RDA Round-Table Discussion and Lookout

[67Tele]

@jhhollier What's the finish like on the reuleaux? I'm thinking of getting one as my carry-round to replace the blisteringly powerful VS rDNA 30 (which has served me faithfully and without any problems for a long time.)

Thanks man!

 

[jhhollier]

@jhhollier What's the finish like on the reuleaux? I'm thinking of getting one as my carry-round to replace the blisteringly powerful VS rDNA 30 (which has served me faithfully and without any problems for a long time.)

Thanks man!

If you look at the white/teal version, the teal bits seem to have a slightly different finish than the white bits. I've no earthly idea what type of finish is used for the teal but it's not as slick feeling as the white so I don't think it should be easily dropped.

The battery meter finally went down one notch. If I use only the NarDA or Hobo on this sucker (vaping both at about the same wattage) I'm pretty confident I can get two full days on a charge. Thank god, too, because I only have one four bay charger (an I4) and it only charges a .5A. I have a two bay Xtar that I can run at 1A but I want to charge this set of batteries together. I'm keeping an eye for a good deal on that six bay Efest charger 'cause you can charge multiple batteries at 1A with it.

 

[HeiSINberg]

If you look at the white/teal version, the teal bits seem to have a slightly different finish than the white bits. I've no earthly idea what type of finish is used for the teal but it's not as slick feeling as the white so I don't think it should be easily dropped.

The battery meter finally went down one notch. If I use only the NarDA or Hobo on this sucker (vaping both at about the same wattage) I'm pretty confident I can get two full days on a charge. Thank god, too, because I only have one four bay charger (an I4) and it only charges a .5A. I have a two bay Xtar that I can run at 1A but I want to charge this set of batteries together. I'm keeping an eye for a good deal on that six bay Efest charger 'cause you can charge multiple batteries at 1A with it.

That was my problem yesterday lol I had to dig out my old 4 Bay charger cause I bought the 3 batteries yesterday and wanted them charged before the mod gets here and wanted them charged together. I normally only use my 2 bay that works great, my 4 bay on the other hand, not so much.

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[67Tele]

If you look at the white/teal version, the teal bits seem to have a slightly different finish than the white bits. I've no earthly idea what type of finish is used for the teal but it's not as slick feeling as the white so I don't think it should be easily dropped.

The battery meter finally went down one notch. If I use only the NarDA or Hobo on this sucker (vaping both at about the same wattage) I'm pretty confident I can get two full days on a charge. Thank god, too, because I only have one four bay charger (an I4) and it only charges a .5A. I have a two bay Xtar that I can run at 1A but I want to charge this set of batteries together. I'm keeping an eye for a good deal on that six bay Efest charger 'cause you can charge multiple batteries at 1A with it.

Thanks! I picked up another V4 a couple of months ago on a Breezy sale. Haven't opened it yet. Are y'all using VTC4s?

 

[HeiSINberg]

Thanks! I picked up another V4 a couple of months ago on a Breezy sale. Haven't opened it yet. Are y'all using VTC4s?

I haven't used mine yet but I bought the green samsung 25r's. The vape shop wanted WAY too much for the vtc5's. I think they wanted like 20$ a battery almost. But @jhhollier would probly have a better answer for you.

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[67Tele]

I haven't used mine yet but I bought the green samsung 25r's. The vape shop wanted WAY too much for the vtc5's. I think they wanted like 20$ a battery almost. But @jhhollier would probly have a better answer for you.

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Great. RTD has the Samsung at $5.92. VTC4 at $7.65 and Out of Stock on VTC5.

 

[HeiSINberg]

Great. RTD has the Samsung at $5.92. VTC4 at $7.65 and Out of Stock on VTC5.

That's actually where I normally get all my batteries and chargers from. But I was already at the vape shop so I figured what the hell......plus I wanna be able to use the mod when it comes in, I hate having something and not being able to use it lol.

