Focalecig ... A new Fasttech??

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Nikkita6

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So what are peoples opinions on this focalecig site? Any good ratings from recent buyers? I will be making some purchases at the end of the month from some new gear, so it would be nice to see what you have to say about this site.

I don't want to even think about fasttech,

So basically, is focalecig the way to go now for "cheap" prices and "ok" maybe even "good" products??



Thanks.

There are 160 pages full of information, and customer experiences here, some as recent as yesterday my friend ... pull up a chair, sit back, and read through :)
 

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There are 160 pages full of information, and customer experiences here, some as recent as yesterday my friend ... pull up a chair, sit back, and read through :)

I could easily do that, although I was looking more for a yes or no answer, if it was worth it or not. For example, everybody loves mt. bakor vapor and if you would ask how they were and if I should try, everybody would be like yes, its worth a shot.

If you don't mind assisting me, which is fine if you don't want to, how are the quality of there products compared to like hcigar clones for there mechanicals?

Again, sorry for the misunderstanding.
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I could easily do that, although I was looking more for a yes or no answer, if it was worth it or not. For example, everybody loves mt. bakor vapor and if you would ask how they were and if I should try, everybody would be like yes, its worth a shot.

If you don't mind assisting me, which is fine if you don't want to, how are the quality of there products compared to like hcigar clones for there mechanicals?

Again, sorry for the misunderstanding.
:)

Yes, give it a shot. The customer service seems to be far superior to Fasttech and although you do have to wait for your items, it is worth it for the price you are paying.
 

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Ok, just coiled my "Svoe Mesto" logo KFL's, SKU 13202, loaded them with AiV's Zombie Apocalypse, Merclipse and Berry Lil' Cheescake...........
POW!!!!!:w00t:

Total awesomeness! Running 1.0 ohm micros on 2.9 volts (AiV juice likes low temps), major flavor, great draw, these puppies ROCK! The draw is fantastic, and for those who want more, you can always go to a bigger holed drip tip. (This particular unit has no adjustable air port.)

For $15 and some change, this is definitely putting the Tobeco KFL to shame, no leaks, fantastic o-rings, practically seamless between the joints, like invisible. Honestly, I think these are the best KFL I've gotten so far.:thumb:

Back to cleaning the Squapes, and getting them set up..........more info to come!

PS: They fit real snug on the ProVari, something that none of the others have done, but have another ProVari ring coming from Pro Vapes to see if their's is different than the one I got from Loki Labs (and dare I say, it was only $8, compared to Loki's $20:glare:) Wish I would have waited til ProVape started selling rings!
 
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I can't wait to throw my new Kayfun on my Nemesis Clone. I think it will look super sexy with the stainless steel tank section on it. Of course I will take pictures and I will comment on the overall build quality once I receive it.

Oh it definitely will .. I have seen pics of the Kayfun and the Nemmy, they look like they were made for each other! With the ss section its really gonna have that sleek hybrid look.
 

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Ok, just coiled my "Svoe Mesto" logo KFL's, SKU 13202, loaded them with AiV's Zombie Apocalypse, Merclipse and Berry Lil' Cheescake...........
POW!!!!!:w00t:

Total awesomeness! Running 1.0 ohm micros on 2.9 volts (AiV juice likes low temps), major flavor, great draw, these puppies ROCK! The draw is fantastic, and for those who want more, you can always go to a bigger holed drip tip. (This particular unit has no adjustable air port.)

For $15 and some change, this is definitely putting the Tobeco KFL to shame, no leaks, fantastic o-rings, practically seamless between the joints, like invisible. Honestly, I think these are the best KFL I've gotten so far.:thumb:

Back to cleaning the Squapes, and getting them set up..........more info to come!

:banana: ... I tell ya, this is one of those times where one shouldn't judge by the price. Although I don't have a Kayfun yet, this one always caught my eye for exactly the reason you said, the seamlessness of the machining on it. Glad you took the chance and made the purchase. I remember someone saying to stay away from this one, but investigations revealed that there were isolated issues with missing fill screws, otherwise all feedback was positive. Thanks for the feedback NiNi, as usual you rock!

