Anyone here used fasttech.

[terry w]

Well no doubt I'll post what I think when I've put it to the test.

This evening had a semi successful go with the kayfun. Put a simple 1.5 ohm coil in with rayon, trying to emulate what I'd seen in a video somewhere where the rayon/cotton reaches down onto the deck part but doesn't cover the little gap where juice comes in. Wetted the wick so it should stay in place ish to start.

Screwed everything back together and filled it up using the hole on the base. Had a vape and it seemed quite 'wet'. Was going to have a peek down the chimney to see how the wick was working but forgot to cover the airhole when I unscrewed the top. juice leaked out of it and then things got a little messy until I remembered I could blow juice out of the airway by blowing in the top. I think i may have overfilled it anyway (I'd read the amount of air left in the tank is important for pressure difference between the main section and where the coil is) or something as once I'd cleaned it up and tried again it did a little better but I haven't got it quite right as I got some dry hits.

Is there a way to have a look at the coil and wick without draining the tank? Anyway how would you best drain the tank?

Adam all i do if i wanna drain the tank is unscrew the topcap and carefully tip the juice back into the bottle. That is also the only way to check your coil, empty the tank unscrew the body and chimney.

I find the best way to fill is by taking off the topcap, fill up, leaving about a 5mm gap at the top, screw the cap back on till you feel it bite, then in one movement with one finger covering the airhole, turn it upside down and tighten up. This method has never let me down, good luck.

EDIT: i dunno what video you have seen adam, but the wicks just need to be slightly touching the juice channels, or it will indeed flood.

 

[Bobw1951]

Kanger site just said 'Ego' fitting - thought they were all the same.
They aren't too expensive though so I think I might try the standard size one.

Here is a good picture of all the different Genitanks.

If you look at your MVP the outer thread is the eGo and the inner thread is the 510, when using 510 attys on something like the MVP you would use a beauty ring to hide the eGo threads, but to use an atty with eGo connector like the Mini on a 510 battery you would need an adaptor [510 to eGo], the Standard would probably come with a beauty ring in the box like the Aerotank does.

 

[Pictor]

Here is a good picture of all the different Genitanks.

If you look at your MVP the outer thread is the eGo and the inner thread is the 510, when using 510 attys on something like the MVP you would use a beauty ring to hide the eGo threads, but to use an atty with eGo connector like the Mini on a 510 battery you would need an adaptor [510 to eGo], the Standard would probably come with a beauty ring in the box like the Aerotank does.

Ah! that makes sense now! Yes - with things like the MOW and mini PT2 & Unitanks, on the MVP it's on the outside, with the Nautilus it's on the inside thread! Got it!
Thanks Bob!
Been using these things for months and didn't even think about it!

 

[dw117]

Adam all i do if i wanna drain the tank is unscrew the topcap and carefully tip the juice back into the bottle. That is also the only way to check your coil, empty the tank unscrew the body and chimney.

I find the best way to fill is by taking off the topcap, fill up, leaving about a 5mm gap at the top, screw the cap back on till you feel it bite, then in one movement with one finger covering the airhole, turn it upside down and tighten up. This method has never let me down, good luck.

EDIT: i dunno what video you have seen adam, but the wicks just need to be slightly touching the juice channels, or it will indeed flood.

Ok I think I need to drain it and re wick it with more rayon. Pretty sure the coil is fine. I did something like this but possibly used even less wick than he did: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7o7RFoTtw0 (go to about 8 mins 45 secs)

So do you just stuff the wick into the gap either side quite snug? Thinking about it I don't see why covering the little juice run would be a bad idea as it would just wick up.

 

[Codz]

Is that the odyseus clone cody ? if it is can`t you check their website out to see what wire it uses ? Not much help, but the info may be there.

Actually, this did help I found an american site that was selling parts for the odysseues - it didnt give any details, but amongs the parts were both resisitance and non-resistance wire so i'll take that as a yes! I know a few places in the US sell pre-made NR-R-NR wire and i think i noticed one or two over here too. If i do get the oddy clone i'll have to find out where first as there is no way i am adding the need to put together those kind of wires on top of building and mounting a coil!

If you opt for the upgraded delivery ..costs under a dollar, it takes perhaps 6-7 days off delivery time, and I got my last one in 12 days.
Usually, they've been taking 18 days without the extra bit for delivery, as long as they're stock or next day despatch items: so if you want some of those plus anything with 3-5 days, it's best split it into two orders.

I just had a quick look at a Genitank - looks a bit like a PT3 ? and has the same V2 coils. For now, I'm happy with the PT2 and MOW, plus of course my mini Nautili, but I do have a mini Aerotank I haven't tried yet.
LTECigs have the Aspire mini Nautilus for £18, and I've been tempted to get one of those.