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[67Tele]

hehe...I went the other way and got 4 batteries this time last year for a mod that may be released this year!

 

[jhhollier]

Batteries - I'm using the brown LGs in my Reuleaux. 20A 3000 mah. I mainly use the brown LGs and Samsung 25R. I do have some VTC4s but ever since I read Mooch's test results that they aren't true 30A batteries I'm not going to buy any more. They're still great batteries but they don't have the staying power of the brown LGs or Sammys.

 

[kformeck]

Just did an experimental build on the 454 big block v2 and I'm loving it so much I had to post this.

Normally I stick with 24g quad coils with all four air holes open but after comparing that setup to some of my other atomizers I just wasn't too happy with the flavor. Too many other atomizers later, I finally had time to experiment a little with this one.

I love quad coils and quad verticals even more, that's the whole reason I bought this atty. So I decided to go with a 'Veritas' style build where you have two vertical coils sitting in front an air hole but instead one set of two coils in front an air hole I did two sets. That gives me a quad vertical build using only two air holes.

The first problem I ran into was the negative screws; I needed the positive leads to go straight into the positive post without any bends which caused the air flow to sit right behind a negative screw. This means I couldn't get my coils to sit right in front of the air hole. I also couldn't get my post to turn either (a good thing and a bad thing :\ ) so I was stuck with this configuration.

To get past that, I decided to place my coils as close as I could to the outlet (drip tip) instead of the inlet (the air holes) since that is part of the reason why those single 'between-the-posts', 'z-coils' work so well for many people. So now my coils are very close to the center post and raised up quite high as well; if you look through the air holes, you only see the bottom half of the coil. The coil pairs are also as close together as possible without shorting out (like you would on a Veritas).

The results: Amazingly rich and robust flavor. The clouds are pretty large as well but it's all about that warm, dense flavor with (IMO) a nice open draw. 4x2.7mm air holes was just way too much air flow for me but 2x2.7mm air holes is perfect for a 0.22 ohm quad coil build.

Build specs: Quad verticals using 26 Kanthal-A1, 7 wraps, 2.4mm inner diameter. Two coils wrapped clockwise and two wrapped counterclockwise so they are symmetrical

(Crappy) Diagram (since I didn't take pics):

454v2_build_diagram.PNG

 

[Uncletattoowhat]

Just posting this for someone else to laugh with me. Hilarious!

I definitely lol'd.

 

[Uncletattoowhat]

Batteries - I'm using the brown LGs in my Reuleaux. 20A 3000 mah. I mainly use the brown LGs and Samsung 25R. I do have some VTC4s but ever since I read Mooch's test results that they aren't true 30A batteries I'm not going to buy any more. They're still great batteries but they don't have the staying power of the brown LGs or Sammys.

I only try to run my Brown LG HG4's. I've been running them in my ipv4 and sig150 for a few months now and they outlast every single battery I own (25r, mxjo, vtc4, vtc5). Easily last half a day longer than any of the other batteries. When running 25r at work, i have to bring an extra set to make the drive home. With the LG, I easily make it from off the charger in the morning until late at night before bed.

 

[inswva]

Just did an experimental build on the 454 big block v2 and I'm loving it so much I had to post this.

Normally I stick with 24g quad coils with all four air holes open but after comparing that setup to some of my other atomizers I just wasn't too happy with the flavor. Too many other atomizers later, I finally had time to experiment a little with this one.

I love quad coils and quad verticals even more, that's the whole reason I bought this atty. So I decided to go with a 'Veritas' style build where you have two vertical coils sitting in front an air hole but instead one set of two coils in front an air hole I did two sets. That gives me a quad vertical build using only two air holes.

The first problem I ran into was the negative screws; I needed the positive leads to go straight into the positive post without any bends which caused the air flow to sit right behind a negative screw. This means I couldn't get my coils to sit right in front of the air hole. I also couldn't get my post to turn either (a good thing and a bad thing :\ ) so I was stuck with this configuration.

