SXmini M Class (TEMP CONTROL)

[ThunderDan]

Good stuff. That is how I justify all my purchases, as multiples of take out deliveries. I may now have reached the point where I could have bought the restaurant.

If you haven't already got one, the Aspire Triton is another tank I'm digging. It's my first coil head tank purchase since my first month of vaping (I'm not counting the Gv2 here). Great flavour, top fill, and (some of) the coils are Stainless Steel which give TC in a mod with TCR adjustment (SXK DNA 40 clones; Dicodes chip; DNA 200). I believe there's an optional RTA deck as well but I've not looked at that.

The coils appear to have excellent conductivity: they're labelled as 0.40Ω and actually read 0.40Ω on my mods, where other coil heads measure up to 0.05Ω too high. I thought it could be that the coil was actually 0.37Ω or something, and so the static resistance in the coil head was hidden, but the fact that they work with TC even with the basic SXK chip means they must have a good connection and accurate resistance, because Stainless Steel is right at the lower limits of accuracy even with a proper coil in an RTA.

Definitely my best coil head tank (again not counting the Gv2), though I don't have a huge amount to compare to: before this I only had two cheapo Smoks (GCT, VCT), the Atlantis v1 and the Subtank Mini v1. I skipped the whole second/third gen of coil heads until this Triton.

I got my wife the Triton last month, basically same reason as @GeorgeS, based upon her track record with aspire tanks. Up to that point she had been using the Atlantis v1 exclusively since January. Now she's been using the Triton exclusively since I gave it to her. She uses the .4ohm SS coils on a regular power mod (well sig 75w TC in power mode) around 30W, and is getting pretty good coil life, its all she uses and shes on 17 days with her current coil.

Every now and then I'm envious of her Triton, but not enough to get myself one. Maybe once I get a dna200 I could justify it to try the SS coils with TC.

Ahh yes, the juice control and not the air control, or maybe both. That I didn't do and always forget about that juice control for the most part as I usually just leave it wide open. I will try that tonight as I finish up this tank. I bet that will do it.

Yep, it is that cross over I am hoping for with the 24ga Ti. Using my 26ga Ti in Ti mode on the SXM does work fine for the initial 200-300 degrees or so and does catch up when it reaches temp but I think the 24ga Ti will be better. It reaches 500F temp in about a second so it is fast. My 24ga Ti is expected to arrive tomorrow so I am anxious to give it a try on one of my Goliath v2's in Ti mode and see what to expect.

I don't have mine yet, but I did top fill the Goliath v1 the same way, close JC, unscrew top cap and fill. I found better results at times by closing the JC, have another vape to dry up excess juice a bit, then top fill, open JC and go.

 

[JimScotty0]

I've not heard of that. Is it normal cotton or similar to Rayon? I've been using Rayon exclusively for a couple of months and really like it. The wicks last for hundreds of mls, potentially weeks or months as long as the juice isn't too gunk-prone.

Here is a magnified look at Pima Cotton from @Magaro 's postings: A look at various wicking materials for rebuildable atomizers | Page 8 | E-Cigarette Forum

There is also some Peruvian Organic Pima Cotton listed on eBay which looks very good: Vaping 100 Peruvian Eco Pima Organic Cotton Wick for Vape Coils | eBay

Unfortunately the one I just got from Amazon is no longer listed, there is another one that is still there: Amazon.com : Nick's Wicks 100% Pima Cotton Atomizer Wick : Everything Else

I need to see how well this Pima Cotton does over time, but so far it is keeping up very well with Max VG ejuice on the Goliath v2 which is an ejuice hog so that is impressive. No foul taste at all either.

 

[ThunderDan]

On a SXM related note, my chassis is getting loose feeling, by that I mean when I press the fire button I can feel the battery cover section pressing into the C frame. It almost adds a second click to the fire button. Rather annoying IMO. Has anyone had this happen?

My yihi silicone sleeve started riding up a bit onto the fire button, tried boiling it earlier tonight, its a bit tighter now, hasn't ridden up yet.

 

[Vlad1]

On a SXM related note, my chassis is getting loose feeling, by that I mean when I press the fire button I can feel the battery cover section pressing into the C frame. It almost adds a second click to the fire button. Rather annoying IMO. Has anyone had this happen?

My yihi silicone sleeve started riding up a bit onto the fire button, tried boiling it earlier tonight, its a bit tighter now, hasn't ridden up yet.

Sounds like your cover screws have come a bit loose. Grab a T6 Torx screwdriver and snug up the three screws that hold the taco shell onto the C-frame.

