Mini Review

[drummerskey]

If anyone was interested in a whole tackle box of X2s, Nanos, pre-filled cartomizors and CE3s, the Mini might have just started the fire sale of the rest of my gear. (that's kinda a joke so that everyone knows I am not breaking forum rules)

First off, I think that SI hit it out of the park with both the T3 and the Mini's construction and appearance. T3 or Mini on a stainless spinner...........sexy. A lot of what I have previously purchased just seemed, well - cheap. The T3 and the mini both have a sturdy design and the only thing it is missing is glass instead of plastic for the tank in my opinion.

Cleaning both of these models is also by far the easiest. The wicks on the heads clean up pretty easy and cleaning the left-overs out of either is pretty much a breeze.

I think that the heads are a completely different topic but out of the 6 or so that I have used, only one was bad but it was REALLY BAD, turned my T3 into a sippee cup.

So far, the T3 and Mini are separated by performance. The T3 always got moisture, juice, condensation or whatever in the air post. I found myself cleaning it out pretty frequently but either I have powerful lungs or blowing out the moisture is not how you fix it because the more I blew into the tip, the more of a problem it became until it was empty and then it worked again. Sticking a tissue in the post and bottom solved the issue but with the mini, I haven't had one gurgle yet. I also don't find myself plugging the holes of the mini with my fingers either.

I am adding the note that I have had this for 4 days but I could still compare the information above with the T3 after 4 days and my opinion would be the same.

Happy vaping!

 

[JoAnnW]

Glad you like the mini T3s.

I think the size of the mini T3 is a major factor that eliminates a lot of the gurgling and leaking problems of the larger T3. The vapor is also warmer.

 

[Garemlin]

I have a T3 and have tried it four different times and each time was an epic fail. Gurgling, very little draw and the last two times liquid draining down the battery. I just ordered a mini and hope the results are better. If it works good I will get a few more. If not giving up on them completely.

 

[gizmofla]

Just received 2 mini T3's and 2 replacement heads today and really like them so far. After using the x2 clearos for a couple of weeks I didn't care for the flavor I got with the RY4. I tried 2 of them both seemed to have a little burnt taste to it using on the x2 battery. With the T3 mini's I like the flavor much better. Can I use butterscotch and grape in the T3 mini without the tank cracking?

 

[drummerskey]

To my understanding, cinnamon flavors are the only ones that creates issues. I also think the X2's are the ones with melting issues but I don't like that flavor so I don't know but never heard or experienced issues with grape or butterscotch and I have and like those

 

[gizmofla]

Thanks for the reply drummerskey. I wont be using cinnamon flavors at all myself so it shouldn't be a problem with grape or butterscotch in the mini T3. I just received the grape and butterscotch today also. I think I'll let them sit for a week at least before I try them out.

 

[Amethyst_Star]

I have had issues with any eLiquids containing Banana cracking any clearomizers I've used from SI, unfortunately. My favorite eLiquids are Cinnamon and Strawberry Banana, so it's cartomizers for me. :/

As for the mini T3, I got mine today. It looks very pretty, but all I got was an airy draw from it. My husband likes how it holds more liquid, though, so I'm going to let him have it to try. Everything seems to work fine for him, anyway. LOL!

 

[drummerskey]

@giz - you really should try to let them sit a bit when you get the juices. You would be amazed at the difference between using the juice as soon as you get it and letting it sit in a dark place for a month before using it. It can be night and day sometimes. I have let some sit longer than that but there wasn't much, if any of a difference. Using it right out of the gate won't harm anything or will opening it to try it but just a suggestion

@tina - never had any issues with banana flavors either and I have mixed quite a bit with bananas foster. I haven't used these flavors yet in the T3/mini and I have used cinnamon in the CE3s with no issue (you can from what I was told here).

Also, everyone suggests plugging the holes with some material like glue or wax but you should tell your husband to either A. wrap his index finger around the gripped edge of the base of the T3/mini when taking a drag or B. Finding the holes in the same location and cover the hole with his index finger and releasing during the drag. I find that both work well and no science project.

 

[propagandax]

Now if we can just get a mini battery to go with the mini t3, life would be good.

 

[Amethyst_Star]

Thanks, drummerskey! I've been using the juices in the old CE2's we still had and they haven't cracked, yet!

 

[Garemlin]

Now if we can just get a mini battery to go with the mini t3, life would be good.

Mini as in what??? Like a 400mAh??? Wouldn't last much longer than a 78mm Volt. I have yet to find any clearomizrs that look out of place on my 900. With the exception of the full size T3 which I don't use anymore anyway.

