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your going to get a black eye around here saying the e word.do agree if the vender has 10k good reviews but others don't see it that way.
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Which coils from them did you buy Letitia? I am looking for SS coils for my new Ares tank. I am thinking either 2.5 mm or 3.0 mm with 7 wraps would work? Steam engine says that should get me to around 1 ohms which should work for me.
This time I ordered the framed staple fc coils. I've ordered pretty much all their coils to try out and some spools. My favorites are the tri core fc pre-built or spool. All have performed well for me. The only ones I didn't care for personally were the tri braids. I typically build my single wire coils using their spooled wire. Have been using their wire.
For multi-wire coils I have started ordering the thinner wire options, ramp is much better. Keep in mind I don't use tc. Would probably go back to thicker wire if I did, the coils do last longer.
 

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Sorry for the stupidity. I'll either figure it out or will be back here asking. I pulled the trigger on the itaste. Now, will look for batteries. The itaste was a great suggestion since it forces me out of my comfort zone and one step higher on the vaping ladder while allowing me to use a tank I already have.

Now that I think about it I will soon have five mods four of which were bought on the advice of redeuce. So far the advice has always been great.
 

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This may help
an excerpt from Mooch
at the bottom of the list accessed thru link he has listed reputable sites to acquire batteries from

Sep 19, 2016
Last edited: Sep 19, 2016
There have been several changes since the last table was posted, about 4 months ago. Here's a summary:

- The Aspire 1800mAh ICR has been removed. While it's a good performer the 40A rating on the wrap is ........ and I will no longer promote 18650 batteries from companies who lie to us.

- The LG HE2 has been removed. While it is a decent battery there are several batteries available at the same price that outperform it.

- The Basen 10A 700mAh 18350 was added...only 7A but a good performer.

- The iJoy 40A 4200mAh 26650 was added...only 30A but the best performing 26650 so far.

- The Sony VTC5A 2500mAh 18650 was added...an incredible performer, best all around 18650.

- The Sony VTC6 3000mAh 18650 was added...best performer of the 3000mAh batteries.

- The LG HG2 was almost removed. There are counterfeits everywhere and the cells available this year seem to be a lower grade than last year. I lowered the rating on the HG2's from 20A to 18A recently. If the counterfeit situation continues to worsen and the cell grades that we have access to don't start getting better then I will probably remove the HG2 from the next update of the table.

Before some of you start beating on me for not including a particular battery...
If I haven't chosen your personal favorite that doesn't mean I think you're using a crappy battery!
It doesn't mean I'm saying you've made a mistake!
It doesn't mean that there aren't other good performing batteries out there!

There are many other good performers out there but I can't put them all on my recommended list. These are merely my personal choices pulled from the huge pile of available batteries.

Mooch's Recommended Batteries | E-Cigarette Forum
 

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Sorry for the stupidity. I'll either figure it out or will be back here asking. I pulled the trigger on the itaste. Now, will look for batteries. The itaste was a great suggestion since it forces me out of my comfort zone and one step higher on the vaping ladder while allowing me to use a tank I already have.

Now that I think about it I will soon have five mods four of which were bought on the advice of redeuce. So far the advice has always been great.
Either that or we’re both goofed up and on a silly path.
 

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@jfcooley has been shopping folks, I found photographic evidence. LOL
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- The LG HE2 has been removed. While it is a decent battery there are several batteries available at the same price that outperform it.
I sure am glad I discovered these while they were still on the list! They're just that tiny bit shorter than the others. Sometimes it really matters.
 

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Hey everyone! Cross your fingers and say a prayer for my boy that his mod gets to him in time!

I just ordered from Vapor Authority and haven't ever ordered from them before, I paid for priority shipping and filled out the info with shipping directly to him so hopefully he will get it in time!

For everyone who needs to live vicariously - it's a Vaporshark Hedron.. for my son, Santa vapes! Hahaha

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Will be interested in his/your opinion of it. Looks to be a nice mod.
 

