Focalecig chat...Part 2

[cindycated]

To me they've been comparable to FT, but smaller. Their system doesn't seem as automated or streamlined, but that's kinda good because I get much more personalized service. I haven't had any problems with anything I've ordered, but if you do, same protocols apply: contact them, send pics/videos of the problem... Their forum/review system never really got off the ground like FT's. Kinda bummed about that.

They ship fast. I typically get my FC stuff a day or two before FT stuff.

 

[dethnode]

how is their quality on their rda clones generally?

 

[eLefAdEr]

how is their quality on their rda clones generally?

The Derringer clones are good, other than that I can't really say. The Hobo v2 was a big disappointment (plastic insulator, yikes).

My Velocity clone with bottom feeder pin shipped today so hopefully it won't take too long for me to add my impressions.

 

[cindycated]

I've only ordered a handful of mods and tanks, so can't really answer that one.
They all pretty much get their stuff from the same places, so hit or miss, like everywhere else - maybe worth the wait for specific reviews to come in. Some of the stuff FC carries is the "best version out" (Infinite KFL, Tobeco Aqua V2, etc.), some are "works but middle of the road" (Origen Genesis). I've never gotten anything completely janky from them. My trust level would be higher for FC than it would be for, say, Angel.

 

[inswva]

how is their quality on their rda clones generally?

As noted, it is very hit or miss, depending on where the clone was sourced from. I purchased a couple that were fantastic quality - the Marquis clone and the SXK Hobo v2.1 come to mind. A few were total garbage - Hobo of unknown origin, Mephisto V2, Fogatti Switchblade.

I haven't purchased an RDA, or anything else for that matter, from FC in a long time so I can't speak to what some of the newer clones are like. This is not because I had any issues with FC - Doris is my homegirl... I just don't roll with clones anymore, for my own reasons.

 

[dethnode]

The Derringer clones are good, other than that I can't really say. The Hobo v2 was a big disappointment (plastic insulator, yikes).

My Velocity clone with bottom feeder pin shipped today so hopefully it won't take too long for me to add my impressions.

Care to let me know when you get it on the quality? Im interested in the BF too, would do well on my Peko me thinks...

 

[erieboyz]

Are there any if you still using the Yosen sx? If so, how has it been working for you? Thanks!

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[Shawn Hoefer]

I can't find the Vaporflask Squonk clone... Is it gone?

 

[cindycated]

Are those even out yet, Shawn? Don't remember seeing it at FC.

 

[roxynoodle]

Are there any if you still using the Yosen sx? If so, how has it been working for you? Thanks!

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I am using the dna Yosen, but I changed the chip. Beautiful mod with a crappy chip.

I'm using my one Hotcig sx that didn't set on fire

 

[Shawn Hoefer]

Are those even out yet, Shawn? Don't remember seeing it at FC.

I know I saw it somewhere durnit... thought it was here... back to surfing...

 

[cindycated]

Shawn, 3FVape has them on pre-order for $80.
This may be what you saw: Vapor Flask V3 DNA40 Clone thread | Page 203 | E-Cigarette Forum
From what I've heard, 2 manufacturers are working on these: Waidea and Yiloong. It might behoove you to wait for FC's confirmed (? not sure) Waidea version, as I read on Nikki's review of the DNA40 that theirs was really well made.
Here's what she had to say on the Waidea VF DNA40: Waidea Vaporflask DNA40 Clone Review | Vaping Cheap

But then there's this post too, on that same thread: Vapor Flask V3 DNA40 Clone thread | Page 202 | E-Cigarette Forum

So have no idea what to tell you.

 

[b.m.]

I know I saw it somewhere durnit... thought it was here... back to surfing...

Be warned though Shawn,alot of people with the authentic have been complaining of juice leaking over by the electronics,and running out of the usb hole.Not sure if the clones will have that same issue or not though.

 

[roxynoodle]

Yes, the VF Squonk has turned out to be kind of a turd.

 

[b.m.]

Yes, the VF Squonk has turned out to be kind of a turd.

Haha,that's a great way of putting it haha.It was a great idea,as the flask has the perfect form for a bottom feeder,but apparently it just wasn't very well thought out.

 

[bsoplinger]

What's wrong with the VF squonker? As you mentioned, it seems to have a perfect form factor. It already has a decent vv/vw chip. What went wrong?

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[b.m.]

Honestly,it sounds like the 510 connector is probably the cause of the issues.My smokeless owl doesn't leak a drop inside the mod,but several people with the vf squonker have said they are getting juice coming out of the usb hole,which means there is definite leaking either from the 510 or the tubing.It could very well be the way the tube is made to slide on and off the connector too,which means it has to be not too tight for it to come off,and the pressure of squeezing the bottle could cause juice to seep out there.

 

[cindycated]

Couldn't it just be fixed with a little food-grade silicone then?

 

[b.m.]

I don't have one,so i can't say for sure,but i doubt silicone would work because to refill the bottle on those,you have to pull the bottle down,which pulls the silicone tube off of the 510 connector with it.So if you put silicone on there,i don't think you would be able to get the bottle out to fill it.I really hope they can get a solution figured out,as i would like to either buy the clone or buy a regular vf clone and mod it myself because i like the flask i have now,but i have also started using a bottom feeder mod,i don't want juice getting into the electronics either though haha.

 

[cobalt327]

Might be a case of user error, as in squonking it a little too hard.