I know extremely little about RBAs/RDAs - not at all interested in rebuilding them myself, so will stick to the 'normal' type

Perhaps FT have improved delivery times since i last got anything from them, but it was definitely a month minimum then (prob about 6 months ago).

I'm really impressed with the nautilus since i put the BVC heads in it, although i need to try it with some GVC or NT Gravity before i rush out to get another one and lots more heads. I know what you mean about sticking with 'normal'. I'm still not great at rebuilding, but the 3 i have (KFL, Sophia, Trident clone) are all a lot better than any clearo when you get them right - getting them right is another matter unless you have the knack like terry, ian et al

Haven't tried the Genitank, but the Aerotank v2 are better than the v1, and if you have a v1 myepack sell the a/f controller on its own so you can convert a v1 into a v2, then use the v1 controller on any PT that you might have lying around, which is what I did with my PT3. I believe the Genitank has the same type of a/f controller as the MOW.

EDIT: Another to have a look at is the Anyvape Peakomizer, takes the original Aspire (not Nautilus) BDC heads, has an Airflow controller and is top filling.
I have quite a few different types and although it doesn't have an a/f controller the one I prefer the most is the Innokin iClear X.I which takes the 30b heads

I like the look of the aerotank, never got a V1 so am tempted by the V2, although i'd like to see it in the larger size (mega, not giant) first so i might wait for a V2 mega to be released if i dont get a 2nd nautilus. I've only ever used the one innnokin clearo (i think it was iclear30s - came with the MVP2) - the taste was excellent, draw was a little tight, but i could live with that. It was just the leaking that made it unuseable for me - i know ian had a similar issue with them too. I'll have a look at those iclear X.I. though, if they have the flavour/vapour production without the leaking problems id be very happy with them.

Sorry can't help on that one mate. I would say though, if the coil legs need to be longer than about 20mm, you'll probably need NR/R/NR coils.

How's the KFL doing now Cody ??

Yep, it is NR/R/NR - It's on my mental wishlist

The KFL is, on it's day my favourite atty, but i'm just not patient/skilled enough to rebuild and use it all the time. I tend to wait for days where i know i have got the patience to sit down, build a coil and get it mounted correctly then i get a good week or two of vaping pleasure out of it, although i try to save it as a reward! I really like the convenience of cartotanks, but to be honest the differences between them are getting irritating - same pack and some can be at least 3 times better than others with the same liquid in them. The sophia is generally in use in a carto tank and again at its best it can be pretty much on a level with the KFL (plus it never leaks which is a huge bonus) - i just tend to have problems with the juice flow control, i always seem to have to open it further than the reviews, etc say you should. Its is great with the thicker coil killing liquids though - i just need to get some cotton or try rayon in it next.

 

[terry w]

Ok I think I need to drain it and re wick it with more rayon. Pretty sure the coil is fine. I did something like this but possibly used even less wick than he did: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7o7RFoTtw0 (go to about 8 mins 45 secs)

So do you just stuff the wick into the gap either side quite snug? Thinking about it I don't see why covering the little juice run would be a bad idea as it would just wick up.

That is similar to how i do it, but i trim my wick down to about 1 centimeter either side, juice them up as he did then stick them to the side of the block above the juice channels. As i said you want the wicks to be just making contact with the top of the
channels ( not stuffed in ) or that will block the airflow.

Also adam, i would use more rayon than he did, stuff as much as you can in without ruining your coil. What i do is thread the rayon till i get resistance, then hold the coil with a finger nail while pulling the wick through. Hope that helps mate. It does seem like a lot of effort at first, but once mastered, and you will master it, the kayfuns are absolutely brilliant mate, and you will be producing some fantastic clouds.

 

[terry w]

Actually, this did help I found an american site that was selling parts for the odysseues - it didnt give any details, but amongs the parts were both resisitance and non-resistance wire so i'll take that as a yes! I know a few places in the US sell pre-made NR-R-NR wire and i think i noticed one or two over here too. If i do get the oddy clone i'll have to find out where first as there is no way i am adding the need to put together those kind of wires on top of building and mounting a coil!



Perhaps FT have improved delivery times since i last got anything from them, but it was definitely a month minimum then (prob about 6 months ago).

I'm really impressed with the nautilus since i put the BVC heads in it, although i need to try it with some GVC or NT Gravity before i rush out to get another one and lots more heads. I know what you mean about sticking with 'normal'. I'm still not great at rebuilding, but the 3 i have (KFL, Sophia, Trident clone) are all a lot better than any clearo when you get them right - getting them right is another matter unless you have the knack like terry, ian et al




I like the look of the aerotank, never got a V1 so am tempted by the V2, although i'd like to see it in the larger size (mega, not giant) first so i might wait for a V2 mega to be released if i dont get a 2nd nautilus. I've only ever used the one innnokin clearo (i think it was iclear30s - came with the MVP2) - the taste was excellent, draw was a little tight, but i could live with that. It was just the leaking that made it unuseable for me - i know ian had a similar issue with them too. I'll have a look at those iclear X.I. though, if they have the flavour/vapour production without the leaking problems id be very happy with them.