 

[JulesXsmokr]

Since this is the busier of the mini threads, I thought I'd ask here.
Who has decent sleeves for the the S class. They seem to be harder to find in stock.
I think now is the perfect time to have these available, with the finishes starting to weather.

 

[Haylon357]

Since this is the busier of the mini threads, I thought I'd ask here.
Who has decent sleeves for the the S class. They seem to be harder to find in stock.
I think now is the perfect time to have these available, with the finishes starting to weather.

My official sx mini sleeve actually wore the finish off my use to be mint sx mini.

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[Jake67]

My official sx mini sleeve actually wore the finish off my use to be mint sx mini.

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That's not good!!!! My only negative about mod is the finish. I'm on #3. On the positive side Yihi has been good replacing them.
Guess you can't have it all but it would be nice.


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[2legsshrt]

Well my experiment is over and even with the springiness I like the Ti better. Seems like a cooler smoother vape even though all but one of these coils is almost a month old. Think I will stick with it just wish YiHi would get off their butts and upgrade the firmware although the Ni mode works just fine. I'm very pleased with the Crazy Wire also. Still haven't tried the Unkamen but from the looks of the pics I have seen of the used ones not sure I want to. The CW cleans up nice and shiny and gold.

 

[2legsshrt]

I got the YiHi sleeves also and are working great. All of my SXM's are JWrapped also. I'm glad I jumped on them when they were $4.50

 

[Yozhik]

That's not good!!!! My only negative about mod is the finish. I'm on #3. On the positive side Yihi has been good replacing them.
Guess you can't have it all but it would be nice.

My #2, except for two knicks, pretty much looks the same as when I received it. The first one was replaced under warranty back when the first batch had bad paint.

 

[Bikenstein]

My #1 hasn't changed much in the last couple of weeks.

 

[Jake67]

My #2, except for two knicks, pretty much looks the same as when I received it. The first one was replaced under warranty back when the first batch had bad paint.

I bought mine the day VapinArt received them. Within a few weeks I was having issues.
Replaced it but I suspect the 2nd was from the original batch as well. The third came with the latest firmware so I hope that I have the new paint on #3.
I know most folks love the technology aspect of the device but I love the look of the device just as much.
Every other mod is either a box or a tube.
I have a stock of sleeves but wish I could go without using them.
My S class has won the test of time, looks like the day I purchased it 10 months ago.
Both Yihi , and VapinArt have been great about dealing with exchanges.
Sucks to be OCD with your toys.


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[ShowerHead]

I'm on my third too. First was due to the paint issue. Second was because the replacement had a bad battery cap and a burr on the fire button. Third one was just peachy. Yihi didn't really want to replace twice, but the crew at Yeti Vape took care of me just as fast as the first time.
I love the M and really like the crew at Yeti!

 

[2legsshrt]

My S is still looking like new no wraps or anything on it. I only use it on my nightstand because I have gotten to not care for the flavor of my juices with Kanthal but in the middle of the night if I need a puff it works great.

 

[2legsshrt]

I sent an email to Cari this time since that was the last one to reply to me. I asked if there is some kind of a time frame on a firmware upgrade for Ti. But I have gotten so used to the Ni mode at about -100 degrees that it really isn't that important. It would be nice but not imperative.

 

[Jake67]

I still use my S. Bounce back between kanthal and nickel. I only use the M in temp mode. Haven't tried the Ti yet. Really love the nickel wire. I'm sure I'll venture that way soon. Just a lazy vapor these days.


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[ThunderDan]

Sounds like your cover screws have come a bit loose. Grab a T6 Torx screwdriver and snug up the three screws that hold the taco shell onto the C-frame.

This did the trick. I picked up a t6 bit on my way home today and tightened it up.

 

[Vlad1]

This did the trick. I picked up a t6 bit on my way home today and tightened it up.

Glad to hear it solved the problem.

 

[2legsshrt]

I still use my S. Bounce back between kanthal and nickel. I only use the M in temp mode. Haven't tried the Ti yet. Really love the nickel wire. I'm sure I'll venture that way soon. Just a lazy vapor these days.


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Don't try Ti if you are like me you won't go back to nickel and you will have a surplus like me also a surplus of kanthal oh and it is perfect for lazy vapers cause you don't need to recoil very often.

 

[Hitcat44]

Not a "Sleeve Guy"... can't get past the Aesthetics of the Things. Ordered 2 J-Wraps the day I ordered the SXMM and put one on soon as they arrived.
No Paint Issues. None that I can see anyways. If ya can't see it,,, it doesn't exist. All Good. Ta-Da

Anyone ever remove the Taco and have it Hydro-coated? Might be a better lasting Solution if One doesn't like Wraps for whatever Reason.