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Here is LITE in large mode

I've seen this ("large mode") before in reference to the Lite, but it confuses me. Is there more than one mode? The top and bottom tank sections are female-threaded on both ends, the middle is male-threaded on both ends, and the chimney is taller than one section. So all three have to be used don't they?
 

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I've seen this ("large mode") before in reference to the Lite, but it confuses me. Is there more than one mode? The top and bottom tank sections are female-threaded on both ends, the middle is male-threaded on both ends, and the chimney is taller than one section. So all three have to be used don't they?

perhaps this could clear things up:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flhZ7si9OdQ
 

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After vape bliss, I locked the LUX, and passed out. Woke up this morning and decided to remove the KL from the mech only to notice a small (very small) drop of juice on the top cap. As I'm sure I tightened down the fill screw, I guess it's possible it needs to be tighter?

Some klites have a tiny leak from the fill hole. I have this problem with one out of my three.

If you ordered from Intaste and have the tiny little screwdriver, you can take one of the o-rings off it use it on the fill screw to eliminate the leak.
 

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GM to you Q! I didn't notice any moisture around the fill screw; although, I did notice some moisture on the bottom of the KL. You may be on to something with your response. After making that post, I did unscrew/screw the fill screw again to be sure I had it set right, and gave it an extra snug.

Thought: I haven't received my flat top cap yet, so I'm using the slotted. That being said, do you think the bottom of the deck would sweat being exposed to air? Seems unlikely, but was just a random thought I had. Now that I think more, it happened overnight when the device wasn't in use, so the deck wouldn't be warm. Nonetheless, I am not discouraged in the least by the operation of the KL.

The thing is, I've tried all possible ways for my KFLs to leak from their phill-holes... but couldn't make them. I've kept the fill-screws loose, have tossed them around (been thru Canada's Wonderland a full day with KFLs in my pocket), kept a loosely fit KFL overnight on the table etc. The bloody things just never leaked!

I couldn't possibly get two ultra-good KFLs, could I? And from different vendors. At least one would have leaked. But, neither did, ever. That makes me ponder excessively on all the posts about KFLs leaking.

As with a weeping air-hole, it would weep if we over feed the chamber. Can happen due to wrong draws too - even if it wasn't flooded while filling. And if this over feed occurs, the air-hole weeps, which if gone unnoticed - will find it's way to the 510 connector via the air channel slits of the top cap. I had a few such initially. But, since I learnt 'how to vape' the KFLs - it never recurred.

Tip#5:
Remember my previous tip/s about slowly vaping this beauty, unlike carto-tanks or Gennys. Furthermore, while drawing, the technique with KFLs should be: "fire-draw-lung-stop fire". That is:- never draw without the firing button pressed, b'coz that'd flood the chamber (unless u want it to, aka 'primer puffs' when in trouble). And if continued - it'd gurgle and eventually weep thru the air-hole. The trick is in ensuring that no puff went wasted, without vapor, and no juice is left behind with the draw! And voilà, no more gurgle or weeping air-hole anymore!
 

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The SW is from Super T and the best machining is some of the best I've ever seen. I'd say it is fully mech but others may not. There are no electronics but there is a switch with a lead to the connector. There were 115 sold and never to be made again. He has talked about doing another 26650 mod in the future. The SW is the size of a SB with a 26650 inside.




I'm not a big fan of bottom buttons either and I have 2 'velas :) The Roller is great and a super smooth fire button.

so the one in the photo is a roller or sw? I also had a vela and actually just sold it because I just wasn't using it that much. thanks again
 

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If there ever was a test to see if you're a vaping geek... this is it! I read what you wrote above and understood exactly what you are saying... I guess I'm a vapegeek LOL

I do love this stuff. but I think the best part is thinking that I have possibly helped someone to keep off the cigarettes. it gives me a rush to know that the info I have given is enough for someone to keep vaping.
 

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so the one in the photo is a roller or sw? I also had a vela and actually just sold it because I just wasn't using it that much. thanks again

For a 'side button firer' I love my Sirius II SS 3-T. It's a Greek and also inexpensive. You may like to checkout my review on it HERE.
 

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Ok, i had a little free time yesterday morning.
Here is LITE in large mode, then a tear down of parts.
View attachment 243120View attachment 243121View attachment 243122Lite performed, just ok for the past week. Looking at the coil & wick... guncky. This was no micro coil... next stop micro coil and cotton.
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I just use a rubber band on the air hole for service. Otherwise i would have fluid all over the place.
guess i ran out of picture space in this post, on to post #2

that is a nasty coil there. it looks like the gunk is forming vertical. call it the creature coil
 

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I have. Not in mine; but I have a friend in my local group who has used ceramic extensively. I really don't see it as superior to mesh in flavor, and the set up is a bit harder.

possibly correct. when I first started vaping the ceramic I thought it was just as good as mesh but I wanted to perfect it some. I messed around with resistances, wick diameters, etc. after a week of vaping nothing but I decided to try a mesh build again, this is when I realized the difference. from that point on I never vaped mesh again. so initially I don't think its that much of a difference, its subtle differences, but they add up after a little time and then become more pronounced. as you know taste is so different from person to person, its like juice, I still cant figure how anyone can vape pluid? its just so nasty to me, so its the same for wicks I guess.
 

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No dry hits with micro n cotton wicks. I am using 30g kenthal for coil. The gunky coil n wick was fig 8 3mm silica. The cotton, just seems cleaner. I hope every one has a great day!!


I don't know but I'm thinking the gunking is coming from spaced coils. In the space between the coils I think the juice isn't getting fully vaporized so it caramelizes the juice. My first couple of builds were 3/4 with silica and they all gunked like that. None of my micros have any gunk.

Now I haven't tried micros with silica nor spaced coils with cotton. That would bear out my theory. Has anybody tried either ?
 

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For a 'side button firer' I love my Sirius II SS 3-T. It's a Greek and also inexpensive. You may like to checkout my review on it HERE.

Looks good, I just wish they made is 22mm. The Roller is 22.7mm so you can see in the pic, it's just a tad bigger that all the RBA's.


But I gotta check it out more :)
 

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possibly correct. when I first started vaping the ceramic I thought it was just as good as mesh but I wanted to perfect it some. I messed around with resistances, wick diameters, etc. after a week of vaping nothing but I decided to try a mesh build again, this is when I realized the difference. from that point on I never vaped mesh again. so initially I don't think its that much of a difference, its subtle differences, but they add up after a little time and then become more pronounced. as you know taste is so different from person to person, its like juice, I still cant figure how anyone can vape pluid? its just so nasty to me, so its the same for wicks I guess.

Yeah, there's lots more to it than just wick material. It's wick sizes, roll tightness, wire size, coil spacing, etc. Just as you've experimented with ceramic builds, I've spent a lot of time experimenting with mesh builds. My friend, that I mentioned earlier, is a big experimenter. I think he spends more time fooling around with builds than he does actually vaping...lol. Mesh, ceramic, ekowool, x116, silica, cheesecloth, cotton balls, ss cable, whatever he thinks will absorb juice.
I agree with you about Pluid. IMO, the stuff is awful. I had a few ml sample I got at a meet up a while back, and ended up dumping it after half a tankful.
 

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I'm approaching the end of my first tank ran on my first build. Tonight I will possibly tear down the 1.5 wick/coil and attempt to build one yielding 1.2 or lower.


Then again, I may just swap wicks and get on with the excellent vape!

3/4 wrap on a "figure 8" wick with 2mm ekowool & 30g will get you a 1.1-1.2 coil.
 
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