Mini Reo Initial Impressions

[clyde2801]

Was reminded via email by Reo about the o-ring that slips around the 901. Sonofa....I saw that in his tutorial, but just didn't remember it. It's meant to go right under the hole on that atty and catch the juice from priming. Inhaling then causes the juice to be sucked off of the o-ring back into the atty. Simple ingenious solution.

And I am really, really loving the LR901 on this mod. Thick, intense tasty vape, especially with some thick VG. I'd swear I was doing HV, and off of a 14500 batty, for crying out loud! I just may like this setup better than the native 510 config.

 

[bitey]

The mini can do PG, but it seems show a preference for VG. My next juice order will probably be some straight VG flavors, and I'll dose up my existing juices with some straight VG to thicken the viscosity of them a bit. Until then, I'll just vape up the last of my thick, sweet, syrupy coconut VG from mist-styx.

Hmm, VG from mist-styx or vaporrenu? Not sure which way to go.

A number of us are using Alien Vision's all VG juice. The flavors with the Reo Mini are great, and the consistency is just right.

 

[ACM]

The mini can do PG, but it seems show a preference for VG.

That sounds more like an issue with the atomizer. The mod itself should not have any issues with specific kinds of juice. It's really just a power delivery system.

 

[Sterno]

and if your vg is to thick just cut it with pure grain alcohol

 

[ACM]

and if your vg is to thick just cut it with pure grain alcohol

Now THAT's a vaping solution I can get behind!

 

[clyde2801]

That sounds more like an issue with the atomizer. The mod itself should not have any issues with specific kinds of juice. It's really just a power delivery system.

It's just a power delivery system if it's a 1st or 2nd gen mod, or a top feeding 3rd like the mr puffer. But it's also a juice delivery system as well. PG and VG have different vaping properties and different viscosities; hence Reo's inclusion of a smaller inlet tube for PG. Juice has to be fed through the inlet tube and into the battery connector and/or adapter and into the atty while not blocking the flow of air into the latter. Reo also prefers VG, and it's my experience that modders make mods that are good at handling their favorite type of juice. Viscosity can make a difference-drain the 5w-30 out of your new car and replace it with straight 50 weight in winter if you doubt me.

Yeah, I can't necessarily rule out your theory of a wonky atty, granted. OTOH, you can't disprove my theory either. Let's call it draw, shall we?

 

[ACM]

PG and VG have different vaping properties and different viscosities; hence Reo's inclusion of a smaller inlet tube for PG. Juice has to be fed through the inlet tube and into the battery connector and/or adapter and into the atty while not blocking the flow of air into the latter.

I thought the inlet tube was a standard size across all mods. I didn't realize there were variations. I stand corrected.

 

[clyde2801]

I hadn't thought about the possibility of just a wonky atty being the cause of the variation, to be honest. Obviously, further investigation is required, and that means a whole lot more vaping....

Since I've had good results with LR901s from ikenvape and madvapes, I'm guessing that most if not all of them will work on this mod. Buying spares becomes a decision to buy from valuevapor or eastmall. Rough calculations....value vapor vs. eastmall.....at a savings of $2 per atty versus shipping of $16 vs $4, you'd have to buy at least six attys from eastmall to break even on the shipping. And even then, it would be shipping from China vs. shipping from Texas, not having to go through customs....i.e., a LOT slower than VV.....it seems that unless you're wanting to buy a .... load of attys from china and don't mind waiting, VV would make more sense.

Betcha they're the same attys. They're probably doing the strictly ejuice thing and buying from the people's republic in bulk to get wholesale pricing and shipping and passing the savings along to the customers. I'm okay with that.

Think I'll have to buy a couple of VV and see how well they work with the Mini.

 

[clyde2801]

Oh, Reo has found that he can get some extra life and possibly performance out of a dying 501 from drilling out the inlet holes right above the threads with a 5/64th drillbit. One of my sterno debridged's is starting to give up the ghost, even after soaking overnight in crest pro health mouthwash. Having almost nothing to lose, I'll have to try this today IF I can get some time....

Gentlemen, start your dremels!

 

[ACM]

Oh, Reo has found that he can get some extra life and possibly performance out of a dying 501 from drilling out the inlet holes right above the threads with a 5/64th drillbit. Having almost nothing to lose, I'll have to try this today IF I can get some time....!

Let us know if you have any success. I am always trying to learn new ideas for extending the life of attys and cartos, so I'll be eager to read your results. (I'd try it myself, but I don't have any dying 510s at the moment.)

 

[clyde2801]

The surgery was a success. Patient lived. Able to take the dremel and widen the two inlet holes above the threads in the brass base and make two additional ones as suggested by Reo as an advanced technique.

The increased airflow has given a bit more life to the atty. OTOH, it also makes it more susceptible to flooding when using thinner PG mixes. (And I've lost my reduction tube, damn my weak old eyes.) Next time I try it, I'll stick with widening the existing holes before I do any extras.

Frankenatty is a bit inconsistent, and requires a bit of work and effort to get a good vape. Is it as good as a brand new atty? No. Then again, even Victor Frankenstein didn't expect his monster to put on a suit and tie and get an office job after raising him from the dead. Going back to the LR901 for now (just love it too much to put it down) and will come back to Frankenvape when I want a change. I'm kind of curious to see how long it will continue to exist in it's half alive state.

