Replacing my worn out 30W box

[Katcandoo]

Hi all! I kicked a 30 year PAD Marlboro habit 3 years ago, thanks to the great people here. After the usual buying every shiny thing and trying a hundred flavors, I found my favorite juice, and best box 18 months ago. My top is a Paradigm Magma dripper that I rebuild, and a Clouper dna 30W box.

But now my Clouper has a problem with stripped screw threads, so it's time to replace it. I went to my usual online vape stores, and apparently I am way behind the times! Most new boxes are way more powerful than I want! I don't sub-ohm, my builds are 1.1 to 1.2. I'm not a cloud chaser. I just want something that I can easily swap an 18650 and get on with my day.

I would really like suggestions for a replacement. Thanks so much!

 

[PaulBHC]

I have 2 Kanger Kbox minis and liked them so well I bought the Platinum edition. It has a larger screen, 60w and TC but I don't use it. I like the sub tank minis at around 1.1 ohms in the RBA but the stock 1.2 coils are good as well. I think it is still on sale at Vapor Beast, alone or in a kit with the tank. Samsung 30Qs work great in them from RTD Vapor.

 

[KenD]

You don't need to use all the power available or subohm so you're good with pretty much anything on the market. The Joyetech Evic VTC Mini is a popular mod, and I can highly recommend it. Very affordable as well. For something (a bit) smaller, the new istick Pico might be a good choice. It's new, but the chipset is proven and reviewers seem to like it.

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[zoiDman]

Hi Katcandoo.

For a Very Small sized Mod, I would say check out the eLeaf iStick Pico also.

 

[Katcandoo]

Thanks everyone!!!

 

[zoiDman]

Thanks everyone!!!

BTW - The HeatVape Defender 50W is also a Very Nice Mod. But it is a little hard to find. Except from Chinese sites.

 

[zoiDman]

BTW2 - This is also Very Nice for a simple VV/WW Mod...

$24.56 Authentic ONIYO Mini 30W VV/VW Variable Voltage/Wattage APV Box Mod - 1-9.5V / 5-30W / 1*18650 / aluminum alloy + zinc alloy at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

But I Can't Recommend it. Not because it not a Great Mod. It is. And not because it is about the Smallest Mod that I know of that takes an 18650 Battery. It Does.

I Can't recommend it because as far as I know, I am the Only Person who has one. And I don't like to make Recommendations on something unless there is some body of Reviews out there that are the Same as what I have Experienced.

 

[rice721]

check out the Pico, takes a single 18650, 30-40 bucks shipped, up to 75W although you prob won't need that much power, has temp control and its the smallest mod that takes a single 18650 out there right now.

 

[Katcandoo]

Thanks! I ended up ordering the Pico!

 

[zoiDman]

Thanks! I ended up ordering the Pico!

I think that is a Great Choice.

But the Real Question is... What Colour did you Get?

 

[rice721]

just make sure your attys are all 22mm as it will only fit a 22mm

 

[Katcandoo]

just make sure your attys are all 22mm as it will only fit a 22mm

Yes, my Magma is a 22mm. I appreciate the advice because I've been burned before on attys that don't fit! Big bummer!!!

 

[Katcandoo]

I think that is a Great Choice.

But the Real Question is... What Colour did you Get?

Ah, the $64 question! Lol! I went with white. I've had blue, red and silver, so I thought I'd try something new.

 

[Katcandoo]

Thanks again, you peeps are the best!

 

[zoiDman]

Ah, the $64 question! Lol! I went with white. I've had blue, red and silver, so I thought I'd try something new.

The White Pico does look Very Cool.

Let us know when it arrives. And How you Like It.

 

[Katcandoo]

The White Pico does look Very Cool.

Let us know when it arrives. And How you Like It.

I received it Monday, so after two days of using it, here is my review.

1. It's a Lot smaller than my Clouper DNA. But I've found it fits very nicely once I got used to it. I have small hands, and I've had the DNA for 18+ months so there was a bit of adjustment.

2. The pull and throat hit seems muted compared to the Clouper. I took my Magma off and plopped it on the Pico. Didn't change the wick or coil, just swapped it over. I upped the wattage and it's better, but seems to lack the raw power of the Clouper.

3. Major pros are my batteries last twice as long, and it's very quick and easy to screw the top off and change the battery. It was a pain to remove the two itty bitty screws to take the back off the Clouper to change the battery. I was forever afraid of dropping them and digging through the couch to find the little buggers. . It was also relatively inexpensive for the body at $28.

4. Con is the only the power button is on the side. The adjustment buttons are on the bottom so you have to lock it or risk changing the wattage every time you set it down.

I would give it 4 out of 5 stars.

 

[zoiDman]

Nice review Katcandoo.

Sounds like it wasn't a Slam Dunk in every Category. But Lots of Pros and a Few Cons.

You might give the Bottom buttons a little testing leaving the Mod Unlocked. I haven't had (or read of any) real problems of Wattage accidently changing. And I'm Not Overly careful when I put it down.