*GEM: A new RTA by MarkBugs

[qorax]

Thanks. Yes you're right there are 8 wraps in the pic. They just fit, but I got a hot leg or something because it wasn't firng right. It was getting kinda late so I switched to 6 wraps and a Shark just to get it done! I'll try again soon because I really want to get this guy going on the WAEII. It's your fault I have both [emoji4]

I run all my attys with 7/8 wraps, 28AWG Nichrome, +/- 1.2 Ohms. Including my GEMS.

 

[alistairs]

Just because I can ... [emoji4]

 

[qorax]

^ Wonderful there @alistairs

 

[dems86]

I run all my attys with 7/8 wraps, 28AWG Nichrome, +/- 1.2 Ohms. Including my GEMS.

I forget Q, NiChrome 60 or 80? I thought I was getting somewhat of a taste with the 80, but might have been me being crazy too.

Oh yeah, in your video you mentioned needing a needle tipped bottle...I've been using a dropper without issue, just lightly pressed against the o-ring and it all goes right in [emoji14]

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[Yozhik]

Oh yeah, in your video you mentioned needing a needle tipped bottle...I've been using a dropper without issue, just lightly pressed against the o-ring and it all goes right in

Ditto, works quite well.

 

[dems86]

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[jazzvaper]

O
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Don't be shy. Tell us how you really feel.

 

[qorax]

I forget Q, NiChrome 60 or 80? I thought I was getting somewhat of a taste with the 80, but might have been me being crazy too.

Oh yeah, in your video you mentioned needing a needle tipped bottle...I've been using a dropper without issue, just lightly pressed against the o-ring and it all goes right in [emoji14]

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This from our earlier conversations brother:

Hi, I first grabbed my Nichrome wire from InTaste, liked it and made some repeat orders from Lightening Vapes and our local B&M. I've used both NiCr60 ans well as 80 ~ both work fine for our purposes. I've stopped using Kanthal nowadays.
Best wishes,
Stan

NiCr80 is 80% Nickel and 20% Chromium. Whereas, Nichrome60 is actually a NiCrFe600 alloy ~ has a high iron mix, vz. 60% Nickel, 16% Chromium and 24% Iron.

NiCrFe has a higher temp coeffecient than the NiCr80 - and thus is very suitable for using at situations where high heat is needed in a compact space. Thus, vaping! It is also used in Aerospace, Nuclear Reactors, Thermometers etc.

I have not found much difference in using either, except that the Nichrome60 heats up faster and thus releases heat faster as well. It is akin to using 34AWG Kanthal vis-a-vis 28AWG while retaining the form, malleability and strength of the higher gauge wire.

I haven't noticed any off taste, and in fact like it better for the aforesaid reason/s. But it is difficult to find within our vape community as most of our vendors are selling the NiCr80 types.

Nice string of pics btw

 

[dems86]

This from our earlier conversations brother:

Thanks, I actually have the 60 btw, that's the one I think I had a taste from, but again...lol

I'm gonna pickup some 80 to try too, because it was nice getting a little more surface area with raising the ohms higher than I want when using 28ga

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[Drumonron]

Just because I can ... [emoji4]

Nice pic...what APV is that? - I like how you are able to program the rta into the profile....amazing times to vape.

 

[jazzvaper]

The MB GEM arrived, is set up with Ni 200 at 0.11 ohms, sitting on the SX Mini, running at 430 F, 28 watts. (HINT: Be careful about coil placement.) Vaping Stash e-liquid Valhalla instead of my ADV Cinnamon Girl (also from Stash).

Yes, it is definitely worth both the wait and the cost. I watched Qorax's latest vid (again) and was still a bit mystified about assembling the GEM, though it was less a jig-saw puzzle than a paint by number.

I also own a Chalice so the aesthetic is familiar. The vape, however, is on a higher level.

Here s/he is:

 

[dems86]

The MB GEM arrived, is set up with Ni 200 at 0.11 ohms, sitting on the SX Mini, running at 430 F, 28 watts. (HINT: Be careful about coil placement.) Vaping Stash e-liquid Valhalla instead of my ADV Cinnamon Girl (also from Stash).

Yes, it is definitely worth both the wait and the cost. I watched Qorax's latest vid (again) and was still a bit mystified about assembling the GEM, though it was less a jig-saw puzzle than a paint by number.

I also own a Chalice so the aesthetic is familiar. The vape, however, is on a higher level.

Here s/he is:

Put the 22mm beauty ring on, it looks a treat when rockin' it on the M


CONGRATS!!!


PS...definitely a she, those are feminine wiles if I ever seen 'em

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[dems86]

Nice pic...what APV is that? - I like how you are able to program the RTA into the profile....amazing times to vape.

It's the new Opus with the DNA200

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[jazzvaper]

Put the 22mm beauty ring on, it looks a treat when rockin' it on the M

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Yep, I thought that through, so put 21 mm on because I will likely switch it to the VaporFlask. (So many attys, so many mods. )Let's see how it looks with the 22...after I have enjoyed some vapes...vaping...

 

[Drumonron]

The MB GEM arrived, is set up with Ni 200 at 0.11 ohms, sitting on the SX Mini, running at 430 F, 28 watts. (HINT: Be careful about coil placement.) Vaping Stash e-liquid Valhalla instead of my ADV Cinnamon Girl (also from Stash).

Yes, it is definitely worth both the wait and the cost. I watched Qorax's latest vid (again) and was still a bit mystified about assembling the GEM, though it was less a jig-saw puzzle than a paint by number.

I also own a Chalice so the aesthetic is familiar. The vape, however, is on a higher level.

Here s/he is:

Nice pic - you guys are killing me...tomorrow is my day....Vape Gods willing.

 

[jazzvaper]

Put the 22mm beauty ring on, it looks a treat when rockin' it on the M


CONGRATS!!!


PS...definitely a she, those are feminine wiles if I ever seen 'em

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Don't know whether you caught the mistake or otherwise: I had the 22mm ring at the top, the wrong place. A BEAR to get it off but managed to do it without breaking the glass.

Now for a more practical question: Are there one or two o-rings for the fill port/air hole? If two, I need a replacement o-ring...

Anywho, you are correct, 22mm for the SX but definitely 21mm for the Flask, Shark, and the smaller box mods.

 

[Drumonron]

Put the 22mm beauty ring on, it looks a treat when rockin' it on the M


CONGRATS!!!


PS...definitely a she, those are feminine wiles if I ever seen 'em

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I gotta ask - what is a "wile"?

 

[jazzvaper]

I gotta ask - what is a "wile"?

"noun
devious or cunning stratagems employed in manipulating or persuading someone to do what one wants."

This is often, and unfortunately, applied to females in the States, as in "womanly wiles". In good humor it is not too bad. I say unfortunately because it tends to be used in a sexist way, one that I do not want to even paraphrase.

 

[dems86]

"noun
devious or cunning stratagems employed in manipulating or persuading someone to do what one wants."

This is often, and unfortunately, applied to females in the States, as in "womanly wiles". In good humor it is not too bad. I say unfortunately because it tends to be used in a sexist way, one that I do not want to even paraphrase.

It was definitely meant in good humor

I figured applying it to vape gear couldn't get me in trouble...

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[Drumonron]

"noun
devious or cunning stratagems employed in manipulating or persuading someone to do what one wants."

This is often, and unfortunately, applied to females in the States, as in "womanly wiles". In good humor it is not too bad. I say unfortunately because it tends to be used in a sexist way, one that I do not want to even paraphrase.

....So....you've met my wife? Just kidding.