Shinyitis Support Group

[DeloresRose]

Shippings been terrible in France since the beginning of the lockdown. It's like everyone involved are short on staff so everything has been backing up and or moving really slowly.

We received post here today for the first time in eight weeks (they've been on a three day week) and I'm hoping that things will go back to normal. In the main we're all really used to a very efficient postal service....I hope it comes back now our lockdown has been relaxed as the infection rates have improved by 84%. It will be up to the responsibility of all to follow the strict contact/social distancing regs so that we don't just go back to before

Normally my mail is efficient. Now it’s everything from anywhere, sitting at one hub or another for 10-14 days, or until I call and complain. I hate to do it, but I wouldn’t have ordered that thing if I didn’t need it.

And the stay home/ social distancing thing... I just got a letter stating that the local parks will remain closed until further notice. Not sure how the state is planning on opening, but DeWine seems to at least be trying to think it through. Much better than a rushed and unprepared approach. Personally I will go on as I have been, staying home unless I absolutely have to go out, and wearing a mask when I do. The first wave may be receding in some areas of this country, but I think it’s only getting started in others. I felt very relieved last time I went to the store to see 90% of the people wearing masks.

 

[Pigs]

People who have the axial RDA what id coils are you using in single coil? I may have to get something beefier and I'm debating on whether I should buy some thicker Clapton wire or if I should just get some round wire that's thick. I would love anyone's input on what they think would be the best way to go about this when my new little friend arrives.

Like Delores I only use round wire for tiny rbas except I do use 2-28/36 (2.6 Ohms/ft) fused claptons in my BB bridges.

For the Axial my favourite is 5 wrap 3mm id Ni80 Alien 3*26 / 36.

 

[AvaOrchid]

I’m using a 3.5 ID in the Clapton of the day, which is usually 28g by whatever, and lately Ni80.

I think the key with this, and any atty, is to use the type of coil you like and only modify it as much as the particular atty needs. I could be wrong, but that’s how I do it.

Personally I don’t like round wire so I’m never happy with it in anything, aside from my BB which is too small to put anything larger in. If you don’t like Clapton, use what you like.

I'm relieved about the 3.5 ID because its reasonable I heard some people on review saying that they wanted to use a 4 ID or even 4.5 and I was like Jesus the only thing I have in that vicinity is Notch coils and I don't think that's going to be great for this. I was hoping that I didn't need to purchase something and try to get it here before I used the Axial. I do like round wire and I like flat Clapton's LOL and I think I have something in both that will fit this at 3.5 worse comes to worse I can unwrap something and rewrap it

 

[AvaOrchid]

Like Delores I only use round wire for tiny rbas except I do use 2-28/36 (2.6 Ohms/ft) fused claptons in my BB bridges.

For the Axial my favourite is 5 wrap 3mm id Ni80 Alien 3*26 / 36.
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Oh I'm so happy that I'm hearing 3 and 3.5 not 4 to 4.5. Those are some great looking coils

 

[NolaMel]

I've seen it run the gamut. I have orders for flavors that have arrived faster than I've ever seen them arrive and then I have a face mask that took 17 days to come to my house from 4 hours away. I'm not purchasing anything from overseas right now because I'm still waiting on something from the beginning of March

I have two that finally showed up in the US. 3/9 just got through ISC Chicago, 4/26 just left LA ISC. The big stop has been security returns, one multiple times. That one is just DTS! No idea why they think that poses such a threat lol!

 

[Pigs]

Oh I'm so happy that I'm hearing 3 and 3.5 not 4 to 4.5. Those are some great looking coils

They're from a local guy here. Really nice work and long lasting.

Our old mate Don29palms makes nice hand wound coils closer to you. If you're interested pm me and I can give you contact details for him.

 

[ShowMeTwice]

Hmmm ... how many times ???

 

[ShowMeTwice]

Good afternoon Folks !!!

You all know how it is ... sometimes you just find Shiny things. By accident.

Crafter's Den Pocket RTA v2. MTL-RDL.
Love their Pocket RDA, gets much use.

Decision time.

 

[AngeNZ]

Morning shinies

I think the key with this, and any atty, is to use the type of coil you like and only modify it as much as the particular atty needs. I could be wrong, but that’s how I do it.

