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Hello guys. I have recently noticed some differences between my first KFM clone (Infinite) and the last one I got (Ivogo). Aside from trivial stuff like the transparent tank being a bit wider and the chimney harder to screw on, I'm having a real issue getting it to wick properly without having to constantly prime the wick to get air to exit the juice channels. It's like the air bubbles refuse to form inside the tank, and a big one just forms inside the chimney.

In contrast, my Infinite brand clone works and wicks perfectly, with air bubbles constantly forming and floating to the top. I'm thinking that perhaps one of the juice channels or air holes is a fraction off in the Ivogo. I guess I'll just buy another Infinite clone and use the Ivogo strictly in dripper mode.



Check the juice channels going up to the deck. Sometimes they are cut so shallow, that there's barely any clearance for juice to go up them, or air to come back down. Take a microfile to them, right at deck level and deepen those grooves.
 

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Sig 100 and Aqua v2, full metal jacket (remember that you heard it from the IceMan first, because you'll hear it again all over these forums ). Dual coil 28g 8 wraps .7ohm. Bah-In that tastes all of a sudden like peach cobbler.

The Ice has just started yet another internet meme. Get used to it.


Dual 28, 0.7 is where I've got mine set at too. It's quite amazing at that level.
 

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Hey Dusty, what's up with your Catfish order ?

Question - The HCigar KFL LIte Plus V2 has a second screw in the base. Smaller than the fill screw, strait blade, opposite center post from fill port. Does anyone know what this is ? An optional air port, maybe ?

That screw is the airflow control.
 

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Hey Dusty, what's up with your Catfish order ?

Question - The HCigar KFL LIte Plus V2 has a second screw in the base. Smaller than the fill screw, strait blade, opposite center post from fill port. Does anyone know what this is ? An optional air port, maybe ?


It should hopefully be here next week.

2nd screw is for AFC.
 

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Thanks. Don't know if it made any real difference but I backed it off one full turn. Need to rewick that one this morning anyways.....



I usually had mine where the grub screw was sitting flush with the outside edge, basically wide open. The air hole is not that large anyway!
 

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Kayfun Lite thread got a Part 2 and I posted a small family pic with my remaining authentics, and how I use them everyday. Sharing..


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DUSTY!!! You have it going on there man! Good golly. That pipe is awful snazzy too. Tell me about the setup. It is gorgeous.


Epipemods 18500 clear/smoked acrylic pipe. Works similar to a mech. Attached is a Kayfun Lite with a Bell Cap with an 8" Churchwarden stem. Holds around 3ml of juice and is perfect for those evening movie or reading sessions.

You can see some of my other Pipe and vape setups here if you so desire: Vape Stuff - ddsouza
 

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Kayfun Lite thread got a Part 2 and I posted a small family pic with my remaining authentics, and how I use them everyday. Sharing..


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Damn, Dust! That pipe look pimp and kinda snotty if you ask me. :D Fits your personality perfectly. ;)

What type of tank are you using on it?
 

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Dusty, you have some serious gear. My jaw dropped when I saw some of that. All I can say is wow. Maybe one of these days I will get a snazzy looking e pipe...lol. I have always had a fondness for them, I don't know why. Yes, I know I am a woman, but I have always liked them, even when I was a kid. (my dad, nor grandfather smoked cigarettes, not pipes) I did see my dad smoke a couple of cigars when he was young though. I wasn't much for them. I can see myself kicked back on the computer, with my feet up, leaning back in my chair, smoking a pipe...lol. You have great taste in gear, I will tell ya that. If I ever get one, I think it will just be a single venture, and just for the house. Knowing my luck, a pet in my house would find it, and chew the stem...lol.

Epipemods 18500 clear/smoked acrylic pipe. Works similar to a mech. Attached is a Kayfun Lite with a Bell Cap with an 8" Churchwarden stem. Holds around 3ml of juice and is perfect for those evening movie or reading sessions.

You can see some of my other Pipe and vape setups here if you so desire: Vape Stuff - ddsouza
 

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Dusty, you have some serious gear. My jaw dropped when I saw some of that. All I can say is wow. Maybe one of these days I will get a snazzy looking e pipe...lol. I have always had a fondness for them, I don't know why. Yes, I know I am a woman, but I have always liked them, even when I was a kid. (my dad, nor grandfather smoked cigarettes, not pipes) I did see my dad smoke a couple of cigars when he was young though. I wasn't much for them. I can see myself kicked back on the computer, with my feet up, leaning back in my chair, smoking a pipe...lol. You have great taste in gear, I will tell ya that. If I ever get one, I think it will just be a single venture, and just for the house. Knowing my luck, a pet in my house would find it, and chew the stem...lol.


Thank you, Kelly! Pipes have been a weakness of mine, even though I've never smoked a real one. You may have also gathered from my taste in juices (from MVJ) that I seem to favour pipe blends. :)

I've been at this for almost 5 years now, and some of those pipes have been sold/traded, but I still have the top 3 of them and love pulling them out every now and again. I have to warn you though, prices can vary based on what you get. I've got and had pipes ranging from $200 to upwards of $500.

I'm still waiting for the right regulated Pipe to come along. :)
 
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