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Here are my findings:
Winners and Losers:
Here are the winners and losers in my search for a leak free RTA with good flavor.
Losers:
Innokin Ares: I feel bad for Phil Busardo and Dimitris Agrafiotis, who designed this tank with Innokin. It's an example of good ideas that failed. If they had done some serious beta testing, the flaws of this RTA would have been discovered and possibly corrected before its release.
The Ares produces great flavor, is easy to fill and build, but it seeps e-liquid from the AFC occasionally and from the top cap seam constantly. Any kind of leaking or seeping is an automatic fail in this contest, so both of my two Ares have been returned to the vendor for a refund. Maybe there will be a V2 in the future that fixes the issues.
SJMY Hurricane V1.3: I really wanted this tank to be a winner. It has a huge 5ml juice capacity, a big, easy to build on deck, and pumps out tons of flavor. But alas, it seeps. First from the center pin- adding an o-ring fixed it, but now it seeps from the AFC. I suspect the 2 o-rings that encircle the drop-in build deck, but don't have any spares that size.
Honorable Mention - Runner-Up:
Savour (AKA The 3CVape x Vaping V1ck Savour 22mm MTL RTA): This little guy is a flavor powerhouse! My current wick/ build does not leak, but I have had some AFC seepage from previous builds. The other thing that keeps the Savour out of the winner's circle is that, for me, the wicking it kind of fussy on that tiny deck- getting the tails into those little holes.
Winners:
Siren 2 GTA by Digiflavor: This tank is everything the Ares wants to be, but it succeeds: great flavor, easy to build and it doesn't leak or seep. I had some AFC seepage initially, but replacing the bottom o-ring fixed it. This tank can sit for days without losing a drop of liquid. Mine is a 22mm, but I have two 24mm on the way.
SJMY Doggystyle: Keep it simple, baby! Ever wonder why those fancy-pants RTAs have to have a bazillion parts & o-rings, along with a bazillion ways to leak? Well, doggy says they don't! The epitome of simplicity, the good doggy wants only to give you love, and like any good doggy, she never leaks or seeps in the house, in your pocket or purse. She is well built and well trained. You won't be putting any monster builds on her tiny deck, but even a 2.5mm ID coil puts out tons of flavor and vapor. If you long for simplicity, reliability and performance, the doggy doesn't put on airs, she just delivers!
For MTL tanks, flavor production is king. My favorites include the Geekvape Galaxies mtl rdta, SXK doggy, Dwarv, and Fumytech Gotank. I'll need to do further testing to determine which is #1.
Mine didn't. But in fairness, it didn't take me very long to realize they just weren't very good (compared to km3 at the time), before I gave them away.
Run your finger or a paper towel around the seam between the top cap and the tank. I had two, and there was always e-liquid there.
Not all will leak... Some were made well and when built correctly they won't leak.Do not worry... be patient... they will ....
Ran the suggested test. No leaking.
I am not questioning that yours did leak, all I am saying is mine do not leak.
I mentioned up thread fused coil screws on another popular brand. Everybody has a loser now and then.
I have been using them for about two months now.Do not worry... be patient... they will ....
Apparently not long enough
I have been using them for about two months now.
Apparently not long enough
Or.... you are very skillful vaper/builder... I have dozen different tanks and manage each to leak ...not always and not very often... but such bad luck provides for me reasonable excuse to try new ones...
But as saying goes... better later than never...
Ninety-four-year-old Mrs. Hatcher showed up at her lawyer's office one Monday morning. "I want you to begin divorce proceedings," she announced.The lawyer was aghast. When he regained his composure, he said, "Mrs. Hatcher, you and your husband have been married for over seventy years. What in the world could have happened to make you want to get divorced at this stage in your life?"Mrs. Hatcher looked him squarely in the eye. She cleared her throat and said, "We wanted to wait until all the children were dead."
I am hardly skilled. Maybe because I vape at the mega high 9.5 to 12.5 watts helps.Or.... you are very skillful vaper/builder... I have dozen different tanks and manage each to leak ...not always and not very often... but such bad luck provides for me reasonable excuse to try new ones...
But as saying goes... better later than never...
Ninety-four-year-old Mrs. Hatcher showed up at her lawyer's office one Monday morning. "I want you to begin divorce proceedings," she announced.The lawyer was aghast. When he regained his composure, he said, "Mrs. Hatcher, you and your husband have been married for over seventy years. What in the world could have happened to make you want to get divorced at this stage in your life?"Mrs. Hatcher looked him squarely in the eye. She cleared her throat and said, "We wanted to wait until all the children were dead."
I too have had my share of leakers. The original Scion actually literally fell apart. It didn't leak, just collapsed. It was ugly. The N2 which I still have leaked more than once.
Guess I have hust been lucky with the Ares. About time too!
Or.... you are very skillful vaper/builder... I have dozen different tanks and manage each to leak ...not always and not very often... but such bad luck provides for me reasonable excuse to try new ones...
But as saying goes... better later than never...
Ninety-four-year-old Mrs. Hatcher showed up at her lawyer's office one Monday morning. "I want you to begin divorce proceedings," she announced.The lawyer was aghast. When he regained his composure, he said, "Mrs. Hatcher, you and your husband have been married for over seventy years. What in the world could have happened to make you want to get divorced at this stage in your life?"Mrs. Hatcher looked him squarely in the eye. She cleared her throat and said, "We wanted to wait until all the children were dead."
My personal belief is that this vape thing we do, well, it's kind of "arbitrary". Seven years of extensive "testing" leaves me with one prevailing conclusion:
Q: "Will it leak?"
A: "Flip a coin."
Whatcha gonna do? {shrug}
ricks said:
No, it was the Kayfun they were talking about. I had a Kayfun Lite which had a polycarbonate plastic tank. My first tank developed a hairline crack, probably from crossthreading it (the threads were extremely fine and easy to crossthread), and had to be replaced.
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Nice. And the countdown begins. 8 weeks until you clean and pack up your other attires for storage.
What is the mod, btw?
What is the mod, btw?
I love the size. So far it's great! The air control will shut down almost 100%. I've got it all the way open now and it's a perfect draw for me. I like it half way closed too tho. I will have to use something in the air hole to open it to refill it I'm sure.
What's the exact capacity on these. I forgot to check it with a syringe when I filled it. I always check when I get a new tank.
We will see... The mod is an Evic Primo Mini.Nice. And the countdown begins. 8 weeks until you clean and pack up your other attires for storage.
What is the mod, btw?
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