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There’s another thread recently about a guy who was having leakage problems. Dunno whether they got fixed or not. The video of the build there may be worth a watch too. It is apparently a remarkably thirsty mod but the review was on the whole favorable. Apparently you may really want to use the optional larger tank that comes with the device.
 

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There’s another thread recently about a guy who was having leakage problems. Dunno whether they got fixed or not. The video of the build there may be worth a watch too. It is apparently a remarkably thirsty mod but the review was on the whole favorable. Apparently you may really want to use the optional larger tank that comes with the device.
Yes, I saw that thread, the was Vaping with Vic’s vid. Last I read he was off to try the suggestion on the vid.
 

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Any thoughts yet?

Ya, I think Element Vape is slower than molasses in January getting things into the mail. One person finds a box. Another person finds the tape dispenser. Another person pulls the item. Another person pulls the mailing information. The manager conveys a meeting to make sure everybody is doing what they should be doing. You know, standard "best practice" crap.
 

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Ok, Just got the first build in it. Impressive! Let me qualify that:
I like to vape in TC and use a lot of DNA devices that are limited to 70 Watts. Therefor I use Stainless wire and like to get a few ohms in the build for battery life. I used 2x28+36 SS Parallel Clapton on a 3.5mm rod. 6.5 wraps. I was able to get that coil in as a spaced coil without extending past the wicking channels. I got a solid 0.46Ω build. I'm vaping with the air flow control wide open and getting fog that would compete with most two coil atties. Flavor is a solid 5 out of 5. It's almost the same height as the Serpent Mini with the larger glass tank on it. I did get some initial seeping out of the air flow control after priming/wicking. After that, dry as a bone. Not unlike a lot of other atties wicked for max flavor. Here she is in a VT75C:

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No juice flow control, I like that. Wicks like a champ. Bubbles right now. Pretty small flat head grub screws. Might want a good jeweler's screwdriver. 510 is very stable and working well in TC. It does not have a bottom ring for the glass. I would use care when removing the deck while juice is present to prevent the glass from coming loose. Wire clamps are very close to the inner chamber so will need a good set of flat edge cutters to get a close cut. This one definitely makes rotation. No regrets from me.
 

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Ok, Just got the first build in it. Impressive! Let me qualify that:
I like to vape in TC and use a lot of DNA devices that are limited to 70 Watts. Therefor I use Stainless wire and like to get a few ohms in the build for battery life. I used 2x28+36 SS Parallel Clapton on a 3.5mm rod. 6.5 wraps. I was able to get that coil in as a spaced coil without extending past the wicking channels. I got a solid 0.46Ω build. I'm vaping with the air flow control wide open and getting fog that would compete with most two coil atties. Flavor is a solid 5 out of 5. It's almost the same height as the Serpent Mini with the larger glass tank on it. I did get some initial seeping out of the air flow control after priming/wicking. After that, dry as a bone. Not unlike a lot of other atties wicked for max flavor. Here she is in a VT75C:

No juice flow control, I like that. Wicks like a champ. Bubbles right now. Pretty small flat head grub screws. Might want a good jeweler's screwdriver. 510 is very stable and working well in TC. It does not have a bottom ring for the glass. I would use care when removing the deck while juice is present to prevent the glass from coming loose. Wire clamps are very close to the inner chamber so will need a good set of flat edge cutters to get a close cut. This one definitely makes rotation. No regrets from me.

Thanks for the review, this is on my shipping list also.
A little off topic but how do you like the dual 28 gauge core with 36 wrap?
I'm currently using dual 26 core and 36 wrap usually ranging around 0.24-0.26 ohms. I want something higher in resistance for greater temp control accuracy and battery life
 

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Thanks for the review, this is on my shipping list also.
A little off topic but how do you like the dual 28 gauge core with 36 wrap?
I'm currently using dual 26 core and 36 wrap usually ranging around 0.24-0.26 ohms. I want something higher in resistance for greater temp control accuracy and battery life

It has become pretty much a go-to. I also use 2x26+36 when I have more room. They are very similar vapes. I spin my own using a Daedalus whosit watsit. It gives just enough of a flat profile to snag well under most grub screws. Decent ramp time @ 6 to 7 wraps. Enough structural integrity to resist deforming during wicking. I wish I had time to video the fog. It really is astounding to me for a single coil atty. I first started using it when simple wire muted flavor. The change made flavor pop.
 
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It has become pretty much a go-to. I also use 2x26+36 when I have more room. They are very similar vapes. I spin my own using a Daedalus whosit watsit. It gives just enough of a flat profile to snag well under most grub screws. Decent ramp time @ 6 to 7 wraps. Enough structural integrity to resist deforming during wicking. I wish I had time to video the fog. It really is astounding to me for a single coil atty. I first started using it when simple wire muted flavor. The change made flavor pop.
Same, I make my own coils also using a drill and 2 swivels. My go to is the dual 26 with 36 wrap. 3.5mm ID and between 6.5-6 wraps depending on the tank deck setup. This build basically took me off my old go to of dual plain round coil 26 gauge.
I will try the dual 28 next time. Thanks for the reply.
 
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