I received my Expromizer v1.1 in the mail today.
Curious to know what others think of the build quality on theirs when they receive it.
Here's what I think: It's pretty shabby. I had high expectations for what was my first authentic, original atomizer, and it fell far short.
The threading, IMO, is terrible. Not only in feel, but even obviously rough in appearance. The threading inside of the chimney is so rough, it snags the cotton tails of my wick as I try to screw it on. The rest of the threading on the base and top cap is marginally better. While it all screws together, it doesn't do so smoothly. I have a pair $14 Kayfun clones that have nicer threading in them.
The brushed finish of the atomizer has small surface scratches all over it.......another disappoint for my first "authentic" atomizer.
Lastly, the drip tip? It doesn't match the Expromizer's appearance at all, in neither style or finish. It's a relatively cheesy polished SS drip tip you might expect to find for $1.25 on Fasttech. You would find it on Fasttech, but you wouldn't order it.
Most importantly: How does it vape? EXCELLENT. Although, I expected a little more open draw on it's widest setting, the draw is nice compare to a standard KFL. I put a 2.2mm coil, with 8 wraps of 26ga for 1.0Ω, and wicked it with cotton. Great vapor, great flavor using a 30/70 PG/VG liquid (thick). No dry hits, no leaking thus far. Filling it is a breeze, Taifun GT style, which also means the coil and wick can be serviced without emptying your tank.
I am 80% satisfied with this purchase, but I think I will be contacting them to see what they have to say about the nasty threading. I am unlikely to want to hassle with having to ship the thing back to Germany for repair or replacement.