Yep, it is NR/R/NR - It's on my mental wishlist

The KFL is, on it's day my favourite atty, but i'm just not patient/skilled enough to rebuild and use it all the time. I tend to wait for days where i know i have got the patience to sit down, build a coil and get it mounted correctly then i get a good week or two of vaping pleasure out of it, although i try to save it as a reward! I really like the convenience of cartotanks, but to be honest the differences between them are getting irritating - same pack and some can be at least 3 times better than others with the same liquid in them. The sophia is generally in use in a carto tank and again at its best it can be pretty much on a level with the KFL (plus it never leaks which is a huge bonus) - i just tend to have problems with the juice flow control, i always seem to have to open it further than the reviews, etc say you should. Its is great with the thicker coil killing liquids though - i just need to get some cotton or try rayon in it next.

Well at least you found the info required cody I know you are at odds with fasttech mate, but i am sure they now sell wires you are looking for (packs of 10 i think) you will probably even find the oddy clone there, just a thought mate.

 

[Pictor]

Perhaps FT have improved delivery times since i last got anything from them, but it was definitely a month minimum then (prob about 6 months ago).

I've been using them just a few months now, and apart from one item wrongly sent (got a full credit very quickly) I've had no problem, not even very long delivery times. 18 days or so the most.
Bob advises to use China Post registered - if I order under $20, I opt to pay the upgrade (under $1).
Give it a try for just a smallish order.

I'm really impressed with the nautilus since i put the BVC heads in it, although i need to try it with some GVC or NT Gravity before i rush out to get another one and lots more heads. I know what you mean about sticking with 'normal'. I'm still not great at rebuilding, but the 3 i have (KFL, Sophia, Trident clone) are all a lot better than any clearo when you get them right - getting them right is another matter unless you have the knack like terry, ian et al

Don't know if Terry & Ian will try rebuilding the BVC or V2's ...so far, people seem to be finding it hit and miss. Not just extra fiddly, but the fabric wrapping in the BVC's is something unusual.
I just haven't that kind of patience to rebuild coils. I'll stick with just buying the best priced ones I can for the Nautilus and those using the new Kanger V2 coils.

I like the look of the aerotank, never got a V1 so am tempted by the V2, although i'd like to see it in the larger size (mega, not giant) first so i might wait for a V2 mega to be released if i dont get a 2nd nautilus. I've only ever used the one innnokin clearo (i think it was iclear30s - came with the MVP2) - the taste was excellent, draw was a little tight, but i could live with that. It was just the leaking that made it unuseable for me - i know ian had a similar issue with them too. I'll have a look at those iclear X.I. though, if they have the flavour/vapour production without the leaking problems id be very happy with them.

I'm happy with the Nautilus mini (I have two - one unused yet), and I just put an everyday favourite (Posset) into a PT2 ...so far, so good! The Posset has always been in a mini PT2, so I'm hoping the larger one works as efficiently.
I see those Genitanks in all four sizes at myepack. I'm tempted to try one just out of curiosity!

I have three of the 30S's and the first one was working well, so I got the other two ...then the first started leaking. I have an airflow base I got from FT, so when I get to it, I'll try using that to see if it fixes it. Once something leaks, it puts me off trying them again! I hate gurgles & leaks!

By the way - the Snake Oil is on a website (redjuice) recommended by Rab D earlier today http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/uk-forum/595261-red-juice.html

 

[Codz]

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By the way - the Snake Oil is on a website (redjuice) recommended by Rab D earlier today http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/uk-forum/595261-red-juice.html

You had my hopes up there, but its the seduce juice US snake oil i'm after. Grey Haze are the only UK stockist i've seen and they have been out of stock since i first looked. I'll have to see if any of the other US vendors ship to the UK as seduce juice dont.

 

[Pictor]

You had my hopes up there, but its the seduce juice US snake oil i'm after. Grey Haze are the only UK stockist i've seen and they have been out of stock since i first looked. I'll have to see if any of the other US vendors ship to the UK as seduce juice dont.

So sorry Cody - hope Grey Haze get some soon!

 

[Codz]

So sorry Cody - hope Grey Haze get some soon!

