My experiences with previous GG tank mods could simply be described as an outtake from the classic MGM musical “The Sound of Music”. Picture me dressed in a suit, arms gleefully outstretched running down a pristine alpine hill like Julie Andrews in the title song for that production, only to stop halfway, open my jacket and notice a massive juice stain on the inside pocket of it.
Ah, the ecstasy and agony of the earlier Automatic Feed System, versions one and two. Ecstasy because these mods could deliver an unparalleled, seemingly never ending supply of thick, rich, tasty vape that a simple bottom feeder can’t match. Agony because they could be complicated, temperamental and prone to problems, the least of which not being a tendency to suddenly leak massive amounts of juice for seemingly no good reason.
Therefore, it was with mixed emotions that I decided to try the new GG tank mod, the UFS, or Uninterrupted Feed System.* After reading about the glowing reviews of this tank, and it’s separate juice and air controls I decided to try it despite my earlier trials and tribulations with the prior versions. But I was unsure if Imeo had upped his game a bit with this mod as he did with his stainless steel version of the GGTS, or if I was a gullible, hype prone idiot with too much discretionary income. My package from Clouds of Vapor arrived Monday morning, shortly followed by a nasty cold.** Knowing that I was not physically and mentally prepared for the challenge of a new GG mod, I put it away until recently.
The UFS is a stainless steel juice feeding tank meant to work exclusively with GG mods such as the Golden Greek Telescopic System (GGTS). It houses a variety of 510 atomizers and cartomizers inside a tank of liquid, and uses gravity and air pressure to automatically feed juice and air to them while the user inhales-no squeezing required. The user can manipulate separate controls to deliver precise amounts of air and juice according to his or her individual preferences. It comes with two interchangeable tanks, a smaller all metal one for regular 510 atomizers and a larger one with a opaque window for longer atomizers and cartomizers. It also comes with a top nut for the user to use his favorite 510 drip tip, or can use optional plastic and steel mouthpieces custom made for the device. The mod also has a atomizer connection/juice collection tank which replaces the equivalent part of the GGTS when being used with the juice mod. I will be using this only with low resistance 510 attys and cartos, my days of stacking batteries is over.
I initially had some teething problems in assembling and using the device; I mistakenly used the window tank for a regular 510 atomizer, which caused it to leak after initial use. My atomizer was perpetually flooded until someone kindly informed me that I had my juice control set to maximum juice feed instead of minimum as I had thought. My first niggle about the device is-IMHO-the same bane as all GG products; a lack of thorough, complete instructions and directions accompanying the device upon delivery.
I’m going to take some heavy flak from other GG enthusiasts for making that broad statement: GG is like the Apple computer of the vaping world. Well designed, functional, elegant, but pricey mods unlike most others with a charismatic founder and legions of devoted, loyal fans. Both groups are fiercely passionate and protective to the point of being fanatical, and I’m halfway expecting to receive engraved invitations to duel in my mailbox next week. But I’m sticking to my guns. Despite the warning on the website for the product that “this is an advanced vaping device”, the wiki (thanks to inquisitorj for his great instructions that kept me in the game), the videos (my movie pirating, internet draining neighbors, lack of time and tragically short attention span prevent me from watching four or five ten minute clips), and forum support (again, thanks, guys) don’t excuse not delivering simple instructions with such an expensive, complicated device. Honestly, put the wiki instructions on a simple piece of paper in the package, or even email them to customers after ordering. Maybe I’m getting to be a fussy old PITA***, but this can be handled better.
The other minor quibble is that there needs to be a beveled edge on the juice tank/control as there is on the air control ring. The bottom tank section needs to be gripped and turned to alter the flow of juice to the atty/carto; the smooth surface can be tricky for me to properly grasp, and half the time I end up unscrewing the tank pieces from each other instead of moving the tank as a whole. I may even explore a way to alter the bottom piece to alleviate this problem.
THAT being said, this appears to be an extremely well designed, expertly crafted mod. The separate juice and air controls, instead of being overly complicated, are almost intuitive to use due to what I can only describe as an ingenious design. With a minimal amount of tinkering, I can dial in the precise amount of air and juice for optimum vape and taste every time. And once I get it there, I can repeat the experience over, and over...and over. Seriously, I’ve enjoyed this mod so much that there was a couple of times I lost track of my intake and thought I was going to DIE. Come to think of it, I may have to drastically cut down on my nic levels a bit on this sucker...and make sure my will is updated.
It’s almost a bit hard to describe the experience vaping on it so far. I’ve heard earlier juicer mods described as having a ‘just dripped feeling every time’, but this is having a just dripped, with just the right amount of juice magically being applied to the optimum spot on the atty every time. It’s almost surreal. In analog terms, I tend to treat this as more of a fine cigar after dinner than a quick cigarette on a break. I want to sit down, appreciate and savor the experience rather than mindlessly puff. So far, it’s that good.
But this isn’t my first time around the block, nor would it be the first time to ultimately have my heart broken after a promising first date. A few concerns come to mind: How will attys and cartos last in it? Will it be practical for every day use, or only be good as an armchair mod? Is this thing safe to carry around in an inside pocket of a good suit, or will it leak? What will it think after meeting my parents?
I’ll continue to check back in, and report on my progress and maybe even do an extended use review. Mods are like girlfriends, you only really get to know them after you’ve lived with them for at least a month. I may even be brave enough to carry it inside of my suit jacket after a bit. Who knows, you may even see me running down a mountain, singing to it!
*I’ve heard some describe it as the Ultimate Feed System. For some reason, the term UFS makes me think of professional wrestling.
