New squonkers

[Train2]

I'm about as close as you'll find to vaping exclusively 1-battery mech squonkers.

MOST of them sport a simple 26g. 316L SS coil in the range of 0.45. That's 5.5 or 6 wraps. Often spaced. Some 2.5 and some 3.0mm.

I have a few RDA's that need a dual, for which I fall back to 28g. Ni80 so I can land in the same resistance range.

I have a very small selection of purchased coils (claptons, fused claptons, and aliens) that I'll toss in the mix occasionally - literally have a few of each, and don't know the specs offhand except most recent purchase from Fresno Fog that's thoughtfully labelled "MechAlien, 28/36 N90 3mm .24 ea". Thought that might be "too hot" for me - but while a bit "lively," it's vaping just great.

 

[Zaryk]

I strictly run only mech squonk mods. I do not use regulated mods only because I have not found a single one I actually like.

On my profiles I run the .18 kanthal strips. On my small, single coil RDAs I use triple core fused claptons at between .24 - .3 ohms. I have not used a dual coil RDAs for quite a long time now so I have no words to share on those.

 

[Jebbn]

Are there any bad points to the wismec luxotic bf mod? It's showing up on clearance at a few places, due to the luxotic surface being released.

I know it's unregulated but has protection. And uses proprietary bottles. Just not sure if it leaks like a sieve or not

I recall reading that some people had Problems with Big Time Leaking.

Yep, they leak. Thats what causes the auto fire problem.
I bought 5, they were very cheeeap I was aware of the issues but was also aware of how to fix the problems.
Its a simple fix, but you shouldnt have to do it.
The one I use I didnt do the fix until I had experienced the leak. That happened during the first bottle.
Going forward I will apply the fix as I unbox them and before I use them.
There is a vid on yt
The fix I did was to clean it all out with isopropyl and let dry.
Install a non squonk atty.
Pull out the pin that is the point of the leak and clean and dry out inside.
Apply loctite to the pin and a bit inside and reinsert pin.
Place an O ring inside the 510 connector, 6mm or 7mm, maybe it was a drip tip O ring? I cant remember.
The next step isnt in the yt vid and probably an overkill
Then I covered the circuit board with a potting compound...or you could use a non acidic silicon, maybe?

Dry as a bone ever since, no problem. But I keep watch, same as any mod.
Its all a bit fiddly and time consuming but I like the mod, looks good, feels good. Cheap at run out prices.

 

[HigherStateD]

My new squonker

 

[zoiDman]

Yep, they leak. Thats what causes the auto fire problem.
I bought 5, they were very cheeeap I was aware of the issues but was also aware of how to fix the problems.
Its a simple fix, but you shouldnt have to do it.
The one I use I didnt do the fix until I had experienced the leak. That happened during the first bottle.
Going forward I will apply the fix as I unbox them and before I use them.
There is a vid on yt
The fix I did was to clean it all out with isopropyl and let dry.
Install a non squonk atty.
Pull out the pin that is the point of the leak and clean and dry out inside.
Apply loctite to the pin and a bit inside and reinsert pin.
Place an O ring inside the 510 connector, 6mm or 7mm, maybe it was a drip tip O ring? I cant remember.
The next step isnt in the yt vid and probably an overkill
Then I covered the circuit board with a potting compound...or you could use a non acidic silicon, maybe?

Dry as a bone ever since, no problem. But I keep watch, same as any mod.
Its all a bit fiddly and time consuming but I like the mod, looks good, feels good. Cheap at run out prices.

Nice post Jebbn.

I Always Like hearing about Fixes.

 

[TrollDragon]

Yep, they leak. Thats what causes the auto fire problem.
I bought 5, they were very cheeeap I was aware of the issues but was also aware of how to fix the problems.
Its a simple fix, but you shouldnt have to do it.
The one I use I didnt do the fix until I had experienced the leak. That happened during the first bottle.
Going forward I will apply the fix as I unbox them and before I use them.
There is a vid on yt
The fix I did was to clean it all out with isopropyl and let dry.
Install a non squonk atty.
Pull out the pin that is the point of the leak and clean and dry out inside.
Apply loctite to the pin and a bit inside and reinsert pin.
Place an O ring inside the 510 connector, 6mm or 7mm, maybe it was a drip tip O ring? I cant remember.
The next step isnt in the yt vid and probably an overkill
Then I covered the circuit board with a potting compound...or you could use a non acidic silicon, maybe?

Dry as a bone ever since, no problem. But I keep watch, same as any mod.
Its all a bit fiddly and time consuming but I like the mod, looks good, feels good. Cheap at run out prices.

I used JB Weld on my pin, love the stuff.

Mine was autofiring at one point and it was bone dry inside, it eventually stopped doing that, but I don't trust it and always remove the battery when not in use.

 

[AngeNZ]

Yep, they leak. Thats what causes the auto fire problem.
I bought 5, they were very cheeeap I was aware of the issues but was also aware of how to fix the problems.
Its a simple fix, but you shouldnt have to do it.
The one I use I didnt do the fix until I had experienced the leak. That happened during the first bottle.
Going forward I will apply the fix as I unbox them and before I use them.
There is a vid on yt
The fix I did was to clean it all out with isopropyl and let dry.
Install a non squonk atty.
Pull out the pin that is the point of the leak and clean and dry out inside.
Apply loctite to the pin and a bit inside and reinsert pin.
Place an O ring inside the 510 connector, 6mm or 7mm, maybe it was a drip tip O ring? I cant remember.
The next step isnt in the yt vid and probably an overkill
Then I covered the circuit board with a potting compound...or you could use a non acidic silicon, maybe?

