Actually there is still a very slight airflow when sucking on it with the airflow all the way closed..at least on the ones I have.
Eleaf Lemo II
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Same here. Primer puffs produce bubbles so I doubt it matters.
I could not get mine air tight no matter how I assembled the tank. All the seals are in the proper position and seated properly as well. It seems the air is getting in around the bottom seal of the glass. As mentioned it may not matter, but I was curious all the same if they were all like that. I like the opening up the juice channel idea. I may try that once the Cthulhu comes in. Didn't want to mention the "C" word in this thread, but I had to try one....shinyitis is a very debilitating disease!
The Lemo 2 AFC is not air tight, so there will always be a slight air flow through it even when its closed with a perfectly sealed tank.
I don't think it has anything to do with the glass seal..I believe it's in the lower section --probably the AFC not sealing 100%
No matter though as it does not affect performance one bit IMO
No matter though as it does not affect performance one bit IMO
Just tried this and it worked. Using max vg I turned it up to 40 watts and took 6 big lung hits and no sign of a dry hit.
With any device you have to first decide to make it work then figure out how
Well said, and as it is with any style tank. If at first you don't succeed..........
My Lemo 2 finally arrive yesterday. Soaked it overnight as it was covered with machine oil similar to most of everyone. Washed it clean this morning, dry and started building it. Did a Ni200 30AWG 2.5mm 5 wraps which came to approximately 0.12 ohm on the ohm tester. I screw the coil on the top instead of using the grub holes and it was certainly a PITA to secure the coil on the screws. After various of slide outs, manage to tighten it correctly. I followed .... kickers' method of wicking. My wicking method is very similar to wicking on the ST Mini but much easier.
After watching PBusardo's review on the Lemo 2, I was somewhat worried about filling the Lemo 2. However, I realized that it was a breeze to fill and thankfully, I did not encounter any leaks. In fact, I actually like the concept of the fill port.
Mounted it on my SX Mini filled with Bombies Agent P (Max VG). After various fine tuning on the settings, I decide to stick to 22J 420F which gives me decent flavor and cloud and does not guzzle so much juice. Overall, the tank is pretty good...the flavor is decent (I suspect my KGD cotton is muting the flavor..need to experiment more) and the cloud it creates is huge. I'm very happy with the Lemo 2.
The only downside (similar to others) of the Lemo 2 for me is:
1) Juice consumption
2) Wish they provide flatter and wider screw heads (I guess ultimately that it wasn't design to be mounted on the screws)
3) Access to the coil without requiring to drain the liquid.
Overall, it's a pretty good tank and I'm truly enjoying it
Just a pic of the Lemo 2 on the SX Mini...looks good on it
After watching PBusardo's review on the Lemo 2, I was somewhat worried about filling the Lemo 2. However, I realized that it was a breeze to fill and thankfully, I did not encounter any leaks. In fact, I actually like the concept of the fill port.
Mounted it on my SX Mini filled with Bombies Agent P (Max VG). After various fine tuning on the settings, I decide to stick to 22J 420F which gives me decent flavor and cloud and does not guzzle so much juice. Overall, the tank is pretty good...the flavor is decent (I suspect my KGD cotton is muting the flavor..need to experiment more) and the cloud it creates is huge. I'm very happy with the Lemo 2.
The only downside (similar to others) of the Lemo 2 for me is:
1) Juice consumption
2) Wish they provide flatter and wider screw heads (I guess ultimately that it wasn't design to be mounted on the screws
)3) Access to the coil without requiring to drain the liquid.
Overall, it's a pretty good tank and I'm truly enjoying it
Just a pic of the Lemo 2 on the SX Mini...looks good on it
Going on week 5 with my Lemo 2s (three total)... still loving them and using them exclusively with a few caveats:
As many have mentioned, trapping leads under the stock screws is a pain. I have since replaced them with authentic Kayfun replacement screws which work way better. I got mine from vaperev.
