Kayfun Lite Plus glass tank or plastic that doesn't crack?

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Can anyone tell me where I can find a tank for the kayfun that isn't plastic that will crack? I want to see my liquid but I don't like the quartz kits out there that are press fit as they are cheap and leak. I want a mid section plastic tank that won't crack with certain juices. Has anyone had luck with this?
 

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There are some solutions, but they're expensive. You need one of these:
DX Top Cap
with the threaded chimney and quartz tank added. That will run you $78.99, ouch. Or, there's also this one:
Science of Vaping, glass kit
which will run you $65.

It's cheaper to just buy a Kayfun-style atty that comes with a threaded chimney, like this:
eLeaf Lemo
for $40, or if you want to go 26650, I love these and bought 2 of them:
EHPro Big Buddha
for $35.
 

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There are some solutions, but they're expensive. You need one of these:
DX Top Cap
with the threaded chimney and quartz tank added. That will run you $78.99, ouch. Or, there's also this one:
Science of Vaping, glass kit
which will run you $65.

It's cheaper to just buy a Kayfun-style atty that comes with a threaded chimney, like this:
eLeaf Lemo
for $40, or if you want to go 26650, I love these and bought 2 of them:
EHPro Big Buddha
for $35.
Omg thank you! That Eleaf is an answer to my prayers! I bought one! I have an Eleaf Istick so that big Buddha is too big for my battery. I wish there way a kayfun style atty with adjustable air flow outside the tank.

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Unfortunately, the top of the kayfun is only held on by friction from the O-rings if you use that kit. That can lead to leaking, or even worse, an entire pocket full of juice. What you really want is a system with a threaded chimney that screws into the top cap, so that the whole thing is held together with screw threads, rather than friction.
 

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Unfortunately, the top of the kayfun is only held on by friction from the O-rings if you use that kit. That can lead to leaking, or even worse, an entire pocket full of juice. What you really want is a system with a threaded chimney that screws into the top cap, so that the whole thing is held together with screw threads, rather than friction.
Exactly that's why I was super mad when I got this glass kit in the mail. Such a waste of money

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Omg thank you! That Eleaf is an answer to my prayers! I bought one! I have an Eleaf Istick so that big Buddha is too big for my battery. I wish there way a kayfun style atty with adjustable air flow outside the tank.

Fantastic! The Lemo also has improved airflow, so I hope you enjoy it!
 

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Do you know if the lemo had improved juice channels versus the kayfun? I'm using an EHpro clone Btw.
I don't have one, but it looks like they're pretty deep. Phil Busardo has a whole detailed review of the Lemo. He liked it, but he thought the construction wasn't quite as heavy weight as the Kayfun, and found some of the edges to be a little sharp. Check it out:
 

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I don't have one, but it looks like they're pretty deep. Phil Busardo has a whole detailed review of the Lemo. He liked it, but he thought the construction wasn't quite as heavy weight as the Kayfun, and found some of the edges to be a little sharp. Check it out:

Thanks man I'll watch it now. Is there any attys out there with features of the big Buddha but smaller? I love the tank minus the size. I also hate the lemo is only available in black from all sellers I found online

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Unfortunately, the top of the kayfun is only held on by friction from the O-rings if you use that kit. That can lead to leaking, or even worse, an entire pocket full of juice. What you really want is a system with a threaded chimney that screws into the top cap, so that the whole thing is held together with screw threads, rather than friction.

I have four of them and I've used them every day for the past five months with no issues. YMMV. I agree that a threaded chimney holding the tank with screws would be better than o-rings alone.
 

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Thanks man I'll watch it now. Is there any attys out there with features of the big Buddha but smaller? I love the tank minus the size. I also hate the lemo is only available in black from all sellers I found online

I hope EHPro comes out with a Little Buddha at some point, but no. The V4 Fogger is a possibility, but I've seen comments from a lot of people who aren't happy with it (leaking and flooding). I think the Lemo is probably the best choice for now, if you're looking for a Kayfun-style atty with an all-glass tank.
 

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Don't be thinkin bout getting the quartz kits from fasttech, I did and the ridge holding the glass sleeve covers the bottom fill hole so much that I can't even slide a thin syringe needle past it to fill. If you try to fill it you'll just have juice pouring out the driptip. I consider those FT quartz kits a waste of money and hope those more expensive quartz kits don't have the same problem.
My kayfun is a tobeco version.
 