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Great price,
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If you order these make sure that the 0 rings are red as the pic is showing black and those are the standard ones for power mode.

I thought Anna had a pico, and I use these titanium coils on my pico. You can tell the difference in the vape immediately. Very smooth and very good. Just remember you cannot dry burn these. To clean use a soft brush or maybe a paper towel to wipe away the gunk.

:)
 

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Hmmm,
Hmmm,
Hmmm.

So anyone have the dotSqonk?
I wanna hear real world reviews. Spent my bonus on Star Wars, pre-ordered movie, Battlefront 2, my boys.

However, the Friday after Christmas will be... bountiful. Plan on buying another mech in the $100 range. Must be sqonk, must not be 3d printed.

Anywhoo, going to try and catch up. My eyes hurt from shooting rebels.
 
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It’s time to retire and trash/recycle my 3 year old Samsung 25r batteries. They still work and last for 2 days. But, I don’t get the same wattage punch at same wattage setting that I get from brand new VTC6 batteries.

I cared for them and nursed them for as long as I could, it’s hard to let them go, they are my first 18650 batteries.
 

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It’s time to retire and trash/recycle my 3 year old Samsung 25r batteries. They still work and last for 2 days. But, I don’t get the same wattage punch at same wattage setting that I get from brand new VTC6 batteries.

I cared for them and nursed them for as long as I could, it’s hard to let them go, they are my first 18650 batteries.
Know the feeling. Since I've bought my Therion & Pulse I've stuck to Sony & the Ampking 20700. My 25rs have just sat. Not even 3 months old.
 

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Know the feeling. Since I've bought my Therion & Pulse I've stuck to Sony & the Ampking 20700. My 25rs have just sat. Not even 3 months old.

@Mooch, has been invaluable asset on the forums and for vaping community with his batteries testing. Love you dude!...no homo.

Samsung 25r, blue wrapper, batteries are good batteries and the only reason I picked them, is because at the time they were great for a price compared to Sony batteries and Tesla were using them at the time In their electric cars.

3 years is not too bad for Samsung batteries. LG hg2 batteries have held their capacity much better under same usage conditions for 2 years.
The only reason I never liked LG batteries, is because of the brown wraps, reminds me of poop.
I’ve been brainwashed with green and clean energy for so many years, color green and color blue, is like Prozac to me at this point. And color red, is a red traffic light I don’t want to run through.
At the same time, I hate dark brown color cars.
Land Rover, has so many wonderful colors to chose from.
My Fuchai 213 Plus is orange. I like orange in rare cases. It’s a warm color that brings out an appetite.

I have no clue where I’m going with this, I’m done rambling. It’s Sunday night, I’m going to watch Simpsons or a B movie, that will force wet dreams in to my fragile brain.
 

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@Mooch, has been invaluable asset on the forums and for vaping community with his batteries testing. Love you dude!...no homo.

Samsung 25r, blue wrapper, batteries are good batteries and the only reason I picked them, is because at the time they were great for a price compared to Sony batteries and Tesla were using them at the time In their electric cars.

3 years is not too bad for Samsung batteries. LG hg2 batteries have held their capacity much better under same usage conditions for 2 years.
The only reason I never liked LG batteries, is because of the brown wraps, reminds me of poop.
I’ve been brainwashed with green and clean energy for so many years, color green and color blue, is like Prozac to me at this point. And color red, is a red traffic light I don’t want to run through.
At the same time, I hate dark brown color cars.
Land Rover, has so many wonderful colors to chose from.
My Fuchai 213 Plus is orange. I like orange in rare cases. It’s a warm color that brings out an appetite.

I have no clue where I’m going with this, I’m done rambling. It’s Sunday night, I’m going to watch Simpsons or a B movie, that will force wet dreams in to my fragile brain.
Pure gold. Loved every word.:D
 

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