GP Series by VapourArt - Official Thread for GP Spheroid, GP PAPS, X, GP Piccolo, GP SnP and more - Part 3

[jpcwon]

So seeing as I am trying to buy my first GP mod.. What am I looking for... PAPS X V1.5....or a PAPS V3...The switches, I kinda can see the difference in photos but what is the real preference as far as feel and action between the 2 ? Then there is the Lux or SS option.. 1 friend says SS all the way and another says the Lux body hits harder due to the material its made from.. any opinions? Help..

Oh man, that's a tough one! For me, I had to get both. Initially, I liked the design of the V3 Paps better, so I went with one of each to start (an SS V3 and a V3 Lux). IMO, they both perform very well. I am not sure whether the A/B (aluminum bronze) Lux tube "hits harder" as they both hit very well....

At first I was turned off by the 23mm OD of the Paps X, but then I heard about how unbelievably awesome they perform and how good the switch is, so I decided to invest in a Lux X. After getting it, my opinion of the 23mm OD changed, as ALL of my attys (22mm or otherwise) looked awesome on it! And the switch.....oh man......the switch is absolutely sublime.....

So it's a tough one....whatever you choose, rest assured you will be VERY happy! The X is a bit more versatile and I think I like the switch a bit better than the V3 switch, but that's not to say that the V3 switch is any slouch.....it too is a superb device!!

 

[Riverboat]

The X is a bit more versatile and the switch.....oh man......the switch is absolutely sublime..... I think I like the switch a bit better than the V3 switch, but that's not to say that the V3 switch is any slouch.....it too is a superb device!!

+ 1 for the 1.5
My big question is still the switch setup...V1.5 or V3 style.......so what do GP owner prefer overall ?

 

[jpcwon]

Well, the X Switch as well as the V3 switch will not fire when stood up unlocked. The V3 switch does this by making the switch itself flush with the outside of the locking ring, so it will not fire. The X switch has 3 different spring setups to choose from; I have the lightest spring in there, and the mod will still not fire when stood up unlocked. The X switch locks itself via an ingenious mechanism inside the switch housing. Basically there is a square portion on the button itself that fits into a nut with a square cutout. When you twist the button back & forth, the "square nut" raises and lowers inside of the switch housing which is what locks the mod. So unlike the V3 switch where you can actually see the locking ring going up & down as you twist the switch, the X switch stays the same height all the time, and the square nut moves up & down within the switch...pretty cool if you ask me! I don't know of any other switch that works like this....

 

[VapinBill]

Need some help....I have the GP Lux 2.5 and also the Gpin top cap that I'm selling. I was asked if it is the 20 x 1 threading and I don't know what that means. Can anyone help with that question? I've got to head to church but will check back when I get home. Thanks in advance..

CONGRATS on all the new beginnings headed your way, Iowa. I am sure someone can explain it better than me.The Heron is 20x1 threaded and con only fit in hybrid mode on 20x1 threaded tubes. One of the reasons I am thinning the herd is to have only 20x1 threaded devices like the GP Paps. I want to use my Heron in hybrid mode on all tubes.

 

[VapinBill]

How many Herons is too many?
I want one on each of my devices. Hording and OCD come to mind.

Its neither. Its called ..... (everybody on the count of 1...2...3)
Heron Love !

 

[Spydro]

How many Herons is too many?
I want one on each of my devices. Hording and OCD come to mind.

I don't think there is such a thing as too many Herons. Have 4 so far, one for each of my PAPS X's, an SnP on one of the V3's, Senio Drippers on 2 V3's, an Origen on the V2.1, a Spheroid on the Piccolo and extra tubes I don't know why I bought.

Have showed some restraint lately though when I didn't buy a couple of V2.5's about a week ago, or the 2 GIZMO's I was thinking about, or last night a NIB ZNA 30 w/both tubes that fortunantly sold just before I weakened and pulled the trigger early this AM. Saved me about $800.

 

[anavidfan]

I thought photos might help. I hope I got good photos, did google searches, so I hope I have the correct versions......

This is the PAPs V3 and its predecessors , I think.....

This is the PAPS X 1.5, I think the previous one was the same switch, only the top contact changed, the 1.5 has the amazing GPin.

 

[Spydro]

+ 1 for the 1.5
My big question is still the switch setup...V1.5 or V3 style.......so what do GP owner prefer overall ?

It comes down to personal preferance. I love my 4 X switches... but I don't care much for my 3 V3's - actually like my old V2.1 better than them. Ask the next person and it'll be just the opposite. I know some here really, really like the V3's, may or may not care much about the X's.

 

[anavidfan]

Remember the PAPS V3 is a 22mm device different design on top cap and button and solid tubes which you have to buy separately. It has a solid top cap with air channels.

THe PAPS X 1.5 is 23mm and has all tubes that you arrange to suit your battery needs and has a different top cap with AFC ring or X ring, depending on if you need air flow or not.

Both come in SS or LUX / aluminbronze versions.

I was very confused when I started looking into GP. I did not know that the X was 23mm, which I needed for my atomizers. I did not know that there were basically 3 models: The V, The X and the Piccolo. GP has 2 atomizers; The Heron and the Spheroid. Such a simple line up, I just got confused because of the older models.

