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[ilporcupine]

That shipping rate is absurd. I was hoping that was a good place to get VG but at that rate I will just stick to Nic Riv.

Nic River with shipping was over $30! It just costs too much to mail/UPS gallon jugs around. Looks like you pay it either way. (add) $15.97 to ship $15 jug!
Moral of the story: buy enough at once to qualify for free shipping! If only nicotine qualified!

 

[Skunk!]

That looks great!

Thanks! Got a wide bore press fit 510 drip tip for it. Bigger inner diameter. The one that came with it looks like an 810 but is a 510. The press fit will give better airflow. It is a teeny bit too long tho. Simple trim job and it will be perfect. I'll post pics. It is a great tank. I am lovin it.

 

[Letitia]

I'll check my dt stash, I may have a shorty 510 wide bore in there. I never use the shorties.

 

[Skunk!]

Nic River with shipping was over $30! It just costs too much to mail/UPS gallon jugs around. Looks like you pay it either way. (add) $15.97 to ship $15 jug!
Moral of the story: buy enough at once to qualify for free shipping! If only nicotine qualified!

I don't remember how much I spent on shipping when I got the gallon of 6mg. I don't remember it being that much. I was happy though it was still cheaper than DIY Flavor Shack. I need to check their cost per gallon on just VG though. May be cheaper than ordering. Even at $30 a gallon, it sure beats the cost of buying premade e liquid. Do you have nic and no PG/VG?

 

[Skunk!]

I'll check my dt stash, I may have a shorty 510 wide bore in there. I never use the shorties.

Thanks! I got one though. I needed a press fit to open it up a bit. I like the height on the new one. Keep my lips cooler lol. Pics coming up right now.looks pretty sweet with new tip.

 

[Skunk!]

Lookin good with new drip tip

 

[ilporcupine]

I don't remember how much I spent on shipping when I got the gallon of 6mg. I don't remember it being that much. I was happy though it was still cheaper than DIY Flavor Shack. I need to check their cost per gallon on just VG though. May be cheaper than ordering. Even at $30 a gallon, it sure beats the cost of buying premade e liquid. Do you have nic and no PG/VG?

I have what I need for now. I have PG from Tractor Supply, Gallon of 70/30 mix (vg/pg) that I bought when I got Nic. I was just thinking ahead a little.

 

[Skunk!]

I have what I need for now. I have PG from Tractor Supply, Gallon of 70/30 mix (vg/pg) that I bought when I got Nic. I was just thinking ahead a little.

Gotcha. I am the same way. I have well over a half gallon and I am already looking for the next gallon. I have nic but no VG.

 

[Letitia]

Black Friday usually brings good diy deals.

 

[Skunk!]

I was getting dry wick and burnt hits so i put a 7 wrap 2.5mm .45ohm touchy coil with less wicking. So far it's much better. We will see if it leaks. Vapor production and flavor is great! Still 40 watts, seems like much more power than that. I was on dual coil RDAs at 90 watts. Now I can use my 15A/3500mah batteries. @jim_87 you wanted me to let you know how I liked it. Very much. It is a rebuildable so I don't know if you are ready to go there yet. RDAs are a bit easier to build on and may be a better place to start. Building isn't hard, it just takes practice. If you ever want to get into it let us know. We can answer any questions you may have. As far as this tank goes, it was much easier to build than I expected.

 

[Letitia]

SMM is a great rta for a new builder. I'd keep your coils 2.5-3mm for the SMM Skunk. Any bigger and I got spray from the af on my mod.

 

[Skunk!]

SMM is a great rta for a new builder. I'd keep your coils 2.5-3mm for the SMM Skunk. Any bigger and I got spray from the af on my mod.

I can see how that would happen from where the AF comes in at the coil. I rarely use coils bigger than 3mm. Sometimes if it is low resistance wire on duals just to keep the ohms up a bit. I had 3mm in it and too much wick. I was worried about leaks and overcorrected. I really lile how simple the build deck os. I also like that it takes over or under wraps. I always liked Wotofo. Good quality for a good price. I am starting to get used to it and I really am starting to like RTAs.

 

[Skunk!]

 

[Letitia]

If you use 3mm again just thin the tails or cut them at an angle, v shaped.

 

[Skunk!]

If you use 3mm again just thin the tails or cut them at an angle, v shaped.

I will do that next time. I don't think it helps that I use Max VG either.

 

[Letitia]

My mixes are max vg and the SMM wicking kept up very well if you don't crowd the wick holes. As long as you have a bit of wiggle room you're good.

 

[Skunk!]

My mixes are max vg and the SMM wicking kept up very well if you don't crowd the wick holes. As long as you have a bit of wiggle room you're good.

Thanks for the helpful tips! I went easy on the wicking material this time and so far it's working flawlessly. No dry wicks or leaks. I have seen people thinning and v cutting the wicks on videos. I just rushed to build it the first time. i got a bit excited. I like how big the wick holes are. It is easier than I thought. The flavor is much better than I expected also. I have been using Competition RDAs for quite a while and I think this has much better flavor and almost as good of Vapor production. Only 40 watts...

 

[Skunk!]

The other coil was a spaced coil also. I have trouble with those for some reason. I have much better luck with touchy coils so I think I will stick with them.

 

[Letitia]

Honestly I was a bit surprised Mel liked it, relieved she did tho. Glad you are enjoying yours as well. I love the profile of the SMM but I have just got my Nanos so dialed in for my preferences nothing else seems to make me as happy. Still going to order the Engine II. You would probably like the OBS Crius 2 single coil. Flavor is better imo than the SMM but not by a lot. Easy build clamp deck and forgiving wicking.

 

[Skunk!]

Honestly I was a bit surprised Mel liked it, relieved she did tho. Glad you are enjoying yours as well. I love the profile of the SMM but I have just got my Nanos so dialed in for my preferences nothing else seems to make me as happy. Still going to order the Engine II. You would probably like the OBS Crius 2 single coil. Flavor is better imo than the SMM but not by a lot. Easy build clamp deck and forgiving wicking.

She is the one who recommended it to me. It is a bit on the airy side for her I would think. She really likes hers though so you never know. Very easy to build too. I will have to look into the Crius I have been liking single coil attys lately. If I ever want lower resistance I can always do a parallel build but on a regulated it is unnecessary. I have used it all day and the batteries are still at 90ish %