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Just so you guys know, I took pls0138's advice and ordered from vapercompany.com. They have super fast communication and it shipped out today. Once received and built, I will post a review comparing it to my KFL+. I just feel like the KFL+ has so many improvements that need to be made so I am very excited for the Lemo to come in.

In the mean time I am using my Protank 2 recoiled with a 1.4 ohm microcoil and rewicked with Koh Gen Do cotton. The KFL had so much better taste, but I was tired of messing with it and the lack of seeing my juice drove me nuts.
 

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I don't have one, but it looks like they're pretty deep. Phil Busardo has a whole detailed review of the Lemo. He liked it, but he thought the construction wasn't quite as heavy weight as the Kayfun, and found some of the edges to be a little sharp. Check it out:


I want to update this thread as I've been using my Lemo all weekend long. This thing really is a Kayfun Killer in my book. This review is spot on when it comes to ups and downs of this tank. I want to add a few things

Pros:
-Glass Tank
-5 mL capacity
-Deeper juice channels
-Wider airflow to coil
-Wider chimney to drip tip
-If it floods, simply unscrew the tank from the 510 connection and wipe clean. No more vaping from the air holes and getting juice in your mouth to clear a flood like the Kayfun.

Cons
-My biggest complain is the airflow controller. The video review didn't lie when it comes to this. It's litterally so loose it adjusts itself with normal use.
-The fill screw can be a pain without a magnetic screw driver.

All in all I love this thing. Bigger clouds due to more airflow, 5mL capacity means less filling, and it came prewicked and precoiled which means instant use to test it out. I kept the stock coil in (1.1 ohms) and rewicked with Koh Gen Do. The wider juice channels minimize dry hits and it isn't as finicky when rewicking because the juice channels are so big it flows juice nicely. I'm running 80VG/20PG with minimal dry hits. I love this thing. my kayfun is officially retired. I had a squape clone ordered from fasttech and canceled the order. I freaking love this tank!!! The glass tank is a huge plus for me. No more worrying about cracking. I vape the hell out of this tank. If the air flow controller could be fixed to where it isn't so loose this tank would knock it out of the park for me. I plan on doing a detailed review with pictures. I truly feel people should get this over any kayfun out there. It's really that great of a tank.

I got it from vapercompany.com with promo code pegasus for 8% off. It was $33 shipped. Can't beat that.

I'm running this thing at 20w on a istick and this is truly a nice, clean, flavorful, delicious vape for minimal money. $33 for the tank and $35 for the battery. You can't go wrong! Get some kanthal and koh gen do cotton for rebuilding and you're set for a long time. I ordered 100% VG and can't wait to try that. The juice channels are so big I doubt there will be a problem with wicking.

One thing I want to add, more wick is key with this tank. I cannot wick this like I did a kayfun as the larger juice channels and larger deck seem to like more wick. Follow the video tutorial above where he put the cotton in the coil nice and snug and you're good. I didn't even worry about the cotton avoiding the juice channels. I simply wicked the coil, put on the chimney and cut the cotton level to the chimney, tucked the cotton down loosely onto the deck, wetted the wick with juice, and installed the chimney. Literally takes 3 minutes to rewick and no issues. This thing is great.

Priming is the same way as with the kayfun. Cover all 4 air flow holes, suck, then while sucking let go of the air holes. This thing primes fast so only do it once or twice or you will flood. The larger juice channels moves the juice fast.
 
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Wanted to update this again. I've been vaping 100% VG for 2 days now and no dry hits. Once I refill the tank or rewick, I have to prime it a good 3 or 4 times and it's good to go. Suction keeps up and I see juice getting sucked into the wick as I set my battery day when taking a break from vaping. Clouds are very nice and flavor is delish. I wish I would have got an eleaf Lemo over the Kayfun.

Atleast I learned how to coil build and wick on the Kayfun and used that knowledge on my Lemo. I'd recommend the Lemo to anyone wanting the Kayfun experience.

I will say I did cut my finger on the chimney when rewicking and reinstalling. The metal is pretty sharp so be careful.
 
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