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Have been squonking the living daylights out of the Arctic Dolphin and the Geekvape loop. So far, the only serious criticism I can make of it is the battery life. I am aiming to get 8 hours out a single 18650 25R on a 0.3Ω pair of coils at 60W, and failing miserably. Will try reducing the wattage a bit, putting it in soft rather than Normal mode, failing that I can see me being on the lookout for a pair of 40T's.

I have inadvertently discovered how to get the most disgusting vape out of the loop. Just take the top off and replace it with the air vents facing the tails rather than the air channels. Geekvape could have got round that by making one notch on the cap slightly offset, so the cap could only go on one way. Another vaping lesson learned.

Only vapemail I had today was a restock of some Muji cotton. Would love to try rayon, but can only seem to get stuff imported from the US or Canada over here and it costs a small fortune [i.e. the cost of a Topside]. I also ordered some extra allen screws to replace the couple I had stripped the heads on, despite being "gentle". This of course, called for a vaping parts tidy up and reorganization.

So only very slightly shiny pics I'm afraid :(.

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Have been squonking the living daylights out of the Arctic Dolphin and the Geekvape loop. So far, the only serious criticism I can make of it is the battery life. I am aiming to get 8 hours out a single 18650 25R on a 0.3Ω pair of coils at 60W, and failing miserably. Will try reducing the wattage a bit, putting it in soft rather than Normal mode, failing that I can see me being on the lookout for a pair of 40T's.

I have inadvertently discovered how to get the most disgusting vape out of the loop. Just take the top off and replace it with the air vents facing the tails rather than the air channels. Geekvape could have got round that by making one notch on the cap slightly offset, so the cap could only go on one way. Another vaping lesson learned.

Only vapemail I had today was a restock of some Muji cotton. Would love to try rayon, but can only seem to get stuff imported from the US or Canada over here and it costs a small fortune [i.e. the cost of a Topside]. I also ordered some extra allen screws to replace the couple I had stripped the heads on, despite being "gentle". This of course, called for a vaping parts tidy up and reorganization.

So only very slightly shiny pics I'm afraid :(.

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HG2s if you wanna stick with 18650 would do better, but the 40Ts will get you a lot closer.
How long are you getting now?
On a single battery mod, I would recommend a single coil RDA for the best run times.
 

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At 100% full charge is 12.6 volts
That's nuts. Does it have a 1000W cap or whatever you can build to? What is the max amp draw? How does that RTA wick fast enough for that? I'm thinking 30mm RDAand some of the hex core clapton I posted earlier.
 

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AFhas to be wide open .. and it’s still a rather warm vape. Well ok maybe a bit warmer than warm. Truth is for me at least. I’ve been a power seeker loving a warm flavorful vape. Started with my Cartel @Skunk! remember. Ever since I grabbed other tubes as in the Dreamer stacks, and even the Overpowered Mod Stack. But with regular batteries. The power degraded pretty rapidly from the initial burst of power..not so with LiPo. Totally different animal.. (no pun intended ) @Skunk!
 

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Of course not because if you tell someone to do something they're ambivalent about, they get mad at you and then it takes LONGER.

It's called therapy, not "reformed Catholicism." LOL.
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No, some need, are you out of your mind, run, or at least for your own sanity you have to give up, this isn't healthy for you or you're right, she is dangerous.
 

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That's nuts. Does it have a 1000W cap or whatever you can build to? What is the max amp draw? How does that RTA wick fast enough for that? I'm thinking 30mm RDAand some of the hex core clapton I posted earlier.

@Skunk! is completely infatuated, and off and running thinking of all the possibilities, lol. :glug:
 

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I personally think you're mad (pun definitely intended) but if that's what you like then by all means. You make me feel like a tootle puffer lol. You got the 26650 Cartel if I remember correctly. I always loved Cartels. I preferred the 18650 tho. I remember the trouble you had with them with that mod and I was disappointed with them. Anything on a mechanical especially series are going to go through batteries pretty fast. I am impressed with the wicking on that tank. I thought you would need a dripper for that. I think a 30mm with wide wire and a good amount of wraps would really bring the ruckus.
 
I used to buy the wife one of whatever I got (new phones, laptops etc.), but I got screwed on this hobby. She's never smoked a day in her life. :(

This week I gave her a box of salt water taffy from ocean city Maryland. My mom was down there with friends I gave her money for that, it's her favorite candy. She got a brand new phone the other day and I didn't aaand I took her out for a gluten free dinner today. (she has celiac and gf foods are crazy expensive) I think she gets off on being mad at me or something sometimes.
 

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afternoon all.
not going to pretend to catch up. pages.
how low can you go? here's the lowest i've ever gone. 0.07
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the only mod to hand that'll fire them is the titan. ceramic coil master jigs bought. aqua master also (sale on FT right now).
I fired a 0.03Ω on the Wrecker G2 once working my way towards the 0.007Ω minimum resistance spec. Never did get it to fire a 0.01Ω, I guess that minimum spec was either on paper or in the lab with "special" firmware. ;)
 

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Gone for a week and you all went bananna's with 40 pages of posts and shaved cats. What's this world coming too? Anyway had several boxes of new shiny's arrive during my tundra camping trip. Been messing around with the Topside/Wotofo Profile rda and I quite like it. Have to open more boxes in the morning as I can not remember what I ordered 3 weeks ago. Life is good!!!!!
 
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Oh no That is on a whole different level. This is where I'm at...
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Won't stop you from processing all the possibilities, lol.

Your 50 watts is on a whole different level than me, especially w/ powerful + activated.....:lol:
 

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I personally think you're mad (pun definitely intended) but if that's what you like then by all means. You make me feel like a tootle puffer lol. You got the 26650 Cartel if I remember correctly. I always loved Cartels. I preferred the 18650 tho. I remember the trouble you had with them with that mod and I was disappointed with them. Anything on a mechanical especially series are going to go through batteries pretty fast. I am impressed with the wicking on that tank. I thought you would need a dripper for that. I think a 30mm with wide wire and a good amount of wraps would really bring the ruckus.

The Bertha I have since your math skills are quite acute. Runs a 16.8 volt 8000mah battery. You want to talk about warm :evil:
And yea, I’m pretty crazy. But I like what I like, to each their very own. This vaping journey has been a wonderful journey and have enjoyed every curve,turn, and straightaway.. I can only hope others find what they truly like as I have.. trust me when I say. In less than 1 year. I’ve spent a size able sum on stuff. But all for good..I’ve helped many people that’s came a long searching for ways to stop the smelly sticks. And will continue to do so. My way may not be for everyone, but it suits me just fine..
 

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Won't stop you from processing all the possibilities, lol.

Your 50 watts is on a whole different level than me, especially w/ powerful + activated.....:lol:
That's true. I'm glad I can watch him because I can't do that. Powerful + makes it ramp up really fast. It's helpful for high mass builds. I have 8 wrap 2 core claptons in it now and I am liking a lot. Fires instantly.
 

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How long are you getting now?

It is on it's last legs now, and it has been on the go for about 7.5 hours with an hours break. Not sure if its just me, but I'm convinced the flavour changes once it drops to down the last couple of bars.

What single SS coil design would you recommend for battery life + flavour?
 

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