Dominus Mods Club

[COM76]

Ok i finally got to do a test on the Rhodium over Gold on brass contacts -

Battery Effest 18350 V 4.16
Atomizer 1.1ohms kayfun lite (micro coil)
Under load 3.72v
0.44v drop

So i got 0.50 on the stock contacts (which are brass)

This means there is an improvement of 0.06 which is pretty good considering we are talking about plating here. Now i am no expert and i am using a quite low ohm atomizer (which apparently according to research is less accurate to work with). I used a 1.1 ohm as a lot of people including myself tend to use a kayfun and they are not recommended for sub ohm vaping. So i wanted to get a 'real world' test on it. I am sure others out there may get different results but honestly there are lots of variables to consider - at the end of the day the plated contacts were an improvement and according to experience Rhodium also requires less maintenance (cleaning).

If the interest is there I will do other tests using a dripper atomizer (Origin Dripper) at higher and lower ohms. I know David has some other testers out there as well probably working on different setups and plating options - Would love to try some copper contacts on this one.

Now im sure David is doing all this testing and plating for a reason so i think at some stage there will be new contacts available for everyone, whether they be Rhodium, Silver, Gold, Copper or a mix of the above. This makes me wonder what he will decide on for the Dripper and the Air Flow control hybrid connection. Time will tell.

 

[Kang]

Ok i finally got to do a test on the Rhodium over Gold on brass contacts -

Battery Effest 18350 V 4.16
Atomizer 1.1ohms Kayfun lite (micro coil)
Under load 3.72v
0.44v drop

So i got 0.50 on the stock contacts (which are brass)

This means there is an improvement of 0.06 which is pretty good considering we are talking about plating here. Now i am no expert and i am using a quite low ohm atomizer (which apparently according to research is less accurate to work with). I used a 1.1 ohm as a lot of people including myself tend to use a kayfun and they are not recommended for sub ohm vaping. So i wanted to get a 'real world' test on it. I am sure others out there may get different results but honestly there are lots of variables to consider - at the end of the day the plated contacts were an improvement and according to experience Rhodium also requires less maintenance (cleaning).

If the interest is there I will do other tests using a dripper atomizer (Origin Dripper) at higher and lower ohms. I know David has some other testers out there as well probably working on different setups and plating options - Would love to try some copper contacts on this one.

Now im sure David is doing all this testing and plating for a reason so i think at some stage there will be new contacts available for everyone, whether they be Rhodium, Silver, Gold, Copper or a mix of the above. This makes me wonder what he will decide on for the Dripper and the Air Flow control hybrid connection. Time will tell.

I appreciate the time you took to share your results. I am interested in pretty much all the upgrades once released and really wanted to see how much of a gain I'd be looking at with contact upgrades.

 

[COM76]

I appreciate the time you took to share your results. I am interested in pretty much all the upgrades once released and really wanted to see how much of a gain I'd be looking at with contact upgrades.

Not a problem mate - thanks for the appreciation. I too am really keen on all the things Dominus mods are bringing out. Im just glad i jumped on this mod early so i can slowly collect them all. I do not think we will have to wait too long either for the next accessory. One thing i might add is the great price on the mod and one can only assume the accessories will not break the bank either. I still have to get the Hybrid adapter for the Kayfun 3.1 considering that is only $20 its a pretty great buy - I will wait however for the dripper to come out to justify the postage costs to Australia.

 

[Kang]

Not a problem mate - thanks for the appreciation. I too am really keen on all the things Dominus mods are bringing out. Im just glad i jumped on this mod early so i can slowly collect them all. I do not think we will have to wait too long either for the next accessory. One thing i might add is the great price on the mod and one can only assume the accessories will not break the bank either. I still have to get the Hybrid adapter for the Kayfun 3.1 considering that is only $20 its a pretty great buy - I will wait however for the dripper to come out to justify the postage costs to Australia.

Yes definitely… I know David has been very aware of costs and has been trying to shave down the price during prototype phase.

I am a massive fan of both the mod and company. David has been so responsive and you can tell he deeply cares about his customer and the experience they receive while using the mod. I was happy to see the brushed version sold out on vaperev! I'm sure the chrome one will be gone soon as well.

I am currently running a kayfun lite for my tank set up and am tempted to pick up a 3.1 JUST so I can get the adapter haha.

Happy vapes to you!

 

[Grrrr]

New member of the Dominus Club....

