I think it has something to do with the blue they use in manufacturing. I remember steam crave had that problem with blue too. I think they rectified it now with the new Plus LE series.
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I don’t have one. I do know that adonization can only be done with aluminum. It’s an oxidation process that effectively creates a fantastically thin layer of synthetic sapphire. The colors come from various elements added to the sapphire. Pure sapphire is clear. The darker and more vibrant the color the thicker the layer and the more expensive the process. If they’re different metals it’s a different process
It's either different hardness steel on different pieces, different machining smoothness on different pieces or different pieces got different duration chemical baths.
Pix online show consistent color overall, mine looks like pieces from different RTAs.
Pix online show consistent color overall, mine looks like pieces from different RTAs.
I'll have to break it down and take pix with all the sections side by side to show what a striking color difference there is between pieces.
After I finish the juice in this tank though. MMMMMMMMMMButterscotch
After I finish the juice in this tank though. MMMMMMMMMMButterscotch
Heh. I’m tempted to go on at length on how to set up an old style copy table so you can get the same color Temperature in each shot to show the relative color variation, but I’m so out of it I don’t even know if that really even works for digital photography.I'll have to break it down and take pix with all the sections side by side to show what a striking color difference there is between pieces.
After I finish the juice in this tank though. MMMMMMMMMMButterscotch
I guess all I can really tell you is “doing what you describe may turn out to be hard” unless it isn’t anymore of course.
All the pieces seem to be darker than pictures online. The tank I received is darker than what is advertised. I sent them examples of both and a description of this issue through FB messenger.
I asked how can they help me. I'll update here with results or lack thereof.
If it’s real adonization instead of some sort of dye or something, dark is actually good. It means the layer is nice and thick and hard. Better wear resistance. Sadly you can’t sand it down to make it lighter unless you use diamond grit. Sapphire is incredibly hard.
MFS has them for $18.
Been on the fence about getting one. But for under $20 I went ahead and ordered one.
Been on the fence about getting one. But for under $20 I went ahead and ordered one.
I just came in here to post that
I just got 2 more.
Don't forget to use your bonus points if you shopped there before.
I had $4.40 worth so I just got 2 Gear RTAs for $31.60 total (1 for a friend)
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I’ve had mine for about three weeks now. I agree that the af is tight - I have to take it off the mod to adjust, but I like it wide open so it’s no big deal. I’d say it’s a bit less airy than some but open enough for me.
I am not great at wicking, but have never had a leak. I’ve built/wicked it twice, both went alright.
And it is a smaller capacity, so even though I normally have been running three devices a day, I do use this most and fill it 2-3 times. Again, not a huge deal for me, but something to consider.
Mine came with the plastic bubble. I’m not a huge fan of that normally but it looks and works fine for me.
Mine is permanently paired with the gunmetal Colossal because in size and form they work very well together, and it’s a deep, glossy gunmetal that is quite close to a perfect color match.
And they’re $18 on MFS you say? Thanks for that. Going shopping!
I am not great at wicking, but have never had a leak. I’ve built/wicked it twice, both went alright.
And it is a smaller capacity, so even though I normally have been running three devices a day, I do use this most and fill it 2-3 times. Again, not a huge deal for me, but something to consider.
Mine came with the plastic bubble. I’m not a huge fan of that normally but it looks and works fine for me.
Mine is permanently paired with the gunmetal Colossal because in size and form they work very well together, and it’s a deep, glossy gunmetal that is quite close to a perfect color match.
And they’re $18 on MFS you say? Thanks for that. Going shopping!
$18 is a hell of a deal and made me buy a 2nd one. This tank is a bit funky, on my first 2 builds with Ni80 4 core fused clapton wire I was getting burnt taste at 40w on this after a half day each time, latest rebuild using ss316 4 core fused clapton this time and it is vaping great at 60w. Now in replay mode.
I was just going to ask what kind of coils people are using in this tank. I mostly drip/squonk dual coils or MTL a Kayfun so I am not sure what falls in between. Hoping a coil that runs around 30-50watts will work so I can use a smaller mod with it. Any recommendations would be grateful. Thanks
Prebuilt clapton (from Recurve RDA) - Four 3mm wraps .23Ω @ 50W
Prebuilt alien clapton from Fastech - Four 3mm wraps .35Ω @ 45W
Koh Gen Do - "skins" removed and barely fluffed
short 2-3 second draws
Trinity Copa with the glass tips
10PG (flavoring) 3mg MAX VG 4%DW
I could chain vape till I pass out - wicking is awesome on this RTA
Prebuilt alien clapton from Fastech - Four 3mm wraps .35Ω @ 45W
Koh Gen Do - "skins" removed and barely fluffed
short 2-3 second draws
Trinity Copa with the glass tips
10PG (flavoring) 3mg MAX VG 4%DW
I could chain vape till I pass out - wicking is awesome on this RTA
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Thanks for the info
I normally run .2 - .3 ohm coils in dual so I got plenty of different types of coils I can use in this. Any spit back issues after a tank refill? It looks like the coil is very close to your mouth? Even my RDAs aren't that short.
On my latest build I only got spitback during cotton break in, current build is .19 with a 5 wraps 3mm spaced.
No real spitback surprisingly enough. Don't overfill and the afc area stays dry.
I stack the first few puffs to get it warm before tooting it so that might effect it.
I like glass tip vs steel tip because glass stays cooler but it's not a rowdy build.
Thanks for info. Now I have to wait all weekend before I start stalking the mailman next week.
Soon as I went out of replay I got myself a dry hit so toned down to 45w now back in replay. Next build I will try not spacing the coil and making sure the wicking is not too long even though I am using COTN threads. I have it coming about 1mm below the juice holes, this tank may not be liking that at all.
Got mine in today. A little nic sick from chain vaping since both my new tanks arrived today. 
Wow, what a great flavor this tank produces. Running the coil that came with it spaced out and some Cotn thread @35w. Got it on my Aegis Mini and must say this is a perfect match. Mine came with a clear bubble glass not the plastic one. Flavor is much better than the Intake RTA which is the tank I judge all my RTAs against. Just hope the small capacity will last when I am out running around.
Wow, what a great flavor this tank produces. Running the coil that came with it spaced out and some Cotn thread @35w. Got it on my Aegis Mini and must say this is a perfect match. Mine came with a clear bubble glass not the plastic one. Flavor is much better than the Intake RTA which is the tank I judge all my RTAs against. Just hope the small capacity will last when I am out running around.
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I have a gear at .20 ohms and I think 30 watts on a Colossal- I prefer low watts, I’m sure others would go higher. But to me, it’s the perfect pair. Pictured next to sx mini mi pod.
Gear is a small capacity and that may be a con to some, but I’m having really good results with it, and the smaller stature suits this little mod nicely.
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