Attack of the (Kayfun Mini V3) Clones!

MsLoud · Mar 14, 2016

I run no less than 7 flavors in various tanks. So right now I have 11 tanks - some with the same flavor - so 2mls is fine for me

KTMRider · Mar 14, 2016

Not having a spring is the main reason I want to try this.

ccwaters · Mar 14, 2016

Mine arrived from fasttech this morning This is the first 316L version listed. couldn't detect any machine oil, seemed clean enough. Broke it completely down for a hot water/dish soap wash.

Machining once again proves how far China has come in the last year or two, top notch, no burrs to speak of, clean smooth threading, no faults in fit or finish I'm able to detect. Glass appears to be heat polished with no imperfections. Block insulator appears to be PEEK, the others POM.

Wire trapping screws are a very nice fit, not wobbly/loose in the threaded holes at all. Juice control is buttery smooth and seems to function perfectly.

The .5 316L 3mm close spaced cotton build emptied the first tank in short order @25 watts with very nice flavored fully saturated hits. I filled the 3mm coil with some Cotton Bacon Bits I recently got as a free sample, brushed the tails to thin about 1/2 density, cut them short so they just contact the deck. Overall very simple straight forward non-fiddly build.

Refilled for a second tank, backed the power down to 20 watts, bubbles from the feed holes have slowed a fair bit. 20 watts with the AFC grub screw completely removed is my sweet spot, very smooth low turbulence Restricted lung hits provide exceptional flavor.

This definitely is not a cloud chucker, flavor hounds should be quite happy with the decent amount of vapor produced. As a lung hitter I look forward to an open airflow replacement which should be quite easily done. Not really any room to drill the included air flow, but plenty of room overall to make it larger.

This is definitely a top notch clone with no faults, well worth the $13.41 I paid for it. Very happy with the purchase.

Edit: I'll add I chose the 316L build first so I could try both power and TC mode. Ive had no issues with stability in TC mode, and it seems to be very stable.

MsLoud · Mar 14, 2016

What's the difference between peek and pom insulators?

KTMRider · Mar 14, 2016

@ccwaters Can you be more detailed in your next review?

(great writeup and pics!!! :thumbs:

)

MsLoud said:
What's the difference between peek and pom insulators?

Peek is more heat resistant.

ccwaters · Mar 14, 2016

Besides temperature some of the white plastic insulators have been known to react poorly with some liquids. Peek is a good thing where it was used in this case, not so important where they used the POM, those places don't get the direct heat like under the block, and they are also outside the juice reserves.

POM melting point =~175 °C
Peek melting point =~343 °C

ricks · Mar 14, 2016

Nice review, I ordered mine from 3F and I can only hope they are as nice as yours...

ccwaters said:
Mine arrived from Fasttech this morning This is the first 316L version listed. couldn't detect any machine oil, seemed clean enough. Broke it completely down for a hot water/dish soap wash.

Machining once again proves how far China has come in the last year or two, top notch, no burrs to speak of, clean smooth threading, no faults in fit or finish I'm able to detect. Glass appears to be heat polished with no imperfections. Block insulator appears to be PEEK, the others POM.

Wire trapping screws are a very nice fit, not wobbly/loose in the threaded holes at all. Juice control is buttery smooth and seems to function perfectly.

The .5 316L 3mm close spaced cotton build emptied the first tank in short order @25 watts with very nice flavored fully saturated hits. I filled the 3mm coil with some Cotton Bacon Bits I recently got as a free sample, brushed the tails to thin about 1/2 density, cut them short so they just contact the deck. Overall very simple straight forward non-fiddly build.

Refilled for a second tank, backed the power down to 20 watts, bubbles from the feed holes have slowed a fair bit. 20 watts with the AFC grub screw completely removed is my sweet spot, very smooth low turbulence Restricted lung hits provide exceptional flavor.

This definitely is not a cloud chucker, flavor hounds should be quite happy with the decent amount of vapor produced. As a lung hitter I look forward to an open airflow replacement which should be quite easily done. Not really any room to drill the included air flow, but plenty of room overall to make it larger.

This is definitely a top notch clone with no faults, well worth the $13.41 I paid for it. Very happy with the purchase.

