Attack of the (Kayfun V5) Clones!

[Eskie]

Well my no name fast delivery from FT want bust. Couldn't get it to stop leaking out the bottom. Really a shame. I'll probably look at one of the better clones for another shot but I'm happy with my Merlin and Serpent mini so not terrible.


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[KTMRider]

Well my no name fast delivery from FT want bust. Couldn't get it to stop leaking out the bottom. Really a shame. I'll probably look at one of the better clones for another shot but I'm happy with my Merlin and Serpent mini so not terrible.


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Did you check the o-rings? I would check to make sure they're all there and then inspect #21 for cuts or tears.

 

[Eskie]

Built, rebuilt, replaced o rings. Inspected them under a bright light. No clue.


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[KTMRider]

Looks like my SXK from FT will be delivered today. I have an Angelcigs no-name clone and it's been working great. I built 4 Tobecos and they're all working great too. I've had zero issues with 5 of them.

It sounds like your tank has a vacuum leak issue so it has to be one of the o-rings sealing the tank.

 

[dwcraig1]

Did you check the o-rings? I would check to make sure they're all there and then inspect #21 for cuts or tears.

Take a real close look at #21,22 19....look at 21 real good

 

[dwcraig1]

There' a lot of chatter over on the FT forum about the SXK v5 not being from SXK, Jenny says it is from SXK. Keep in mind that SXK makes stuff for quite a few others so all runs may not be the same. Honestly I could care less as it looks like SM made it.
A couple things to note, no SXK logo inside AC ring, screw driver is different, positive pin is 3 mm id.....just saying.
Edit: (Different than in the video)

 

[KTMRider]

Just got my SXK. The box looks like it's from SM but there's no logos on the atomizer at all (no SXK logo). It came with the glass section installed. Threads are smooth but the top cap flats are rough. You can see some texture of the machining whereas the Tobeco and AC no-name is very smooth. The o-ring for the top of the chimney is slightly smaller than the Tobeco so it's easier to screw on.

I don't know what all the hype is about the SXK. I think the AC no-name is nicer than this. I don't think I'm going to build it.

 

[dwcraig1]

Just got my SXK. The box looks like it's from SM but there's no logos on the atomizer at all (no SXK logo). It came with the glass section installed. Threads are smooth but the top cap flats are rough. You can see some texture of the machining whereas the Tobeco and AC no-name is very smooth. The o-ring for the top of the chimney is slightly smaller than the Tobeco so it's easier to screw on.

I don't know what all the hype is about the SXK. I think the AC no-name is nicer than this. I don't think I'm going to build it.

I have nothing to compare to. The flat spots on my top cap on mine appear perfect, I took a good look (twice) after reading your post. I must have got lucky, 'bout time.

 

[Phone Guy]

Just got my SXK. The box looks like it's from SM but there's no logos on the atomizer at all (no SXK logo). It came with the glass section installed. Threads are smooth but the top cap flats are rough. You can see some texture of the machining whereas the Tobeco and AC no-name is very smooth. The o-ring for the top of the chimney is slightly smaller than the Tobeco so it's easier to screw on.

I don't know what all the hype is about the SXK. I think the AC no-name is nicer than this. I don't think I'm going to build it.

So you like the angel cigs version better than the ft sxk version? Am I understanding you right?

(f*** focal. This is the longest I've ever waited for an item to ship from them or anyone for anything I've ever ordered online period. It's been nearly 3 weeks (20 days as of today) and it was supposed to ship in the 15th. I've ordered from focal and fasttech many times, I've never waited for 3 weeks for a item to ship ever. And their email response has been pitiful, replying with it'll ship soon, blah blah blah )

 

[Phone Guy]

There' a lot of chatter over on the FT forum about the SXK v5 not being from SXK, Jenny says it is from SXK. Keep in mind that SXK makes stuff for quite a few others so all runs may not be the same. Honestly I could care less as it looks like SM made it.
A couple things to note, no SXK logo inside AC ring, screw driver is different, positive pin is 3 mm id.....just saying.
Edit: (Different than in the video)

The center air pin is supposed to be 3mm?

 

[KTMRider]

So you like the angel cigs version better than the ft sxk version? Am I understanding you right?

(f*** focal. This is the longest I've ever waited for an item to ship from them or anyone for anything I've ever ordered online period. It's been nearly 3 weeks (20 days as of today) and it was supposed to ship in the 15th. I've ordered from focal and fasttech many times, I've never waited for 3 weeks for a item to ship ever. And their email response has been pitiful, replying with it'll ship soon, blah blah blah )

Yep, on a scale of 1 to 10, I'd rate them: Tobeco = 9, AC no-name = 8, SXK = 6. Remember, I haven't built the SXK yet so that's just by looking at the overall finish.

It took 19 days for FT to ship the SXK and only 7 days in transit (a record). I've had things take over 30 days to ship before but now I know better and usually don't order stuff that has an ETA.

The center air pin is supposed to be 3mm?

3.2mm. The Tobeco and SXK both have the same size air hole. I haven't checked the AC version but it's probably the same.

 

[dwcraig1]

The center air pin is supposed to be 3mm?

In the video where the reviewer compares an SXK with the original the original has a 3 mm positive pin but his SXK has a 2.75 mm hole.

 

[KTMRider]

The air hole on my Tobecos and SXK are 3.2mm.

 

[dwcraig1]

The air hole on my Tobecos and SXK are 3.2mm.

I'm just going by what the reviewer said, he used coiler rods as a gauge and his SXK was clearly smaller.
I pretty much measured mine the same way, the 3mm rod fit inside.
Then I measured the rod with my caliper, should have just measured the hole with the caliper...LOL

 

[Phone Guy]

Well, I don't want to order 10 of the tobecco until I've at least tried A KF5 from someone, I may not like it at all... I have 3 KF4 two of which are brand new because I never really took to it. I bought the other 2 KF4 from somewhere when they closed them out at $10/each and those are tobecco (all 3 actually).

I have several taifun's (gt, gt2, GSL, gs2) and really enjoyed those (still do).

I'm sure China is not going to run out of kf5's, so I'll wait impatiently. Or I may just break down and buy an authentic... Wouldn't be the first time I've done that either. LOL

 

[Phone Guy]

Man angel cigs are a holes.... Coupon code "5%downforyou" works on the kf5 $22.99 - $1.15. Then automatically adds $6.80 shipping... When you change it to $4.80 shipping the coupon code is invalid. I hate that kind of stuff.

 

[KTMRider]

The KF4 was overly complicated. I liked it enough to use it almost exclusively for over a year. There were enough issues that I wouldn't pay $175 but for less than $20, it was worth dealing with. The convenience of top filling was what I liked the most. TP worked most of the time but was still flaky once in a while. Taking it all apart and tightening everything fixes it for a few refills.

The KM3 is mostly good but capacity was too small for me. The KF5 is working very well for me so far.

I used a code for Angelcigs and the total was $25.49 shipped.

 

[2legsshrt]

I just opened up my FT SXK K5 and removed the wick and coil to measure the air outlet. The air outlet on mine is 3 mm also.
I put the same wick and coil back in and vaped away.

I'm cornfused now which one is this the $24 one or the $15 one. Thats what I want is the 1 to 1 with 3.2mm AF.

 

[2legsshrt]

Who do you get the Tobeco from?

 

[Heartsdelight]

Who do you get the Tobeco from?

He ordered it through Alibaba from Tobeco.