Nautilus Mini : underwhelmed, how to improve? Boxmod? Wattage?

[echdareez]

Hi there,

I’ve recently seen all the raving reviews for the Nautilus Mini and decided to buy one, as a way to be able to vape while driving long distances (without the dripping). But after an initial test (one day of vaping), I’m underwhelmed… Both with the vapor production and certainly with the flavor. Is it just me or …

My background : started out with 600/1200 mAh batteries (with tanks like the Davide and CE-atomizers), moved on to unregulated mods and my own (double) coils. Nothing fancy but I tend to build around 0.6 ohm and I am pleased with whatever I vape with my Veritas / Zenith and the Plumeveil. A full luscious flavor and thick smoke. Not comparable to my initial vaping steps.

But the Nautilus Mini’s flavor is lacking…

So some questions :
- Is this as a result of the usage on an unregulated mod? As the Nautilus coil is at 1.9 ohm?
- Would this improve on a regulated boxmod? I have one that’s underway… If so : at what wattage would be ideal for a coil at 1.9 ohm?

Thanks a lot!
/d

 

[Topwater Elvis]

Are you using BDC or BVC heads ?
Authentic aspire nautilus & heads verified by entering the scratch off security code on their site?
Did you prime the head by dripping 3-5 drops on top of the screen, then taking a few unpowered primer puffs to ensure the wicking material is saturated before pressing the fire button?
Are you over tightening the tank to base, just tight enough to prevent leaks is all it takes.

There isn't an ideal power range, it is personal preference, start off at a low setting and work you way up taking a vape or three on each setting until you find what you like, if you get a funky taste turn it down.

Some folks like 8-10w, I use mine between 12w ~ 16w mostly, occasionally a few hits spaced out over a few minutes 16w ~ 18w, one or two hits at 20w only after making sure the wicking material is fully to slightly oversaturated.
A regulated APV will let you vary the power to find your sweet spots and provide consistent power to the head throughout battery life / as battery v drops off.

 

[Bunnykiller]

the coils in that atty are just too small to supply a really nice hit... ( as compared to a full sized RDA) want the ease of a tank but the hit of an RDA... look into an Aqua V2 or an RSST

 

[Yorkshire_pudding]

I have only used My naughty mini on my 15w itaste vvw 4. I tend to run mine at 12.5w. I'm sure some people will push it a little higher but i did got the odd slight burnt taste as 15w. That may also be down to me doing my steam train impression. I have not tried the 1.6 ohm coils yet. I will get a pack next time i need more coils.

 

[v1k1ng1001]

So some questions :
- Is this as a result of the usage on an unregulated mod? As the Nautilus coil is at 1.9 ohm?
- Would this improve on a regulated boxmod? I have one that’s underway… If so : at what wattage would be ideal for a coil at 1.9 ohm?

Thanks a lot!
/d

Yeah, a 1.9 coil on a mech is going to be underwhelming if you're used to subohming. With a vv box mod you'll be able to throw more power through that coil so you'll have to wait to really see if you like the nautilus. I think you will!

 

[dhood]

Definitely need a bit more power. I recently got an IPV mini after using an MVP2. I used to run the MVP at a full 11 watts and it was ok. Then I got the IPV and started experimenting. I found the Nautilus performs best, for me, around 12.5 or 13 watts. It is most definitely not going to give you the level of flavor/clouds of an RDA/RBA, but for me it is sufficient.

 

[dealer]

cool mod DDDD

 

[dealer]

the power is sufficient alright.

 

[echdareez]

Topwater Elvis : thanks a bunch for your reply! Let’s jump straight into it :
I’m using BVC heads. Currently using the standard supplied head and that should be about 1.9 Ohms? And yes, they are authentic, verified both the extra heads (bought them as a combination) and the base unit.
And again a yes : I filled it up, waiting a night (to be 100% sure) and started vaping next morning.
And a no : just tightened the tank to the base so it was stuck, nothing more (the reviews and the manual also stated that overtightening is big no-no).
Well, I currently only have a regulated device that goes up to 7W (max) so I’ll give it another go on my 50W-device (which is still underway). Patience is a nice virtue

Bunnykiller : the Aqua V2 and the RSST? Thanks 2 u 2 : will buy both of them Splendid tip!

