Fogger v4 : A RBA done right √

[qorax]

The Big Brother of Aqua !

What is it?
This is a take on the Aqua, a dual coil design Kayfunish SRTA (Silica based Rebuildable tank Atomizer). Done better due to its wider girth ~ thus more deck real estate, thus easier to build and intakes more juice. And no, this version of the Fogger is NOT a Taifun-GT internal design, unlike all the other previous versions of the Foggers. And no, it is NOT A CLONE either.

Fogger v4 washed and ready to build

Not that it needed cleaning, I still did it. Out of the box the Fogger v4 comes pretty neat and tidy. No burrs, no machine oil, no nothing. I as usual clean up all my vape gears before I sit to work with them.

Microcoils prepared and mounted

28g Kanthal, 10 wraps each on a toothpick, 1.4Ω coil each

Coil trimmed and tested

Setup Resistance checked

Setup reading minus Base reading gives the Final Resistance of the Atty, i.e. 0.7Ω

Setup fired and Coils Squeezed

Wicks inserted

Wicks tucked into the juice channels

Ensure the wick tails sit inside the ‘vertical channels’ ONLY. Don’t extend any part of it to the horizontal juice channels. Else the liquid travel time will be more than the atomizing frequency. Plus the ‘bend’ at the angle (where the chamber tube sits) could ‘choke’ the wick. Either of which (or both) could result in dry-hits.

Wicks juiced up

Setup Vapor Check

Fogger v4 Assembled and Tank fill

You don’t need a needle top bottle or a syringe to fill it up. Just place your regular juice bottle tip onto the fill-hole (at the bottom) and squeeze. Exactly like the Kayfun Lite. The juice will flow into the tank without any spillage.

Note: My pic above shows a juice built-up at the mouth b’coz I’m actually not filling it. I just placed an open bottle with one hand and am clicking the photo with another hand.

Fogger Vape Experience

First Draw

Second Draw

BOTTOMLINE:

How is it? Bam! A perfect vape! The Fogger v4 is GOOD, very good actually! I have been running this build since 3 days now ~ and not a dry-hit, as my Fogger v2 was prone to. It also behaves well and very responsive to the ‘air-flow control’. Which moves from Total Shut to Lung-inhalable Open. Under all airflow conditions I have not had any over-wicking or under-wicking, thus no gurgling either.

And surprisingly, tho I’m coming from the enthralling world of Gus-ESTIA and UVO’s AQUA, this rendering of Yiloong holds its ground well against those two big-shots! The Fogger v4 chunks out correct VTF* and true to its name it does FOG UP the surrounding! Yes, that good it is.

Overall this is a very capable atty. It’s a genuine RBA, tho inspired by the Aqua format but as original as it gets, Not a Clone! Works very well, gives a perfectly satisfying vape and I have no qualms in recommending it to everyone. This is a must have atty for people who love their Kayfun type of toppers.

I am loving it

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*VTF = Vapor, Throat-Hit & Flavor

 

[Dlinkqwint]

Always love your reviews friend. Cheers.

The Big Brother of Aqua !

What is it?
This is a take on the Aqua, a dual coil design Kayfunish SRTA (Silica based Rebuildable Tank Atomizer). Done better due to its wider girth ~ thus more deck real estate, thus easier to build and intakes more juice. And no, this version of the Fogger is NOT a Taifun-GT internal design, unlike all the other previous versions of the Foggers. And no, it is NOT A CLONE either.

Fogger v4 washed and ready to build

Not that it needed cleaning, I still did it. Out of the box the Fogger v4 comes pretty neat and tidy. No burrs, no machine oil, no nothing. I as usual clean up all my vape gears before I sit to work with them.

Microcoils prepared and mounted

28g Kanthal, 10 wraps each on a toothpick, 1.4Ω coil each

Coil trimmed and tested

Setup Resistance checked

Setup reading minus Base reading gives the Final Resistance of the Atty, i.e. 0.7Ω

Setup fired and Coils Squeezed

Wicks inserted

Wicks tucked into the juice channels

Ensure the wick tails sit inside the ‘vertical channels’ ONLY. Don’t extend any part of it to the horizontal juice channels. Else the liquid travel time will be more than the atomizing frequency. Plus the ‘bend’ at the angle (where the chamber tube sits) could ‘choke’ the wick. Either of which (or both) could result in dry-hits.

Wicks juiced up

Setup Vapor Check

Fogger v4 Assembled and Tank fill

You don’t need a needle top bottle or a syringe to fill it up. Just place your regular juice bottle tip onto the fill-hole (at the bottom) and squeeze. Exactly like the Kayfun Lite. The juice will flow into the tank without any spillage.

Note: My pic above shows a juice built-up at the mouth b’coz I’m actually not filling it. I just placed an open bottle with one hand and am clicking the photo with another hand.

Fogger Vape Experience

First Draw

Second Draw

BOTTOMLINE:

How is it? Bam! A perfect vape! The Fogger v4 is GOOD, very good actually! I have been running this build since 3 days now ~ and not a dry-hit, as my Fogger v2 was prone to. It also behaves well and very responsive to the ‘air-flow control’. Which moves from Total Shut to Lung-inhalable Open. Under all airflow conditions I have not had any over-wicking or under-wicking, thus no gurgling either.

