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I've always noticed that little "Top" feature, but never tried it. Have been "a scroller", too, myself. :rolleyes:

And likewise, I've noticed the up arrow but never really tried that here, either. I've just scrolled or searched as well.

That's the first and only time I've seen anyone refer to PG and VG as being "natural sweeteners". VG does have a slightly sweet taste to it, but to me, PG is definitely not sweet at all, and instead borders on slightly bitter.

I've also heard many times that people will refer to both pg & vg as being naturally sweet.
But it has always left me confounded when I hear that.
While VG is definitely quite sweet to me, pg is rather bitter and not sweet at all IME

But although I usually mix at around 70/30 or 80/20 pg/vg, I often have end mixes being all sweet and no bitter even if I may have used only 0.5% sucralose (of a 10% solution made from powder), when tasted directly on the tongue - which always surprises me to no end considering it's largely pg.

As far as a good natural sweetener though, you may want to consider getting some 50% glycoside Monkfruit extract powder. I got a small container for ~$30. While that's a bit more expensive than pure sucralose powder, IIRC - it will still last a very long time considering that you will use a 10% solution at 0.5% in a mix. I would say it seems to be on par with sucralose for sweetness, at least if you get the 50% glycosides version.
(Word of warning though.. Amazingly, it doesn't ship with a 'sealed' top, so when you go to unscrew the cap, a large amount will go all over the place. If I had to do it over again, I would say try opening it while using the cap as a cup to contain the spill - or, better yet, do it over a tray where you can recover the rather expensive spill.)​

But with this thread being about what to stock up on for the oncoming vapocalypse, neither sucralose powder, nor Monkfruit powder would be on that list - along with pg & vg and generally flavorings. Unless we go to the Greek level of utmost supreme stupidity and ban food flavorings.
 
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What is everyone's favorite MTL rebuildable tank. I mostly use Kayfuns but wanted to try something else to stock up on too.
Personally I still use the subtank mini (STM). I've bought other tanks to try and just don't like them as well, keep going back to the stm. You can rebuild them but they also take a drop in coil. Can't speak as to the drop in coils as I've never used them though. I think you can still get them at fasttech, I just got some extra parts for them from there back in July.
 

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My all-time favorite since January of this year is the Vandy Vape Berserker MTL RTA. It's got a very easy build deck. The vapor is the absolute smoothest I've ever vaped on any tank, and the flavor from it is amazing. It's also very stingey on eliquid. I'm very well-stocked now on both the 22mm version and the 24mm version (my favorite of the 2 versions). Other people have the same opinions about them, too, since trying their first one.

Before buying a used one on the Classies in January, my favorite had been the little KFL+ V2 "shorty" RTAs many of us were making with parts from FT. Since January though, I may have used 2 of them about 10 hours total, if that long.

FT carries the authentic ones and the clones, but I haven't heard good things about the clones (poor machining and other problems). FT price on the authentic 24mm ones is about $8 more than at VaporDNA right now. They had the 24mm ones, in all 4 colors, available in their Clearance section for $17.99 this past week. (They may still have some left, though I did post about the sale in several threads.) I bought 4 more for my stash from them, and because I was a first time customer, set up an account, and signed up for their newsletter...I got a 10% off coupon immediately, to use then. Also got Free S/H by Fed-Ex 2 day delivery, because of my total order cost.

ETA: They still have all 4 colors available for $17.99:

Vandy Vape Berserker MTL RTA | MTL Tank
 
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Something I'm feeling the need to research is replacement screens for my original Picos. It may be that even evolv will sell you a replacement screen for their boards. I'm hoping they are generic, right down to the ribbon cable and connector. From what I'm reading this type of screen has a limited shelf life so may be some years from now we'll a source for fresh screens, asuming there is ever a serious interference with supply.
 

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Something I'm feeling the need to research is replacement screens for my original Picos. It may be that even evolv will sell you a replacement screen for their boards. I'm hoping they are generic, right down to the ribbon cable and connector. From what I'm reading this type of screen has a limited shelf life so may be some years from now we'll a source for fresh screens, asuming there is ever a serious interference with supply.
I have read a similar comment.
Is it factual?
A mod unused will age out?
Have a dozen on standby. If true, better stop adding now.
4 happen to be Pico, 3 Wismec, 1 I joy, 2 Smok, 2 Modpro.
 

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Something I'm feeling the need to research is replacement screens for my original Picos. It may be that even evolv will sell you a replacement screen for their boards. I'm hoping they are generic, right down to the ribbon cable and connector. From what I'm reading this type of screen has a limited shelf life so may be some years from now we'll a source for fresh screens, asuming there is ever a serious interference with supply.
@mikepetro any help with this?
 

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Something I'm feeling the need to research is replacement screens for my original Picos. It may be that even evolv will sell you a replacement screen for their boards. I'm hoping they are generic, right down to the ribbon cable and connector. From what I'm reading this type of screen has a limited shelf life so may be some years from now we'll a source for fresh screens, asuming there is ever a serious interference with supply.
I'm pretty sure Evolv sells them, I think I saw them on their webpage.
 

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I have read a similar comment.
Is it factual?
A mod unused will age out?
Have a dozen on standby. If true, better stop adding now.
4 happen to be Pico, 3 Wismec, 1 I joy, 2 Smok, 2 Modpro.