**The great irony is I couldn’t help thinking as I laid in bed with a low grade fever, nauseous, half conscious, and barely able to move, that I used to spend good money to feel exactly the same way!
***Pain In The
Ah, the ecstasy and agony of the earlier Automatic Feed System, versions one and two. Ecstasy because these mods could deliver an unparalleled, seemingly never ending supply of thick, rich, tasty vape that a simple bottom feeder can’t match. Agony because they could be complicated, temperamental and prone to problems, the least of which not being a tendency to suddenly leak massive amounts of juice for seemingly no good reason.
Therefore, it was with mixed emotions that I decided to try the new GG tank mod, the UFS, or Uninterrupted Feed System.* After reading about the glowing reviews of this tank, and it’s separate juice and air controls I decided to try it despite my earlier trials and tribulations with the prior versions. But I was unsure if Imeo had upped his game a bit with this mod as he did with his stainless steel version of the GGTS, or if I was a gullible, hype prone idiot with too much discretionary income. My package from Clouds of Vapor arrived Monday morning, shortly followed by a nasty cold.** Knowing that I was not physically and mentally prepared for the challenge of a new GG mod, I put it away until recently.
The UFS is a stainless steel juice feeding tank meant to work exclusively with GG mods such as the Golden Greek Telescopic System (GGTS). It houses a variety of 510 atomizers and cartomizers inside a tank of liquid, and uses gravity and air pressure to automatically feed juice and air to them while the user inhales-no squeezing required. The user can manipulate separate controls to deliver precise amounts of air and juice according to his or her individual preferences. It comes with two interchangeable tanks, a smaller all metal one for regular 510 atomizers and a larger one with a opaque window for longer atomizers and cartomizers. It also comes with a top nut for the user to use his favorite 510 drip tip, or can use optional plastic and steel mouthpieces custom made for the device. The mod also has a atomizer connection/juice collection tank which replaces the equivalent part of the GGTS when being used with the juice mod. I will be using this only with low resistance 510 attys and cartos, my days of stacking batteries is over.
I initially had some teething problems in assembling and using the device; I mistakenly used the window tank for a regular 510 atomizer, which caused it to leak after initial use. My atomizer was perpetually flooded until someone kindly informed me that I had my juice control set to maximum juice feed instead of minimum as I had thought. My first niggle about the device is-IMHO-the same bane as all GG products; a lack of thorough, complete instructions and directions accompanying the device upon delivery.
I’m going to take some heavy flak from other GG enthusiasts for making that broad statement: GG is like the Apple computer of the vaping world. Well designed, functional, elegant, but pricey mods unlike most others with a charismatic founder and legions of devoted, loyal fans. Both groups are fiercely passionate and protective to the point of being fanatical, and I’m halfway expecting to receive engraved invitations to duel in my mailbox next week. But I’m sticking to my guns. Despite the warning on the website for the product that “this is an advanced vaping device”, the wiki (thanks to inquisitorj for his great instructions that kept me in the game), the videos (my movie pirating, internet draining neighbors, lack of time and tragically short attention span prevent me from watching four or five ten minute clips), and forum support (again, thanks, guys) don’t excuse not delivering simple instructions with such an expensive, complicated device. Honestly, put the wiki instructions on a simple piece of paper in the package, or even email them to customers after ordering. Maybe I’m getting to be a fussy old PITA***, but this can be handled better.
The other minor quibble is that there needs to be a beveled edge on the juice tank/control as there is on the air control ring. The bottom tank section needs to be gripped and turned to alter the flow of juice to the atty/carto; the smooth surface can be tricky for me to properly grasp, and half the time I end up unscrewing the tank pieces from each other instead of moving the tank as a whole. I may even explore a way to alter the bottom piece to alleviate this problem.
THAT being said, this appears to be an extremely well designed, expertly crafted mod. The separate juice and air controls, instead of being overly complicated, are almost intuitive to use due to what I can only describe as an ingenious design. With a minimal amount of tinkering, I can dial in the precise amount of air and juice for optimum vape and taste every time. And once I get it there, I can repeat the experience over, and over...and over. Seriously, I’ve enjoyed this mod so much that there was a couple of times I lost track of my intake and thought I was going to DIE. Come to think of it, I may have to drastically cut down on my nic levels a bit on this sucker...and make sure my will is updated.
It’s almost a bit hard to describe the experience vaping on it so far. I’ve heard earlier juicer mods described as having a ‘just dripped feeling every time’, but this is having a just dripped, with just the right amount of juice magically being applied to the optimum spot on the atty every time. It’s almost surreal. In analog terms, I tend to treat this as more of a fine cigar after dinner than a quick cigarette on a break. I want to sit down, appreciate and savor the experience rather than mindlessly puff. So far, it’s that good.
But this isn’t my first time around the block, nor would it be the first time to ultimately have my heart broken after a promising first date. A few concerns come to mind: How will attys and cartos last in it? Will it be practical for every day use, or only be good as an armchair mod? Is this thing safe to carry around in an inside pocket of a good suit, or will it leak? What will it think after meeting my parents?
I’ll continue to check back in, and report on my progress and maybe even do an extended use review. Mods are like girlfriends, you only really get to know them after you’ve lived with them for at least a month. I may even be brave enough to carry it inside of my suit jacket after a bit. Who knows, you may even see me running down a mountain, singing to it!
*I’ve heard some describe it as the Ultimate Feed System. For some reason, the term UFS makes me think of professional wrestling.
**The great irony is I couldn’t help thinking as I laid in bed with a low grade fever, nauseous, half conscious, and barely able to move, that I used to spend good money to feel exactly the same way!
***Pain In The
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