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Will this tank leak in pocket carry? Currently I use an rda exclusively but would like to find a small rebuildable tank without glass and that won't leak in my pocket. Is the berserker a good choice?

I can't say, don't have one yet, I found it when I was researching :), I'd have to take JC's answer.

I'd think it would be great for pocket carry. I carry 2 of the 24mm ones on mods, in my purse, every time I leave the house to go anywhere, and neither one has ever leaked in it. Never noticed it either when using 1 of my Minis. :thumbs:

ETA: I can only say that for the authentics though, as I've never had a clone.
 

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Ok, dumb question about the Berserker. I got some and will be getting back to building which I haven't done in forever. I know it is a mtl atty but can I use a .5 prebuilt coil in it? Or is that way too low. I use .6 in the zenith but have a bunch of the .5 coils I would like to try.
Can you give your .5's an extra wrap? I have .6 I am using, but each end I gave an extra wrap so it around 7.1 in the Berserker. I think I may like higher like a 1. In it, but using what I have, too :)
 

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I know it is a mtl atty but can I use a .5 prebuilt coil in it? Or is that way too low. I use .6 in the zenith but have a bunch of the .5 coils I would like to try.

I don't see why not.

ETA: But I like what @bnrkwest suggested, too, above...if she meant it would be .71 with the extra wrap on each end.
 

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    Can you give your .5's an extra wrap? I have .6 I am using, but each end I gave an extra wrap so it around 7.1 in the Berserker. I think I may like higher like a 1. In it, but using what I have, too :)

    Not sure how to do that, remember I haven't done the rebuilding thing in years so I am a novice. These coils don't have any extra wire, just the short legs. I think I am ok with .5 but didn't know if the simple, single deck could handle that low of resistance.
     

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    I bought a bunch of the PMP beakers that are certified accurate by Azlon. Of course, at their regular price from the plastics supplier to those in the medical, scientific, educational, etc. fields...they're ridiculously expensive. However, I don't buy from them at their regular prices. I wait for their Overstock sales and load up on a bunch of "stuff". :D

    ETA: I've got bottles, beakers, test tube racks, graduated cylinders, wash bottles, centrifuge tubes, etc. in quantity from them. I donate some to schools where I used to teach (for use in their science classes), use some myself, give some away, and sell some.
    Even medical/ scientific lab grade beakers aren’t accurate. ( We had the kids “test” them by filling 6, then pouring the “exact” amount into graduated cylinders. They can be off by 2-3ml, even in a 25ml beaker). The larger the beaker, the greater the inaccuracy. They’re approximate. For true accuracy, you need a graduated cylinder.
    I spent yesterday searching for my box of dropper bottles, my lifetime supply. I have NO idea where I put it, so I ordered a couple dozen. That should make them show up :lol:
     
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    Not sure how to do that, remember I haven't done the rebuilding thing in years so I am a novice. These coils don't have any extra wire, just the short legs. I think I am ok with .5 but didn't know if the simple, single deck could handle that low of resistance.
    Yes would need long legs to do that. I used my coil master to give it the extra wraps. I found they fit snugly on the 3.0 size dowl then put on the coil winder part and gave it an extra wrap. What I end up with is short legs on the coil. I suggest having a coil master tool around, it does make coil making so easy! I practiced on kanthal and it is easy peasy :)
     

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    Even medical/ scientific lab grade beakers aren’t accurate.

    You're right...I doublechecked the file of info. I have from my purchases. It was the PMP graduated cylinders I got that are certified accurate by Azlon. The PMP beakers' description says they aren't calibrated.