Now for the Squape ... hope it is just as good for you. :)
 

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I could easily do that, although I was looking more for a yes or no answer, if it was worth it or not. For example, everybody loves mt. bakor vapor and if you would ask how they were and if I should try, everybody would be like yes, its worth a shot.

If you don't mind assisting me, which is fine if you don't want to, how are the quality of there products compared to like hcigar clones for there mechanicals?


Again, sorry for the misunderstanding.
:)

The quality of the products at Focalecig is very good .. they have several top notch winners in their inventory, as well as a couple of Hcigar pieces ie: Taifun GT and GS. Their 18350 Caravela is too die for in terms of quality and machining, as are their Kayfuns, of which they have a few. The Nemesis, Origin, and Astro mods are also really good. And as @PhatRon said, their customer service is top notch, so Focal is a very good vendor to buy from.
 

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It was dispatched on the 3rd and left Hong Kong on the 7th I no I'm eager but we all are when we want to play with out new toys :)

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I know right ... vape mail is the best! I hope it makes a fairly quick transit for you ... what did you order?
 

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Ok, just coiled my "Svoe Mesto" logo KFL's, SKU 13202, loaded them with AiV's Zombie Apocalypse, Merclipse and Berry Lil' Cheescake...........
POW!!!!!:w00t:

Total awesomeness! Running 1.0 ohm micros on 2.9 volts (AiV juice likes low temps), major flavor, great draw, these puppies ROCK! The draw is fantastic, and for those who want more, you can always go to a bigger holed drip tip. (This particular unit has no adjustable air port.)

For $15 and some change, this is definitely putting the Tobeco KFL to shame, no leaks, fantastic o-rings, practically seamless between the joints, like invisible. Honestly, I think these are the best KFL I've gotten so far.:thumb:

Back to cleaning the Squapes, and getting them set up..........more info to come!

PS: They fit real snug on the ProVari, something that none of the others have done, but have another ProVari ring coming from Pro Vapes to see if their's is different than the one I got from Loki Labs (and dare I say, it was only $8, compared to Loki's $20:glare:) Wish I would have waited til ProVape started selling rings!

I wish I had known they had them. I bought one from loki when they restocked. Let me know what you think when you get it!
 

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Ok, fellow Focal vapers, the skinny on the Squape, SKU 13164.

Kinda a learning curve from the KFL's. The juice channel runs up against the 2 coil posts. This kinda of makes it a tight situation. 1.0 omh micro at 2.9 volts. Your wick lays in the channel, stuff it in there. Over prime your wicks, yep, might get messy, but do it. Cut your wicks at the edge of the top channels, don't let them hang over or down! Do 1 or 2 "test" fires.
The stack/chimney is screwed into your outer cylinder with an Allan wrench. Turn it upside down and put your juice between the stack and outer cylinder. I could do it with a regular dropper, but a needle tip dropper would have been easier. Screw the base on top of that<your cylinder/stack is still upside down. Tighten and your ready.

Here's where you might have an issue. If you like airy draws, forget it. The air port is on the threaded base. If you get a Squape, and like "airy", you're going to be putting a bigger draw hole in it. Otherwise, SUCK a bit more. Great flavor (Lemon Loves Cake and Twas Brillig, tnx, AiV!), the vape plume is crazy even with the tight draw.

One thing I noticed, and I'm watching it........... the Squapes leak very slightly from the post, not the air draw. So is this a minor adjustment to the screw in the post or what? Dunno, will play with them. Unless you don't mind cleaning the pin off of your mod.:glare:

So........as far as this particular Squape......not too impressed because of the leak. If I find a fix, I'll post. Rockin' those "Svoe Mesto" KFL's in the meantime.....they are the BOMB!:headbang:
 

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I wish I had known they had them. I bought one from loki when they restocked. Let me know what you think when you get it!

