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Wanted to jump in here and definitely "second" the suggestion of the Berserker...for anyone wanting to get a great vape from a MTL rta. I bought a 24mm one on the Classies and just started using it Wednesday night. Monday I'm supposed to receive the 6 more I ordered from EightVape Thursday night!

What impressed me and made me decide to definitely order more for my stash:

1. Have only used what was previously my favorite tank, for about 1.5 hours total since Wednesday night.

2. Build deck is very user friendly.

3. 2mL of eliquid lasts a noticeably longer time than in my other 2mL tanks. Yet I've still been chain vaping with no changes made in the coil type, size, or resistance, with the same wicking material, at the same wattage, and the same eliquid.

4. The vapor is for some reason, just much smoother than with any of my other tanks, and the draw is as close to that of a smoke as it can get, IMO.

5. The very small, compact size of it is a plus for me.

6. The AFC options are a nice variety of sizes.

7. I've had no leaking, or spitting, nor gurgling at all with it.

8. Haven't needed to rewick even once yet, though on my other tanks I would have, at least once by now.

In other words, I'm certain I've finally found my all-time favorite MTL tank. I'm a "happy camper" for sure! :thumbs:
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I've been using mine since yesterday evening and it's great to hear what I have to look forward to. I am really enjoying the change of pace from my typical vaping style.

I wish I could say the same about the no leaking, or spitting, nor gurgling at all. I'm hoping that improves for me. I'm getting ready to do my first fill up and wondered if you are turning yours upside down before tightening the cap all the way? I saw one reviewer recommended that but it didn't help me at all when I did the first fill up. As soon as I opened the airflow juice leaked out and I had several mouthfuls of nic salts before it finally got better.
 

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I'm getting ready to do my first fill up and wondered if you are turning yours upside down before tightening the cap all the way? I saw one reviewer recommended that but it didn't help me at all when I did the first fill up. As soon as I opened the airflow juice leaked out and I had several mouthfuls of nic salts before it finally got better.

After reading many pages of the Berserker 24 thread, before trying mine...I didn't even try to topfill it. I've just been bottom filling it, which is no big deal to me. Taking off the top to fill, or taking off the bottom to fill = same IMO. Gotta remove 1 or the other either way. Also my little KFL shorty tanks are only bottom fill, and I had to remove a screw to do that, which I've been doing for 1.5 years. Bottom filling on the Berserker also allows me to take a quick look at my wick to see how it's doing.
 

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After reading many pages of the Berserker 24 thread, before trying mine...I didn't even try to topfill it. I've just been bottom filling it, which is no big deal to me. Taking off the top to fill, or taking off the bottom to fill = same IMO. Gotta remove 1 or the other either way. Also my little KFL shorty tanks are only bottom fill, and I had to remove a screw to do that, which I've been doing for 1.5 years. Bottom filling on the Berserker also allows me to take a quick look at my wick to see how it's doing.
Many, many thanks. I thought about doing this but didn't know how it would work out.

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Many, many thanks. I thought about doing this but didn't know how it would work out.

You're welcome! As long as you don't accidently drip any eliquid into the chimney when refilling...you should never have a drop of it touch your lips. Just watch that the big o-ring in the bottom part that you remove...doesn't come off. Mine never has, but from that thread some have evidently lost theirs. :thumbs:
 
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that wasn't what I was expecting. here's the important question, did you convince the 90 yr old woman to start squonking?
Yes and no.
The problem lies in fitting the bottle and mod to her oxygen set up.
 

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Yes and no.
The problem lies in fitting the bottle and mod to her oxygen set up.
I'm sure there's a video on YT that shows an easy modification. Probably gonna need a Dremel. For some reason most YT videos that involve modifications have Dremels.
 

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Ordering the Fuchai put a nail in the Ants coffin.

Watched a review on it yesterday. I was left wondering acfew things.

The material and machining look top notch. I have no doubt it would be a good device, maybe a great device.

I'm not sure I like only 1 side having panels. I'm definitely not a fan of the $250 total without having used one. Someone's reviews are all well and good, but at that price it would have to be used everyday. Without knowing for sure it's a big gamble.

Lastly, it's a vape status symbol. I'm interested in a higher end squonk but for my pleasure, not to impress. Again the rub lies in not having tried one, I'm relying on someone else's opinion, who may be all about the status thing too.

I'm not knocking VA, just believe I'm too..well me, to spend $250, of which $50 is shipping from the Philippines (understandable).

I'll stick with what I have, have ordered, and the hope Lost Vape updates the Therion 75c.

So now, all VA thoughts are squashed.
 

