NarDA clone

[zoiDman]

I'm kinda with Highwayman on his opinion, a bit underwhelmed with it. It is not bad, don't mind the airflow, I can go with tight or loose airflow and be satisfied, though I do prefer a bit more then the Narda. So far I've found no magic in this little guy, tried various builds from mild to wild. Flavor just is not fantastic, OK, maybe average.

The way this thing is hyped I did have much higher expectations, just happy I didn't jump through any flaming rings to give it a try. On to the next hyped up atty, M atty and a Nipple should be here soon.

I will agree that it doesn't live up to the hype which is one reason I won't pay the going rate. Hyped up atties seldom do-- I'm sure many of us have found that out the hard way. That being said, I do get very good flavor off it and find it quite easy to build. I still dig it as my go to single coil atty.

Different strokes for different folks.

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I kinda Agree with Both of these Posts.

Does my NarDa Clone completely blow me away? And make all my Other rda's seem Obsolete? No, not Really. Is it a well made Clone that runs well in Single Coil Mode? Yes... Yes it is.

 

[jjatl]

I'm kinda with Highwayman on his opinion, a bit underwhelmed with it. It is not bad, don't mind the airflow, I can go with tight or loose airflow and be satisfied, though I do prefer a bit more then the Narda. So far I've found no magic in this little guy, tried various builds from mild to wild. Flavor just is not fantastic, OK, maybe average.

The way this thing is hyped I did have much higher expectations, just happy I didn't jump through any flaming rings to give it a try. On to the next hyped up atty, M atty and a Nipple should be here soon.

If you do not mind a tighter draw, I recommend dual 2mm coils. I have not found a single coil build that I like, but I love my dual coil build. The flavor is great

 

[ccwaters]

I've tried dual 2mm, 2.5mm, 3mm in it, certainly better then single coil, steps flavor up noticeably. My current build is dual 3mm 26g 316L probably the best build so far, performance/flavor is pretty good, but still lacking when compared to some of my others.

 

[dajczu]

I've done dual 26 gauge 7 wrap 2mm spaced coils ss316l.
Try to position the coils slightly higher. It helped me with flavour.

 

[phanner]

I got the dreaded coated screws.

Anyone find suitable replacements?

 

[5spike]

I got the dreaded coated screws.

Anyone find suitable replacements?

I just got these yesterday. work good.
$0.97 Replacement Screws for Atomizers (10-Pack) 10-pack - M3*4mm thread size at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

 

[phanner]

I just got these yesterday. work good.
$0.97 Replacement Screws for Atomizers (10-Pack) 10-pack - M3*4mm thread size at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

Nice. Can't wait for the slow boat again though lol

 

[zoiDman]

Nice. Can't wait for the slow boat again though lol

You can find SS Screws on e-Bay from state side sellers.

Just do a search for M3 Stainless Steel Screws.

 

[phanner]

You can find SS Screws on e-Bay from state side sellers.

Just do a search for M3 Stainless Steel Screws.

Thanks!

Purchased

 

[zoiDman]

Thanks!

Purchased

Cool. For some things, waiting on FT can be a PITA.

 

[dansus]

Mine arrived today, i likee. Stuffed it with cotton so there was a narrow channel between the coil and air hole, seems to work. Will try some more builds and report back.

 

[EdT586]

The NarDA is my next purchase, single coil attys are hard to come by.

 

[phanner]

Got my stainless screws in and I have officially fallen in love

Now to figure out how to get an authentic

 

[zoiDman]

Got my stainless screws in and I have officially fallen in love

Now to figure out how to get an authentic

Isn't it Amazing what a Difference ditching those Silly Slotted Screws (SSS) can make?

BTW - I posted this the other day in an RDA Thread talking about the NarDa...

...

I've kinda Upgrade my opinion of Mine. When I first got it, I thought it was a Good RDA for Single Coils. A Nice Soft Hitter. But nothing to Run Outside and Scream to the World how Great it was.

But after Putting a BF Pin in it and using/refining the Builds for it, I've really Grown to Like it. Probable will pick-up Another one on my Next FT Order.

 

[Marc411]

I'm with you zoiD, I bf'd mine as soon as I got it and it hasn't left my REO. Single 26ga .8 ohm and it's real nice vape.

 

[zoiDman]

I'm with you zoiD, I bf'd mine as soon as I got it and it hasn't left my REO. Single 26ga .8 ohm and it's real nice vape.

That's about where I'm doing Mine.

26ga NiChrome 80 @ .6 Ohms.

 

[LoveVanilla]

FYI, I verified the "other 316" clone (linked below) does use full stainless steel screws (i.e. not plated)

Picked up two of these clones; very well made, 316, wide top screw, tolerance tight enough to remove bottom oring and retain cap in pocket. Recommend.

 

[dansus]

Tried a few builds, for me it seems to benefit from a large single coil with lots of wick. Currently im enjoying a twisted 28g Ni200/Kanthal on 3.5mm ID with a fat X cotton wick, with the top of the coil about 1mm above the deck high point.

I absolutely stuff it with cotton, so theres only a narrow channel for air to travel to the coil and in ya gob.

Given how small the chamber is, i was getting hot magma towards the end of a drag and TC stops it getting too excited. I would imagine twisted SS in TC would be good too.

 

[jjatl]

i was getting hot magma towards the end of a drag

I was having the same problem with all of the single coil builds that I tried. I was only able to fix this by going to a dual coil setup so that the coil was not sitting directly under the drip tip.

 

[dansus]

I was having the same problem with all of the single coil builds that I tried. I was only able to fix this by going to a dual coil setup so that the coil was not sitting directly under the drip tip.

I tried but was too hard for me to get all the wire round the posts without destroying the coils.