RDA Origen Little 16mm Clone

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I got my copy from FT, no beauty ring. Dang this thing is small. Easy enough to put a coil on and wick however the 'AFC' has very much to be desired.

I plan on mounting it on a Pico Squeeze if it ever shows up.

I don't think small will bother me. I'm used to building Igo-s's, and Chalices.
 

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There have been questions about MTL on the Origen Little, so I am testing it that way. I removed one of the coils, now it is a 1.7Ω single coil, and I set it to the smallest hole, and at 10 watts on my Wraith. Works really good for MTL IMHO. :) The flavor is still good, but not as good as dual coil DL inhale, but that is to be expected as there is less vapor. I think going less than the smallest hole (1/2 hole) it is too restrictive, as is, it is comparable to my other MTL setups.

I still can only find the ShenRay version at FC, when someone gets one of the ones from FT, please post as to the quality, there are mixed reviews over there. I am wanting to get one of the tank ones, but FC still has not fixed the PayPal option for payment. :(
 

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Dang. That's confuzzling.
There's a thread (here?) where someone has what seems to be authentic, but it has the "round insulator" area seen on the clones. Then there's 2 clones on FTech, but you don't think either one is Shenray, like the one on Focal.
Geez. Too many versions!!

I have authentic and clone. Clone from Focal.

The machining is pretty darned good. I had a LITTLE roughness on the 510 threading, but screwing it with a little force onto a Reo the first time, and since then it's just fine.

The drip tip on the authentic is a nicer material, but I don't use them anyway - I use one a little bigger all around and black ($2, Fasttech).

Honestly, while glad I have the authentic, I can't say there's a noticeable difference in use. The clone isn't failing where it might --> the threading of the cap holds the AFC in place, and the o-ring fit is good...



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above - authentic deck. "blasted" finish, oval insulator.
below - clone deck. shiny finish, round insulator.
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There have been questions about MTL on the Origen Little, so I am testing it that way. I removed one of the coils, now it is a 1.7Ω single coil, and I set it to the smallest hole, and at 10 watts on my Wraith. Works really good for MTL IMHO. :) The flavor is still good, but not as good as dual coil DL inhale, but that is to be expected as there is less vapor. I think going less than the smallest hole (1/2 hole) it is too restrictive, as is, it is comparable to my other MTL setups.

I still can only find the ShenRay version at FC, when someone gets one of the ones from FT, please post as to the quality, there are mixed reviews over there. I am wanting to get one of the tank ones, but FC still has not fixed the PayPal option for payment. :(
 
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The one from Focalecig is 24mm, I just measured mine. :)

So the one in the pic you posted at the start is 24mm? Good news as I have a Tsunami 24 coming and I was worried it was going to be too big for the mod.

I am going to order the Origen clone this week and I will be throwing in the beauty ring with it.
 
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My Tsunami 24 clone from FT should be here Thursday, just under 2 weeks. :D

Ha Funny my Tsunami 24 clone is arriving today as well. :D You got yours quickly, when I ordered mine, the stock said ship next day..... well I guess they didn't get the shipment they expected as it took 3 more weeks to get stock in and get it out the door.

My Origen Little Clone & beauty ring are listed as waiting to ship (have been for a couple of days) so I am hoping the are out the door this week so it gets here soon :vapor:
 
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I almost got the Origen Little Tank when I placed an order with FT yesterday, but there was a 3+ day wait, so I might get it next order. The other stuff shipped today, so it would have held up the order. Anyone else notice they are now charging extra for "Epacket" shipping? Regular shipping was still free, but Epacket was an extra $1.08.
 

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Yeah, I paid for it, seems to be faster.
I paid for it also as I get orders in 10 to 12 days with Epacket, compared to 16 to 20 days with the regular default option (which I have not used in a while). Just caught me by surprise as the order I made in October it was still free.
 

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I paid for it also as I get orders in 10 to 12 days with Epacket, compared to 16 to 20 days with the regular default option (which I have not used in a while). Just caught me by surprise as the order I made in October it was still free.
They must of just very recently changed it.I placed an order earlier this month,i think it was either the 3rd or 4th,and it was still free then.

Although,i have to add,i will gladly pay a $1 or so to Ft to avoid having to deal with Focal anymore.Every item i had in my last order said 3-7 days,it has been over 20 days now,and still hasn't shipped,none of the items in my order even say they are ready to ship yet.I went through this with them 1 time before,then it got better,but now it's happening again,it will be my last order through them.
 
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