Attack of the (Kayfun Mini V3) Clones!

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My main concern is glass tanks, I already have a 5 pack of glass tanks for my normal KFMV3's and just ordered a 5 pack of glass tanks for my pluses.

Things like orings and screw will still be able to find with some hunting around.


Thanks Nailz.
 

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Those of you stocking up on parts etc for the long haul with these, what extra parts did you or are you getting and how many?

Just looking for a little guidance on what parts I need the most of.

TYIA
12 KF5s, 4 KM3s, 11 KF4s.

Thought about buying a few more KM3's from Focalecig.
 

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Those of you stocking up on parts etc for the long haul with these, what extra parts did you or are you getting and how many?

Just looking for a little guidance on what parts I need the most of.

TYIA

O'Ring and screws are available elsewhere easily. Insulators and glass tanks is what I will be stocking up on. If you could be happy vape one tank indefinitely stock up on that. I don't know how long tanks will last but threads will wear out

Backups for your backups backup is what I follow. The Kfv4 is my main vape stash tank. I have 18. I only have a few mini's
 

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O'Ring and screws are available elsewhere easily. Insulators and glass tanks is what I will be stocking up on. If you could be happy vape one tank indefinitely stock up on that. I don't know how long tanks will last but threads will wear out

Backups for your backups backup is what I follow. The Kfv4 is my main vape stash tank. I have 18. I only have a few mini's

Thanks corn flakes. Yes the threads will wear out. That is what I like about the Kayfun mini V3. You can buy just the center post screw plate, post screw etc if the threads wear instead of replacing the whole base or tank. I am bulking those for sure along with glass and insulators.
 

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O'Ring and screws are available elsewhere easily. Insulators and glass tanks is what I will be stocking up on. If you could be happy vape one tank indefinitely stock up on that. I don't know how long tanks will last but threads will wear out

Backups for your backups backup is what I follow. The Kfv4 is my main vape stash tank. I have 18. I only have a few mini's
Sorry to ask here, but since you have so many KF4's, I have a tobeco version and it constantly gurgles. I have opened it out and cleaned it up a couple of times, but it still gurgles. Any ideas on how to fix this?
 

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Anyone have the SKX clone from FT? $22.00 SXK Kayfun Mini V3 Styled RTA Rebuildable Tank Atomizer - 2ml / 316 stainless steel + glass / 19mm dia. at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping
Its a little more expensive than the others, but some seem to think its the best clone they sell.

I have https://www.fasttech.com/p/4278000
but Id rather try a different one on my next order.
I have both. The SXK had problems with the deck screws not capturing/tightening and spitting out the leads. It's fine otherwise, once you get some screws in there that will hold.

The 4278000 Came with the wrong o-ring (chewed up) on the base. Replaced with a thinner o-ring and it's fine.
 

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IMG_0258.JPG New favorite set-up - 27g SS316, .99 ohms at around 450 deg. on evic VTwo Mini. Had a little trouble with dry hits until I got the wicking right, but now it's working beautifully. Flavor is outstanding, no problems with TC. I was going to pick up a Hurricane from FT next, but I may have to grab another one of these first. Love it.
 

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Sorry to ask here, but since you have so many KF4's, I have a tobeco version and it constantly gurgles. I have opened it out and cleaned it up a couple of times, but it still gurgles. Any ideas on how to fix this?


I'm no expert. If I manage to make a coil instead of a knot and make it vapable I am happy.

Have a look here

Attack of the (Kayfun v4) Clones!
 

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I've bought this one:
$12.78 Kayfun Mini V3 Styled RTA Rebuildable Tank Atomizer - 2ml / 316 stainless steel at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping
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It has a steel tank and two glass tanks. Machining is excellent, everything fine with exception of deck screws, they do not work at all, pushing wire out. Replaced them with spare screws for Kayfun 4 and now have very nice clone. But I do not really like it. Too tall for its limited capacity. Air flow is not better that that for Taifun GT2, but I've tried only one build yet, with huge (11 turns) SS coil. May be Kanthal coil will make me love it, who knows. But anyway, because of it's shape I am not going to buy a second one. Will wait for more ECF/Fasttech reviews of K5 clones and buy one to check if I like it.
Bottom line: very good clone with SS tank, if you have spare screws.
 
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V3 Mini Plus Overview:

  • 3F SKU: 8562 (sold out)
    looks good, are there any owners?
  • FT SKU: 4596400
    --- lacks air escape channels in top cap
    --- center made of brass.
    Can someone elaborate if this is true for the 'center post' / 'center post screw' / 'center post screw post' or even all of them? Replacement parts are available in SS for all.
  • FT SKU: 4879400
    --- JFC does not seal off
    --- replacement glass is hard to come by because of uncommon 21mm dia

So basically the good ones are sold out, the two available Fasttech models are flawed (4596400 to a lesser extend) and currently all hopes are on the Focalcig model.
I don't own any of them yet, all info is collected from from ecf / ft discussions and reviews.
 

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V3 Mini Plus Overview:
FT SKU: 4879400

  • --- JFC does not seal off
    --- replacement glass is hard to come by because of uncommon 21mm dia
I received a message back from FT CS that they are ready to ship out a new base for my 4879400 (JFC is a known problem), I'll have them combine that base with my replacement Raven's Moon.
 

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I've bought this one:
$12.78 Kayfun Mini V3 Styled RTA Rebuildable Tank Atomizer - 2ml / 316 stainless steel at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping
4926600-7.jpg


It has a steel tank and two glass tanks. Machining is excellent, everything fine with exception of deck screws, they do not work at all, pushing wire out. Replaced them with spare screws for Kayfun 4 and now have very nice clone. But I do not really like it. Too tall for its limited capacity. Air flow is not better that that for Taifun GT2, but I've tried only one build yet, with huge (11 turns) SS coil. May be Kanthal coil will make me love it, who knows. But anyway, because of it's shape I am not going to buy a second one. Will wait for more ECF/Fasttech reviews of K5 clones and buy one to check if I like it.
Bottom line: very good clone with SS tank, if you have spare screws.
Hmm... wonder if those colored tips will fit the K5 mouthpiece? Great for telling tanks apart.
 
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