I don't like the fire button placement--I use my thumb to push the fire button, but that's not my main concern. I don't like the fact that the AFC adjustment/holes of my atties may end up right next to the body of the mod; the airflow may be impeded with larger atties and the adjustment may be difficult. Just thinking out loud--I never held one in my hand.
Little itty bitty mods under $100.
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I don't like the fire button placement--I use my thumb to push the fire button, but that's not my main concern. I don't like the fact that the AFC adjustment/holes of my atties may end up right next to the body of the mod; the airflow may be impeded with larger atties and the adjustment may be difficult. Just thinking out loud--I never held one in my hand.
A dozen KFs? What's KFs?
All clones. Mostly EHPro V2 Lite and I think there's a "plus" on the end as well.
My older ones, well, first two were 3.1s, still in use. Built a few from FT parts, also in use. And one Tobeco.
Earrings and goldfish, huh? 
I found one cheaper than that--and free shipping, and still canceled the order. That battery cap also makes me nervous. It looks like a perfect entryway for any spilled joose right into your battery compartment. And again, that battery cap may just align perfectly with my atty's AFC and cramp my vaping style.
I found one cheaper than that--and free shipping, and still canceled the order. That battery cap also makes me nervous. It looks like a perfect entryway for any spilled joose right into your battery compartment. And again, that battery cap may just align perfectly with my atty's AFC and cramp my vaping style.
Reminds me of the RoughStack. A very poor design for dripping. The button was right next to the 510 connection.
They sold replacement switches. I bet they sold a lot of them.
Right. I thought you were perhaps talking about KF mods.
Just wanted to make sure.Do you have a K4? A KFMv3? I like the more open draw of those latter day Kayfuns.
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Picked up some Tobeco KF4s, and while nice, I actually prefer the slightly larger capacity and lighter weight of the v2. Do have a couple ready to fill. 
When your VCT5's die...you may want to consider replacing them with Samsung 30Q's...
According to Mooch's tests (that pufZeppelin posted earlier)...the VCT5 and 30Q both have CDR 20A and MCA 25A...
But...the VCT5 is 2600mAh vs. the 30Q 3000mAh...
https://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/attachments/image-jpeg.550248/
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That was my plan, but hopefully by the time they die, there's something even better out. As I said, I'm a "tootle puffer" so this mod wont be pushed often. And I'm still a believer in the original 30a rating. I don't know if Mooch just got a bad batch or what? I've seen them pushed, hard, and come out.
My Pico is on the way, along with a Theorum atty, I figure I'm gonna try the temp control I may as well go head first and I'm a sucker for a genny!
I know that the range on this can vary widely, but for over a year now my original 18650's - Samsung 25R's are still working but the 'cycle' has become shorter. I have three mods going that use 18650's along with a few other internal batt mods - Defenders :- ) - so my daily vaping gets split up among them but the majority of puffs are two Kbox mini's/topboxes. I vape at around 11-15Ws. For people with similar but longer experiences with external batts, how long do the 18650's last and are there 'symptoms' other than shorter cycles that tell you they are almost done... dying..... or point me to a battery thread that discusses 'life' of batts....
With mine, it's just a slowly diminishing vape time, Kent.
You can, if you're so inclined, read their voltage right after charge, and then again an hour or so later. If it's falling off when not being used, end of life is near.
You can, if you're so inclined, read their voltage right after charge, and then again an hour or so later. If it's falling off when not being used, end of life is near.
Hello, itty bitty friends. So, considering that no new products will be available on the market after August 8 (unless the FDA ceases to exist), which mods do we like now? I'm thinking about getting a couple more while it's still time. Any tips for a reliable mod with external battery? I like smallish mods with rounded edges, like Kbox mini, iStick 30 etc. I don't want a mech.
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IPVD(x)?
I don't know how long it will last, but I really like the istick pico over the kbox mini. It is small, a little wider than the kbox but shorter, and to me just feels better. The evic mini is still on the market, much less expensive now, has rounded edges but is "squarer" than the kbox mini, but it is firmware upgradable so that's something.