Edit: I'll add I chose the 316L build first so I could try both power and TC mode. Ive had no issues with stability in TC mode, and it seems to be very stable.

jmarkus · Mar 14, 2016

just got a clone which i ordered from fleabay...paid a little extra so i didnt have to wait. bought it on saturday and recieved today for $29. i bought an authentic during the vaporshark 15% off, so i have both. (un)fortunately, you cannot tell any difference at all down to the packaging, some slight variation on logo, and air flow seems to be more restricted. otherwise, an exact copy. i have the same build in both, 27 gauge nife52, .26ohm, rayon, vaping at 20w, and the only difference is a slightly more restricted drag on the clone. otherwise, identical in every way.

DP2Raja · Mar 14, 2016

CCWaters...thanks for such a complete rundown and pics! Ordered mine from FT a few days after you. Mine must have missed the boat and is on the next one!

Edit: Mine just hit San Fran...progress

ccwaters · Mar 14, 2016

Not a huge fan of TC, but I must say this thing is working really well with the posted build in TC mode.

DP2Raja · Mar 14, 2016

I try TC every couple of weeks...then rebuild back to Power mode coils...I just miss something in the complexity of the flavors in my NET juices when in TC mode...not sure what it is. Am I missing the singed cotton taste??!! LOL
Just 10 minutes ago I built a SS 316L on one of my Serpents...Lasted 5 minutes and I tore it out and put my Kanthal clapton back in...ahhhh the depth of the flavor!

tchavei · Mar 14, 2016

jmarkus said:
just got a clone which i ordered from fleabay...paid a little extra so i didnt have to wait. bought it on saturday and recieved today for $29. i bought an authentic during the vaporshark 15% off, so i have both. (un)fortunately, you cannot tell any difference at all down to the packaging, some slight variation on logo, and air flow seems to be more restricted. otherwise, an exact copy. i have the same build in both, 27 gauge nife52, .26ohm, rayon, vaping at 20w, and the only difference is a slightly more restricted drag on the clone. otherwise, identical in every way.

Oh but you got a serial number on the authentic. Must be worth something

You can also proudly post on the auth thread which is... Hum... Ok, nevermind :S

Seriously, you can sleep better knowing you supported the manufacturer

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tchavei · Mar 14, 2016

On the other hand, I'll have a tuff time sleeping well bec.........................

Edit: sorry, I just fell asleep. Had a ruff day

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ccwaters · Mar 14, 2016

DP2Raja said:
I try TC every couple of weeks...then rebuild back to Power mode coils...I just miss something in the complexity of the flavors in my NET juices when in TC mode...not sure what it is. Am I missing the singed cotton taste??!! LOL
Just 10 minutes ago I built a SS 316L on one of my Serpents...Lasted 5 minutes and I tore it out and put my Kanthal clapton back in...ahhhh the depth of the flavor!

I know what you mean, some atties just scream advanced builds, my serpent currently has 26/32 clapton in it as well. Get some more airflow to the mini V3 and I may just up the anty.

tchavei · Mar 14, 2016

Spare o rings and screws for the v3 clone

$1.14 DIY Accessories Set for Kayfun Mini V3 RTA Atomizers - 15*o-rings + 3*screws + 3*insulators at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

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Vicshalls · Mar 15, 2016

ricks said:
Nice review, I ordered mine from 3F and I can only hope they are as nice as yours...

I really don't think you will be disappointed. I really like this tank for my bedside vape. Of course the capacity is just way too small for me to really take it out of the house. I have put a few simple coils in it so far and has been really easy each time.

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ricks · Mar 15, 2016

Vicshalls said:
I really don't think you will be disappointed. I really like this tank for my bedside vape. Of course the capacity is just way too small for me to really take it out of the house. I have put a few simple coils in it so far and has been really easy each time.

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I even ordered some replacement glasses for mine. Just in case if any of mine break.

jmarkus · Mar 15, 2016

tchavei said:
Oh but you got a serial number on the authentic. Must be worth something

You can also proudly post on the auth thread which is... Hum... Ok, nevermind :S

Seriously, you can sleep better knowing you supported the manufacturer

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i actually entered the clone serial and production number in the smoevesto authenticator, it returned "congrats, you have an EXACT copy!!" (kidding, no results found).

was thinking for a second they even replicated actual numbers. guess they arent that scrupulous (thankfully).

ill post side by side with auth when i have a chance.

ricks · Mar 15, 2016

jmarkus said:
i actually entered the clone serial and production number in the smoevesto authenticator, it returned "congrats, you have an EXACT copy!!" (kidding, no results found).

was thinking for a second they even replicated actual numbers. guess they arent that scrupulous (thankfully).

ill post side by side with auth when i have a chance.

Please do, I would love to see that

tchavei · Mar 15, 2016

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