Stock drip tips were replaced on day 1. Way too big, and absolutely killed flavor. I use the tips from the original Lemos on my Lemo 2s. Flavor back and freakin' awesome, especially using bridged wicks in that nice roomy chamber.
Wicking has been an issue off and on and was also an issue with my original Lemos (again, as many have mentioned). This was fixed 100% for me by making sure the juice channels are completely clear, and I do this using Staples brand #1 non-skid paper clips. Unfold ends and stick two of the ends (i.e. two paper clips per juice channel, four total) in each channel immediately after wicking and screwing on the lower barrel. Throw in the bridges and place them appropriately, then pull out the paper clips. I always thought my wicking method was sound, but when buttoning everything up, I think they may have been shifting slightly and at least partially blocking those channels on one or both sides. No issues since using the paper clip method, using up to 85% VG mixes.
Still holding incredibly strong in the "best tank I've ever used" category. I don't want much of anything changed as far as the chamber/chimney is concerned. While I'm a huge supporter/advocate of pbusardo and love his reviews (and pretty much everything he does!); I find his Lemo 2 review to be a bit rushed and ignorant... the idea I got from him was: "I'm cranky (early disclaimer). I don't care about this tank, I don't really want to review it, I know nothing about it and am not going to take the time to figure anything out about it, but I'll review it anyway" ... and c'mon, the fill thing? I've used thick gauge glass drippers and I've had not one issue filling this thing... don't fill from the middle, go to one of the sides! I love the top fill and all methods I've used have worked just fine. He mentioned poor flavor with it as well; but uses only one build on an incredibly versatile deck using the stock flavor killing drip tip. 'Nuff said. I am glad he ranted about the ridiculous drip tip. It's pointless and just stupid in my opinion (and apparently his as well).
My wishlist from the Lemo 3 (or future run Lemo 2s) from a super fan, in case eLeaf / iSmoka is reading:
As many have mentioned, trapping leads under the stock screws is a pain. I have since replaced them with authentic Kayfun replacement screws which work way better. I got mine from vaperev.
Stock drip tips were replaced on day 1. Way too big, and absolutely killed flavor. I use the tips from the original Lemos on my Lemo 2s. Flavor back and freakin' awesome, especially using bridged wicks in that nice roomy chamber.
Wicking has been an issue off and on and was also an issue with my original Lemos (again, as many have mentioned). This was fixed 100% for me by making sure the juice channels are completely clear, and I do this using Staples brand #1 non-skid paper clips. Unfold ends and stick two of the ends (i.e. two paper clips per juice channel, four total) in each channel immediately after wicking and screwing on the lower barrel. Throw in the bridges and place them appropriately, then pull out the paper clips. I always thought my wicking method was sound, but when buttoning everything up, I think they may have been shifting slightly and at least partially blocking those channels on one or both sides. No issues since using the paper clip method, using up to 85% VG mixes.
Still holding incredibly strong in the "best tank I've ever used" category. I don't want much of anything changed as far as the chamber/chimney is concerned. While I'm a huge supporter/advocate of pbusardo and love his reviews (and pretty much everything he does!); I find his Lemo 2 review to be a bit rushed and ignorant... the idea I got from him was: "I'm cranky (early disclaimer). I don't care about this tank, I don't really want to review it, I know nothing about it and am not going to take the time to figure anything out about it, but I'll review it anyway" ... and c'mon, the fill thing? I've used thick gauge glass drippers and I've had not one issue filling this thing... don't fill from the middle, go to one of the sides! I love the top fill and all methods I've used have worked just fine. He mentioned poor flavor with it as well; but uses only one build on an incredibly versatile deck using the stock flavor killing drip tip. 'Nuff said. I am glad he ranted about the ridiculous drip tip. It's pointless and just stupid in my opinion (and apparently his as well).