    The 25mL and 50mL beakers are nearly spot-on when using a graduated cylinder to doublecheck their accuracy. However, I haven't gotten around to measuring the accuracy of the 250mL, 500mL, and 2000mL beakers yet though, with the graduated cylinders, as I haven't used any of them for DIY yet. Would imagine that the larger the size the more noticeable it might be though. :thumbs:

    ETA: I know how you feel knowing you have something in quantity and yet can't seem to find it! ;) I have 300 little 3mL dropper bottles that I ordered to give samples of flavorings to new local DIYers, and can't find them. Broke down and ordered just another 100. Still haven't found the original ones yet! :?:
     

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    Yes would need long legs to do that. I used my coil master to give it the extra wraps. I found they fit snugly on the 3.0 size dowl then put on the coil winder part and gave it an extra wrap. What I end up with is short legs on the coil. I suggest having a coil master tool around, it does make coil making so easy! I practiced on kanthal and it is easy peasy :)

    Thanks for the info. Yep, got a coilmaster (that is the one that is batt operated, right?) and 2 coil jig thingies. I have never used them lol. Gosh aren't I technically savvy and all?:lol:
     
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    You're right...I doublechecked the file of info. I have from my purchases. It was the PMP graduated cylinders I got that are certified accurate by Azlon. The PMP beakers' description says they aren't calibrated.

    The 25mL and 50mL beakers are nearly spot-on when using a graduated cylinder to doublecheck their accuracy. However, I haven't gotten around to measuring the accuracy of the 250mL, 500mL, and 2000mL beakers yet though, with the graduated cylinders, as I haven't used any of them for DIY yet. Would imagine that the larger the size the more noticeable it might be though. :thumbs:

    ETA: I know how you feel knowing you have something in quantity and yet can't seem to find it! ;) I have 300 little 3mL dropper bottles that I ordered to give samples of flavorings to new local DIYers, and can't find them. Broke down and ordered just another 100. Still haven't found the original ones yet! :?:
    We used medical/research grade glass beakers. A small number were pretty close, but it’s enough difference that it would affect nicotine %. We ran 7 stations each with 6 250ml beakers filled to exactly the 50 ml mark at the bottom of the meniscus. We’d maybe have a handful that were fairly accurate. The 25’s and 50’s were closer or fairly correct, but larger volume = larger inaccuracies. I don’t mean to beat a dead horse, but safety first. A couple or more ml difference in 100mg nicotine wouldn’t be good.

    I’m sure I put them somewhere “safe” in some closet cleaning frenzy. Guess I’m going to have to go on a treasure hunt :lol:. It’s a big box too... it should be jumping out at me when I look.
     

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    Thanks for the info. Yep, got a coilmaster (that is the one that is batt operated, right?) and 2 coil jig thingies. I have never used them lol. Gosh aren't I technically savvy and all?:lol:
    You’ve gone all fancy ;). Mine is just the rods and winder cylinder. I had no idea there was one that wound it for you!
     

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    We used medical/research grade glass beakers. A small number were pretty close, but it’s enough difference that it would affect nicotine %. We ran 7 stations each with 6 250ml beakers filled to exactly the 50 ml mark at the bottom of the meniscus. We’d maybe have a handful that were fairly accurate. The 25’s and 50’s were closer or fairly correct, but larger volume = larger inaccuracies. I don’t mean to beat a dead horse, but safety first. A couple or more ml difference in 100mg nicotine wouldn’t be good.

    I’m sure I put them somewhere “safe” in some closet cleaning frenzy. Guess I’m going to have to go on a treasure hunt :lol:. It’s a big box too... it should be jumping out at me when I look.
    I use syringes as cylinders to measure. Depending on what I am measuring is what determines whether I use a needle or cap off the syringe. I order only medical syringes so I know they are accurate. I mean, they would not be putting more or less into people would they?

    :)
     

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    I use syringes as cylinders to measure. Depending on what I am measuring is what determines whether I use a needle or cap off the syringe. I order only medical syringes so I know they are accurate. I mean, they would not be putting more or less into people would they?

    :)
    Syringes are accurate as long as they’re lab grade. I checked the huge one I use to inject marinade in the kitchen, surprisingly, it was accurate. But, I wouldn’t count on that across the board.
     