No worries - I'll find some eventually

The annoying thing is seduce juice sell it in lots of different size bottles, one of them is 118ml, which is what i'd go for and it works out at £21.04

Grey Haze sell it for £6.49 a bottle, but it doesnt say what size the bottles are so they will be either 10ml or 15ml. If they are 10ml then the same amount will cost me over £75 even if they are 15ml bottles then it's still over £50. I think i'll email them and ask what bottle sizes they are and whether they can discount it if i buy over 100ml when they get it in stock.

 

[dw117]

That is similar to how i do it, but i trim my wick down to about 1 centimeter either side, juice them up as he did then stick them to the side of the block above the juice channels. As i said you want the wicks to be just making contact with the top of the
channels ( not stuffed in ) or that will block the airflow.

Also adam, i would use more rayon than he did, stuff as much as you can in without ruining your coil. What i do is thread the rayon till i get resistance, then hold the coil with a finger nail while pulling the wick through. Hope that helps mate. It does seem like a lot of effort at first, but once mastered, and you will master it, the kayfuns are absolutely brilliant mate, and you will be producing some fantastic clouds.

Yeah he's using cotton and I've found that rayon doesn't expand as much as cotton when wet so you can thread it in tighter than cotton. I didn't check that thoroughly but I pulled the coil up a few mm from the airhole similar to how he did it (although I didn't manage to get the wires wrapped around the screws as neatly as he did on my first attempt!). I'll try and save as much juice as possible when I try emptying it as I foolishly used some of my better juice assuming it would work ok.

 

[Pictor]

The annoying thing is seduce juice sell it in lots of different size bottles, one of them is 118ml, which is what i'd go for and it works out at £21.04

Don't they sell overseas ..or is their shipping high?

 

[terry w]

Adam just a few pics for you mate. As you can see i have juiced up the rayon and stuck it to the block just above the juice channels.

 

[Bobw1951]

I like the look of the aerotank, never got a V1 so am tempted by the V2, although i'd like to see it in the larger size (mega, not giant) first so i might wait for a V2 mega to be released if i dont get a 2nd nautilus. I've only ever used the one innnokin clearo (i think it was iclear30s - came with the MVP2) - the taste was excellent, draw was a little tight, but i could live with that. It was just the leaking that made it unuseable for me - i know ian had a similar issue with them too. I'll have a look at those iclear X.I. though, if they have the flavour/vapour production without the leaking problems id be very happy with them.

They never made a v1 Mega, and it's been available for quite a while, I have one in my StiG HeliX at the moment

 

[terry w]

Don't know if Terry & Ian will try rebuilding the BVC or V2's

No trish is the answer to that But only because i don`t need to. A long time ago i used to use the protanks etc, but like a lot of folk, soon got fed up with them gurgling leaking etc, so i just moved on to kayfuns, and have been a happy bunny ever since.

 

[trouble1000]

Bit late back to the party.

Trisha, the business I had was the shop, website, ebay and another couple of auction sites. I was selling underwear, nightwear and hosiery. if anyone asked me what I did for a living, I said, I was into Women's underwear Oh, I also had a garage as well. Proper entrepreneur Ended up doing too much, working 18 hour days, 7 days a week, it was slowly killing me. When my business rates and rent doubled in 2009, I thought enough is enough. Sold off the shop and stock, ended the rental agreement on the garage and closed my on-line businesses - went driving buses instead

Adam, looks like Terry beat me to it. The way he describes it is spot on. Only difference for me, I still fill through the fill screw, but I leave at least a 5mm air gap. Also, I trim the rayon to a V shape, so it's thicker where it enters the coil and the tip of the V just touches the horizontal part of the deck. Don't have the wick twisted, all the fibres need to be in-line in the wick, you can obviously twist the very end of the wick to get it through the coil. It does need to be a lot denser than cotton. It should take you at least twice as long to wick with rayon as it does with cotton. If the wick slides through to easy, there's not enough of it.

Cody, FT do the NR/R/NR wires, I use them in my ithaka mate. If you ever need me to re-coil the KFL, just give me a yell mate. I'll be happy to do it for you again

Terry, looking sexy there mate

Bob, what do you think of your Vmod mate ?? I tend to use mine all day at work. Do you use the AMG hybrid attys in yours ??

 

[trouble1000]

No trish is the answer to that But only because i don`t need to. A long time ago i used to use the protanks etc, but like a lot of folk, soon got fed up with them gurgling leaking etc, so i just moved on to kayfuns, and have been a happy bunny ever since.

Same here Terry. I've not used a protank for months now.

 

[terry w]

Terry, looking sexy there mate

Ohhh stop it, you big flirt. I know it`s only the cloud what turns you on,

 

[trouble1000]

Ohhh stop it, you big flirt. I know it`s only the cloud what turns you on,

Doesn't take much to please me mate, very low maintenance I am