 

[Kang]

New member of the Dominus Club....

Hey man! How you liking it? What are you running on top?

 

[COM76]

Yes definitely… I know David has been very aware of costs and has been trying to shave down the price during prototype phase.

I am a massive fan of both the mod and company. David has been so responsive and you can tell he deeply cares about his customer and the experience they receive while using the mod. I was happy to see the brushed version sold out on vaperev! I'm sure the chrome one will be gone soon as well.

I am currently running a kayfun lite for my tank set up and am tempted to pick up a 3.1 JUST so I can get the adapter haha.

Happy vapes to you!

Yeah i check back now and again to see how the stock is going. Was pretty happy for David to see that the brushed had sold out as well. David mentioned that other stores were selling the Dominus line as well but these are brick and mortar shops. +1 on the helpful support and correspondence with David. Its nice to know that the line of customer service does not end with the purchase. Keeping everyone updated on the coming releases with detailed images of his progress is another great aspect of this company. Speaking of which i am itching for another update on the dripper - It would be great if David were to design a new top cap for the dripper as another accessory that would implement the ability to use filler wool just like the GP spheroid.

 

[Grrrr]

I really like it, I have a kayfun (clone) on top and will be getting the Hybrid adapter for it soon. Very happy with it.

 

[lmb79]

Well I just completed the rhodium replacement surgery and its performing extremely well. I was afraid to give the Dominus a good run before because it had one of the original buttons which kept falling out causing the battery to fire. With the new button assembly she is now definitely in the rotation. A great mod. COM (Captain?), if I can locate a polished 3.1 I'd be happy to go in with you on the hybrid adapter to save on shipping costs.

 

[COM76]

Well I just completed the rhodium replacement surgery and its performing extremely well. I was afraid to give the Dominus a good run before because it had one of the original buttons which kept falling out causing the battery to fire. With the new button assembly she is now definitely in the rotation. A great mod. COM (Captain?), if I can locate a polished 3.1 I'd be happy to go in with you on the hybrid adapter to save on shipping costs.

Ahh how did you know? Glad you got the button sorted. You must have had one of the original buttons then without the ballbearing in it. Did David send out just the button or all new contacts for you? As for the kayfun hybrid adapter - I was going to wait for the brushed ones to come out as im thinking the polished ones may look a bit out of place on the brushed dominus i have. I am hoping David may be able to brush one for me. If not, by the time the dripper comes out i will purchase one then from vaperev. If you plan to wait till then we could go halves in the express shipping then. What part of Australia are you from?

 

[lmb79]

Ahh how did you know? Glad you got the button sorted. You must have had one of the original buttons then without the ballbearing in it. Did David send out just the button or all new contacts for you? As for the kayfun hybrid adapter - I was going to wait for the brushed ones to come out as im thinking the polished ones may look a bit out of place on the brushed dominus i have. I am hoping David may be able to brush one for me. If not, by the time the dripper comes out i will purchase one then from vaperev. If you plan to wait till then we could go halves in the express shipping then. What part of Australia are you from?

I'm in Melbourne, but still cheaper shipping than from o/s.

I got the whole kit'n'caboodle. All new contacts. A bit of a pain to replace but once completed I'm very happy. I just need to find the appropriate topper. I hear the 3.1 is no longer in production and I can't find an RTA that is polished. May need to polish up a KFL+, or hope David comes up with another option...

 

[COM76]

I'm in Melbourne, but still cheaper shipping than from o/s.

I got the whole kit'n'caboodle. All new contacts. A bit of a pain to replace but once completed I'm very happy. I just need to find the appropriate topper. I hear the 3.1 is no longer in production and I can't find an RTA that is polished. May need to polish up a KFL+, or hope David comes up with another option...

yeah you could always go down the clone road. I have the original Gamma finish kayfun 3.1 which was considered brushed but it has a slightly different color that is not too noticeable. Another option would be to just get a kayfun lite and get a polished nano kit so as to create a two-tone look to it.

 

[lmb79]

yeah you could always go down the clone road. I have the original Gamma finish kayfun 3.1 which was considered brushed but it has a slightly different color that is not too noticeable. Another option would be to just get a kayfun lite and get a polished nano kit so as to create a two-tone look to it.

Not a fan of clones, all the real deal for me. The KFL+ is back on at intaste, so I may just bite the bullet and grab another one to be polished.