Not really sure if I want to try this with a fresh atty, will probably consult with Reo before doing so. But if you're desperately waiting for a package to come in from eastmall and need some extra innings out of a almost gone 510, why not?

BTW, Sterno reports that he loves the vape from the 901, but finds the comparative lack of TH to be a bit unsatisfying. So, he's going back to the LR510.

 

[clyde2801]

Really looking forward to the Grand (I think it should be called the 'Reo Grande' but hey, it's not my mod.).

If it vapes the same as a Mini, and will carry an all day supply of juice and batty without being the size of a brick, that will be one sweet mod. The only downside is that the mini will certainly disappear...into my wife's purse.

C'mon, end of month.....

 

[ACM]

...if you're desperately waiting for a package to come in from eastmall and need some extra innings out of a almost gone 510, why not?

Sounds like a good option in a pinch. Thanks for posting the results.

 

[clyde2801]

Sounds like a good option in a pinch. Thanks for posting the results.

You're welcome. As long as one other person learns from my dumbassery, it's all worth it.

 

[clyde2801]

While waiting on the Reo Grande and playing with the new 510 connection for the GGTS-AVS, I ordered some 510 cartos from vaporkings.

Unfortunately, they're too long to work on the AVS, the mouthpiece won't screw on. Will try again with the drip tip mouthpieces, but not today.

They do seem to work fairly well on the Mini, however. They're not quite the powerhouse on it as is the lr510, but they're not bad at all. They could also be beneficial to those struggling with flooding issues while using thinner PG juices on the mini. I'm also wondering what kind of life I can get out of these vis a vis regular 510 attys.

The technique for the mini is simple: pop off the outer top mouthpiece and recessed inner ring and place the drip tip onto the top of it. When vape eases up on the carto, hold the mini upside down and give it an slight squeeze for an extended duration. Wait a minute or two for the juice to saturate the wadding of the carto, and you're back in business.

If anyone else has tried this setup on the mini, I'd appreciate their feedback. Thanks.

 

[clyde2801]

Well frak me, my AVS with the 510 connection went down on....eh, let's change that to...quit working here at the office. No spare parts, etc. Think I'll go ahead and run back home and get the mini. Nice thing about the mod is that nine times out of ten any problems with it are solved by servicing or changing the atty. Sigh.

Now if only the Grande would get here.

 

[clyde2801]

Well, frak me, I've found vaping nirvana! As previously stated, I bought some 510 cartos from vaporkings that work decently with the mini, and alleviate some of the flooding niggles I've had with thinner juices. Not a fog machine, but that's okay.

Going through my loose atty/carto collection and I found a silver 510 carto, which I believe was given to me by sterno. Same procedure, pop the tops off the carto, insert a drip tip, and juice by a slow steady squeeze while holding the mini upside down. I think it's a lr510.....

Unlike the regular 510 cartos, there's nothing subdued about the LR. Very audible sizzle when you hit the button, almost like bacon frying. Plumes of vapor, decent taste and TH. Easily rejuiced, no flooding issues, all for less than $2 apiece. Sweet mystery of life, at last I've found thee.....

Sorry. Going to have to order some LR510 cartos from Rob at vaporkings, and maybe see if I can exchange my unopened box of the regulars. Not a huge deal if they won't, they'll still vape and I can throw an extra or two in my vape bag as spares. They may also behave a bit better in the Grande with a high drain 18650 pushing current through them.

Speaking of the Grand (which should be called the Reo Grande) they should be for sale Friday at 7pm est. If this vapes like the mini with a 18650 and 2x the juice supply and isn't as large as a brick, it'll be unbeatable, especially with the LR510 carto. God help me, the Mini is practically perfect, especially if you're into smaller vapes. I have a feeling my other mods will soon start rusting in a drawer....

 

[clyde2801]

Been informed that the magic silver carto was a LR510 (1.5ohm) sent by Reo to Sterno available at madvapes. Getting two packs of LR 510 cartos from vaporkings rated at 2ohm, will have to see how they compare. BTW, Rob at VK agreed to exchange the unopened pack of cartos for the LR, I'll just send him an envelope. Speaking of VK, was able to get 10 more of the LR 510 attys on sale before they ran out of stock.* Even got a bulk discount. Fine folks there, God bless em.

Looking forward to the Grand.

*Though this may be nothing but dead surplus if the LRcartos from VK turn out being what I think they're going to be.

 

[clyde2801]

Got the LR cartos (2ohm) from VK, and I frakkin' love 'em. Will have to see how much life I can get out of them.

Hope to go by and see the lr510 atty that reo modded for sterno late this morning.

I've got a strategic atomizer supply laid in....12 or so lr510's from VK, 15 or so lr cartos, give or take. May have to get a couple of the vaunted EM ones from Reo while getting the grand...

 

[MikeDeason]

I never have flooding problems with the MINI. Just watch for the bubbles of juice out the connector holes and stop pushing when they start. Pretty simple no matter what the viscosity of the juice.

Would never befoul this mod with a carto.