Chalice IV clone build

[oplholik]

I've been trying to get a build on one of these, and I'm kinda stumped. My coil is a 5 wrap, 30 gage Kanthal. 2.5mm dia., at about 1.35Ω. This is on a Reos Grand. All I'm getting is weak vapor, and harsh. I've set up and used RM2's, Chalice III's and 0-16's with no problems. Does my coil need to go back closer to the post's?
I've tried the coil right on the deck, raised up, with no change. I'm wondering just how you are setting your coil.

 

[BobC]

Maybe get the real Chalice v4? Never know with clones

 

[gpjoe]

I don't own one, but if I were building it I would raise the coil a bit and use a wick with shorter tails. It looks like the coil is close to the deck and the cotton and juice are choking the coil.

 

[oplholik]

Maybe get the real Chalice v4? Never know with clones

Good idea for sure, and if I feel I like this, I will be getting an auth. I understand that these are a little more un restricted on the air flow, so before I drop $155+ on an auth, I want to be pretty sure I like it.

 

[Ben85]

The issue is something build related, not the fact that it is a clone. Adding $150 in costs is not going to solve the issue here.

That's a lot of leg on that build. Did it glow evenly when you dry fired? Could be hot leg issues.

 

[oplholik]

I got it straightened out, just needed to put the coils closer to the posts.

 

[Ben85]

Good job you didn't rush out and grab the authentic then!

 

[oplholik]

Nope, not until I know I really like it, and it will be worth it.

 

[oplholik]

I am still getting a rather harsh vape on it, but still experimenting with it. Don't usually have this much trouble with my squonking atties.

 

[oplholik]

I think I got it. I have the coil close to the posts, resting just above the deck, and shortened wick(rayon) tails. The harshness is gone, and the flavor is excellent. It's a Kanthal coil, 30g, 5 wrap, @ about 1.3Ω's, on a Reos P67, with BWB RY4. Life is good again.

 

[BobC]

The wick shortening is key, Buggs makes perfect squonking RDAs, no need for long tails, long tails restrict the air flow and cause gurgling.

As far as Chalice clones, sorry, the craftsmanship and engineering is no way close to Mark's product, I've tried a couple, not even close to the real thing

 

[gpjoe]

I think I got it. I have the coil close to the posts, resting just above the deck, and shortened wick(rayon) tails. The harshness is gone, and the flavor is excellent. It's a Kanthal coil, 30g, 5 wrap, @ about 1.3Ω's, on a Reos P67, with BWB RY4. Life is good again.

I thought you were using too much cotton. Glad you got it working to your satisfaction.