Augvape Merlin Mini By Roxy
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Just like to say "THANK YOU!!!!!" to the OP for starting this thread. 
I had no idea there was a Merlin mini out until now. I love the original Merlins so much I JUST ordered the mini. I'm sure I'll love it too.
From reading the entire original Merlin thread and after some trial and error, I finally got the wicking down pat with no leaking at all.
I had no idea there was a Merlin mini out until now. I love the original Merlins so much I JUST ordered the mini. I'm sure I'll love it too.
From reading the entire original Merlin thread and after some trial and error, I finally got the wicking down pat with no leaking at all.
No problem! Welcome aboard! We are a groovy lot.Just like to say "THANK YOU!!!!!" to the OP for starting this thread.
I had no idea there was a Merlin mini out until now. I love the original Merlins so much I JUST ordered the mini. I'm sure I'll love it too.
From reading the entire original Merlin thread and after some trial and error, I finally got the wicking down pat with no leaking at all.
I've been enjoying my Merlin Mini, again Roxy & Augvape put together another winner. I've had zero issues with it, no leaks during fills, no seepage, it has been performing very well.
Other than trying out the dual coil deck to see how it performs, I've been using it single coil. Main reason being I have quite a few dual coil atties which perform equally as well, or better.
Like any other short chimney tank, I think most of us know you'll need to choose a build that works with your preferences. I'm currently running a twisted .28 @ .7 ohms, 3mm ID. Running it at 45 watts it is pleasingly warm without being too hot. The build matches my fully open airflow very well and produces a nice thick tasty experience. Nice and smooth, no harshness at all, wicking has no problem keeping up.
Running a DNA 200 based device I've also had no issues with stability in Temperature limiting mode.
I quite like the increased size of the fill slots, and not having to worry about the o-ring falling out like the original Merlin.
Fill slot size has been increased from the original 11 x 3mm to 14.5 x 4.5 mm making it much easier to use some of the newer bottles, and less worrisome when using a glass dropper.
Here is a picture of showing differences in the top cap. Note the o-ring placement, and size of fill slots. While not everyone may agree, I find these two changes very positive.
Now on to a little commentary regarding Juice Flow control. While you can sort of close the juice ports to slightly slow flow of heavier viscosity liquids by turning the tank slightly the Merlin Mini has no JFC.
After looking closely at the design you can see Augvape never intended it to have one. The inner chamber has a machined ring which allows flow regardless of whether you see the actual deck ports or not.
Had they left this machined ring uncut then you could consider it a JFC. However that is not the case. The Merlin Mini does not have a faulty JFC, it simply does not have a JFC at all. It only really functions as such when using very thick liquids and even then has very little effect. Thinner liquids = no effect at all.
JFC, or lack of, can be argued on both sides, a well designed atomizer and it tends to be a superfluous feature more often then not. It does however make filling when wicking is not optimal easier. Arguments can be made both ways, personally makes little difference to me, having one tends to make me slightly lazier in getting the wick properly done. If an atomizer is easy to wick it becomes a non-issue, I find the MM pretty easy to wick once you get the proper density down for your usage.
I've had no issue with leaks during fill, if it leaks when you fill it you've probably not gotten the wicking correct.
My top three single coil tanks right now are the Merlin, Merlin Mini, and the Taifun GT III, in no particular order. Can't go wrong with any of them. I'm not a MTL person, so take that into consideration.
I'm hoping Augvape releases a long chimney/glass for this in the future, even in single coil mode it will empty the tank pretty quickly.
Other than trying out the dual coil deck to see how it performs, I've been using it single coil. Main reason being I have quite a few dual coil atties which perform equally as well, or better.
Like any other short chimney tank, I think most of us know you'll need to choose a build that works with your preferences. I'm currently running a twisted .28 @ .7 ohms, 3mm ID. Running it at 45 watts it is pleasingly warm without being too hot. The build matches my fully open airflow very well and produces a nice thick tasty experience. Nice and smooth, no harshness at all, wicking has no problem keeping up.
Running a DNA 200 based device I've also had no issues with stability in Temperature limiting mode.
I quite like the increased size of the fill slots, and not having to worry about the o-ring falling out like the original Merlin.
Fill slot size has been increased from the original 11 x 3mm to 14.5 x 4.5 mm making it much easier to use some of the newer bottles, and less worrisome when using a glass dropper.
Here is a picture of showing differences in the top cap. Note the o-ring placement, and size of fill slots. While not everyone may agree, I find these two changes very positive.
Now on to a little commentary regarding Juice Flow control. While you can sort of close the juice ports to slightly slow flow of heavier viscosity liquids by turning the tank slightly the Merlin Mini has no JFC.
After looking closely at the design you can see Augvape never intended it to have one. The inner chamber has a machined ring which allows flow regardless of whether you see the actual deck ports or not.
