Let's Talk Hardware

[PapawBrett]

Mark Bugs Chalice III and two praxis Vapors Derringers (one black, one bronze) were waiting for me when I got home tonight, direct from Reos mods. Not going to set them up, relaxing tonight after an overnight run. The Chalice III is impeccably machined. This one should be nearly leak proof. The air intakes (three) are up high, and adjustable. The air is then drawn downward to a single inlet into the coil deck directly across from where the coil will be. Double O-ring drip tip w/ 6mm inside diameter. All stainless steel. Very similar in size to the RM2. Looks to be a M-T-L vapers dream atomizer. The Derringers are short and fat. S/S insides with a copper center post (+). Three posted, room inside horizontally but not a lot or room vertically. Two stepped (with O-rings) deck to mate with two ring Air Flow - first ring (three sets of three holes) lines up with the coil(s), second ring is slotted to allow / limit which holes are exposed. Both of these atomizers look like they could be flavor machines, the Chalice III for single coils and the Derringer for duals.

 

[PapawBrett]

Mark Bugs Chalice III w/ 2.2 ohm coil on LP VV Grand : Definitely a flavor atty. Soaked in 91% Iso, then soaked and rinsed in hot water before assembling. Still might be a touch on machine oil, but that flavor is fading fast. Atomizer gets hot when chain vaping, but that could be just because I am still trying to set up the Watts and air flow to my liking. Heavenly Army tastes just fine in this M-T-L setup. Expensive, but very nice.

 

[Chakris]

Mark Bugs GEM looks pretty nice too, but WAY out of my price range.

 

[Bunnykiller]

Mark Bugs Chalice III and two Praxis Vapors Derringers (one black, one bronze) were waiting for me when I got home tonight, direct from Reos Mods. Not going to set them up, relaxing tonight after an overnight run. The Chalice III is impeccably machined. This one should be nearly leak proof. The air intakes (three) are up high, and adjustable. The air is then drawn downward to a single inlet into the coil deck directly across from where the coil will be. Double O-ring drip tip w/ 6mm inside diameter. All stainless steel. Very similar in size to the RM2. Looks to be a M-T-L vapers dream atomizer. The Derringers are short and fat. S/S insides with a copper center post (+). Three posted, room inside horizontally but not a lot or room vertically. Two stepped (with O-rings) deck to mate with two ring Air Flow - first ring (three sets of three holes) lines up with the coil(s), second ring is slotted to allow / limit which holes are exposed. Both of these atomizers look like they could be flavor machines, the Chalice III for single coils and the Derringer for duals.

What??? No turbocharger or inter cooled intake manifolds??

 

[PapawBrett]

Mark Bugs GEM looks pretty nice too, but WAY out of my price range.

Mine too. A $150 Gift Card from my daughter and her boyfriend paid for this.

What??? No turbocharger or inter cooled intake manifolds??

Not yet. That would be the Chalice XXVII . Coming in six months !

 

[Dusty_D]

For that kind of pricing, I'd rather just hold on to my Grands even if I never use them again. Just sayin'! Are they really selling that low now?!

 

[Bunnykiller]

it was "found" in a bar ...

 

[PapawBrett]

For that kind of pricing, I'd rather just hold on to my Grands even if I never use them again. Just sayin'! Are they really selling that low now?!

it was "found" in a bar ...

No, they don't. Usually more than that. Adding two attys, which sell for $45 each... seems a little off. Just to compare - a Woodvil / RM2 is listing for $195. As far as found in a bar, something doesn't sound right. Only thing I noticed is that in four pictures, you cannot see the battery spring. It collapses if the mod is shorted.

 

[Chakris]

My replacement base and RBA coil heads have been shipped. Let's see how long it takes to get here.

Also ordered some more HHV juice to use up those gift points y'all sent. That still makes me smile every time I think about it. You guys are the greatest!!!

 

[Bronze]

You should be in good shape juicewise with what you ordered previously plus what Pop sent and the points you received from others.

 

[LAwaters]

I had to retire one of my Sony VTC5's. The wrapper tore at the top edge and AFAIK that's unsafe to use. It caught either on the charger or when sliding the cover back on in the IPV D2.

Picked up a couple of LG HG2 18650 batteries. Took forever for the initial charge, but has lasted more than a day. Not the most exciting hardware purchase, but it's making me happy.

 

[PapawBrett]

Any money spent on stuff that makes you happy without involving legal authorities is money well spent




(I am surprised BK hasn't pointed that out already)

 

[PapawBrett]

more to come....

Reo P67

 

[kkay59]

I just went and took a peek at 'em. Sweet. I think those will feel better in the hand, than the Grands do for sure. Is this only going to be a limited run? If so I won't be getting one. I'd love to get one, but I can't. Maybe in the future, if he keeps them in stock, I could pick up one. I thought he was coming out with a resin one...lol. Shows how much I am keeping up with things.

 

[Bunnykiller]

all depends on what is considered legal authorities.... what comes to mind is a very good divorce lawyer that is money well spent ...

 

[LAwaters]

Just ordered an IPV D3. Found a great price, and I'm loving the D2. Can't wait for it to arrive!

I also ordered an Aqua V2 clone - my third. I think it's made by Tobeco, so I hope it's passable. No one else has them anymore. For $10 it isn't a huge risk. The Aqua FX looks too fussy and the SE had some changes I don't think I'd like. The positive post has a ceramic insulator - which could lead to issues with keeping it tight without breaking it. Might pick one up later though. 2.5ml - kinda nice for those occasional flavors.

 

[Bronze]

Just ordered an IPV D3. Found a great price, and I'm loving the D2. Can't wait for it to arrive!

I also ordered an Aqua V2 clone - my third. I think it's made by Tobeco, so I hope it's passable. No one else has them anymore. For $10 it isn't a huge risk. The Aqua FX looks too fussy and the SE had some changes I don't think I'd like. The positive post has a ceramic insulator - which could lead to issues with keeping it tight without breaking it. Might pick one up later though. 2.5ml - kinda nice for those occasional flavors.

Low cost risk.

 

[Chakris]

The Aqua FX looks too fussy

Whoa yeah, looks like they're trying to reinvent the wheel and blew it... The SE doesn't look too bad, though. What don't you like about it?

 

[LAwaters]

Whoa yeah, looks like they're trying to reinvent the wheel and blew it... The SE doesn't look too bad, though. What don't you like about it?

Mainly that the positive post has a ceramic insulator. one reviewer pointed out that you'd have to be careful not to overtighten the post, or you could break that insulator. It could happen pretty easily when you tighten down the coil leg.

I may still pick one up. I like the other improvements to the deck - better post screws, easier to thread the coil legs in the post holes. The top filling isn't all that impressive. You still have to flip the atty to re-open the airflow. Minor quibble there - I like filling my Aqua's from the juice flow openings under the tank.

 

[Chakris]

It could happen pretty easily when you tighten down the coil leg.

Heaven forbid you should drop it.