SMOKTECH MAGNETO...first impressions & getting an AGA-T to fire on it

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h0kies

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Loving the magneto with a kayfun lite on top of it! Was using a KTS mech which constantly misfired, got fed up and ordered a magneto. Got it today and I haven't had any problems yet. Hits pretty hard with an MNKE 18650 battery and 4 wraps of 30g kanthal in the kayfun.
 

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I've been using my magneto for about a week now as my primary pv. I really like it a lot! It actually fires everything I own . .but I might buy the new cap if they make it available seperately, just in case I get something it won't fire. I do get the occassional misfire if I don't press the button in the center - but not enough to bother me. Mostly I just really like how it looks . .it's by far the best looking mod I own.

I fly almost every week for work . .and I always bring my vape gear and nobody has ever said anything about it. I have brought other mechs plenty of times .. but for some reason security wanted a closer look at my magneto - both flying out and on the return trip. Flying out - the guy insisted to take it apart, pull the battery out and even then he was suspicious . .asking me "where are the cartridges", lol.

I'm gonna continue to bring it on trips, though, because I really like it.
 

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With as nice as the mod looks and is being taken, a floating center pin would have sealed the deal for me.

It's too bad the first batch didn't have that and from what I've heard, it still isn't floating. Just adjustable, which I guess is ok. At least now, pretty much anything will work on it now. I have a couple of Ithaka clones coming from Fasttech, be interesting to see how they work on it.

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I've had mine for a couple weeks now and was wondering if anyone else is having no firing issues? Seems 50% of the time, I get no joy. Have to press the button a couple times. I know it's pressed in fully and tried a couple different batteries. I've lubed the switch sides with noalox for smooth transition, but still no help. I've even disassembled the bottom assembly below the battery and checked the spring and seat.

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looks like they now pack it with 2 different top caps: 2013 best e-cigarette 18350 full mechanical mod smoktech magneto mod with telescopic tube, View smoktech magneto mod, smoktech Product Details from Shenzhen Smok Technology Co., Ltd. on Alibaba.com
(not sure about the adjustable pin, tho')

Did yours provide both?

but crap... when I saw the link from TriangleVape, I just wanted to spam the Pre-Order button: the released date falls right on my B-Day! is it a sign? :p
Unfortunately, I need to find another providers who can ship out of the US.
 
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Hey guys. Does any one try IGO W on Magneto yet?

My vaping buddy bought both at VapeExpo last Saturday and they work just fine together.

For what it's worth I snagged one as well and it's quickly become one of my favorite mechs. My Cyclone with AFC looks great on it...no gap at all. I measured a .3 volt drop (with AW IMR batteries) using dual micro-coils at 1.1 ohms.

The only issue I've had is that it actually got stuck in the on position once...wouldn't stop firing. I tapped the button a couple of times and it eventually stopped but not before burning through both my cotton wicks. No idea what caused it and it hasn't happened since and it's been seeing daily use.
 

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My vaping buddy bought both at VapeExpo last Saturday and they work just fine together.

For what it's worth I snagged one as well and it's quickly become one of my favorite mechs. My Cyclone with AFC looks great on it...no gap at all. I measured a .3 volt drop (with AW IMR batteries) using dual micro-coils at 1.1 ohms.

The only issue I've had is that it actually got stuck in the on position once...wouldn't stop firing. I tapped the button a couple of times and it eventually stopped but not before burning through both my cotton wicks. No idea what caused it and it hasn't happened since and it's been seeing daily use.

A small dab of Noalox should prevent that from happening in the future.
 
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