Let's Talk Hardware

[PapawBrett]

Haven't got it yet, but have read several place the RM5 has two air slots and a turn ring. I guess you allow more air by how much of the slots you expose...
on this plus aluminum button cover and stainless steel drip tip. I think it'll look nice....



EDIT: Uh-oh. Just did a Google search and found a thread from 10 weeks ago. Only 11 posts, but pretty unanimous that the RM5 is for lung hitting and cloud chasing. Not my thing. Dayam...
There are Aluminum polishes in truck stops that can make it shine like chrome or stainless steel. If you've ever seen a Truck with fuel tanks or wheels that really shine, that's it. Maybe I can buff and polish that tumbled aluminum into something ultra-shiny for the classies. Somebody would want a shiny-shiny lung hitter (but probably not me).

 

[retic1959]

Haven't got it yet, but have read several place the RM5 has two air slots and a turn ring. I guess you allow more air by how much of the slots you expose... View attachment 382060 on this View attachment 382065 plus aluminum button cover and stainless steel drip tip. I think it'll look nice.... EDIT: Uh-oh. Just did a Google search and found a thread from 10 weeks ago. Only 11 posts, but pretty unanimous that the RM5 is for lung hitting and cloud chasing. Not my thing. Dayam... There are Aluminum polishes in truck stops that can make it shine like chrome or stainless steel. If you've ever seen a Truck with fuel tanks or wheels that really shine, that's it. Maybe I can buff and polish that tumbled aluminum into something ultra-shiny for the classies. Somebody would want a shiny-shiny lung hitter (but probably not me).

No rule saying you have to set it up for cloud chasing or lung hits , I'd give it a try before passing judgement .

 

[PapawBrett]

No rule saying you have to set it up for cloud chasing or lung hits , I'd give it a try before passing judgement .

No Doubt. Will probably run several 6ml bottles and at least 3 different coil variations (ohms). Just been so long since I've tried anything new...
Maybe I will quit pondering and start tinkering once it gets here. Shipped from Maine this afternoon, so early next week....

 

[LAwaters]

No Doubt. Will probably run several 6ml bottles and at least 3 different coil variations (ohms). Just been so long since I've tried anything new...
Maybe I will quit pondering and start tinkering once it gets here. Shipped from Maine this afternoon, so early next week....

Papaw, you might also want to try an extra long, narrow drip tip. I bought one to go with the Magma, thinking the vape might be too hot for me at .7 ohm dual coils. I like a warm vape, so I don't use the long drip tip, because it cools it a lot. Being narrow, it does focus the flavor.

And for your target ohms, 30 ga is better than 28 ga because it's fewer wraps, which helps it to heat up more efficiently. Enjoy those new shinys! It's a good thing when we can still get excited about something new. Joy is ageless.

 

[PapawBrett]

Couple quick questions;
Is House of Hybrids a manufacturer or retailer ? I am currently calling them the makers of the ZNA.....
Who Makes the Veritas ? I have no idea, but iHybrid is the best I've come up with so far...

 

[MostlySunny]

Ihybrid is the maker of the veritas. You are correct.

 

[Bimini Twist]

Couple quick questions;
Is House of Hybrids a manufacturer or retailer ? I am currently calling them the makers of the ZNA.....
Who Makes the Veritas ? I have no idea, but iHybrid is the best I've come up with so far...

They're a manufacturer, and according to their site,

WE SELL WHOLESALE ONLY and DO NOT SELL DIRECTLY TO THE PUBLIC.

They have a whole line of "Zen" products, including the old Z-Atty-Pro genesis style atty sold at ProVape. I believe the ZNA is their most recent product.

 

[PapawBrett]

OK, it took several hours but I got the latest Talley up. Per an earlier suggestion from Dusty, I've lumped all of the KFL together. I've also tried to create 'links' to all of the Products listed (PITA) but some of the web addresses turn into advertisements when you post them ???

 

[Bimini Twist]

OK, it took several hours but I got the latest Talley up. Per an earlier suggestion from Dusty, I've lumped all of the KFL together. I've also tried to create 'links' to all of the Products listed (PITA) but some of the web addresses turn into advertisements when you post them ???

Good work!

The software ECF uses is parsing the page document title from the <title></title> elements on those sites (little more detail in your other thread).

 

[Chakris]

Have you tried a different browser?

Hint: Do not import settings from your old browser when installing the new one.

Yes, the same thing happens with Google Crome and IE in windows 7 (on the iMac). It's weird - one day it was working fine next day + 6 months later, nada.