 

[samcm010]

I have a Brushed #100 I absolutely love it. The throw of the button is (for me) exactly like my former GP Lux 2.5 effortless. The threads are immaculate. I love the customizable features and after reading this thread am going to get the KFL connector. I cannot say enough good things about this mod. I have no idea what the voltage drop is on mine but it performs every bit as well as my Poldiacs.

 

[samcm010]

I have a Brushed #100 I absolutely love it. The throw of the button is (for me) exactly like my former GP Lux 2.5 effortless. The threads are immaculate. I love the customizable features and after reading this thread am going to get the KFL connector. I cannot say enough good things about this mod. I have no idea what the voltage drop is on mine but it performs every bit as well as my Poldiacs.

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[Kang]

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Congrats on the purchase. Looks great with the squape! I was looking at either that or the kfl+.. Does that thing run as good as it looks?

 

[samcm010]

It really does run as good as it looks. The air flow is just about spot on for me just slightly tight. I use almost exclusively KFL, KFL+, Russian 91% atomizers (aside from my drippers). The Squape is rather large but so easy to build and holds a TON of juice. I have a decent amount of mods and the Dominus with it's air flow is a perfect match for the squape. I go back and forth between running it with a KFL in 18350 mode and with the squape in 18650. Since it is really my best mod for the squape it usually stays this way. I love it in 18350 mod it is really compact I am pretty sure I am going to get another. Another thing I am not sure anyone has pointed out is how easy it is to lock. I really prefer side buttons but hate to lock them when they go in and out of my pocket. My true favorites are my poldiacs since I do not really have to lock them. The locking on the dominus is so easy to lock it is like 2 turns and locked.

 

[COM76]

It really does run as good as it looks. The air flow is just about spot on for me just slightly tight. I use almost exclusively KFL, KFL+, Russian 91% atomizers (aside from my drippers). The Squape is rather large but so easy to build and holds a TON of juice. I have a decent amount of mods and the Dominus with it's air flow is a perfect match for the squape. I go back and forth between running it with a KFL in 18350 mode and with the squape in 18650. Since it is really my best mod for the squape it usually stays this way. I love it in 18350 mod it is really compact I am pretty sure I am going to get another. Another thing I am not sure anyone has pointed out is how easy it is to lock. I really prefer side buttons but hate to lock them when they go in and out of my pocket. My true favorites are my poldiacs since I do not really have to lock them. The locking on the dominus is so easy to lock it is like 2 turns and locked.

For those that havent already got a 'nano' kit - Head over to GR modders and get the Kir Fanis kayfun kit (see posts earlier for pics). The Dominus with the shortened kayfun in 18350 mode is a brilliant out and about mod. As for locking - ill be honest and say i never lock the dominus. It just does not need to be locked as it does not fire for me in my pocket. I also had the Poldiac but i had to get rid of it as the button was just annoying be so recessed and it felt strange coming from a person that generally used a Atmizoo roller for many months. Love the look of the Squape though. Thinking of getting a Taifun GT with an XS kit to make it smaller. I know its 23mm but i have a feeling it will look ok on the Dominus due to the grip rings that extend out on the tubes. Nice serial number you go there mate.

 

[Kang]

It really does run as good as it looks. The air flow is just about spot on for me just slightly tight. I use almost exclusively KFL, KFL+, Russian 91% atomizers (aside from my drippers). The Squape is rather large but so easy to build and holds a TON of juice. I have a decent amount of mods and the Dominus with it's air flow is a perfect match for the squape. I go back and forth between running it with a KFL in 18350 mode and with the squape in 18650. Since it is really my best mod for the squape it usually stays this way. I love it in 18350 mod it is really compact I am pretty sure I am going to get another. Another thing I am not sure anyone has pointed out is how easy it is to lock. I really prefer side buttons but hate to lock them when they go in and out of my pocket. My true favorites are my poldiacs since I do not really have to lock them. The locking on the dominus is so easy to lock it is like 2 turns and locked.

18350+kfl is my daily. I saw that pic of the GR modders kit and am really wanting it… from what i saw it was sold out.

Regarding the locking mechanism… HELL YA! I was having no issues unlocking even with gloves during that cold spell we had!

Frikkin love this mod man…and thanks for giving me an itch for a squape now haha ;D

 

[COM76]

Its in stock and there is cheap shipping - I got the mini kit plus an extra medium size tank window Kayfun mini set by Kir Fanis - Gr-Modders