquids only. I am currently on the 18th refill on 2 of mine with quick cleaning and dry burns every 3 or 4 tank fulls. I use 2 different flavors daily. Loving these!!!
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