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So, sometimes my initial hit is lame-y. I've taken to covering the airhole ( 0n the side of the case) upon initiating and then releasing after a bit. (think b-o-n-g).
Thinking of opening up that airhole some. Maybe put a button on it
Can we open the holes in the coil container to allow use of Hi Vg?
Thinking of opening up that airhole some. Maybe put a button on it
Can we open the holes in the coil container to allow use of Hi Vg?
As in El Kaboooooonnnng of Quick Draw McGraw fame?
Thinking of opening up that airhole some. Maybe put a button on it
Can we open the holes in the coil container to allow use of Hi Vg?
I should think you could. Whether it would help or not? You might want to slide the coil out first then put it back in.
I can say I am extremely happy with my Icare mini with pcc. I use them as a whole piece; this way the battery charge lasts a lot (2300mah pcc plus 320mah the mini itself).
I've had not misfiring issues at all. Being a vaper for years, since 2009, and with a good bunch of regulated and mechanic devices, but for me the Icare is a game changer. I must say I am not a cloud chaser; my vaping style is MTL and always my favorite coil builds are between 0.8 and 1.5ohms. My liquids are DIY, usually 12mg nic strenght however for the Icare I need to use a minimum of 18mg in order to get a satisfactory throat hit. I make my "stealth" liquid 90%pg 10%VG, and it works very good, but I've been using as well 50/50 and it works fine too.
At first I was a bit worried about the mini's tank capacity (1.2ml) however it is amazing how long these 1.2ml last in this device.
I've had not misfiring issues at all. Being a vaper for years, since 2009, and with a good bunch of regulated and mechanic devices, but for me the Icare is a game changer. I must say I am not a cloud chaser; my vaping style is MTL and always my favorite coil builds are between 0.8 and 1.5ohms. My liquids are DIY, usually 12mg nic strenght however for the Icare I need to use a minimum of 18mg in order to get a satisfactory throat hit. I make my "stealth" liquid 90%pg 10%VG, and it works very good, but I've been using as well 50/50 and it works fine too.
At first I was a bit worried about the mini's tank capacity (1.2ml) however it is amazing how long these 1.2ml last in this device.
On my icare, I refill, recharge, when the juice is just above the connection of the coil, by that time I can tell the battery is not putting out enough to give me a good vape. This lasts me several days to a week since I don't use it around the house. I want to remember to fill next time with a syringe to see just how much I'm using per refill. I'm on my third fill with this, and I'm also curious to see how long the coil lasts before I have to change it.
Kinda was wondering about that myself. Maybe back then they weren't IMR's? Only thing I can think of.
I've never used a cigalike, but if they converted the Mini into one, might try then. Nice switchable LED at the end for fixing stuff around the house, or building coils.
Actually, after this long w/o a cigarette, not sure I care about having something hanging out of my mouth anymore.
Actually, after this long w/o a cigarette, not sure I care about having something hanging out of my mouth anymore.
I think it is a combination of Battery, type of wire the coil is made of, and possibly some kind of chip to limit current draw, but I'm just guessing here as I really have know idea.
I don't know if I could do it anymore, it has been so long. Used to in my hand or pocket, just habit now.
Received my two Mini's today - haven't used them much, but my first impressions:
Small! Despite all the pictures and comments I've seen I was still surprised - these things are Built For Ants - very light too, even filled with juice.
Initial quality seems good - threads are smooth on chimney, paint is good, etc.
I really like the PCC - it's just all around cool.
I gave my girlfriend a cyan one - it's her first foray into vaping, hopefully it'll start her on the path away from stinkies.
I got mine in black. Loaded it with some 6mg 80VG/20PG that I already had made. I am definitely going to have to change my DIY recipes for this device - I find the flavor very muted and the coil is not keeping up with the high VG. I am getting dry hits after about the third hit. I am going to try mixing up some 12mg 60VG/40PG and up my flavoring 25% and see how that goes.
Small! Despite all the pictures and comments I've seen I was still surprised - these things are Built For Ants - very light too, even filled with juice.
