I found that mine leaks if I close the juice control completely and let it sit for a bit. It comes straight out from under the bottom part of the glass tank. I would imagine it's my o-rings as they are very thin/flimsy and I haven't been able to get them back in without getting all twisted up and out of shape.
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I found that mine leaks if I close the juice control completely and let it sit for a bit. It comes straight out from under the bottom part of the glass tank. I would imagine it's my o-rings as they are very thin/flimsy and I haven't been able to get them back in without getting all twisted up and out of shape.
No leaking here at all UNLESS,,, some Big Dummy (Me 
) forgets to close the Juice Control prior to opening the Top & Refilling.
Not hard to clean up tho. Just close the Juice Control, hit it a few times hard, open the AFC all the way up, turn horizontal, hold a Napkin under one Air Slot and blow through the other till no more comes out. Then I swab out both Air Slots with a Pipe Cleaner to be sure. Then open Juice up and hit it a few more and Viola.
Mine Warheading a MX-Z. I texture painted the Tank black leaving a Fill View Slot (@ 3/32")... Call it my "Dark Matter" RTA. Fitting Look for a Light-Saberish Rig (yepperz,,, old Star Wars Geek here)
) forgets to close the Juice Control prior to opening the Top & Refilling.Not hard to clean up tho. Just close the Juice Control, hit it a few times hard, open the AFC all the way up, turn horizontal, hold a Napkin under one Air Slot and blow through the other till no more comes out. Then I swab out both Air Slots with a Pipe Cleaner to be sure. Then open Juice up and hit it a few more and Viola.
Mine Warheading a MX-Z. I texture painted the Tank black leaving a Fill View Slot (@ 3/32")... Call it my "Dark Matter" RTA. Fitting Look for a Light-Saberish Rig (yepperz,,, old Star Wars Geek here
)
Glad you like it. I'm stilling enjoying mine. It has cured my "shinyitis" longer than any other tank I've owned. But, rumor has it Svoemesto is about to release something new, so that might change quickly.No leaking here at all UNLESS,,, some Big Dummy (Me
Not hard to clean up tho. Just close the Juice Control, hit it a few times hard, open the AFC all the way up, turn horizontal, hold a Napkin under one Air Slot and blow through the other till no more comes out. Then I swab out both Air Slots with a Pipe Cleaner to be sure. Then open Juice up and hit it a few more and Viola.
Mine Warheading a MX-Z. I texture painted the Tank black leaving a Fill View Slot (@ 3/32")... Call it my "Dark Matter" RTA. Fitting Look for a Light-Saberish Rig (yepperz,,, old Star Wars Geek here
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Just completed a Re-build. The one on it before was the original/initial build and had been used as an "Evenings Vaper" for about a month. Could tell by the decreased Vapor production and Flavor it was in need of a Restoration.
Built Dual-Coil, 26ga Kanthal, 7-wrap on a 2.38mm Bit, yielding 0.39R.
Figured would take and post Pics during the Process in case a New Russian 3.0 Owner was looking for Tips, Hints, etc. Not anything "special" by any means. Just hoping to give back a small bit of what I have learned and helped myself to on ECF from others over the years.
Built, Dressed, Ends clipped and stowed, reading 0.39 as it should and holding steady throughout the Dressing Process.
Pulsing using the 521 Tab from quick short bursts at first to longer bursts as the Coil Wraps "come-in".
After Dry-Pulse Break-In and slight Needle-Nose Compression, she is glowing evenly (no sign of Hot-Leg)and ready to cool and wick.
Wicked with good Ol' Hellifino Organic Cotton. Trimmed, Flared, and Thinned and ready to get Wet.
After Wetting, I always go back and re-Flare and Thin again as well as re-Check & Trim Length. As Q says, "Less IS More" and the Russian (as with all such Deck/Juice Feed Design RTAs) is no exception. Gotta feed 'er well to see how she will grow during operation to be sure there is not too much which will lead to overstuffed Channels and Dry-Hits/Slow-Flow.