Yorkshire_pudding : Chuckled twice Naughty mini? And doing the steam train impression? Soooooooo recognizable But seems like 12W is the sweet spot again? Or at least around 13W? As “Topwater Elvis” also preferred that wattage? But I think I’ll be replacing the head soon with the 1.6 Ohm version. Who knows, perhaps it will boost it a little bit? Appreciated!

v1k1ng1001 : So it is? Ok, thank for the reassurement, as I said before : my boxmod is underway and I’ll give it another go as soon as it arrived. To be honest : my mini… It’s not “bad” at all : as you said it yourself, subohming just can’t be compared to this (it is a step up) but for a RDA that’s already pre-built and coiled, it’s one sweet device. The taste is a little bit “metallic” though, not burnt at all but I taste some metallic tones at least. As a result of the wicking material?

dhood : and again that 12W Ok, I know what to do! Thanks! Man oh man, I’m throwing those thanks around likes candies. Genuine thanks but still

dealer : Think I’ll be boosting the power after reading all the above replies

 

[Yorkshire_pudding]

The standard heads are 1.8, I had them read as 1.8./1.9 so far. I'm not convinced the 1.6 will make that much difference as its only a 0.2 change but might aswell give them a go.

 

[blademansw]

To be honest, if you are used to vaping on a properly setup PlumeVeil, any clearo such as the Nauti Mini is going to seem underwhelming. I don't rate the aspires as high as the Kanger tanks anyway.

 

[SunshinePete]

Echdareez, you're suffering from Avatar syndrome, named after the dismal movie with the blue woman. When something gets so much hype it's only natural to think it must be really good, but no, that's not the way our universe works. You need to remember that life has three phases; birth, disappointment, death. I hope that helps.

 

[blademansw]

Echdareez, you're suffering from Avatar syndrome, named after the dismal movie with the blue woman. When something gets so much hype it's only natural to think it must be really good, but no, that's not the way our universe works. You need to remember that life has three phases; birth, disappointment, death. I hope that helps.

Thats the truth right there! +1

 

[Equilibrium]

Echdareez, you're suffering from Avatar syndrome, named after the dismal movie with the blue woman. When something gets so much hype it's only natural to think it must be really good, but no, that's not the way our universe works. You need to remember that life has three phases; birth, disappointment, death. I hope that helps.

Church.........

 

[Topwater Elvis]

IMO, A regulated power device will make a difference in the way the nautilus performs compared to using it on a mech.
Enough so that someone accustom to using an rda will be overjoyed,,, doubtful, good enough to get a satisfactory vape with good flavor & vapor production,,, I think so, I switch between rda/rba, carto tanks, Atlantis & nautilus everyday.

I prime nautilus & Atlantis heads by dripping about 5 drops right on top of the screen/ wicking material then filling tank and take a few unpowered primer puffs. If I don't see any bubbles I close off the airhole with a finger and blow gently into the drip tip.
I also start a new head off at lower power (-4 or 5w with the nauty) (-10w with atlantis) and slowly increase power to my normal setting for the first day / 5mls or so to ' break in' the head.
I believe this helps extend head life and explains why I have had zero problems or complaints with authentic aspire Atlantis & nautilus.

Ask 10 people the same exact question, get 12 different answers.

 

[rolygate]

Ask 10 people the same exact question, get 12 different answers.

So true!

Anyway here's another: regular heads (not rebuildables) usually need about 0.5 to 1 volt more than a straight battery can give, in order to provide what most of us would call a 'satisfactory' vape these days.

With rebuildables on a mech you just reduce the atomiser resistance until it works for you. The end result is about the same: more Watts.

So if you've got a non-RBA type of atty, they mostly need a bit more juice than a mech can deliver. There are a whole bunch of factors of course. Some people just like a very cool vape anyway. Another thing is that with a Nautilus, there are two types of coils - the replaceable coil/wick cartridge comes in two forms - and people often prefer one over the other.

 

[Brian Bavington]

I am surprised the bvc bdc coil did not go up in smoke as soon as you fired it unlimited box Atlantis yes sub ohm not nautilus I own tesla with nautilus and it has good flavor low power under 13 w no way my unlimted 75 watts witch I have used a Atlantis sub ohm on and its to much for them coils atomizer and mini atomizer would fit inside the coils of the Atlantis sub ohm there huge mbv has them on sale then you will get the flavour and the vape not like my brass monke driper with .2 but good the nautilus dose not have enough air or wick thats why aspire come out with the new atlantis sub ohm my self I am going to buy the kanger sub ohm its like two tanks in one atomizer or double coil build head like my dripper

 

[Brian Bavington]

You know I forgot ohms law when I spoke out of place using unlimited on his mini fully charged 4.2 v fireing my mini brakes out too 9 watts + /- less than 1 watt 1.8 coil at real 4.19 hardly any surge at tank not enough to run my mini go fig please pay no attion to my last post I was way off wrong still asking what the hell was I thinking be sides too much