RDA Pontus Dripping Tank

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Good news, fits on my vtr with the ring cut off
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Have you seen what a PITA it is to fill the BD to it's 5ml max? 3mls is no problem, but I doubt anyone will go through that crap to actually FILL it. I'd much rather have to "deal" with the screw on the Pontus.:

Actually, once you get it down, the B.Dripper is easy peasy to fill, and you don't have to remove the drip cap to fill it. I keep the mod on while filling so I have something to hang on to, and push down slightly, unscrew tank, and fill it up, screw tank on threads. Don't have to realign air intake either. Heck, trying to do the partial fill then get the spring aligned and chimney inserted, what a Payne. The 5 ml fill method is much easier, and once screwed down and up righted, the pressure created does the first drip fill, and is ready to vape:D

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.
JIBA :D Juice Injected Buildable Atomizer :D

Curious to see what the changes are too. I'm not finding any cons other than size of this tank (preference). It is huge though. Looks like a monster even on my tiny 4nine in 18650. A little top heavy in smaller modes.

Main reason haven't purchace the Pontus is the glass tank, and no SS tank section. Hopefully the 1.5 will address this, and the small juice capacity. lmao:D

Wishing I had purchase 2 Big Drippers now though, when they could be had. But the clone is coming, so will keep an eye out on both.
 

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So it turns out the first glass tank I was using was letting juice seep out of it slowly, I have switched glass pieces and the other one seems to be doing much better, at least it hasn't started seeping in the past day yet. Both glass pieces though, when I had them out and clean, if you stick your finger inside and feel around you can tell that the inside circumference isn't perfectly round, there are some bumps and imperfections which I attribute to allowing the seepage.
 

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Actually, once you get it down, the B.Dripper is easy peasy to fill, and you don't have to remove the drip cap to fill it. I keep the mod on while filling so I have something to hang on to, and push down slightly, unscrew tank, and fill it up, screw tank on threads. Don't have to realign air intake either. Heck, trying to do the partial fill then get the spring aligned and chimney inserted, what a Payne. The 5 ml fill method is much easier, and once screwed down and up righted, the pressure created does the first drip fill, and is ready to vape:D

JIBA :D Juice Injected Buildable Atomizer :D



Main reason haven't purchace the Pontus is the glass tank, and no SS tank section. Hopefully the 1.5 will address this, and the small juice capacity. lmao:D

Wishing I had purchase 2 Big Drippers now though, when they could be had. But the clone is coming, so will keep an eye out on both.
Now that's what I was looking for on the BD. Thank you!!
I have a clone coming soon. The seller said the orings for the plunger were holding up final assembly and they would be shipped next weekend.
I'm still going to pick up a Pontus though to see what it's all about.
 

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So it turns out the first glass tank I was using was letting juice seep out of it slowly, I have switched glass pieces and the other one seems to be doing much better, at least it hasn't started seeping in the past day yet. Both glass pieces though, when I had them out and clean, if you stick your finger inside and feel around you can tell that the inside circumference isn't perfectly round, there are some bumps and imperfections which I attribute to allowing the seepage.

Thanks for letting us know (I find it annoying when people solve an issue and don't share after asking for help).
 

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Here's a pic of the new version so far, 2 drip holes. Don't know what else has changed.

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Tap'n on my S5

I am wondering if that second hole will make it harder to keep the vaccum in the tank. If one hole isn't covered with juice and the other hole is, I think it might start auto dripping.
 

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Now that's what I was looking for on the BD. Thank you!!
I have a clone coming soon. The seller said the orings for the plunger were holding up final assembly and they would be shipped next weekend.
I'm still going to pick up a Pontus though to see what it's all about.

Yeah, really liking the B.D. Found a pre-order on the clone at Vape95 Got on the tail end of the 1st batch, which is in the process of shipping, and they are taking orders for batch 2, which should ship next week some time..

This looks like a Very cloneable rba, so hopefully will be up to specks and 1:1 as claimed. Found the Pontus for the best price at Fluid Vapes for $30. Just received shipping notice for mine. Will see how the 2 compare.
 

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Here's a pic of the new version so far, 2 drip holes. Don't know what else has changed.

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Tap'n on my S5

Ok i'm pretty glad i got a V1! I do NOT need more juice coming out... 1 hole is far better for keeping a vacuum in the tank. I have no idea why they would do that. I guess how it's positioned above each air flow hole is to directly drip on your coil (which is cool) but i have to imagine this will leak juice. Color me wary.
 

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It appears that Vivid Smoke has the v1.5 in stock and from the looks of it the only difference is the addition of another "drip hole" to the top cap/tank base. I'll be keeping my v1.0 that's for sure. I was hoping they'd cut the air holes to a full cyclops style but no.

Ehpro Pontus Dripper Tank $49.99 - VividSmoke.com


In other news... it looks like vendors are now charging upwards of $50 for these!
 

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Ordered the v1.5 last night from vapordna, with a coupon code came out to $46 with expedited shipping. Hopefully it comes soon and the new drip hole doesn't cause any problems. I may be one of the first to report back on that. I also hope that it comes at the same time my SS Mankos clone comes in so they can look pretty together lol.
 

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Ordered the v1.5 last night from vapordna, with a coupon code came out to $46 with expedited shipping. Hopefully it comes soon and the new drip hole doesn't cause any problems. I may be one of the first to report back on that. I also hope that it comes at the same time my SS Mankos clone comes in so they can look pretty together lol.

Yeah please report back. Worst comes to worst you can just plug one of the holes with a tiny machine screw and o-ring.
 
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