My wishlist from the Lemo 3 (or future run Lemo 2s) from a super fan, in case eLeaf / iSmoka is reading:
- The Lemo 2 drip tip is way too large and could cause flavor issues for a lot of people. My reasoning for this: Most people aren't going to be able to make a proper "seal" with their lips around this thing; which means it allows "slipstreaming" or regular air to enter the inhaled vapor stream, de-concentrating the flavor. This might be acceptable in RDAs, but not in RTAs. Include a nice relatively wide bore tip, but not that wide. The included drip tip is just ridiculous for a RTA.
- Find / use better screws for the build deck. Trapping leads under the stock screws is nearly impossible with the included screws. This build deck style is one of the easiest to use, but the included screws make it incredibly difficult and frustrating. Side note: I will never use the holes for trapping leads; I use Ni200, and I've had nothing but connection issues when using them (if it doesn't immediately snap them in half when tightening).
liked it bought it hated it sold it.
I dont like the tanks at this moment so much as i used too do.
I dont like the tanks at this moment so much as i used too do.
Busardo's review was terrible. Not as bad as TVC's review though.
I decided to try the Lemo 2. Had it a few weeks now, I will say with a .5ohm coil air flow wide open it works well
I tried a 1.2 ohm coil and slightly closed off afc and it didn't perform well
If your looking for a wide open lung inhaler that guzzles juice like crazy, the Lemo 2 is a good choice
They really should have designed it so you could access the coils with out emptying it, that is a major Con.
I tried a 1.2 ohm coil and slightly closed off afc and it didn't perform well
If your looking for a wide open lung inhaler that guzzles juice like crazy, the Lemo 2 is a good choice
They really should have designed it so you could access the coils with out emptying it, that is a major Con.
Ok... new favorite coil for this bad boy. I was running twisted 26 Kanthal 3 mm coils but with Kanthal you could only get 4 wraps and stay at .5 ohms..so I grabbed a roll of Nichrome from Temco and did the twisted 26 using Nichrome instead of Kanthal with 6 wraps coming out to also .5 ohms in a nice spaced coil that stretches from one side of the deck to the other...
Damn this is good
Damn this is good
Interesting. Did you trap the wires in the holes or under the screws? I have yet to build under 1 ohm, I'm guessing if I do, good things may happen?
Built it like the factory..I haven't even messed around trying to trap wires under those tiny screws yet. Not sure I will!
I've played around with about 20 different coils so far and once you get used to building them "stock" style it's pretty easy.
I've played around with about 20 different coils so far and once you get used to building them "stock" style it's pretty easy.
I think the original lemo came with 26ga nichrome I'm not sure, but I'm gonna try it with that at 6 wraps and see what happens. Thanks for the info.
My first one came with 24 ga Nichrome...dunno about the others --didn't check.
And the extra wire it comes with is also 24AWG NiChrome, almost impossible to wrap a coil over one Ohm that is usable with that stuff. I set my Lemo 2 up with 26AWG Kanthal - 8 wraps 3mm, came to 1.15 Ohms. Wicked with KGD with the wick cut just above the deck as suggested in an earlier post. Best it has worked since I got it. Max VG 18.5 watts.
I thought I better make a correction after last night. At first this build seemed to be getting harsh at the 30 Joules ranges and last night I pushed it to 40 Joules, I've been under powering this coil in the 20s it comes alive for me at 32 Joules.I've been very happy with the performance of my Lemo2s so far and happier since my smaller gauge Ni200 came in.
Triple twisted 30 gauge was nice but quad twisted 32 gauge is better! The coil below is quad twisted 32 gauge wrapped on a 3.43mm mandrel with a Cellucotton wick that ranges well from 20 to almost 30J on the standard power setting at 320F to 375F using the SX350J. It sure seems the smaller gauge twisted wires bring out more of the sweet flavors in the fruity e-liquids!
I've found that separating the strands of wire away from each other on the end away from the drill helps to make better twisted wires. Ni200 is really soft and I had four breaks at the drill end and one at the anchor point before completing about 8 feet of the quad twisted 32 gauge.
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