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There's a happy camper that your quick shipping is back. Don't know what you ordered as your link brings me to my last order, but you'll get it quicker.

Quicker for sure :) With E-Packet it's like 2 weeks :):)
I ordered 2 of these $27.46 Authentic Cthulhu MTL RTA Rebuildable Tank Atomizer (Silver) - 3ml / 304 stainless steel + glass / 24mm dia. at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping 1 black & 1 SS.
Also got 24&32 gauge Ti, going to try to make some Clapton Wire in Ti :)
Last time I tried Clapton wire it wasn't a great improvement, But I was using SS.
Up till just recently I couldn't find a 30 or 32 Ti for the out side wire.
Thats another reason I'm so happy about the good shipping being back, FT has the best selection :)
 

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PM Justin Trudeau slammed for Fidel Castro comments
JUSTIN TRUDEAU'S FULL STATEMENT ON FIDEL CASTRO'S DEATH
“It is with deep sorrow that I learned today of the death of Cuba’s longest serving President.

“Fidel Castro was a larger than life leader who served his people for almost half a century. A legendary revolutionary and orator, Mr. Castro made significant improvements to the education and healthcare of his island nation.

“While a controversial figure, both Mr. Castro’s supporters and detractors recognized his tremendous dedication and love for the Cuban people who had a deep and lasting affection for “el Comandante”.

“I know my father was very proud to call him a friend and I had the opportunity to meet Fidel when my father passed away. It was also a real honour to meet his three sons and his brother President Raúl Castro during my recent visit to Cuba.

“On behalf of all Canadians, Sophie and I offer our deepest condolences to the family, friends and many, many supporters of Mr. Castro. We join the people of Cuba today in mourning the loss of this remarkable leader.” :ohmy: :facepalm:

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Quicker for sure :) With E-Packet it's like 2 weeks :):)
I ordered 2 of these $27.46 Authentic Cthulhu MTL RTA Rebuildable Tank Atomizer (Silver) - 3ml / 304 stainless steel + glass / 24mm dia. at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping 1 black & 1 SS.
Also got 24&32 gauge Ti, going to try to make some Clapton Wire in Ti :)
Last time I tried Clapton wire it wasn't a great improvement, But I was using SS.
Up till just recently I couldn't find a 30 or 32 Ti for the out side wire.
Thats another reason I'm so happy about the good shipping being back, FT has the best selection :)
Heck 2 weeks is faster than what I get in the US. You are golden....
 

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So recently I got a Smoant Battle Star mod. The battery life is so bad! I'm wondering if it's defective?
Has anyone here ever seen a dual 18650 mod that can't vape 4 mills of juice on 2 fully charged batteries?
Can this even be posable? I have several other dual 18650 mods that get at least 4 times as much battery life.
I know it's an inexpensive mod @ under 40$, but who would even use such a battery hog?
I guess you get what you pay for!
Funny how none of the reviews I have seen on it, mention the battery life.
Mine must be defective? There is just no way this could be normal!
It's not a bad little mod, it performs well, it's weighty and ergonomic, But how in heck could the batteries be dead before the tanks empty?
Oh well another mod on the not getting used pile :(
 

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Steamer, I don't know anything about the Battle Star (other than it's been blown up multiple times to keep the plot going) but I do have a Disguiser, 2x18650 in series, and it goes for about 18ml on a pair of batteries running at 35 watts and 480F. Sounds like either defective chip or really inefficient chipset.

My unused pile is four 808 cigalikes and two VV-V3s. Everything else gets used on a constant, rotating basis. That doesn't take into account all the spare boards though :)
 

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So recently I got a Smoant Battle Star mod. The battery life is so bad! I'm wondering if it's defective?
Has anyone here ever seen a dual 18650 mod that can't vape 4 mills of juice on 2 fully charged batteries?
Can this even be posable? I have several other dual 18650 mods that get at least 4 times as much battery life.
I know it's an inexpensive mod @ under 40$, but who would even use such a battery hog?
I guess you get what you pay for!
Funny how none of the reviews I have seen on it, mention the battery life.
Mine must be defective? There is just no way this could be normal!
It's not a bad little mod, it performs well, it's weighty and ergonomic, But how in heck could the batteries be dead before the tanks empty?
Oh well another mod on the not getting used pile :(
Gotta admit to not really watching the Battlestar mod section of the reviews in favor of watching the Knight V2 part of the vids but I cannot imagine that many reviewers failing to notice & report battery efficiency that poor.

Knight v2 has no such problems and is fairly respectable single 18650 mod with a fairly rudimentary & limited yet functional clone chip. I wouldn't call it the most efficient I've ever used, but it is about what you would expec from a clone. Sounds like you got a bad Battlestar from Gearbest. Give them an email & see if you can return as defective, but I would imagine return shipping might cost almost as much as the mod.
 
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Sounds like you got a bad Battlestar from Gearbest.

I'm guessing your right!
I even tried a single coil atty, not much better! I can charge the batteries, put them in & with in a few puffs. It's all ready showing less battery on the gauge :(
I got it for 37$ & really can't be bothered with contacting GB over it.
I opened it up & the chip is attached to the battery sled, it's way bigger than a DNA.
I'm sure if I put my mind to it I can get a DNA in there some how :)
 

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I'm guessing your right!
I even tried a single coil atty, not much better! I can charge the batteries, put them in & with in a few puffs. It's all ready showing less battery on the gauge :(
I got it for 37$ & really can't be bothered with contacting GB over it.
I opened it up & the chip is attached to the battery sled, it's way bigger than a DNA.
I'm sure if I put my mind to it I can get a DNA in there some how :)
I have great faith on your abilities Steamer. If you don't mind repainting it, it ought to be easy enough to fill the faceplate button holes and drill new ones where needed. Probably more work than you planned, but if your bored & looking for something to do....
 

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