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After reading many pages of the Berserker 24 thread, before trying mine...I didn't even try to topfill it. I've just been bottom filling it, which is no big deal to me. Taking off the top to fill, or taking off the bottom to fill = same IMO. Gotta remove 1 or the other either way. Also my little KFL shorty tanks are only bottom fill, and I had to remove a screw to do that, which I've been doing for 1.5 years. Bottom filling on the Berserker also allows me to take a quick look at my wick to see how it's doing.
Bottom filling is something I've learned to deal with, too. It's a hassle, but every tank I've had to remove to fill was worth it. Protank and Protank II ca. 2013, X10's 2015, Subtank Mini and Goblin tanks 2017. The only exceptions were the Trons and the Anyvape Sega, which was a 5ml knockoff of the Atlantis. The Trons were nothing but trouble and the Sega was a dry hit machine that even temp control couldn't fix.

The bottom fill hassle is actually one of the cons I see to squonking. I see having to remove the bottle to refill as akin to removing a tank to fill. The biggest reason for my lukewarmness to squonking is that an atomizer is wed to one type of device. I love my Wasp Nano and I love it on my Squeeze. I call the setup my Squasp™ because Squeesp™ sounded funny. Problem is, the Wasp is a loser without the BF pin and there aren't many decent single cell regulated squonkers under my $50 limit. So, Squasp™ it is until death do'em partum.
 

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I don't need it, have it loaded up in red. Just sitting here (in church) trying to decide.

Already decided I'm eventually going to sell 2 Drops....so yeah, may pay for it.

You know, I think hanging out on an online forum while IN church, chit chatting, making purchases and more is the definition of a "problem" shinyitis case.

When out in the real world, you are supposed to actually BE there...

Thanks for the prayers though...
 
Bottom filling is something I've learned to deal with, too. It's a hassle, but every tank I've had to remove to fill was worth it. Protank and Protank II ca. 2013, X10's 2015, Subtank Mini and Goblin tanks 2017. The only exceptions were the Trons and the Anyvape Sega, which was a 5ml knockoff of the Atlantis. The Trons were nothing but trouble and the Sega was a dry hit machine that even temp control couldn't fix.

The bottom fill hassle is actually one of the cons I see to squonking. I see having to remove the bottle to refill as akin to removing a tank to fill. The biggest reason for my lukewarmness to squonking is that an atomizer is wed to one type of device. I love my Wasp Nano and I love it on my Squeeze. I call the setup my Squasp™ because Squeesp™ sounded funny. Problem is, the Wasp is a loser without the BF pin and there aren't many decent single cell regulated squonkers under my $50 limit. So, Squasp™ it is until death do'em partum.
You saw this, Sigelei Fuchai Squonk 213 150W Kit - EightVape , right?
And there's the iJoy Capo, although I'd pass on that one...
This one is excellent for the money, in every way...
Authentic Aleader Box Killer 80W Orange Resin 7ml TC Squonk Box Mod

Can't say options don't exist in that price range.
And that last one is superb.
No, it's not a DNA level device, but under 50 you won't find many DNA devices at all, never mind squonkers...
 
Ordering the Fuchai put a nail in the Ants coffin.

Watched a review on it yesterday. I was left wondering acfew things.

The material and machining look top notch. I have no doubt it would be a good device, maybe a great device.

I'm not sure I like only 1 side having panels. I'm definitely not a fan of the $250 total without having used one. Someone's reviews are all well and good, but at that price it would have to be used everyday. Without knowing for sure it's a big gamble.

Lastly, it's a vape status symbol. I'm interested in a higher end squonk but for my pleasure, not to impress. Again the rub lies in not having tried one, I'm relying on someone else's opinion, who may be all about the status thing too.

I'm not knocking VA, just believe I'm too..well me, to spend $250, of which $50 is shipping from the Philippines (understandable).

I'll stick with what I have, have ordered, and the hope Lost Vape updates the Therion 75c.

So now, all VA thoughts are squashed.
You are right about that.
Honestly, a mech squonk is VERY easy to build, and build well.
Just gotta get a bf 510, and a strip of metal, a squonk bottle, and a box to put it all into.
When you look at the internals of 99%of the best mech squonks out there, you realize the ONLY thing that really makes one better than another are what the metal strip is made out of, and how good the 510s are. And that's all.
Almost depressing...
 

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I have given up on my capo squonk as jf can attest it ain't all that.
I used mine for like a month trying to give it a chance then shelved it. For 30 I'm trying to think about it as I got my money's worth maybe lol.

On another note my order updated to be delivered tomorrow so we will see how it goes.
 

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