Your Peko don't get no loving?? Man!! I started bottom feeding with Reos, got mad love for the Reo but then built my first Peko and loved it more, so now I have only one Reo, sold the rest and bought 4 more Pekos!
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Hello all, new bottom feeder on the market
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I went to the mechmod post, and that pic of the inside, you do know it is not a mech mod right? true mechs have no wires
so you know
Mech Mod = No Wires, No Chips
Unregulated Mod = No Chips, may have wires, all mech mods are unregulated, but not all unregulated mods are mech mods
Regulated Mod = Has chips, and will help regulate the battery to a set voltage
VV = Regulated Mod that allows you to change the voltage
VW = Regulated Mod that allows you to change the wattage
Mech Mod = No Wires, No Chips
Unregulated Mod = No Chips, may have wires, all mech mods are unregulated, but not all unregulated mods are mech mods
Regulated Mod = Has chips, and will help regulate the battery to a set voltage
VV = Regulated Mod that allows you to change the voltage
VW = Regulated Mod that allows you to change the wattage
Well crap... My mistake. If the thread needs to be moved I apoligize.
Honestly I am surprised that bottom feeders have not become more common. Earlier on when rebuilding was relatively new for me, I saw discussions about Reomods and really loved the bottom feeder concept but felt that it was outside of my price range. Nowadays it seems like it may fit my budget 
Is it just me in my isolated bubble, or has it taken some time for other bottomfeeders to be introduced on the market at competitive prices?
Is it just me in my isolated bubble, or has it taken some time for other bottomfeeders to be introduced on the market at competitive prices?
Hello and welcome. Good work on kickin the sticks. You're almost there. For me, it was the big investment that sealed the deal, been cig free since November 2013. Wish I woulda got a reo then but instead blew a buncha money on things that didn't cut it for me or just stopped working. If you have an interest in reos, that will not be fulfilled until you have a reo. Now I've got 3 reos and a couple svapiamo wood bottom feeders but I'm convinced there's not a whole lot ya gotta buy after a reo. Cleaning the reo is simple and there's replacement parts when things get snafu. If it were me, get verified then wait for a reo grand to pop up on the classified ads in the price range you're in and pounce. OR just email Rob and see if he's got a blem floating around and then snag a bf RDA from chowderhead1972. Pm him and ask what he'd suggest for how you like to vape. Right on par for budget, if by a few bucks but off the charts for vapeleasure! No mater what you choose, getting off the analogs is the goal. If it works then it works.
Btw, locks on buttons are essential for pocket gear, plus that button doesn't look too sturdy. They got replacement parts if it goes wonky?
This kind of device looks like a step in the right direction, I am glad we are starting to see far more options when it comes to bottom feeders.
I much much much prefer the look of this device to a Reo, despite it being a simple rounded box design, I am sure that even Stevie Wonder is with me on that. (The 'Press' graphic needs to go though)
To be honest I agree with some of the posts here stating that it needs some kind of safety feature for pocketability (such as a recessed master on/off switch), this shouldn't be hard for the manufacturer to do considering it is already a wired unit rather than a true mech.
I would also prefer to have a different atomizer option, the freakshow mini (bf adapted of course) would be my preference.
Hopefully China will step up their game and produce some original bottom feeders with all the features that we* want, along with not looking like they were designed by someone who couldn't find the 'rounded corners' setting.
*we means me
I much much much prefer the look of this device to a Reo, despite it being a simple rounded box design, I am sure that even Stevie Wonder is with me on that. (The 'Press' graphic needs to go though)
To be honest I agree with some of the posts here stating that it needs some kind of safety feature for pocketability (such as a recessed master on/off switch), this shouldn't be hard for the manufacturer to do considering it is already a wired unit rather than a true mech.
I would also prefer to have a different atomizer option, the freakshow mini (bf adapted of course) would be my preference.
Hopefully China will step up their game and produce some original bottom feeders with all the features that we* want, along with not looking like they were designed by someone who couldn't find the 'rounded corners' setting.
*we means me
Well I can't tell you enough how much I appreciate all the advice. I think I will wait and just give myself some time to save some money and research. I have a few rdas in the mail, so I'm gonna wait and figure out what my favorite is before jumping too fast on new mod. So far the istick 50w is humming right along.
Honestly I'm not even sure I would have had to see the REO mods to know that they're the best. When a community grows around a product and its creator like it has around Rob and his mods, Its self explanatory.
Wish I was a famed reviewer, Id try to get both free for a heads up show down, REO Vs SIB battle of the 3 letter acronyms haha
Thanks again everyone
Honestly I'm not even sure I would have had to see the REO mods to know that they're the best. When a community grows around a product and its creator like it has around Rob and his mods, Its self explanatory.
Wish I was a famed reviewer, Id try to get both free for a heads up show down, REO Vs SIB battle of the 3 letter acronyms haha
Thanks again everyone
Good timing on the thread. I bought 3 of these just this week. I'm working in Columbus GA at Ft Benning and happened to see them. I've been a REO user for 2 years and will continue to use Reos but these are great boxes. The door is magnetic, it does use a mosfet, 12ml bottle and a Fat Daddy 510. It comes with a spare bottle and 2 drip tips...and yes, it's an authentic LokiLabs Odin that Grunt had his logo put on along with the Odin logo. The switch is rock solid....it's the same button used in Hana boxes and a million other mods. I love Reos but I'd recommend this to anyone. They work perfectly. Oh....you can build down to .2 ohms if you want, it is made in America by a retired Army vet...and theres a lifetime warranty.
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I'll assume there's an eye rolling emoticon I'm not seeing in your post lol
Nooooooo......I was just looking for your address. I know I have it around here somewhere.......
What are your pros and cons for these Grunt BFs?
Also how would you compare them to REOs?
No cons really. Its a great box. I like having a wired button for a change. There is no lock, but that's not a con for me. It would be hard to accidentally fire it and the battery is easily removed if you were worried about it. The fat daddy 510 is great.
I wouldn't compare it to a REO. The REO is nearly perfect. But its different. Its a true mech. They both squonk like they should but filling may be easier on the SIB. You pull the bottle and tube out to fill then plug the tube back on the 510. Simple. I love both but I like the SIB better. Its a steal and comes with everything you need ....and it works just as good. Both American made and both have great support. You won't be disappointed with either one.
I wouldn't compare it to a REO. The REO is nearly perfect. But its different. Its a true mech. They both squonk like they should but filling may be easier on the SIB. You pull the bottle and tube out to fill then plug the tube back on the 510. Simple. I love both but I like the SIB better. Its a steal and comes with everything you need ....and it works just as good. Both American made and both have great support. You won't be disappointed with either one.
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