Attack of the (Kayfun V5) Clones!

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I'm wanting to try this in TC using SS 316l. I have had horrible experience with TC. Can someone recommend a build? Resistance, coil I'd, ect.

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Sjmy kayfun v5 - ss316l 26g, 3mm id, spaced 6 wrap, came out to 0.45 ohms, running on a Therion @ 480F (really 450F - 520F depending). Rayon. Largest airflow. Really you can do whatever, but hopefully that's what you were asking for. For single round coil, generally I'll use 28g-24g, 2.5mm id - 3mm id, based on space/spitback/liquid draw for the way I vape. Using the thicker wire, more spaced wraps, and larger id when I can.
 

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Sjmy kayfun v5 - ss316l 26g, 3mm id, spaced 6 wrap, came out to 0.45 ohms, running on a Therion @ 480F (really 450F - 520F depending). Rayon. Largest airflow. Really you can do whatever, but hopefully that's what you were asking for. For single round coil, generally I'll use 28g-24g, 2.5mm id - 3mm id, based on space/spitback/liquid draw for the way I vape. Using the thicker wire, more spaced wraps, and larger id when I can.
That's exactly what I'm looking for. Thank you.

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I got fifty of each size for around $16 shipped from Oringsandmore.
O rings and more?
The Buna ones? Is that the name of them? Not sure which "type" to get..(saw the sizes on the chart above, thanks for the diagram).never bought o rings before..the industry was moving so fast with new products, I was constantly upgrading and getting new stuff and selling the old, now with the FDA freeze, I am settling down and sticking with a core group of tanks that will need upkeep and spare parts..Ive been selling all my tanks that require pre build coils,sticking with RTAs only now, the ole Nautilus mini still has a place in my heart (first tank I owned when making the switch from cigs) and will be sticking around for the long haul.
 

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Does the SXK version have the SM logo on the chimney? I see some with it and some without it.

I want to get the SJMY version but don't want to deal with long shipping times.
The SMJY does have it. 3fvape is not like Fastec.it should ship in 24 hours. Took me like less than 12 days Most of the time it was stuck in NYC. Spent more time in the USA shipping than China.
 

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O rings and more?
The Buna ones? Is that the name of them? Not sure which "type" to get..(saw the sizes on the chart above, thanks for the diagram).never bought o rings before..the industry was moving so fast with new products, I was constantly upgrading and getting new stuff and selling the old, now with the FDA freeze, I am settling down and sticking with a core group of tanks that will need upkeep and spare parts..Ive been selling all my tanks that require pre build coils,sticking with RTAs only now, the ole Nautilus mini still has a place in my heart (first tank I owned when making the switch from cigs) and will be sticking around for the long haul.
An example for the #10 (11 x 1 mm)
Metric Buna O-rings 11 x 1mm Price for 50 pcs
 

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I have the SJMY, SXK, and Tobeco cloans. The only issue I've had with leakage is a crack in the the glass tank, I've replaced three so far, does'nt have to be shattered just a small crack will break the vacuum causing leakage. So if you have a leak, check the glass first. All three are great.:wub: I use an SXK and a SJMY with the stainless tanks and haven't leaked yet. I have four tube mods that have a tendency to roll on uneven surfaces :eek:.
 
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Thanks for the recommendations all. Bought a SJMY and SXK mini from 3FVape and a full size SXK from ebay. The ebay one is from the U.S. so that should get here soon, probably by Wednesday or Thursday at the latest.

Based off my observations.
Didn't like how the Tobeco looked so I didn't buy that one. From photos and youtube videos, the Tobeco one looks less shiny than the SJMY and SXK. Not that it affects vaping but I like the shiny polished, more refined look plus I wasn't digging the darker engravings. You can definitely tell that the Tobeco one is a clone from a mile away where the SJMY looks 99% identical to the authentic.
 

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Hi all, after doing so much reading and researching and found this thread. I'm just too burnt out to read the whole thread (started to) My question is what's the verdict? the clone V5 has been out for awhile but ones opinion who makes the better clone, who is happy with theirs, any leaking? That's my main concern. I am looking for great flavor not so airy draw. Time to upgrade the tank I'm using now (seeing that I've dropped it and it now sits crooked on my pico...lol)
 

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Hi all, after doing so much reading and researching and found this thread. I'm just too burnt out to read the whole thread (started to) My question is what's the verdict? the clone V5 has been out for awhile but ones opinion who makes the better clone, who is happy with theirs, any leaking? That's my main concern. I am looking for great flavor not so airy draw. Time to upgrade the tank I'm using now (seeing that I've dropped it and it now sits crooked on my pico...lol)
My opinion is this is the best tank i have ever owned.Great flavor and draw.No leaking at all and a simple easy deck to build on.I have 5 Tobeco's and one SXK,the are all perfect.The SJMY also gets great reviews as well.
 

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That's a mini compared to the V2 and V5.

Not "mini" enough for me to buy one instead of the full size one.

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Not "mini" enough for me to buy one instead of the full size one.

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If you want mini and MTL the KF3 is the way to go...it's perfect size on my Pico..the KF5 works just as well..but you can adapt the KF5 more to your style of Vaping. More options with coil builds and air flow plus you can get the reducer kit as well for some of the clones..(SMJY should fit it....I will find out in a day or so. )
 

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If you want mini and MTL the KF3 is the way to go...it's perfect size on my Pico..the KF5 works just as well..but you can adapt the KF5 more to your style of Vaping. More options with coil builds and air flow plus you can get the reducer kit as well for some of the clones..(SMJY should fit it....I will find out in a day or so. )

I wouldn't enjoy any less airflow then my K5 wide open.
 
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