Serpent mini review

[GONZO77]

My review of the Serpent mini from Wotofo is that it has to be the best single coil rta I have ever owned in 2 years of vaping. The compact size is perfect size for those smaller mods you may carry. The build deck is super easy to build on and accommodates all builds even the more complicated ones. Easy to refill and after using it for 2 weeks it never leaked. Wicking couldn't be easier too. Another thing is the flavor....wow it is spot on. Here is my YouTube review of it please check it out thank you

 

[LMS62]

I currently have two Serpent Minis, and although they work well, in my opinion the overall quality of the atty is lacking a bit.

 

[GONZO77]

I currently have two Serpent Minis, and although they work well, in my opinion the overall quality of the atty is lacking a bit.

Weird I haven't had any issues with the build quality especially at the price range

 

[gpjoe]

I currently have two Serpent Minis, and although they work well, in my opinion the overall quality of the atty is lacking a bit.

Can you elaborate on the quality issues you are seeing?

 

[LMS62]

On the two minis that I have;

- threading is a bit rough
- grub screws on deck tend to loosen up even after tightened down
- difficult for grub screws to catch and hold any wire higher than 26 gauge
- double o-ring drip tip does not seat properly unless you pull out one of the o-rings

I have since watched other reviews on this RTA, and unfortunately, I am not the only one that has noticed some of these issues. All in all, I enjoy these RTAs, but I would have been willing to spend a bit more in exchange for higher quality.

 

[gpjoe]

Thanks for the info.

None of those are really deal-breakers for me, especially with a $25 RTA.

- The loose screw issue happens on some of my best attys due to the heating and cooling of the coils, so I make sure to check all my connections periodically to make sure they are tight.

- The wire gage issue is also moot as I would use minimum 24ga, or Clapton wire.

- Thread quality has never really been much of a concern for me. Other than noticing one mod/atty might be smoother than the other, I have never seen threading actually affect function. Again, in this case we're talking about a 25 dollar part, not a ridiculously overpriced Ravens Moon RTA or some other unicorn at 300 bucks. As long as it screws together and doesn't leak, I'm pretty sure I would be OK with the threads.

- I would likely replace the drip tip with delrin anyway as I have read that the included stainless steel tip can get uncomfortably hot.

Still I appreciate you taking the time to respond, and thank you again for your opinions. I'll likely still get one, and if it truly is a $25 mistake I'll either give it away or throw it in the drawer and move on. I am intrigued enough to roll the dice.

 

[Cumulo Vapus]

- The wire gage issue is also moot as I would use minimum 24ga, or Clapton wire.

Would 28 or 30 AWG Kanthal A1 wire be a problem with this?

I'd be interested if i could build 1.5 ohm coils for this.

 

[rice721]

Would 28 or 30 AWG Kanthal A1 wire be a problem with this?

I'd be interested if i could build 1.5 ohm coils for this.

you need to make sure the wire is trapped between the "post" and the hex screw and not free floating below the hex screw.

I made 26g work, not sure about 28 or 30. But it is easier with 24g or thicker complex wires.

 

[GONZO77]

Would 28 or 30 AWG Kanthal A1 wire be a problem with this?

I'd be interested if i could build 1.5 ohm coils for this.

Exactly what Rice721 said. I've never tried 28 or 30 with it but I assume that as long as its trapped between the post and grub it should be ok

 

[avault]

my fav tank.. full of flavor

 

[Eskie]

I used 28g Kanthal on my first build. It was certainly a challenge.

 

[gpjoe]

As a quick follow-up: I picked up two of these pre-owned for a song and they seem to work fine and meet my needs. Trapping a 26ga wire is really not hard at all and it vapes very well, with plenty of flavor.

No regrets whatsoever.