Will do, Cranky! And, per usual, for some reason, anything I buy from ProVape get's LOST! My ring is "Out for delivery" in Washington......WHAT? Sent an email to PV and they have glitches....again. The last time, my ProVari took a detour......

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The dread "ProVari Penguin Cartel".:laugh:
 

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Ok, fellow Focal vapers, the skinny on the Squape, SKU 13164.

Kinda a learning curve from the KFL's. The juice channel runs up against the 2 coil posts. This kinda of makes it a tight situation. 1.0 omh micro at 2.9 volts. Your wick lays in the channel, stuff it in there. Over prime your wicks, yep, might get messy, but do it. Cut your wicks at the edge of the top channels, don't let them hang over or down! Do 1 or 2 "test" fires.
The stack/chimney is screwed into your outer cylinder with an Allan wrench. Turn it upside down and put your juice between the stack and outer cylinder. I could do it with a regular dropper, but a needle tip dropper would have been easier. Screw the base on top of that<your cylinder/stack is still upside down. Tighten and your ready.

Here's where you might have an issue. If you like airy draws, forget it. The air port is on the threaded base. If you get a Squape, and like "airy", you're going to be putting a bigger draw hole in it. Otherwise, SUCK a bit more. Great flavor (Lemon Loves Cake and Twas Brillig, tnx, AiV!), the vape plume is crazy even with the tight draw.

One thing I noticed, and I'm watching it........... the Squapes leak very slightly from the post, not the air draw. So is this a minor adjustment to the screw in the post or what? Dunno, will play with them. Unless you don't mind cleaning the pin off of your mod.:glare:

So........as far as this particular Squape......not too impressed because of the leak. If I find a fix, I'll post. Rockin' those "Svoe Mesto" KFL's in the meantime.....they are the BOMB!:headbang:

Thanks for the detailed update NiNi ... I hope there is a DIY fix for this, otherwise that kinda sucks. How much on a scale of 1 to 10 is the severity of the leaking?? And is it doing this on both of the Squape's you got? I'm trying to decipher if its a QC issue (defect in the bunch), or is it a design/cloning flaw? I look forward to your continued feedback Queen Lady ...

Oh .. I am dying over here thinking about the sweetness of your Kayfun ... it sound so wonderful :cry: ... and it looks good too! :p

And Lemon love cakes sound friggin delicious too! :drool:
 

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Will do, Cranky! And, per usual, for some reason, anything I buy from ProVape get's LOST! My ring is "Out for delivery" in Washington......WHAT? Sent an email to PV and they have glitches....again. The last time, my ProVari took a detour......

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The dread "ProVari Penguin Cartel".:laugh:

i saw somewhere that USPS was reusing tracking numbers but they weren't getting scrubbed in their system first. Any chance yours was out for delivery in WA a long time ago?
 

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i saw somewhere that USPS was reusing tracking numbers but they weren't getting scrubbed in their system first. Any chance yours was out for delivery in WA a long time ago?

It's out for delivery as we speak, LOL! The problem is, I live in Arizona, ha, ha! PV emailed me back about the mail problems. :facepalm: Ordered it over the weekend, paid for Priority shipping......and the rest is lost in the postal system!
 

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Thanks for the detailed update NiNi ... I hope there is a DIY fix for this, otherwise that kinda sucks. How much on a scale of 1 to 10 is the severity of the leaking?? And is it doing this on both of the Squape's you got? I'm trying to decipher if its a QC issue (defect in the bunch), or is it a design/cloning flaw? I look forward to your continued feedback Queen Lady ...

Oh .. I am dying over here thinking about the sweetness of your Kayfun ... it sound so wonderful :cry: ... and it looks good too! :p

And Lemon love cakes sound friggin delicious too! :drool:

Absolutely both are leaking! I'd say an annoying 3-5. After so many different "toppers" I've had in the past that leaked, this is a step backward, and not a good one.
:ohmy:So I would bet, "QC". But, will play with the screw in the post.
 
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