Initial quality seems good - threads are smooth on chimney, paint is good, etc.
I really like the PCC - it's just all around cool.
I gave my girlfriend a cyan one - it's her first foray into vaping, hopefully it'll start her on the path away from stinkies.
I got mine in black. Loaded it with some 6mg 80VG/20PG that I already had made. I am definitely going to have to change my DIY recipes for this device - I find the flavor very muted and the coil is not keeping up with the high VG. I am getting dry hits after about the third hit. I am going to try mixing up some 12mg 60VG/40PG and up my flavoring 25% and see how that goes.
I ended up going all in with the mini - sold my AIO's and bought a bunch of them and a bunch of coils. One for at home, one for out and about and back ups tucked away. With all the fancy stuff I've had over the years I never thought I'd go all in with any device, let alone one that is the size of a USB drive, but the simplicity and performance won me over. For now, it's nice to be back to just vaping to avoid cigarettes.
I plan to rewick mine if possible with rayon. I use 50/50+/- so it should be interesting. thanks for the review.
cant wait,, mine should arrive late today. (my mail comes around 5pm everyday)
Just got home from 3 weeks on the road. Guess what I found ?????
VapeMail!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
VapeMail!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I got my rebuilding material in for another try at redoing these coils, but slammed at work, so might be a little while before I get a chance to do it. I'll post when I do.
Looking forward to it. I did 4 total. First one is still doing great. The other three were all wrapped too tight.I got my rebuilding material in for another try at redoing these coils, but slammed at work, so might be a little while before I get a chance to do it. I'll post when I do.
Oh well, think I might try cheesecloth or gauze next time. I like messin round old school style.Still haven't used my mini much - been really busy around here.
I did mess with it a bit today - with some new 12mg 60VG/40PG juice I mixed up - and still found myself very underwhelmed.
So I said heck with it and broke out my drill. I drilled out all four juice holes on the coil - I don't know the size of my bit (small!) but I'd say I came close to doubling the diameter of the juice holes. At first I tried pulling the coil out of the casing, but it didn't seem like that was going to happen without destroying the coil, so I just drilled the holes out with the coil intact, trying to stop as soon as I got through the metal casing on each one. Was pretty successful - didn't even appear to disturb the wicking material much at all. No special tools - just my cordless drill and a pair of pliers. Took less than 5 minutes total.
Re-installed the coil and completly removed the AFC ring off the top.
Holy Carp!
This Mini is a totally different animal now! Flavor, airflow, and vapor production are all easily doubled. I can chain-vape full 10 second DTL hits one after the other without getting dry hits - I'm not getting any flooding either.
I was about to shelve this thing - but not anymore!
I did mess with it a bit today - with some new 12mg 60VG/40PG juice I mixed up - and still found myself very underwhelmed.
So I said heck with it and broke out my drill. I drilled out all four juice holes on the coil - I don't know the size of my bit (small!) but I'd say I came close to doubling the diameter of the juice holes. At first I tried pulling the coil out of the casing, but it didn't seem like that was going to happen without destroying the coil, so I just drilled the holes out with the coil intact, trying to stop as soon as I got through the metal casing on each one. Was pretty successful - didn't even appear to disturb the wicking material much at all. No special tools - just my cordless drill and a pair of pliers. Took less than 5 minutes total.
Re-installed the coil and completly removed the AFC ring off the top.
Holy Carp!
This Mini is a totally different animal now! Flavor, airflow, and vapor production are all easily doubled. I can chain-vape full 10 second DTL hits one after the other without getting dry hits - I'm not getting any flooding either.
I was about to shelve this thing - but not anymore!
I am going to be trying silica sheets I got in from FT. I haven't used silica of any kind in a long time as cotton and rayon taste so much better, so we shall see.Looking forward to it. I did 4 total. First one is still doing great. The other three were all wrapped too tight.
Might have to try that if it will increase the flavor, that was one thing I thought was very lacking.
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