Had they left this machined ring uncut then you could consider it a JFC. However that is not the case. The Merlin Mini does not have a faulty JFC, it simply does not have a JFC at all. It only really functions as such when using very thick liquids and even then has very little effect. Thinner liquids = no effect at all.
JFC, or lack of, can be argued on both sides, a well designed atomizer and it tends to be a superfluous feature more often then not. It does however make filling when wicking is not optimal easier. Arguments can be made both ways, personally makes little difference to me, having one tends to make me slightly lazier in getting the wick properly done. If an atomizer is easy to wick it becomes a non-issue, I find the MM pretty easy to wick once you get the proper density down for your usage.
I've had no issue with leaks during fill, if it leaks when you fill it you've probably not gotten the wicking correct.
My top three single coil tanks right now are the Merlin, Merlin Mini, and the Taifun GT III, in no particular order. Can't go wrong with any of them. I'm not a MTL person, so take that into consideration.
I'm hoping Augvape releases a long chimney/glass for this in the future, even in single coil mode it will empty the tank pretty quickly.
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Same here CC. I used the dual coil deck for a week, but returned to the single. I have done this with the Goblin Mini V3 also.
I know you are a good man. Just have different opinion from mine on this Merlin mini.
I would like to ask a you simple question before I answer yours. Which one is better, Merlin mini or Goblin V3? Make your choice! (You can choose only one)
If anyone wants the black one VaporDNA has them $24.99 They also have SS for same price, plus DNA10 will get 10% off that.
Augvape Merlin Mini Two Post Flavor RTA
Augvape Merlin Mini Two Post Flavor RTA
Does anyone else remember vapordna's holiday coupon codes? I think they don't do a percentage off, they if I remember correctly did like $15 off $75.
Just wondering if I should wait to order
Just wondering if I should wait to order
Hey guys been using the Merlin mini for a couple of days~ I do love it but need some advice from you experts out there:
Firstly I have been using pre made coils like the claptons and twisted on wattage mode ~ flavor is good dont get me wrong~ but now I want to try using temp control: simple round ss316 wire~ for amazing flavor ~!!!!
Please help me out with SS316 round wire build and be detailed with what gauge, how many wraps, what ohm, what temp etc.....
If you can add a pic of yoir builds will be much appreciated~ thanks in advance~!!!
Ps. Just a twisted build and my Lovely Merlin mini lol
Firstly I have been using pre made coils like the claptons and twisted on wattage mode ~ flavor is good dont get me wrong~ but now I want to try using temp control: simple round ss316 wire~ for amazing flavor ~!!!!
Please help me out with SS316 round wire build and be detailed with what gauge, how many wraps, what ohm, what temp etc.....
If you can add a pic of yoir builds will be much appreciated~ thanks in advance~!!!
Ps. Just a twisted build and my Lovely Merlin mini lol
Does anyone else remember vapordna's holiday coupon codes? I think they don't do a percentage off, they if I remember correctly did like $15 off $75.
Just wondering if I should wait to order
Pretty sure they'll do something better then the 10% for Black Friday I'd probably wait for that. If your total is $40 or more 5OFF should work for $5.00, haven't seen them mention it for a while, but they also have/had a referral code for $10 off $35 order which you can only do once.
Best bet is probably Black Friday though.
I hemmed & hawed all day on whether to order the black Merlin Mini today & omg 
the black sold out by 6:20pm est so I ordered the SS instead & just now when I went to log out of vapordna they're totally sold out 
the black sold out by 6:20pm est so I ordered the SS instead & just now when I went to log out of vapordna they're totally sold out 
I hemmed & hawed all day on whether to order the black Merlin Mini today & omg
You know the old saying: "he/she who hesitates, waits".
You made a smart move, but did your order go through after you logged out?
Yeah darn the hemming & hawing lol! Didn't know if the hubs wanted one too so waited til he got home. Good thing I stopped to order even though dinner was on the table.
Yes, I received an order confirmation.
Stainless is nice too right? Yeah darn the hemming & hawing lol! Didn't know if the hubs wanted one too so waited til he got home. Good thing I stopped to order even though dinner was on the table.
Yes, I received an order confirmation.
You done GOOD! Sometimes it's best to get ONE, and see if you like it enough before buying more. I have the Stainless, usually I buy that kind first, as it goes with almost any mod finish, and you don't have to worry about bad paint jobs or chipping finishes. I plan on getting a black one myself, given how quick they sold out, I'm sure they will be back in stock ASAP. Enjoy!
Thanks for the reassurance! You guys are a bad influence on the old wallet lol! Couldn't resist since you love yours
I always get one SS and one black of all the tanks I buy.(when there is a black available). I only use 2 liquids and it makes it easy to know which one I'm vaping.
With these black tanks the paint jobs are always great. No chipping or bad finishes.
With these black tanks the paint jobs are always great. No chipping or bad finishes.
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