Please, forgive me if I made any mistakes in the information here. I am relatively new the the GP world. Im sure the "Usual Suspects" will chime in with more informed information.

 

[Dontknow]

I don't think there is such a thing as too many Herons. Have 4 so far, one for each of my PAPS X's, an SnP on one of the V3's, Senio Drippers on 2 V3's, an Origen on the V2.1, a Spheroid on the Piccolo and extra tubes I don't know why I bought.

Have showed some restraint lately though when I didn't buy a couple of V2.5's about a week ago, or the 2 GIZMO's I was thinking about, or last night a NIB ZNA 30 w/both tubes that fortunantly sold just before I weakened and pulled the trigger early this AM. Saved me about $800.

I was beginning to think that one Heron was too many for me!
The one I have nearly found its way into the deep blue sea permanently. Lost count of the number of different builds I've tried on it - and failed. The Spheroid has been brilliant from day one - but I could not get anything even close to "good" with various coils, various wicks, all based around what I knew worked on the Spheroid.
Yesterday I tried about 10 more builds. Big loops on 1.5mm silica, small loops on silica. Same on 2mm silica. 4 wraps of .20mm Kanthal and .25mm Kanthal. Mostly all failed through poor wicking (dry hits too frequent). The sea was calling my Heron. I was going to feed it too - really cheesed off.
Then - truly my very last effort was micro coil and rayon. Bingo! At last. No dry hits half way through my 2nd tank. Good flavour, good vapour production. So - the Heron lives on. But, it was a close run thing...


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[FearTX]

Glad you made it over. Dont ever worry about repeat questions here.
I am running this Odin @.43 on a ss 650 with AW IMRS and VTC5's with absolutely no issues ever.

Thanks for the heads up! I broke down and ordered today. I had never used the Welcome10 at one of the vendors.

$58.50 for a USA made well performing authentic RDA.....

Impossibru

 

[Cucco]

Hello my GP Family!

I hope everyone is having a wonderful day!

A great big 'Howdy!' and 'Welcome!' to our new Family members. You have found the best Family, the vaping world has to offer!

Have I mentioned lately?... I love and appreciate my GP Family, and my Xs!

 

[Riverboat]

Hello my GP Family! !
I love and appreciate my GP Family, and my Xs!

X marks the spot.....

 

[Cucco]

X marks the spot.....

SS! I know you asked that question, because you know of my SS fetish. Hence, biased.

 

[FearTX]

I liked my X, I got it used just did not use it much because everything I own is 22mm.
I love my 2.1 PAPS, got it used as well.
Always wanted a LUX and am really liking it. There is only one thing that bothers me with the V3....

Those square edges that conflict with the rounded edge of the locking ring. It is a change in profile that yells at my finger every time it runs across it. I am warming up to it though, it hasn't left my hand for long since I got it out of the package from DHL

I shoulda ordered another switch and top cap though... Just so the 18490/500 tube would get used.... I will rectify that soon as I can though.

 

[Idaholandho]

@Fear,You must have one of the first run switches. Soon after Perseas realized that the edges were a bit rough and last may GP made the slight necessary changes to smooth those edges out.

 

[Mackoy 09]

+ 1 for the 1.5
My big question is still the switch setup...V1.5 or V3 style.......so what do GP owner prefer overall ?

Performance wise I dont see any difference at all as both perform well and never misfired on me. But Ill give the X a slight advantage just because you can position your firing finger anywhere from the switch including the edges. In terms of setting down the device, I give V3 the slight advantage as it sits more stable than the X. This is just my humble opinion ofcourse. One thing for sure though is you'll never go wrong on either models. Just grab both

 

[FearTX]

@Fear,You must have one of the first run switches. Soon after Perseas realized that the edges were a bit rough and last may GP made the slight necessary changes to smooth those edges out.

I bought it from the VapourArt website 2 days before vacation, dunno which version of the switch. It is a V3 bought and received last week.

 

[nisam]

I bought it from the VapourArt website 2 days before vacation, dunno which version of the switch. It is a V3 bought and received last week.

You are having a problem adapting to the change in profile from round to square, rather than the edges being rough? This is the @Fear mindset rather than a flaw if I'm reading the first post correctly

The V3 switch really appeals to me, although it would likely take a short while to get used to. Regardless, @akdare has stepped up yet again and helped me come to a decision, with what to hopefully acquire come September.... fingers crossed & F5 at the ready.

 

[Cmoke]

I was beginning to think that one Heron was too many for me!
The one I have nearly found its way into the deep blue sea permanently. Lost count of the number of different builds I've tried on it - and failed. The Spheroid has been brilliant from day one - but I could not get anything even close to "good" with various coils, various wicks, all based around what I knew worked on the Spheroid.
Yesterday I tried about 10 more builds. Big loops on 1.5mm silica, small loops on silica. Same on 2mm silica. 4 wraps of .20mm Kanthal and .25mm Kanthal. Mostly all failed through poor wicking (dry hits too frequent). The sea was calling my Heron. I was going to feed it too - really cheesed off.
Then - truly my very last effort was micro coil and rayon. Bingo! At last. No dry hits half way through my 2nd tank. Good flavour, good vapour production. So - the Heron lives on. But, it was a close run thing...

It appears to me as if something is wrong with the fluff side of your attempts.. too much I guess.. did you try to tune that too?