Is THIS the AC9 Clone? Havent seen it anywhere yet other than co ops. 32 bucks aint bad I guess if you didn't get in any coops yet.
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Yes that is the AC9 clone! I am super excited to get mine from the coop, he should have them in hand tomorrow! 
Ahhh, you got yours though victims co op huh? The co op I am in should be submitting payment tomorrow I cant wait for this thing to come in. Debating on a second. air hole looks kinda small on them. Was thinking instead of boring the hole, adding a second, a bit lower. And I am sure that top cap will need sanding if it is screw on. Using a Griffin at the moment, and well.....its okay, not awesome, but could be better LOL
I cant wait for this thing to come in. Debating on a second. air hole looks kinda small on them. Was thinking instead of boring the hole, adding a second, a bit lower. And I am sure that top cap will need sanding if it is screw on. Using a Griffin at the moment, and well.....its okay, not awesome, but could be better LOL
It's not a screw on. Like the real AC9, it's press on, via an o-ring. You can place it wherever you like. If you get one give it a shot, don't just take it out and immediately start drilling on it! It may turn out that you prefer it that way, so give it a chance first.
Oh I plan on trying it stock first. The thing just looks like a good build from the pics. And if it isnt........im out 22 bucks, not 150+.
Yes that is the AC9 clone! I am super excited to get mine from the coop, he should have them in hand tomorrow!
how long does it usually take to ship to your house from when you submitted payment for the coop?
Waiting to hear some reviews before I order one, but if it works well I'm buying a few. Best looking cheap Genesis IMO.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=LVFlWsL53JQ#!
It's not in English but gives you an idea of how it sets up.
It's not in English but gives you an idea of how it sets up.
Is that an isolated wick hole?
Kept looking at pictures last night and just went ahead and ordered one.
Adjustable center post, good looks, large wick hole, spring and washer... don't see how this won't be as good or better than the AGA. My only worry is that the top cap is going to be loose but it's mod-able.
Also the air hole looks like it's a proper height. On the AGA, it's a few mm too high - air only passes over the top half of the wick. This looks way lower.
Kept looking at pictures last night and just went ahead and ordered one.
Adjustable center post, good looks, large wick hole, spring and washer... don't see how this won't be as good or better than the AGA. My only worry is that the top cap is going to be loose but it's mod-able.
Also the air hole looks like it's a proper height. On the AGA, it's a few mm too high - air only passes over the top half of the wick. This looks way lower.
No possibility for a glass tank replacement. Dang. This looked like a really nice AGA-T2 alternative (and a lot nicer-looking one at that), but without the chance to use a glass tank, I'll pass. I don't really trust these mystery plastics to not crack or leach.
Had it in my cart at COV, too.
The air hole is actually quite low on these, if you were to drill another 1mm hole parallel to this instead of boring the air hole out, you would want to drill it ABOVE the first one, not below. I actually considered doing this but I'm afraid if I do so, it still will be too tight for me and then I will be screwed.
Received mine today and set it up a few hours ago.
Pros:
- Nice machining
- Matches the Natural perfectly
- Isolated wick hole
- Hard plastic bushings
- Spring loaded and adjustable center post
- >1/8" wick hole
Cons:
- Thinner material than the AGA
- Stainless center post
- Washer for positive pin could be larger to reduce gap
- Negative screw could be closer to wick hole
- Drip tip hole is not machined small enough
Overall I'm happy with it. I will be finding a brass center screw that threads into the bushing as this one is stainless and thin - haven't tested the voltage drop yet but I suspect I'll gain a few tenths.
As for the top, they have a very thin o-ring under the main o-ring, to give it a little more width so the cap stays on very well. If it lasts then I have no complaints, but I think they'll probably revise the next version with a larger diameter groove so it only needs one ring. The drip tip hole works great with the supplied tip but most of mine were too loose. I wrapped a few rounds of dental floss then slipped the o-ring back on one and it fits snug.
Some pic attached:
Pros:
- Nice machining
- Matches the Natural perfectly
- Isolated wick hole
- Hard plastic bushings
- Spring loaded and adjustable center post
- >1/8" wick hole
Cons:
- Thinner material than the AGA
- Stainless center post
- Washer for positive pin could be larger to reduce gap
- Negative screw could be closer to wick hole
- Drip tip hole is not machined small enough
Overall I'm happy with it. I will be finding a brass center screw that threads into the bushing as this one is stainless and thin - haven't tested the voltage drop yet but I suspect I'll gain a few tenths.
As for the top, they have a very thin o-ring under the main o-ring, to give it a little more width so the cap stays on very well. If it lasts then I have no complaints, but I think they'll probably revise the next version with a larger diameter groove so it only needs one ring. The drip tip hole works great with the supplied tip but most of mine were too loose. I wrapped a few rounds of dental floss then slipped the o-ring back on one and it fits snug.
Some pic attached:
my local B&M has these clones and I played with it a bit and it feels pretty sturdy. I do however have a AC9 arriving tomorrow so I'll bring it down to the shop to compare and let you guys know if its pretty similar.
i also have heard that the wick hole bushing can come out, which will make the wick hole to 4mm. just recieved mine today and havent done anything but look at it yet. not bad for 35 bucks, but is definatly cheesy compared to the real one but im not complaining.
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