To get past that, I decided to place my coils as close as I could to the outlet (drip tip) instead of the inlet (the air holes) since that is part of the reason why those single 'between-the-posts', 'z-coils' work so well for many people. So now my coils are very close to the center post and raised up quite high as well; if you look through the air holes, you only see the bottom half of the coil. The coil pairs are also as close together as possible without shorting out (like you would on a Veritas).

The results: Amazingly rich and robust flavor. The clouds are pretty large as well but it's all about that warm, dense flavor with (IMO) a nice open draw. 4x2.7mm air holes was just way too much air flow for me but 2x2.7mm air holes is perfect for a 0.22 ohm quad coil build.

Build specs: Quad verticals using 26 Kanthal-A1, 7 wraps, 2.4mm inner diameter. Two coils wrapped clockwise and two wrapped counterclockwise so they are symmetrical

(Crappy) Diagram (since I didn't take pics):

454v2_build_diagram.PNG

I've been eyeballing this one to have modified for bottomfeed.

$29 at Local Vape... Kryptonite Vapor - 454 v2 Atomizer

 

[kformeck]

I've been eyeballing this one to have modified for bottomfeed.

$29 at Local Vape... Kryptonite Vapor - 454 v2 Atomizer

Don't waste another second, buy it naaaaooooo!!!!

Seriously, $29 is practically stealing it; the machining is absolutely fantastic, it's on par with the hobo and plenty of other $80+ USA made RDAs. The air flow is super smooth and the build versatility is just insane. Do an instagram search on #454bigblockrda and check out some the creative stuff people are doing with it. I feel like I just started to scratch the surface of the things this is capable of.

 

[jhhollier]

I only try to run my Brown LG HG4's. I've been running them in my ipv4 and sig150 for a few months now and they outlast every single battery I own (25r, mxjo, vtc4, vtc5). Easily last half a day longer than any of the other batteries. When running 25r at work, i have to bring an extra set to make the drive home. With the LG, I easily make it from off the charger in the morning until late at night before bed.

I definitely love those LGs. One will get me through most if not all of my work day in the SX Mini. The Sammy's I'll need at least two. I generally bring a case with 4 batteries to be on the safe side lol. I will be replacing all of my batteries with the LGs when needed.

 

[Mr.Mann]

Who has HG4s for sale?

 

[jhhollier]

LG 18650HG2 3000mAh 20a

 

[inswva]

Who has HG4s for sale?

I think you are talking about HG2s?

LG HG2 18650 3000mAh 20A Flat Top Battery

I haven't been able to verify but another ECF member ordered them from IMR and got a pop up message that LG is discontinuing the HG2 cells and once existing stock is gone, it's gone for good. I snagged four from Lightning Vapes on Black Friday for like $5 each. LV is out of stock now.

edit: jhhollier beat me to it... better price, too!

101vape and Illumn have them as well.

 

[jhhollier]

I think you are talking about HG2s?

LG HG2 18650 3000mAh 20A Flat Top Battery

I haven't been able to verify but another ECF member ordered them from IMR and got a pop up message that LG is discontinuing the HG2 cells and once existing stock is gone, it's gone for good. I snagged four from Lightning Vapes on Black Friday for like $5 each. LV is out of stock now.

edit: jhhollier beat me to it... better price, too!

101vape and Illumn have them as well.

I hope that's not true about the HG2s. Or if it is, they come out with something similar. The Sammys are great too but the LGs outlast them.

 

[Mr.Mann]

I think you are talking about HG2s?

LG HG2 18650 3000mAh 20A Flat Top Battery

I haven't been able to verify but another ECF member ordered them from IMR and got a pop up message that LG is discontinuing the HG2 cells and once existing stock is gone, it's gone for good. I snagged four from Lightning Vapes on Black Friday for like $5 each. LV is out of stock now.

edit: jhhollier beat me to it... better price, too!

101vape and Illumn have them as well.

Thanks. I was confused there for a second. Thanks, guys.