Subtank Mini or Lemo Drop

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RandyF

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I have 2 ST mini's and a nano, I had 2 Lemo's and a Lemo Drop. I don't have the Lemo's anymore because the ST's completely replaced them. The Lemo's were nice, but the ST's out-performed them in every way IMO, especially the airflow. You cannot remove the build deck in the Lemo without draining it, the airflow control is not very functional, and with the ST you can keep an OCC around (work, car) in case something goes wrong with your build, very convenient if you are using Ni coils.

The Lemo is not a bad choice, the ST is just better overall.
 

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Yes. No need to drain the tank to access the build deck or stock coil.

Does the ST allow you to access the build deck without draing the tank? If so, that's the one to go for. Wicking can take a bit of practise to get right, and you don't want to be wasting juice to rewick.
 

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I have both and I like and use both.

Flavor wise, the Lemo is the easy winner. The ST Mini's flavor is muted by comparison. Not bad, just not as good. The build deck is much larger in the Lemo, as well as it having MUCH larger liquid channels, and more room for wicking. Wicking the ST Mini is not terrible, but it's definitely more finicky then the Lemo.

The ST Mini wins for airflow and clouds. It also has the advantage of being able to easily switch to an OCC coil if need be, as well as being able to access your build without draining the tank.

I'm glad I have both, but if I had to choose, I wouldn't trade my Lemo for a Subtank Mini, simply for the superior flavor the Lemo delivers.
 

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I just bought a stm and it is stellar. So easy to fill and build on. I don't have any problems getting any juice spatter. The airflow is exceptional. Flavor is excellent. Filling is a breeze. So effin tired of stuffing juice into tiny holes, waiting for an air bubble if your juice is cold to add more juice. Build quality is impressive to say the least. I'm very happy with this purchase. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another for my other mods. I'm using it primarily on my bec pro at 25 watts/4 volts with the occ .5. It rocks with a .3 parallel build
 
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I have both and I like and use both.

Flavor wise, the Lemo is the easy winner. The ST Mini's flavor is muted by comparison. Not bad, just not as good. The build deck is much larger in the Lemo, as well as it having MUCH larger liquid channels, and more room for wicking. Wicking the ST Mini is not terrible, but it's definitely more finicky then the Lemo.

The ST Mini wins for airflow and clouds. It also has the advantage of being able to easily switch to an OCC coil if need be, as well as being able to access your build without draining the tank.

I'm glad I have both, but if I had to choose, I wouldn't trade my Lemo for a Subtank Mini, simply for the superior flavor the Lemo delivers.
I feel the same way!:) I like both,while the sub tank has a lot of advantages,the Lemo just blows it away as far as flavor goes!:) The mini RBA is a good one,(Kanger needs to incorporate it in the big sub tank) ! Has anyone tried to buy a "mini" RBA and use it in the big sub tank,instead of the "OCC"?:confused: That would be a plus!
 

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I own both Lemo and STM.... Right now I am enjoying STM better but because it is new! Lemo has been excellent for me for flavor and vapor. It is reliable and no leak at all.
I don't have problem re-filling the Lemo because i just use the silicon that they use... so no more screwing around! I don't use needle bottle as well... any juice that came with pipettes is good to go without spilling liquids around.

STM has alos very good flavor and vapor. In both department, i think STM is a little bit better IMO and it is a warmer vape compared to Lemo. However, one issue with STM is splatters of juice and noisy. The Lemo is quiet and I have never got any juices spit backs on me.

Build quality, STM is a bit better. I have the chamber of my Lemo a bit bended inwards just because I was trying to open it by hand. The aluminum was a bit thinner on Lemo. Both have very nice threads.
Lemo has big space to works on the coil but STM have genius way to do it. I haven't rebuild my STM yet but can see that it will be super easy even easier than lemo. I want to try micro coil since the stock coil was spaced one. I think micro coil might reduced the spitting issue.

So, I think can't go wrong with either of one.

Goblin... I will pass because of dual coil setup. I have Orchid and it took much more effort to build because you need to make both coil very similar. I gulps more juice and in Orchid case, it was leaking if I put it in sleep position overnight. Raised deck such as kayfun or lemo is the best to avoid leaking IMO.
 

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I have the subtank plus with the rba that has two small holes and the new subtank mini with the new rba with big holes. The older rba I love maybe because I've mastered it and it works great for me. The new rba it's good but idk I don't like the holes and where they are positioned I guess. Still good tho love both tanks. Tend to use my plus with the old rba 90% of the time just because 7ml of juice and good to go for a day or so.

Buddy has a lemo and liked it but he moved on pretty quick from it.

I myself have a cthulhu on the way but that's dual coil.
 
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