 

[LAwaters]

Question about the effect of ID on builds: does a larger ID make for an airier draw? I usually build with 2 mm ID, and the 3 mm ID coils I just put in both of the the Veritas clones seem a lot more airy.

 

[LAwaters]

Yes, the same thing happens with Google Crome and IE in windows 7 (on the iMac). It's weird - one day it was working fine next day + 6 months later, nada.

Could it be your firewall blocking it? Some pop up blockers can mess with sites loading too.

Edit: the REOS site has the age confirmation pop up when it loads. Something in your security settings may not be allowing that form to come up.

 

[PapawBrett]

Question about the effect of ID on builds: does a larger ID make for an airier draw? I usually build with 2 mm ID, and the 3 mm ID coils I just put in both of the the Veritas clones seem a lot more airy.

I don't see how, unless it's enough metal to need a 'starter' puff to get going... I would think more wick/ heating surface would have the opposite effect once it gets going, but what do I know....

 

[Bronze]

Question about the effect of ID on builds: does a larger ID make for an airier draw? I usually build with 2 mm ID, and the 3 mm ID coils I just put in both of the the Veritas clones seem a lot more airy.

I wouldn't think so LA. I don't think they are related. Maybe if they're up against the air inlet perhaps a little. And I would think then the larger the less airier. No idea though.

 

[LAwaters]

Chak, I checked their page and found they use JavaScript and jQuery for their initial age confirmation form. They may have updated the script code 6 months ago when you started having problems. You can try clearing your browser cache and temporary internet files. Also, instead of using a bookmark, or the browsers auto-complete for the URL, type each character of the URL manually, including the http:// part.

You could also try going to a page you haven't been to, to force the browser to do a fresh page load. Here's one to try if you haven't been on their policy page:

Policies

 

[LAwaters]

I don't see how, unless it's enough metal to need a 'starter' puff to get going... I would think more wick/ heating surface would have the opposite effect once it gets going, but what do I know....

I wouldn't think so LA. I don't think they are related. Maybe if they're up against the air inlet perhaps a little. And I would think then the larger the less airier. No idea though.

Exactly my thoughts on it, and the reason I tried this build. The Veritas is pretty airy to begin with. Just curious! Thanks.

BTW, Bronze - it's back to hard core cleaning for this 2nd EHPro Veritas. It looks clean, but tastes like metal. Apparently it's an issue others have had. Someone found that the airhole had machine grease in it. Ugh.

If you are interested: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/rebuildable-atomizer-systems/564990-veritas-rda-6.html

 

[Bronze]

Exactly my thoughts on it, and the reason I tried this build. The Veritas is pretty airy to begin with. Just curious! Thanks.

BTW, Bronze - it's back to hard core cleaning for this 2nd EHPro Veritas. It looks clean, but tastes like metal. Apparently it's an issue others have had. Someone found that the airhole had machine grease in it. Ugh.

If you are interested: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/rebuildable-atomizer-systems/564990-veritas-rda-6.html

I always wondered if there was a Veritas thread. I almost started my own. Yes, I see a couple people who had that metallic taste. Funny you have it on one but not the other. I don't have that problem fortunately. It's just pure vape bliss from mine. I'd just boil the heck out of it in plain water...distilled if you have it. Otherwise bottled water. Maybe the tap water is making it taste metallic.

Just confirms that clones are a buyer beware proposition.

 

[Chakris]

Ok, here ya go - a look at the new (at least to me) FT ZNA. I like the heft to it and it works as advertised. I'll have to get the name of the chip set off the ZNA thread 'cause I can't for the life of me remember which one it uses - Hot/something. There are a few of blemishes as you can see in the pics - the worst being a bur (or nick) right on the edge of the body next to the tube about an inch up from the bottom (see pics on Flickr album - link at bottom of post). Threads screw in nice and smooth and without any play that I can tell. The buttons are nice and clicky.

I've tried it out with all my attys except the Big Buddha which needs to be cleaned and rewicked first. All fit flush even the Magma with a little work around. I had to take the washer off the positive screw in side, otherwise it would screw down and start firing without pushing the fire button! The Magma has a dual .7ohm Rayon set up so I ran it up to 20W (4.0v) and chased a few clouds around the living room this afternoon.

All in all, I'm pleased with it and think it'll make a nice replacement for the old VAMO, which is getting funkier by the day.

MagZNA by Chakris1, on Flickr

WOW 20W! by Chakris1, on Flickr

CloudChasing by Chakris1, on Flickr

Here's the album with more pics.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/23621465@N04/sets/72157646508603534

 

[Bronze]

Nice Chakster!

 

[Chakris]

And with that done, I'll be hitting the sack soon - want to put a link on the big thread to this review. zzzZZZ