How's the vape in single coil mod? I hope you get the issues worked out.
Geekvape Griffin RTA!
- Thread starter mtbason35
- Start date
- th_trl_thread_readers 0
- Status
I only had an issue with wicking any of my Griffin's (4x22mm or 2x25mm) one time, I let the wick tails go below the wick retaining ring down into the juice channels. I've had the best wicking results as described above, though it will wick with the tails almost anywhere behind the ring.
Hate to really pro or con it because of the wicking issues, but so far very muted and unsatisfying. Great after I've manually wet my wick to get her going, but then it slows down in the performance department.
I've noticed it seems to wick better with the top cap loosened to maybe 0.5mm gap. Even with space made in the wicking slots in the deck, I'm wondering if the vacuum is somehow too strong in the tank.
I've been preferring the Billow V3 and Plus over my Griffins. I get a little less seepage, and wicking is a little simpler on the Billows.
The Griffin looks better (IMO), and the post holes are better. The Billow's positive post holes aren't flat, so it's really easy to cut the leads when tightening down. I always have to tighten very carefully to the point where the wire is secure, but doesn't snap. However, the 510 on the Griffins don't always make a solid connection; I've had them give me "no atomizer" or "atomizer short" a few times on both the Rx200 and Asmodus Minikin.
For filling, I prefer the Griffin, for airflow, I prefer the Billow. The amount of airflow between the two is about the same, and flavor is about the same. However, the airflow on the Billow is quieter than the Griffin.
If there were some way to combine them both, I'd be golden.
BOOM!
The Griffin looks better (IMO), and the post holes are better. The Billow's positive post holes aren't flat, so it's really easy to cut the leads when tightening down. I always have to tighten very carefully to the point where the wire is secure, but doesn't snap. However, the 510 on the Griffins don't always make a solid connection; I've had them give me "no atomizer" or "atomizer short" a few times on both the Rx200 and Asmodus Minikin.
For filling, I prefer the Griffin, for airflow, I prefer the Billow. The amount of airflow between the two is about the same, and flavor is about the same. However, the airflow on the Billow is quieter than the Griffin.
If there were some way to combine them both, I'd be golden.
BOOM!
I have had my Griffin 25 for a week now and so far I am loving it. I have the TF RDTA also and I find myself using the Griffin 25 more. I have had a little leaking but I believe that is my wicking. I find it to work better for me with the juice flow opened just under 1/2. When filling I close both top and bottom airflow as well as the juice flow and I get no leaks. It only seems to leak if I open the juice flow all the way open. Compared to the Griffin, I get 0 leaks from the TF RDTA but the airflow is more restricted. I have dual Claptons in both and they both have great flavor. The Griffin seemed muted at 1st, but now that the coils are a week old, I am getting tons of flavor. Between these 2 tanks, I would buy another Griffin 25. I have a Boreas on the way and will post a comparison when I get it.
Last edited:
The 510 pin on the Griffin is adjustable, but with the short 510 connection on the RX200, more than likely the Griffin is pushing the connection down and reading it as a short. I don't know how the Minikin 510 connection is but adjusting the pin on the Griffin down or up may help.
Thanks for the feedback! Can't wait for your thoughts on the Boreas!
I should have it by Wednesday. I had thought how much better the Griffin would be if the airflow and juice control were one in the same and how that would affect the tank's vacuum. The Boreas has done that so I am anxious to see how they work together. I also love the 2 build decks as I can keep the extra deck built and at the ready. The new Merlin has also caught my eye as a single coil or stacked coil option. I may decide on this instead of the Serpent Mini once more reviews are out on it.
I succumbed into my Shinyitis and I now have the Avocado 22 and 24, Griffin 22 amd 25, Aromamizer V1 and Supreme, and Boreas. I am still playing around and testing them out, but I reckon they are all good tanks.
Sent from my SM-G900I using Tapatalk
Sent from my SM-G900I using Tapatalk
I know I saw this posted, but searching this thread is leading me in opposite directions..
My Griffin 25 (black if that matters?) seems to be leaking or weeping from the notched ring just above the AFC.
It's not much, but it's obviously coming from there. AFAIK everything is tightened, seated, etc. Wicking dual Coils no problem, in fact performing relatively well, if not a tad muted from all the air.
But it's absolutely leaking, juice seeping, eliquid weeping (call it whatever you like) from the notch ring. Or above it? Or below it? I'm not sure.
Any advice would be appreciated.
My Griffin 25 (black if that matters?) seems to be leaking or weeping from the notched ring just above the AFC.
It's not much, but it's obviously coming from there. AFAIK everything is tightened, seated, etc. Wicking dual Coils no problem, in fact performing relatively well, if not a tad muted from all the air.
But it's absolutely leaking, juice seeping, eliquid weeping (call it whatever you like) from the notch ring. Or above it? Or below it? I'm not sure.
Any advice would be appreciated.
Is it a only a tiny amount? I get that too and I call it condensation. The first time I set up my Griff 25 it was wicking extremely well; however, after I noticed the condensation I rewicked it with a little extra cotton and ended up choking the wicking. I have now rewicked it again with less cotton and I do notice the little pools of juice around the AFC ring.
That being said, I have noticed similar issues with all my tanks. I have tried playing around with the wicking. Sometimes it does the trick, at other times no. I have grown to accept it now.
Sent from my SM-G900I using Tapatalk
I think it's caused by the press-fit construction between the deck and the base. Happens with my Billow V3's as well, which are put together the same way. However, the Billow V3 Plus seeps a little less than the Griffin 25, and the Billow V3 barely seeps at all.
BOOM!
BOOM!
Mine is most certainly seeping liquid. From the top AFC ring, the top AFC holes, and the knurled base. It can be quite the mess.
My black one does this as well. My SS does not.
Sent from my LG V10 using Tapatalk
To follow up: fixed my wicking issue...sorta. I decided to give the 25 a nice long bubble bath, let it air out for two days, and replaced every o-ring I could get to (couldn't get the top AFC apart), and suddenly, it works fine. Don't know how or why. But I did notice the o-ring on the top cap and deck there a bit janky - a noticeable slice missing on both.
Last edited:
Well I got my Boreas a few days ago and I have to say that I much prefer the Griffin 25 over the Boreas. The lack of a separate Juice Flow control allows juice to flood the coil which in turn spills out of the airflow when you open it and is one large hot boiling Drop. I don't notice much difference in flavor or vapor but the machining on the Griffin 25 I find to be smoother. I also notice the airflow is more restricted on the Boreas. My Griffin25 has top airflow but even with the top AF closed, the Griffin25 seems less restricted.
I am running the griffon 25 on my rx200 I got 2 days ago and it sits flush on the mod and no problems. Is it a known problem running on the rx200?
I just got the griffon yesterday and went through about 2 and a half tanks on it already it's about half full right now sittin at home I'll check it after work and see if I notice any leaking in it after sitting all day
If the 510 pin is screwed out, it may push the center pin down or if it is tightened up it may not be making contact, I was addressing Frocket's issue with his tank, if yours is working fine then your 510 pin on your tank is probably adjusted correctly, but should be one of the 1st things checked if you start to have problems.
Yes the shallow 510 on the RX200 and the Cuboid is a known issue. Wismec even states that using a tank such as the TFV4 on the RX200 will void the warranty. According to what is stated on their website, using any non Joyetech/Eleaf/Wismec tank or RDA will void your warranty
Yup, my 510 pin was all the way in, probably what was causing the issue. To be honest, I'm not a big fan of adjustable 510 pins, especially this one. With it tight, the 510 pin doesn't protrude at all.
BOOM!
BOOM!
- Status
