First I really like the RM2 just looking for variety. Thoughts on the cyclone ...
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sould I get the cyclone ?
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Cyclone is a decent atty.
Pros: stylish, big clouds, post setup made for easy dual coils
Cons: Gets super hot, post-feed leads to over-squonking, posts very close together, set screws in pos and neg are tiny and strip easily.
My personal opinion is that you're better off getting another RM2 and spending the extra $20 on a bottle of juice.
Pros: stylish, big clouds, post setup made for easy dual coils
Cons: Gets super hot, post-feed leads to over-squonking, posts very close together, set screws in pos and neg are tiny and strip easily.
My personal opinion is that you're better off getting another RM2 and spending the extra $20 on a bottle of juice.
p.s. if you do get it, and you want the AFC, you will need a 510-510 adapter to make it sit high enough (or mill about 1/16" off the top of your drip well)
Thank you xobe exactly why I asked .. I didn't know I would need the extra 510-510 think I'm going to stick with the trusted RM2.
you only need the 510-510 for the airflow control cap. The standard cyclone will fit without the adapter. The AFC has an outer diameter of 3/4" (and looks pretty silly even on a grand)
Cyclone's ok.
It does definitely get hotter.
I like that it's not a screw on cap so I can adjust the airhole location.
I think it looks cooler than the RM2.
Stainless base is one extra thing to check (coil touching).
Less room for coil and tight posts.
Screws are almost all the way out (falling out) when holes aren't obstructed (when fishing wire through).
Alan head screws with tiny alen wrench to lose.
Hole that comes in the cap is pretty tight.
Doesn't seem to drain as well as the RM2 cup.
With that said, I use it all the time... I'd say between the cyclone/rm2, get the rm2, but if you're just thinking about the Cyclone I say go for it. It's not a bad rba.
It does definitely get hotter.
I like that it's not a screw on cap so I can adjust the airhole location.
I think it looks cooler than the RM2.
Stainless base is one extra thing to check (coil touching).
Less room for coil and tight posts.
Screws are almost all the way out (falling out) when holes aren't obstructed (when fishing wire through).
Alan head screws with tiny alen wrench to lose.
Hole that comes in the cap is pretty tight.
Doesn't seem to drain as well as the RM2 cup.
With that said, I use it all the time... I'd say between the cyclone/rm2, get the rm2, but if you're just thinking about the Cyclone I say go for it. It's not a bad rba.
The other option... If you own a dremel and are good with tinkering... You could order the $5 cyCLONE and mod the positive post to bottom feed. There is a tutorial somewhere here in reoville.
When I had it on mine, only the top o-ring seated, and any light bump would knock it off. I guess individual results vary.
Thanks for putting the question, Bunker...I was wondering too. And many thanks for all the answers Reonauts. Seems to me only place where the Cyclone wins is form. Someone, make a pretty SS RM2!
Agreed, but whilst taking this photo, it fell of the arm of my chair on to carpet,twice....rock solid, all in tact. In fact I have never had it come apart even when pocketed, but I still prefer the RM2.
I got my Cyclone included with my first Reo from the classies here in the UK. The AFC was purchased later. I have the airhole set to about the same draw as my RM2 so for me there is no benefit, I have never dual coiled so perhaps it will be good to try at some stage and of course I will not have to worry about drilling any holes.
Yes, it doesn't drain at all with the hole up the post. What ever amount you squonk your stuck with.
But I like mine sometimes just for that reason. I can get 3 times as many hits off it between squonkage.
i have a cyclone and love it. it does get a little warm at times but I found an easy solution for that, don't touch it!! I drilled my air hole out and usually vape around .8-1.0ohm. I replaced those stupid hex screws with some Phillips head from kidney puncher. its been great to me, no problems what so ever. if you do over squonk, just tilt the air hole up when you vape so the extra juice stays off your coil. I did buy an rm2 but it just wasn't for me. idk what it was about it but it wasn't the same as my cylone. I ended up selling the rm2 after about 5 min of vaping it. I also have an ERA which is a great atty too. you cant go wrong with a cyclone/era/hornet
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