Dry as a bone ever since, no problem. But I keep watch, same as any mod.
Its all a bit fiddly and time consuming but I like the mod, looks good, feels good. Cheap at run out prices.

I'm glad to see there's a fix. The size of them and the look of the resin panels are awesome

 

[HigherStateD]

I think I have a problem...

 

[bask]

I think I have a problem...

I don’t see it. *shrug*

 

[zoiDman]

Nice post Jebbn.

I Always Like hearing about Fixes.

BTW, JAFYI...

I have been using a Wismech Surface 80w as a Daily driver for the last Couple of Months. Whatever Wismech did with the Surface 80w it seems to be Working.

Because I have had Zero Leakage or Seepage on any of my Surface 80w's.

 

[Jebbn]

BTW, JAFYI...

I have been using a Wismech Surface 80w as a Daily driver for the last Couple of Months. Whatever Wismech did with the Surface 80w it seems to be Working.

Because I have had Zero Leakage or Seepage on any of my Surface 80w's.

Good to know. I prefer vw/vv and tc mods to mech or reg mechs. I only bought the luxotic bf's in case of a vapocalypse type situation. Also because they look good and were cheap

 

[flavourchaser]

Less than a month since we started squonking, my beloved and I are having the perfect night in.

Sent from my LYA-L09 using Tapatalk

Nice

 

[flavourchaser]

Fantastic device [emoji7]

Sent from my LYA-L09 using Tapatalk

How's this going so far? Do you get any issues with the Bluetooth or touch screen? Any leaking? Any issues at all? I'm thinking of getting it for TC

 

[AngeNZ]

BTW, JAFYI...

I have been using a Wismech Surface 80w as a Daily driver for the last Couple of Months. Whatever Wismech did with the Surface 80w it seems to be Working.

Because I have had Zero Leakage or Seepage on any of my Surface 80w's.

I'm glad to hear that. It's the smallest regulated squonk mod there is - I'm hoping Arctic fox will support it soon too, if they haven't already. It's definitely on my wish list

 

[AngeNZ]

My newest new squonker:

It's in TC mode @ 400F thanks to Arctic Fox firmware. Which came in handy when I was too busy vaping, and forgot to squonk

The Squeeze 2 is an absolutely brilliant new squonker mod. The bottle comes out easily and with no mess, you can refill the bottle through its' top cap with a chubby gorilla bottle, and the bottle has a good level of firmness vs squishiness.

I'm loving it

I got it for $24 here:
Eleaf Pico Squeeze 2 TC Squonk MOD 100W
Use code Labor12 for 12% discount or after 5th Sept code Cause10 for 10% discount

 

[zoiDman]

I'm glad to hear that. It's the smallest regulated squonk mod there is - I'm hoping Arctic fox will support it soon too, if they haven't already. It's definitely on my wish list

With the Exception of a Very Small squonk window in the door (an easy fix with a Dremel or a Hand File) it is a Great Compact Mod.

As to Arctic Fox? Well... that might be an Issue. Because the Surface 80w Doesn't have a USB port. It's kinda an Off The Grid mod.

 

[HigherStateD]

With the Exception of a Very Small squonk window in the door (an easy fix with a Dremel or a Hand File) it is a Great Compact Mod.

As to Arctic Fox? Well... that might be an Issue. Because the Surface 80w Doesn't have a USB port. It's kinda an Off The Grid mod.

Yeah.... Only Squonk I know with Arctic fox support is the pico squeeze 2. No plans for more yet, as every mod that can run it or red panda has a flash file already.

 

[AngeNZ]

With the Exception of a Very Small squonk window in the door (an easy fix with a Dremel or a Hand File) it is a Great Compact Mod.

As to Arctic Fox? Well... that might be an Issue. Because the Surface 80w Doesn't have a USB port. It's kinda an Off The Grid mod.

Doh! Can't dremel one of those in

 

[HigherStateD]

My newest new squonker:

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It's in TC mode @ 400F thanks to Arctic Fox firmware. Which came in handy when I was too busy vaping, and forgot to squonk

The Squeeze 2 is an absolutely brilliant new squonker mod. The bottle comes out easily and with no mess, you can refill the bottle through its' top cap with a chubby gorilla bottle, and the bottle has a good level of firmness vs squishiness.

I'm loving it

I got it for $24 here:
Eleaf Pico Squeeze 2 TC Squonk MOD 100W
Use code Labor12 for 12% discount or after 5th Sept code Cause10 for 10% discount

Do you think an Arctic dolphin side fill bottle would work? I'd love an arctic dolphin/fox box mod...

 

[HigherStateD]

Doh! Can't dremel one of those in

No, but if it uses a nuvonton board, it could be soldiered on, but no you'd still have to convert the flash to support it, or trick the software to recognize it as a different mod to flash, and hope it'd work.