And surprisingly, tho I’m coming from the enthralling world of Gus-ESTIA and UVO’s AQUA, this rendering of Yiloong holds its ground well against those two big-shots! The Fogger v4 chunks out correct VTF* and true to its name it does FOG UP the surrounding! Yes, that good it is.

Overall this is a very capable atty. It’s a genuine RBA, tho inspired by the Aqua format but as original as it gets, Not a Clone! Works very well, gives a perfectly satisfying vape and I have no qualms in recommending it to everyone. This is a must have atty for people who love their Kayfun type of toppers.

I am loving it

___________________________
*VTF = Vapor, Throat-Hit & Flavor

 

[VaPreis]

Nice review and tutorial. Sums up my sentiments exactly. The Fogger V4 is a beast and a must have.

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[ian91]

I love the V4 except for the AFC. I find it almost impossible for me to find the right air flow. It was easier on the V2. Otherwise, it is pretty well perfect.

 

[qorax]

Always love your reviews friend. Cheers.

Thank you Ron

Nice review and tutorial. Sums up my sentiments exactly. The Fogger V4 is a beast and a must have.

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Thanks VP

 

[qorax]

Just checking how small pics look.

 

[Idaholandho]

Fantastic Bro Q. I love my Aqua but, this may be short lived as I see a benefit or two on the F. Thank You.

Looove the filling process!

 

[qorax]

Fantastic Bro Q. I love my Aqua but, this may be short lived as I see a benefit or two on the F. Thank You.

Looove the filling process!

Thank you iDbro

 

[gofastman]

It's definitely not perfect, but it's darn good!

 

[DejayRezme]

Thanks for the review! You could add how the new threaded air flow control works. It looks like on the picture it doesn't go the whole way open? I really don't get how there is enough space to thread the ring up and down.

 

[Claviger]

Stock it is the best RTA on the market at any price in my opinion.

If you want draw to be wide the ....... open, just remove the AFC ring totally.

 

[Impulso]

Hows the flavor etc compared to a KFL+ or a russian?

 

[Claviger]

Flavor is Dependant on build. It can give flavor like kflp or r91. If your shooting for big clouds you still get good flavor but slightly muted.

 

[DejayRezme]

Flavor is Dependant on build. It can give flavor like kflp or r91. If your shooting for big clouds you still get good flavor but slightly muted.

What would you suggest as the best build for flavor on the Fogger V4?

 

[nelsonm64]

good review Q, as usual I have one of these coming, looking forward to playing with it.

 

[jefsview]

Superb review and tutorial! Thank you.

I've enjoyed my Fogger V2 and was wanting another one, but the new V4 is a much better beast

Still wish there were holes in the posts, but we can't have everything

 

[qorax]

Superb review and tutorial! Thank you.

I've enjoyed my Fogger V2 and was wanting another one, but the new V4 is a much better beast

Still wish there were holes in the posts, but we can't have everything

Actually, trapping the wire ends around those Phillips screws aren't any hassle at all. Coming from those knurled nuts of the Aqua, it really isn't. Setting up this beauty is a breeze, seriously.

 

[roflwaffles]

can anyone post a pic of this side by side with a KFL+? curious to see how much bigger it is

 

[DejayRezme]

Actually, trapping the wire ends around those Phillips screws aren't any hassle at all. Coming from those knurled nuts of the Aqua, it really isn't. Setting up this beauty is a breeze, seriously.

I guess I still suck at it. I'm still waiting for my first dripper to arrive, but I have a feeling that posts with holes are just way easier. It just feels clumsy to wrap the wire around the screw while holding the bit with the coil in the correct place and keep the length of the wires the same distance and not move or "unwrap" the coil etc.

I've seen tiny stainless steel washers offered somewhere, do these help? Ideally I would like a kind of "folded" metal sheet with a screw hole in it to put between the post and the top of the screw. I guess SS washes will do too.

Or can I drill my own holes in the posts of the Fogger?

 

[qorax]

I guess I still suck at it. I'm still waiting for my first dripper to arrive, but I have a feeling that posts with holes are just way easier. It just feels clumsy to wrap the wire around the screw while holding the bit with the coil in the correct place and keep the length of the wires the same distance and not move or "unwrap" the coil etc.

I've seen tiny stainless steel washers offered somewhere, do these help? Ideally I would like a kind of "folded" metal sheet with a screw hole in it to put between the post and the top of the screw. I guess SS washes will do too.

Or can I drill my own holes in the posts of the Fogger?

I'm not sure about the mechanics of it - but I'd believe it'd be a tough job, if not impossible, to do it at our end.

You can always roll the coil tails into "eyelets" and then place them into the terminals (after removing the screws). I had done so once with my Aqua. But seriously, with all the deck space in this Fogger - it's so easy to screw-in the wire ends anyway. Just make a 'U' turn with one set of coil ends - and then repeat the same with the other coil - then tighten the screws, that's it!