Ok I switched to 60% VG (the lowest I have) and it still works great for me, no leaking and it looks like 2 presses are enough to soak my wicks (with 90% I needed 3).
RDA Pontus Dripping Tank
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Thats awesome! How's the overall build quality? Anything you're not digging about it?
Dying to get one of these! Quick question that I have yet to see an answer for. Is there something physical that blocks the tiny feed hole or is the liquid held simply by vacuum?
Just a vacuum. No need for anything physical with one hole in/out with the fill hole screw in.
I have one of these on the way (thanks to the ECF community). Can you get around filling through the fill hole? The best thing about the Taifun GT is how easy it is to fill. I hate have to take out a screw driver and risk losing the screw just to refill.
Personally I fill it like clearomizer, placing upside down and unscrewing the Pyrex tube out of the base.
BTW, I think that the gurgling issue is because the liquid drip hole is really close to the chamber.
BTW, I think that the gurgling issue is because the liquid drip hole is really close to the chamber.
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Ahhh, that would totally make sense. I wonder if you wait a little before taking another rip... is it avoidable? Not a big deal at all but still.
I wonder what gauge blunt needle would fit in there and act as a little straw.... you could jame it in there and have it end up closer to the coils possibly?
Mine was just delivered i'll have to check her out after work today.
Well, just got it built up with a simple 26 gauge dual coil at 0.47 ohm and wicked with JOC.... I have 50/50 PG/VG "Turning Trixxx" in there now side by side an identical build on my Tobh with the same juice and they're very similar.... I'm actually liking the Pontus more! The smaller atomizer chamber and long draw tube through the tank really condenses the vapor in a similar fashion to a Kayfun. The vape is cooler because of the long tube but much more dense and flavorful to my taste. Awesome stuff!
Build quality is honestly great. On par (if not better) that my Infinite clone RDAs. This could pass as a $100 original atty if you just stuck a Paradigm logo on it.
You drippers looking for a RTA for the car or out and about.... This is it!
Build quality is honestly great. On par (if not better) that my Infinite clone RDAs. This could pass as a $100 original atty if you just stuck a Paradigm logo on it.
You drippers looking for a RTA for the car or out and about.... This is it!
Great review. I don't even like dripping at home when I'm on the couch watching TV or a movie. I don't mind losing a bit of heat. When subohming with dual coils, the vape will still be warm enough for me. Mine shipped today and I can't wait to get it.
What part of PA are you from? I grew up in the burbs outside North East Philly.
Thanks man! I might try and put up a pic/video review as soon as I have time... It's really such an awesome little dripper. I'm noticing a slightly different flavor compared to my identical Tobh build because of the condensed cooler vape. Just as much flavor.... But u get different notes and aspects of it. Only part I'm trying to get used to is how often to drip and how many pushes equals how many normal drops.
Small world! I'm in the north philly burbs. Grew up here as well... Montgomeryville area.
I grew up in Huntingdon Valley. Miss the area. When the economy gets going, I'm going to try to move back.
Is this thing an RDTA or an RTDA? I have a feeling this kind of RBA is going to take the vaping world by storm.
I'd go for RDTA lol. I agree! I think the big money and innovation would be in a universal tank dripper... Basically the Pontus system with different lower atomizer cap sizes that will slip over RDA decks that we already own. Sell a system with a few sized caps that will allow us to grab out fav RDA, take the top cap off and head out the door with a tank on top to drip n' go.
I'm really pleased with all the info in this thread! Thanks for reporting back!
I was planning on a Big Buddha as my next tank, but I think this Pontus has moved its way up the list. While I love my kayfun style tanks, I still miss the huge performance of a dripper sometimes, and this device seems like it will hit the spot for sure!
How secure is the tank on the base? Any worries of it falling off in a pocket?
Hopefully we can get some sort of drop kit eventually, or maybe even a more compact model all together. I like the idea posted earlier about having sleeves to fit different RDAs. All you'd really need to do is make the dripper chamber portion of the tank a threaded-on part which you could swap out to match different RDA bases. There seems to be a ton of potential with this design and I'm hoping this is just the start of an entire new category of attys!
I was planning on a Big Buddha as my next tank, but I think this Pontus has moved its way up the list. While I love my kayfun style tanks, I still miss the huge performance of a dripper sometimes, and this device seems like it will hit the spot for sure!
How secure is the tank on the base? Any worries of it falling off in a pocket?
Hopefully we can get some sort of drop kit eventually, or maybe even a more compact model all together. I like the idea posted earlier about having sleeves to fit different RDAs. All you'd really need to do is make the dripper chamber portion of the tank a threaded-on part which you could swap out to match different RDA bases. There seems to be a ton of potential with this design and I'm hoping this is just the start of an entire new category of attys!
Alright i decided to wait for some more reviews before getting this thing. I think i have enough positive reviews to pull the triger Friday (next few weeks are gonna be horrible waiting lol)
And if i want center post builds i can slip on my tobh with no airflow tabs heck yeah! Thanks guys for being my guinea pigs lol
And if i want center post builds i can slip on my tobh with no airflow tabs heck yeah! Thanks guys for being my guinea pigs lol
Yeah, Im already dreading those accursed tabs.
I just moved and have no power tools with me.
Debating whether I want to live with them for now and wait (til Dec) to get home and toss it on the mill or just say EFF IT and get a dremel and go bubba style on it.
I just moved and have no power tools with me.
Debating whether I want to live with them for now and wait (til Dec) to get home and toss it on the mill or just say EFF IT and get a dremel and go bubba style on it.
So I can't comment on leaks yet as i haven't had it in pocket but vaping it all night and screwing around with the drip tank i really cant see it leaking. What i plan on doing is to keep the tabs on the Pontus deck and use them for completely closing off the air holes in the side to ensure that no left over juice in the well seeps out in my pocket.
The top cap/tank fits nicely with the o-rings... not tight... not loose... but pretty damn perfectly. The only way i see it coming off in your pocket is if you bump something really hard or it gets snagged in your super, crazy skinny jeans as you pull it out from the cap
But seriously... i can hold it by the top cap with my CRAZY heavy LE Copper Cartel mod and shake it around and it stays put. I think you guys are going to be as surprised in the quality as i was!
The top cap/tank fits nicely with the o-rings... not tight... not loose... but pretty damn perfectly. The only way i see it coming off in your pocket is if you bump something really hard or it gets snagged in your super, crazy skinny jeans as you pull it out from the cap
But seriously... i can hold it by the top cap with my CRAZY heavy LE Copper Cartel mod and shake it around and it stays put. I think you guys are going to be as surprised in the quality as i was!- Status
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