 

[propagandax]

Mini as in what??? Like a 400mAh??? Wouldn't last much longer than a 78mm Volt. I have yet to find any clearomizrs that look out of place on my 900. With the exception of the full size T3 which I don't use anymore anyway.

Yes mini like that. I'm x2s are longer than I prefer. I have an ego 650 with mini t3 and its half the length of the x2 assembled. Slight exaggeration. Plus the cig size don't work with T3s. My personal goal is the best possible vape in the smallest possible foot print. Pocket friendlier. My opinion subject to others not agreeing, lol. Still like my 650 x2 auto though

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[Garemlin]

I am on day two with my mini. Fourth tank full and zero problems. Only one instance of gurgling but I let it set for a bit and it went away. No leaking at all. I have tried holding one air holes and it makes a slight difference but not worth doing on a regular basis. Flavor is stronger and much more vapor than the problematic T3. I do find myself using it more on my regular 900 over my new spinner as with the more airy draw the longer cutoff time works better. Just don't get enough vape on the short spinner cutoff time. I also think that with the slightly less cooler vape than the top coil X2 that the mini will work better with sweeter juices. I am gonna give it a few more days and if it continues to perform well I am gonna order two more and some replacement heads.

 

[NeoLogic]

I like the deisgn of the mini t3. easy to assemble and clean, easy to refill. I'm just not getting good flavor out of this thing. Vapor production is just fine, but flavor is very muted. I even pulled some wick out of it as some have suggested, but the flavor is nothing close to the flavor im getting out of my x2 clearos. Not a huge fan of the airy draw either, but definitely something i would accept if i had better flavor production. They only downfall of the x2 is the fact that they're not rebuildable. I love that clearo, but i'm making a serious decision on whether swapping my gear to another vendor because of this. it becomes a hassle trying to clean, let dry, dry burn, then vape these when the head is all that needs to be swapped.

 

[awsum140]

The Spinner is smaller than an X2 and comes in a 650mah size if you want a smaller battery. Now, from what you guys are saying, I may have to buy a couple of mini T3s on my next SI order. Does buying ever end in vaping?????

 

[Garemlin]

I like the deisgn of the mini t3. easy to assemble and clean, easy to refill. I'm just not getting good flavor out of this thing. Vapor production is just fine, but flavor is very muted. I even pulled some wick out of it as some have suggested, but the flavor is nothing close to the flavor im getting out of my x2 clearos. Not a huge fan of the airy draw either, but definitely something i would accept if i had better flavor production. They only downfall of the x2 is the fact that they're not rebuildable. I love that clearo, but i'm making a serious decision on whether swapping my gear to another vendor because of this. it becomes a hassle trying to clean, let dry, dry burn, then vape these when the head is all that needs to be swapped.

I have to admit that the flavor is not as strong. I think I am gonna reserve the minis for stronger and sweeter flavors like Tribeca. Or I may try some of my ECB flavors with double extra flavor next time I order.

Just curious what ratio are you using???

 

[CatLady007]

The Spinner is smaller than an X2 and comes in a 650mah size if you want a smaller battery. Now, from what you guys are saying, I may have to buy a couple of mini T3s on my next SI order. Does buying ever end in vaping?????

I got a Spinner and a mini T3 (the regular T3's were a fail for me) this time, and they are an excellent combination. I really, really like the X2 clearos, but the T3 is so much easier to clean and fill. With the ability to vary the heat, I'm really pleased. I'll be ordering another spinner and a whole batch of mini's next time. I'm pretty conservative in my vape purchasing, so it's really cool for me, when something new comes out that I can justify buying.

 

[trichman]

Mini's Rock!

 

[drummerskey]

Does anyone else have a muted flavor issue?

My juice has steeped for a good few months and the flavors are mainly fruit and desert and I don't think I have a muted flavor.

I did have a mini drain out in my carrying case but it was in my pocket and went from A/C house the A/C car to Africa HOT outside over the weekend and I am guessing that was the reason.

 

[NeoLogic]

I have to admit that the flavor is not as strong. I think I am gonna reserve the minis for stronger and sweeter flavors like Tribeca. Or I may try some of my ECB flavors with double extra flavor next time I order.

Just curious what ratio are you using???

I use juices from a different vendor than SI or NicQuid. Usually its a 70/30 or 60/40 PG/VG mix. I'm just assuming the bottom coil design of the Mini T3 lends itself to less flavor production. Although, I do have a knockoff evod tank and it is bottom coil, getting better flavor from that than the T3. X2 gives the best flavor for me, but again, a little tougher to clean without being able to take it apart.