Works best when the Wick touches the bottom of the Cut-Out on the Upper Build Deck and not all the way down to the Base Cut-Outs... Never a Dry-Hit, Slow-Flow, or Flood-Out doing it this way (usually only have to open the Juice Control to the second from Max Hash-mark using 70/30 or 80/20 Liquid).
After installing the Chimney Base Ring on the Deck, I clear-out a small Area directly under each Coil being sure to leave some of the Wicking in that center Area down at the bottom all the way across. This allows for proper Air Flow under and around the outside of the Coils for a more even and full Vapor production and maximum Flavor without risk of Flood. Not doing so would force all the Air Flow from the Air Slots underneath the Coils toward the inside Area of the Coils only leading to uneven vaporization, premature degradation of the Coils, resulting in less than stellar Vape & Flavor which this RTA is known for and capable of.
I like to take my time and be meticulous with the Build, Wick, and Dress Processes. OCD-Probably/Absoultely. But, a firm Believer in the old Adage; "Ya Get OUT-What ya Put IN".
Besides, this ain't no Race. It's a Therapeutic Hobby. Heckuva lot cheaper than a Shrink too.
Hope this helps someone with the Russian 3.0 they have or in making the decision to get one of these Beasts. You won't be disappointed
Built Dual-Coil, 26ga Kanthal, 7-wrap on a 2.38mm Bit, yielding 0.39R.
Figured would take and post Pics during the Process in case a New Russian 3.0 Owner was looking for Tips, Hints, etc. Not anything "special" by any means. Just hoping to give back a small bit of what I have learned and helped myself to on ECF from others over the years.
Built, Dressed, Ends clipped and stowed, reading 0.39 as it should and holding steady throughout the Dressing Process.
Pulsing using the 521 Tab from quick short bursts at first to longer bursts as the Coil Wraps "come-in".
After Dry-Pulse Break-In and slight Needle-Nose Compression, she is glowing evenly (no sign of Hot-Leg)and ready to cool and wick.
Wicked with good Ol' Hellifino Organic Cotton. Trimmed, Flared, and Thinned and ready to get Wet.
After Wetting, I always go back and re-Flare and Thin again as well as re-Check & Trim Length. As Q says, "Less IS More" and the Russian (as with all such Deck/Juice Feed Design RTAs) is no exception. Gotta feed 'er well to see how she will grow during operation to be sure there is not too much which will lead to overstuffed Channels and Dry-Hits/Slow-Flow.
Works best when the Wick touches the bottom of the Cut-Out on the Upper Build Deck and not all the way down to the Base Cut-Outs... Never a Dry-Hit, Slow-Flow, or Flood-Out doing it this way (usually only have to open the Juice Control to the second from Max Hash-mark using 70/30 or 80/20 Liquid).
After installing the Chimney Base Ring on the Deck, I clear-out a small Area directly under each Coil being sure to leave some of the Wicking in that center Area down at the bottom all the way across. This allows for proper Air Flow under and around the outside of the Coils for a more even and full Vapor production and maximum Flavor without risk of Flood. Not doing so would force all the Air Flow from the Air Slots underneath the Coils toward the inside Area of the Coils only leading to uneven vaporization, premature degradation of the Coils, resulting in less than stellar Vape & Flavor which this RTA is known for and capable of.
I like to take my time and be meticulous with the Build, Wick, and Dress Processes. OCD-Probably/Absoultely. But, a firm Believer in the old Adage; "Ya Get OUT-What ya Put IN".
Besides, this ain't no Race. It's a Therapeutic Hobby. Heckuva lot cheaper than a Shrink too
.Hope this helps someone with the Russian 3.0 they have or in making the decision to get one of these Beasts. You won't be disappointed
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Since mine was leaking from the glass/ juice flow control vapor dna let me get a refund on it, big thumbs up to vapor dna, will buy from again.
