Attack of the (Kayfun V5) Clones!

[dwcraig1]

I was wondering how you are getting on with your slight leakage problem? If it helps after totally stripping down two of my Tobeco's and replacing all o rings i found on both the 5 was the wrong size.It was smaller,should be 7 *1.5 and it was 5*1.5.

I noticed that it was a bit deficient when I had part # 6 out. It pretty much just seals air, it is something to consider I suppose.
It didn't have much "drag" on assembly.
Edit: Every time that I change #10 & 11 the leaking (minor) stops for a couple of weeks.

 

[dwcraig1]

I noticed that it was a bit deficient when I had part # 6 out. It pretty much just seals air, it is something to consider I suppose.
It didn't have much "drag" on assembly.
Edit: Every time that I change #10 & 11 the leaking (minor) stops for a couple of weeks.

I have some 7.1 x 1.6 and some 7.5 x 1.5 but no 7 x 1.5......LOL

 

[Dubminer]

I noticed that it was a bit deficient when I had part # 6 out. It pretty much just seals air, it is something to consider I suppose.
It didn't have much "drag" on assembly.
Edit: Every time that I change #10 & 11 the leaking (minor) stops for a couple of weeks.

I have had no leaking even with that 5 the wrong size but wanted to change all my o rings anyway.I have only vaped the SXK since changing them.I built it to the different sizes you quoted and it is vaping fine.One weird thing is i only need to open the jfc 1 and a quarter turns now.Before i was at about 3 turns.

 

[Dubminer]

I want to get a good screwdriver for the deck screws. Does anybody have any idea what size screwdriver for a good fit? Also any recommendations for a good quality one. Thank you for any help.

 

[Bigbob2322]

Stanley makes a nice set of Flat and Phillips head screwdriver set.

 

[Dubminer]

Stanley makes a nice set of Flat and Phillips head screwdriver set.

Thank you,i was not really after a full set though just the correct size one of good quality. I just thought this would help to not strip the screws or the driver.

 

[stylemessiah]

Im on like day 5, congrats SJMY KF5, youve outlasted every tank ive tried in a year

jfc hasnt been closed since the 1st night i had it, several refills later, not a drop has left it.

 

[KTMRider]

I want to get a good screwdriver for the deck screws. Does anybody have any idea what size screwdriver for a good fit? Also any recommendations for a good quality one. Thank you for any help.

Phillips® #0 Instinct® Mini-Tip Orange Screwdriver

 

[Lucky333]

Hi guys! I'm following this thread for a while.

I've ordered kayfun v5 Mini, SXK version from FT. It should hit my doors by the end of next week if I'm lucky.

This is my first Kayfun ever. I see that you guys are very excited about your Kayfuns, so little of that mojo stuck on me as well.

I'm wondering what is your favorite MTL wire/coil for this baby. Thanks.

 

[MikeE3]

Thank you,i was not really after a full set though just the correct size one of good quality. I just thought this would help to not strip the screws or the driver.

I've found this one to have 'handy' sizes for my vape needs.

Husky 8-in-1 Precision Slotted and Philips Screwdriver Set-71281H - The Home Depot

It's also available from Amazon.

 

[Dubminer]

Thank you Mike.

@dwcraig1 Last night i had a really little bit of seeping on the SXK right above the air flow ring.A very small amount.If i got this right you said on the deck#8 =12*1 #10=12*1 #11=11*1 then topcap# 22=12*1.Well i rebuilt #8=11*1 #10=11*1 #11=11*1 then topcap #22=11*1.Not a hint of a seep now.Just something to think about.

 

[dwcraig1]

Well #8 is on the AC ring so it's not that one, it wouldn't matter, just a loose AC ring.
#11 on SM's list calls for 10 x 1 mm, are you thinking that's the source of the leaking?

 

[Dubminer]

Yes i am or #10 or a combination of both.I put the 11*1 on both and not a drop since.I did put the same on #22 but that can't be it.

 

[OhTheAgony]

This thread can use more pictures

 

[Dubminer]

A thing of beauty @OhTheAgony !

I just tried a different build out.3 mm id SS 316L 28 ga, 12 wraps contact coil,1.2 ohm 12.5 Watts.Using it in power mode and the tastiest vape i have had yet!

 

[crazyhendrix]

A thing of beauty @OhTheAgony !

I just tried a different build out.3 mm id SS 316L 28 ga, 12 wraps contact coil,1.2 ohm 12.5 Watts.Using it in power mode and the tastiest vape i have had yet!

Won't that take a long time to ramp up at that wattage?

 

[MMW]

@OhTheAgony, which version do you have?

 

[OhTheAgony]

@OhTheAgony, which version do you have?

The black one is a Tobeco, the silver one is a SJMY with a separately bought barrel tank (ups the capacity to 6ml). I also have a SXK mini but that one's already retired (it wont stop leaking, but it's also too hot for me much like the Serpent mini, so I haven't tried to solve the leakage very hard).

I recommend the SJMY, it's in a league of it's own in terms of fit & finish as well as performance & flavor. I'm about to retire my Tobeco and replace it with another SJMY even though I hate to break up the black on black.

Everyone here seems real content with their Tobeco clones though, so it's possible I just got a bad one, idk. The darned thing just won't wick properly most of the time no matter what I try. I'll look in to it some more though, perhaps a little play time with a Dremel can fix it.

 

[Kenna]

I want to get a good screwdriver for the deck screws. Does anybody have any idea what size screwdriver for a good fit? Also any recommendations for a good quality one. Thank you for any help.

I just use a little jewelers flat head. It's wide enough to go across the x on a phillips head screw, & doesn't strip the corners in the center of the x. It seems the phillips head screwdrivers never fot right & strip those corners. But not a flat head.

 

[Kenna]

Hi guys! I'm following this thread for a while.

I've ordered Kayfun v5 Mini, SXK version from FT. It should hit my doors by the end of next week if I'm lucky.

This is my first Kayfun ever. I see that you guys are very excited about your Kayfuns, so little of that mojo stuck on me as well.

I'm wondering what is your favorite MTL wire/coil for this baby. Thanks.

28g kanthall or SS. 2.5mm id. 7/8 wraps for 1.3 ohms kanthall, or 9/10 for 1.1 SS. I use a coiler, so the wraps don't real tight to the rod with 28g but would with maybe 26 guage.