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    I thought I'd never really be stocked up but after scoring 3 litres of 100mg/ml nic yesterday, I do feel better about it.
    I've got a cabinet full of external battery mods from 15 watt to 75 watt. A few RTAs, pile of eGo one mega tanks and a crapload of rebuildable CLR coils. All the hardware was won or aquired at extreme clearance prices...
    Getting lazy in my old age tired of charging external batteries and building coils. Now that I've got a decent stash of Doomsday stuff I'm moving more towards ego type batteries, internal batt mods and drop in coils for everyday use.
    Breathing easier tho with all that nic in it's dedicated freezer.
     

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    You’ve gone all fancy ;). Mine is just the rods and winder cylinder. I had no idea there was one that wound it for you!

    It is pretty cool, hope I can still find a vid of using the thing. I am not good at tinkering so I need idiot prof coil building stuff. Mine is put up somewhere, when I find it, I will give it a whirl and report back lol.
     

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    I thought I'd never really be stocked up but after scoring 3 litres of 100mg/ml nic yesterday, I do feel better about it.
    I've got a cabinet full of external battery mods from 15 watt to 75 watt. A few RTAs, pile of eGo one mega tanks and a crapload of rebuildable CLR coils. All the hardware was won or aquired at extreme clearance prices...
    Getting lazy in my old age tired of charging external batteries and building coils. Now that I've got a decent stash of Doomsday stuff I'm moving more towards ego type batteries, internal batt mods and drop in coils for everyday use.
    Breathing easier tho with all that nic in it's dedicated freezer.
    Did you find a nic sale?
     

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    I thought I'd never really be stocked up but after scoring 3 litres of 100mg/ml nic yesterday, I do feel better about it.
    I've got a cabinet full of external battery mods from 15 watt to 75 watt. A few RTAs, pile of eGo one mega tanks and a crapload of rebuildable CLR coils. All the hardware was won or aquired at extreme clearance prices...
    Getting lazy in my old age tired of charging external batteries and building coils. Now that I've got a decent stash of Doomsday stuff I'm moving more towards ego type batteries, internal batt mods and drop in coils for everyday use.
    Breathing easier tho with all that nic in it's dedicated freezer.
    I have a bunch of drop in coils and even cartos for my older make it easier days :) Will build as long as I can tho! Good to have a stash of everything! Good job on the nic supply!
     

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    Thanks for the info. Yep, got a coilmaster (that is the one that is batt operated, right?) and 2 coil jig thingies. I have never used them lol. Gosh aren't I technically savvy and all?:lol:
    I never heard of a battery operated one, very fancy!!!
     

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    Did you find a nic sale?
    No, another wonderful member of this forum had it in her freezer for some time, all rebottled and ready to go. She realized she would never actually do diy and put it up for sale. We came to agreement on a very lopsided trade, in my favor, and the deal was done. As she said, she'd rather have the space in her freezer for a roast.

    Edit: in addition to the nic I even got an Innokin MVP2 AND a tiny wooden mech as surprise extras.
     
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    We used medical/research grade glass beakers. A small number were pretty close, but it’s enough difference that it would affect nicotine %.

    I don't use beakers except every now and then, for plain PG and plain VG when I'm doing a batch of eliquid larger than 120mL. Anything 120mL or smaller...I've got marked bottles so I just squirt in the PG and VG to certain marks on the bottles. I never measure my nic base nor my flavorings with them.

    I don’t mean to beat a dead horse, but safety first. A couple or more ml difference in 100mg nicotine wouldn’t be good.

    I agree...it wouldn't be good at all, especially for those who vape lower finished nic mg. An extra mL or so of 100mg nic base could knock their socks off (give them a not so good buzz and then probably a headache, too).

    I’m sure I put them somewhere “safe” in some closet cleaning frenzy. Guess I’m going to have to go on a treasure hunt

    IIRC, I even marked the outside of the box that my 300 little bottles are in, with decent sized red marker letters, so I wouldn't even have to open the box to see what's in it. Still nowhere to be found. :facepalm:
     
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