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VaporDNA is a first-class company all the way around. They refunded full-price on my Russian 3.0 because the airflow ring wouldn't stay in position. And this was after a month at least and one or two uses of the tank. If the mfg comes out with a V2 I will buy it from them.
Reviving this thread gents, I just got myself a Russian 3.0 v2. It took me less than 5 minutes to understand the system. Quickly gave it a hot bath to sterilise the tank and quickly gave it a nickel coil.
Now after letting it sit and the cotton breaks in, the flavour the baby produces is awesome. If anyone's reading this, my opinion on the tank is that it is a tank for the advance vapers.
The difference in the new version I realise is the airflow, it now has a massive airflow compare to v1.
If anyone wants to know more, just pop a message here. An additional note to the post, the resistance reading for nickel is spot on and stable compare to the Russian 91%.
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Now after letting it sit and the cotton breaks in, the flavour the baby produces is awesome. If anyone's reading this, my opinion on the tank is that it is a tank for the advance vapers.
The difference in the new version I realise is the airflow, it now has a massive airflow compare to v1.
If anyone wants to know more, just pop a message here. An additional note to the post, the resistance reading for nickel is spot on and stable compare to the Russian 91%.
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Over here in Kuala Lumpur, we just concluded VAPEX International 2016 and UCT with a local vape shop got together to promote a few other things from UCT and the Russian 3.0 v2. It cost me USD 70 and I suppose it is the current going rate. The deal definitely beats a SvoeMesto hands down. Here's the picture of the tank..
Sorry for the poor lighting, it's 3am here
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Over here in Kuala Lumpur, we just concluded VAPEX International 2016 and UCT with a local vape shop got together to promote a few other things from UCT and the Russian 3.0 v2. It cost me USD 70 and I suppose it is the current going rate. The deal definitely beats a SvoeMesto hands down. Here's the picture of the tank..
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Very nice, ufaiq. Thank you for posting the picture. I suppose it will show up here in the US soon.
I'm sure it will and I will post more picture of it tomorrow with better lighting.
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Anyone able to help me on this?
I've gotten a Russian 3.0 v2 . But no matter how I wick, it still leaks. When I open JFC and start vaping, the juice flows out of AFC. I closed it and vape till its a little dry, and after that open the JFC to continue, it leaks again. I'm using 28g ti 2.5mm single coil 12 wraps. I tried dual coil, single coil 9 wraps, but still it's leaking. I checked YouTube vids but still unable to determine why. I tried tightening the tank till the JFC was stiff , normal tightness whereby JFC can be adjusted normally, and still leaking again.
I've gotten a Russian 3.0 v2 . But no matter how I wick, it still leaks. When I open JFC and start vaping, the juice flows out of AFC. I closed it and vape till its a little dry, and after that open the JFC to continue, it leaks again. I'm using 28g ti 2.5mm single coil 12 wraps. I tried dual coil, single coil 9 wraps, but still it's leaking. I checked YouTube vids but still unable to determine why. I tried tightening the tank till the JFC was stiff , normal tightness whereby JFC can be adjusted normally, and still leaking again.
I have a V1, no leaking. What blend liquid are you using? Maybe 50/50 isn't viscous enough to maintain pressure, try using a high VG blend. Also, ensure that the Juice well ring that goes around your coils is nice and tight.
I'm using bunny is dead Angels milk or holy cream . 88% vg .. I've tightened the ring too. I tried to adjust the cotton not touching the 2 airholes but still leaks. Damnnnn. I've wasted almost a bottle of juice
I've been using my russian for half a month now and it does not leak at all. My advice you should disassemble the tank part and inspect where the gaskets and spacer sits. My nickel build is 2.5mm and 28awg.
I'm vaping 5pawns Castle Long.
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hey there , thanks for the assistance. Would you be able to take a photo of the height? Like the distance from the height of ring and coil difference . Appreciate it thanks!
Sure, it would be a pleasure to assist.
Do share your findings.
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And also the vapor seems to go into the tank too
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