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So please let me know. I've got better flavour and vapour (or identical) from the kayfun V4 tobeco clone compared to the Subtank Mini. Is that normal ? I mean I thought Subtank mini should be significantly better but I can't see that. Is it because of my build on the Subtank Mini or it's normal that both are identical or sometimes kayfun V4 even better .. is that normal and its not because my build sucks on the Mini ..?
 

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I just tried my first build with 28 gauge Kanthal. I did a 5 wrap over the screwdriver that came with the Subtank. It looked great and all, but it keeps bouncing on the ohms meter from .9 to 1.2. I'm trying to get to .5 or .6 on the ohm meter. Suggestions?

Check that the tank is screwed on all the way to your mod and double check the legs. I had a leg break last week when I tightened down the screws, just hanging there it looked ok. And it caused a wildly fluctuating res reading too!

For 28AWG you probably only need 3 wraps to hit 0.5 ohms!

http://www.steam-engine.org/coil.asp?r=0.5&awg=28&id=2&ll=9

I'm guessing that screwdriver is 2-2.5mm diameter!
 
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Check that the tank is screwed on all the way to your mod and double check the legs. I had a leg break last week when I tightened down the screws, just hanging there it looked ok. And it caused a wildly fluctuating res reading too!

Tried that and made sure everything was tight and good to go. Thanks though
 

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So please let me know. I've got better flavour and vapour (or identical) from the Kayfun V4 tobeco clone compared to the Subtank Mini. Is that normal ? I mean I thought Subtank mini should be significantly better but I can't see that. Is it because of my build on the Subtank Mini or it's normal that both are identical or sometimes Kayfun V4 even better .. is that normal and its not because my build sucks on the Mini ..?
 

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So please let me know. I've got better flavour and vapour (or identical) from the Kayfun V4 tobeco clone compared to the Subtank Mini. Is that normal ? I mean I thought Subtank mini should be significantly better but I can't see that. Is it because of my build on the Subtank Mini or it's normal that both are identical or sometimes Kayfun V4 even better .. is that normal and its not because my build sucks on the Mini ..?

How many times are you going to post the same exact post??? Chill and wait for an answer...
 

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Tried that and made sure everything was tight and good to go. Thanks though

I was editing my above post when you posted this...

Look at my Steam Engine link for 28AWG.

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I just tried my first build with 28 gauge Kanthal. I did a 5 wrap over the screwdriver that came with the Subtank. It looked great and all, but it keeps bouncing on the ohms meter from .9 to 1.2. I'm trying to get to .5 or .6 on the ohm meter. Suggestions?
Check that the tank is screwed on all the way to your mod and double check the legs. I had a leg break last week when I tightened down the screws, just hanging there it looked ok. And it caused a wildly fluctuating res reading too!

For 28AWG you probably only need 3 wraps to hit 0.5 ohms!

Coil wrapping | Steam Engine | free vaping calculators

I'm guessing that screwdriver is 2-2.5mm diameter!

did you check to make sure the rba is snugged in all the way? Make sure the center-pins are clean where they meet inside the air flow chamber?
 

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Guys, I'm a new subtank user. I used sigelei mini 30w + subtank mini, using 0.5 occ. And my friend using rdna40 + subtank (the bigger one), using 0.5 occ. Both fire on 25 watts, and at the same volt. Now the questions :

why the Rdna tastes so much better on the flavor than my sigelei? Is it because the devices or the subtank? Even if I run my sigelei on 30w and higher volt, I still can't match up with rdna flavor. Flavor on mine is bland, inhale I don't taste anything, I do taste a thin flavor on the exhale. Rdna is full on both.

and if the devices do make a difference, how can I perform my subtank to that level? Maybe using a lover ohms build? Cos my sigelei can take it to maybe 3 ohms.

I do think rdna has an overhead wattage, cos I heard ipv have to take it to 60 watts to outperform 25 watts rdna. So how to make my subtank better? Because personally I don't want to replace my sigelei, I'm in love with the design and else. Rdna is okay, but it's way over my budget.
 

Remko

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So please let me know. I've got better flavour and vapour (or identical) from the Kayfun V4 tobeco clone compared to the Subtank Mini. Is that normal ? I mean I thought Subtank mini should be significantly better but I can't see that. Is it because of my build on the Subtank Mini or it's normal that both are identical or sometimes Kayfun V4 even better .. is that normal and its not because my build sucks on the Mini ..?
 

Darryl Licht

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So please let me know. I've got better flavour and vapour (or identical) from the Kayfun V4 tobeco clone compared to the Subtank Mini. Is that normal ? I mean I thought Subtank mini should be significantly better but I can't see that. Is it because of my build on the Subtank Mini or it's normal that both are identical or sometimes Kayfun V4 even better .. is that normal and its not because my build sucks on the Mini ..?

4 identical posts and counting...

I am guessing patience isn't your strongpoint! LOL!

Will someone who owns both the KF V4 clone and a STM answer this person?
 

Remko

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These two dudes are making me suspicious....Look at join dates and total posts

You shouldn't be suspicious. I am new here ... and I am seriously asking this .. so please let me know. I will gladly appreciate it for sure.

Thank in advance!

4 identical posts and counting...

I am guessing patience isn't your strongpoint! LOL!

Will someone who owns both the KF V4 clone and a STM answer this person?

And yeah, I really need to know that. Sorry for that once again. :)
 
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