I don't know how high you want to go, but I have to say that the Vape Forward Lite is a really nice single 18650 mod. It feels really sturdy, but not too heavy, is really reliable and (I think) looks great. It is about the size of that original kanger kbox that came out (the one that had buttons for wattages).
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I went looking for reliability complaints regarding the latest Joyetech eVic VTC Mini 75 watt but didn't find any. 18650 that you can remove to charge or charge internally with USB. Lotto features - no rounded edges though. And if you wants the shiny my precious you have 5 color choices. I want one with the Cubis tank, in gold:
eVic VTC Mini - CUBIS
ETA: Not to imply that this one has razor sharp edges and corners, but when it comes down to looking for "rounded edges" that may be a pretty subjective criteria for one person to the next. So take a peek at the pix.
In the spirit of this thread - the "under 100" part - the Joyetech link is there for best information purposes only. I have seen these as full kits with the Cubis tank for as low as $49.99, and certainly a lot less if you just want the "express" version with no tank and less a couple other bits and bobs.
And to satisfy the "fear factor" thing going around: The full kit with a tank comes with three coil heads - and an RTA building head as well. So if our worst Orwellian dreams come true - if you get it with a Cubis tank the Cubis is rebuildable.
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And I've been thrilled with (Kurt & Kat's beloved) Heatvape Defenders. Rounded, 18650, large fonts, and fires every time I press the button.
Very impressive, and I like them.
Very impressive, and I like them.
Cloupor Mini or mini+. Both same size, very small and light, rounded edges on a squarish cross section.
Wismec Pressa 75TC. Just a tad taller, business side is arced. The whole side is the fire button. Very comfy and light.
All three are single 18650 and do have builtin charging via usb if you want to use it. (I just swap out and use external charging. Faster and easier for me.)
While the Mini+ and Pressa are TC capable, both work great in power mode, and fire low enough for most tootlers.
I have many of the mods above - VTC mini, Defender
(internal batt) which I do like but the Defender 50W, nice but not as loved :- ) ... But I just bought 3 Kbox topbox minis (I already have 3 unused Kbox minis) for the rounded edges, not wide, spring loaded and I like the finish better than the earlier models. The topbox also is TC for Ti, Ni, SS, nichrome and it has a bigger screen. All other features the same as the Kbox mini. I only bought the mod without the topbox, because of the problems I have with the Subtank/Topbox leaking. I run GS Air M's on them - one has the GS Tank topper.I got them at SweetVapes - a vendor I trust with better prices and sells the individual mod without tank and a pretty good price, 2day shipping! - better $ than gearbest where I won't buy any more products.
Kanger KBOX Mini 75W TC - Kangertech - Mods
Also got a few more GS Air M's and coils:
Eleaf GS Air M - Eleaf Tanks - Eleaf - Tanks & Coils
Eleaf GS Air Coils Organic Cotton - Eleaf Coils - Eleaf - Tanks & Coils
and picked up some more LG HG2's:
LG HG2 3000mah 18650 20A - Sony, Samsung, LG - Mod Batts Chargers
there may be better prices but the 'one vendor' option overrides the $ issue on that :- )
I see eciggity also has a similar price on the mod:
Kanger KBOX Mini TC 75W
Well Katya...there have been a number of GREAT Mods offered by the experienced people in this thread for you to consider...
My suggestion...ya' might want to consider a Wismec Presa...
After I got my (first) one I found I was (automatically) reaching for it considerably more often than any of my other Mods.
Its "hand comfort" is superb and no matter how I pick it up (right-handed, left-handed, frontwards, backwards) there's NEVER any "Fire Button searching" (its Fire Bar is always just...there!).
I, subsequently, bought more of 'em (and replaced/PIF'd my KBOX Mini, VTC Mini and Defender-50W).
Just sayin'...
Presa TC100W Standard Kit $32.99 by Wismec
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Currently using the 5 topped with ole subtank minis, running SS in TC awesum vape!
Oh and btw, high all you old friends
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