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MwSlim

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Slim how do those Ehpro clones stack up against the real thing ?

They will be here on Tuesday. The host says they are on par with the Russians and almost all parts are interchangeable between them. :) I'll let you know more when they get here and I get them set up


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    By Drip tip I mean a mouth piece that is interchangeable with other atty's or tanks. the cap screws onto the tank, right?
    I have 510 drip tips but since this one needs an adapter I guess it's proprietary same as the Kayfun , so yeah the cap would screw on the tank and the drip tip or adapter would screw on the cap , I've seen photos of the clone and the Kayfun broken down into parts and I would have a very difficult time telling them apart I don't know if they're interchangeable yet but if this is an Ehpro it will be as Slim said.
     

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    I have 510 drip tips but since this one needs an adapter I guess it's proprietary same as the Kayfun , so yeah the cap would screw on the tank and the drip tip or adapter would screw on the cap , I've seen photos of the clone and the Kayfun broken down into parts and I would have a very difficult time telling them apart I don't know if they're interchangeable yet but if this is an Ehpro it will be as Slim said.

    Well, the genuine KayFun uses a 510 drip tip, I was referring to the clones that seem to have the mouth piece and cap as one unit. Probably so they can get around the law and say it's not exactly like a Kayfun.
     

    retic1959

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    Well, the genuine KayFun uses a 510 drip tip, I was referring to the clones that seem to have the mouth piece and cap as one unit. Probably so they can get around the law and say it's not exactly like a Kayfun.
    Ooops my bad , it was a bender that I saw for the kayfun not an adapter . I read that the chinese don't have patent laws , I don't know if that's true or not but they're not obligated to follow patent laws in other countries unless it's specified in a trade agreement , the U.S. does as it pleases in the business world so we can't exactly point the finger at them .
     

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    Ooops my bad , it was a bender that I saw for the kayfun not an adapter . I read that the chinese don't have patent laws , I don't know if that's true or not but they're not obligated to follow patent laws in other countries unless it's specified in a trade agreement , the U.S. does as it pleases in the business world so we can't exactly point the finger at them .

    Well on this one issue we can. The US (and US firms) are actually rather good at respecting international patents.

    Now we have certainly used some questionable business tactics in other areas, no argument. That said, I am straying into a quasi political realm, which Xfoo has respectfully asked us to avoid...
     

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    Back to Hardware....

    Using a slightly larger nail (how's that for precise, General ?) I did a 10 wrap this morning and got a 1.2 ohms reading. Not as much vapor as the smaller coils were putting out, but the flavor seems to have slightly improved. Maybe a 12 wrap next time will get me in the 1.5 ohm range I'm striving for.

    EDIT; A second coil (12 wrap) ohmed at 2.0, but seems to be working better. I'll have to experiment a little more when I get back from Tennessee tomorrow.
     
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    EddardinWinter

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    Back to Hardware....

    Using a slightly larger nail (how's that for precise, General ?) I did a 10 wrap this morning and got a 1.2 ohms reading. Not as much vapor as the smaller coils were putting out, but the flavor seems to have slightly improved. Maybe a 12 wrap next time will get me in the 1.5 ohm range I'm striving for.

    EDIT; A second coil (12 wrap) ohmed at 2.0, but seems to be working better. I'll have to experiment a little more when I get back from Tennessee tomorrow.

    Thank you for that gentle transition, sir.

    I found that my vertical micro was making so much vapor, that the wick could not "keep up". Part of this is the limitations of the intended design of the RSST. But I came up with this solution. I find it to be rather clever.

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    So I use the fill hole as a second wick source. Man, this bad boy is making some tasty and rich vapor, and plenty of it! 1.9 ohms, 4 volts.
     

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    You're still using cotton as the wick element right?

    I might have to give that a try. I remember doing this a LONG time ago, with Silica wick, and didn't much care for it, since it couldn't keep up with the wicking.
     

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    What're you looking at Leo?!

    That Aqua.... that's insane. When I picked up my RSST a couple of months back, I think it was around 27... which was at the high end I'll be willing to pay for a device. 7 times that? Yeesh...

    For that price, Adriana Lima would have to be on call to fill it. Then, I'd be all over it.
     

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    That Aqua.... that's insane. When I picked up my RSST a couple of months back, I think it was around 27... which was at the high end I'll be willing to pay for a device. 7 times that? Yeesh...

    For that price, Adriana Lima would have to be on call to fill it. Then, I'd be all over it.

    Nice.

    My issue with the Aqua is this. For 175, I want the slotted screw terminals that are easier than the screw on top/thumb screw on top capture method. I have no issue paying 175 for a tip-top product. This design flaw (in many of the top end RBAs) is disappointing.
     

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    So, Lion, you basically combined the hardware of your RSST with the wicking principle of a Vivi Nova ?
    Miss Robin would be proud :laugh:

    Yes, I suppose she would. At least my futile time with the Vivi produced something useful. I know many folks love those, they were the most frustrating clearo experience I have ever had...
     

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    Back to Hardware....

    Using a slightly larger nail (how's that for precise, General ?) I did a 10 wrap this morning and got a 1.2 ohms reading. Not as much vapor as the smaller coils were putting out, but the flavor seems to have slightly improved. Maybe a 12 wrap next time will get me in the 1.5 ohm range I'm striving for.

    EDIT; A second coil (12 wrap) ohmed at 2.0, but seems to be working better. I'll have to experiment a little more when I get back from Tennessee tomorrow.

    Pop, a #4 finishing nail = 1.86mm. A 10 wrap microcoil of 30g should get you about 1.7ohms
     
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