You got me curious too, now. And worried.
My [v1] Wismec Reuleaux rx200 hasn't been used much. Now after ~3 years, the screen is so dim that I have to turn the lights off and use 4x reader glasses to see it.

So it would be useful to know whether it's true for 'regular' screens, as well as for the DNA 75C type.
 
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What is everyone's favorite MTL rebuildable tank. I mostly use Kayfuns but wanted to try something else to stock up on too.
Mine is the Vapefly Galaxies MTL RDTA. Although I don't think of that 2ml below the deck as a tiny tank, but rather just a deep drip well. :)
 

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Is there a SXK Doggie?? Any input on that one?
There is indeed, and it is a great tank. Flavor, ease of build, look and price (at FT) are all top notch. There's an ongoing thread here at ECF about it. You'll probably see a lot of familiar names in there. I have three and plan on at least a couple more. Also want to try the 24mm Berserker @JCinFLA mentioned.

The SXK doggy is a tight MTL vape. The SJMY version is slightly more open, but those who have talked about it in the thread seem to like it and still find it a true MTL.

SXK DOGGY STYLE
 

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What is everyone's favorite MTL rebuildable tank. I mostly use Kayfuns but wanted to try something else to stock up on too.

Dog Dog Dog
Earl Earl Earl
Go Go Go

All equally MTL-y loverly.


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There is indeed, and it is a great tank. Flavor, ease of build, look and price (at FT) are all top notch.
The SXK doggy is a tight MTL vape. The SJMY version is slightly more open, but those who have talked about it in the thread seem to like it and still find it a true MTL.

Hmm.. I'll have to try that one. These days, there's simply no such thing as too much gear/stock. I wonder if flavor could be on par with a Merlin -- which is arguably even better flavor than an RDA to me.. I have a Merlin MTL, but still haven't tried it yet. I keep meaning to.

Funny... When I was a smoker, I smoked ~95% menthol and always did MTL. With vaping, I now do direct-lung - and absolutely can NOT stand menthol vapes. :confused:
 

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    My all-time favorite since January of this year is the Vandy Vape Berserker MTL RTA. It's got a very easy build deck. The vapor is the absolute smoothest I've ever vaped on any tank, and the flavor from it is amazing. It's also very stingey on eliquid. I'm very well-stocked now on both the 22mm version and the 24mm version (my favorite of the 2 versions). Other people have the same opinions about them, too, since trying their first one.

    Before buying a used one on the Classies in January, my favorite had been the little KFL+ V2 "shorty" RTAs many of us were making with parts from FT. Since January though, I may have used 2 of them about 10 hours total, if that long.

    FT carries the authentic ones and the clones, but I haven't heard good things about the clones (poor machining and other problems). FT price on the authentic 24mm ones is about $8 more than at VaporDNA right now. They had the 24mm ones, in all 4 colors, available in their Clearance section for $17.99 this past week. (They may still have some left, though I did post about the sale in several threads.) I bought 4 more for my stash from them, and because I was a first time customer, set up an account, and signed up for their newsletter...I got a 10% off coupon immediately, to use then. Also got Free S/H by Fed-Ex 2 day delivery, because of my total order cost.

    ETA: They still have all 4 colors available for $17.99:

    Vandy Vape Berserker MTL RTA | MTL Tank

    Dumb question but I haven't done building in a few years cause I don't like it. Would it work and be easy to use those pre-built coils in this tank? I have a ton of those.

    If it isn't too much trouble can someone post a pic of a build in one of these? I am a visual person and before I buy 1 or 3 of these, I would like to see it up close and personal lol.

    Thanks, all. (might have to buy one just in case I ever run out of coils which isn't likely)
     

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    Hmm.. I'll have to try that one. These days, there's simply no such thing as too much gear/stock. I wonder if flavor could be on par with a Merlin -- which is arguably even better flavor than an RDA to me.. I have a Merlin MTL, but still haven't tried it yet. I keep meaning to.

    Funny... When I was a smoker, I smoked ~95% menthol and always did MTL. With vaping, I now do direct-lung - and absolutely can NOT stand menthol vapes. :confused:
    The Merlin is my fave. I have about 12 in rotation on my in use mods, and another 16 still in the box in my vapocolypse stash. Plus an assortment of spare parts to support them. I dont even look for a better atty, I am so happy with these.
     

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    Dumb question but I haven't done building in a few years cause I don't like it. Would it work and be easy to use those pre-built coils in this tank? I have a ton of those.

    If it isn't too much trouble can someone post a pic of a build in one of these? I am a visual person and before I buy 1 or 3 of these, I would like to see it up close and personal lol.

    Thanks, all. (might have to buy one just in case I ever run out of coils which isn't likely)
    Vandy Vape Berserker MTL RTA - Mouth to Lung Rebuildable Tank Atomizer

    If the link works, there should be some pictures of the guts on the Berserker. I've got several of them, and they are pretty easy to build. I found the top hard to take on/off so I fill from the bottom. I am using pre-made coils in mine, but be advised that you need the legs to extend out from both sides. My coils have the legs on the same side, so I have to roll one of them an extra turn to get them set for the Berserker. It isn't a huge deal if you are doing high ohms anyway, but it does add a little extra resistance that way.
     

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