This is my way of thinking too. I used to get ideas of coil id etc from watching/reading reviews - but now I just try my fave builds and see what works for the way I vape

 

[Eskie]

Well it’s been a bit busy around here disposing if packing materials. Mostly more juice as NY is cut off after May 18, so I’m trying to finish my stockpile. Then I need to go back and get some new recipes for when this stuff runs out, which will be a while. I only vape about 8 ml a day, and I think I’m up to ~1.5L of retail, with more the end of this week. I also got some boxes of coils to flush that area out. I only use the Innokin Plexus coils for a Z Biip pod I really like, and a bunch of Freemax mesh pro dual coils. I have a soft spot for that tank and would like to play with it now and then. I have some more juice expected the end of the week.

I also saw ARLiquids still had Axials in stock. I was shocked, but grabbed another SS and a few PEI caps in amber, clear and black. I mean $10 for that atty is silly to pass up.

My non-vape shiny was a new pair of Bluetooth headphones. My older one was just run into the ground, and figured might as well. I’ve always loved Sennheiser for my corded real listening, but decided that a pair of their wireless headphones like I got for my daughter I think in her junior year of college for Christmas. Those were very pricy but hey, she deserved it. I found the same phones for half the price now as the newest and bestest upgrade version came out to take the high price point over. I was very happy to get a pair like hers. It’s not like headphones change dramatically year to year. Sure, there are new ear pods released every few weeks, but I have a pair of Etymotic IEMs that are at least 10 years old and beat most of anything you could throw against them. I have a pair of nice wired phones I don’t even remember how long ago and they still sound terrific. So this was my little non-vaping treat.

Oh, and some new sweatpants arriving on Thursday. Certainly not shiny but very needed. As for shipping, there are still so many employees out sick at all the carriers including the post office that’s affecting delivery. Even Amazon Prime is no longer a guaranteed 2 day shipping, it’s just free.

The other issue with the post office is financial. They’re looking for government assistance, not related to COVID, but some folks seem to want them to just go private and not rely on government funding of any kind. Another fight in Congress.

 

[Tralfaz]

^Someone doesn't like the Washington Post. Turns out, the guy who owns it also is one of the biggest customers of the USPS and gets a great rate for handling his shipments on their last leg. Privatize, jack the rates, hurt the guy who owns the paper that is so unfair to you and at the same time, punish millions of older citizens and those who live in rural areas (not to mention shinies ). Ho hum.

 

[Tralfaz]

Almost forgot...

Some 'nilla cookie puddin' from yesterday. Delicious and also just plain fun to say.

 

[Daniel Forsyth]

Good Morning Shiny People

 

[Pigs]

Morning all.
Shinyitis got the better of me. Couldn't wait for the FT refund on the inbox V3 (discontinued after already paid for) so eventually found one at Vapeciga. Price with code was $89 but our exchange rate is terrible theses days so it was expensive. Wanted the black 3D panels (like @TrollDragon has ) but they were only sold on the black mod so I went with more of an old school look. Most of my fav squonk attys are SS so black mods aren't really my thing.

 

[ShowMeTwice]

Morning all.
Shinyitis got the better of me. Couldn't wait for the FT refund on the inbox V3 (discontinued after already paid for) so eventually found one at Vapeciga. Price with code was $89 but our exchange rate is terrible theses days so it was expensive. Wanted the black 3D panels (like @TrollDragon has ) but they were only sold on the black mod so I went with more of an old school look. Most of my fav squonk attys are SS so black mods aren't really my thing.

Happy you found one mate.

 

[Pigs]

Happy you found one mate.

Thanks SMT ! It was a bit of a search. Most places they're out of stock. You've got the V3 - are the door magnets ok?

 

[Aliraonz]

Morning all.
Shinyitis got the better of me. Couldn't wait for the FT refund on the inbox V3 (discontinued after already paid for) so eventually found one at Vapeciga. Price with code was $89 but our exchange rate is terrible theses days so it was expensive. Wanted the black 3D panels (like @TrollDragon has ) but they were only sold on the black mod so I went with more of an old school look. Most of my fav squonk attys are SS so black mods aren't really my thing.

Is that a regulated one Pigs?

 

[Pigs]

Is that a regulated one Pigs?

Yep - it's got the DNA 75 which is the main reason I wanted one. Was getting a bit tired of unreliable boards on cheap Chinese devices.

 

[ShowMeTwice]

Thanks SMT ! It was a bit of a search. Most places they're out of stock. You've got the V3 - are the door magnets ok?

Mine are ok. Doors too. Hoping they stay that way (knocking on wood).

 

[Aliraonz]

Yep - it's got the DNA 75 which is the main reason I wanted one. Was getting a bit tired of unreliable boards on cheap Chinese devices.

Awesome to know. I do like the look of it and that is regulated. Another question does it use any bottle or are those proprietary ones. That is something, in general, I don't like about some...since probably ..eventually..I might try squonking