Taifun GT Discusion!

[52anddone]

THIS is EXACTLY why I do not deviate from the Taifun.............

YES, I can see why. It just took me 1 year and 7 months to find out the direction I wanted to go in and decide to try the Taifun, UberToot, and Hurricane (I never did try the kayfun as people here on ECF said that the Lemo V1 was better). Some of us are a bit slower than others it seems, but I finally did try one (Taifun) and it is VERY nice. The money I could have saved.

 

[52anddone]

I just modified my wicking and pulled enough out of the juice flow slot to almost reach to the base of the coil chamber so that I can get a bit more liquid vaped before needing a refill (I still have that "S" shape wicking inside though). Seems to work out good, I also unscrewed the top cap a bit so as to not compress the wick coming thru the slots. No Runs, No Drips, No Errors. I'm love'in it. There's alot to experiment with on this TGT-2-S.

 

[52anddone]

@dwcraig1, I want to thank you very much for the recommendation that you gave me on which Taifun to order. All I can say is, WoW !!!

 

[chanelvaps]

I did finally realize what was causing my burnt hits. Seems I forgot that one does not need to screw the chamber cap down all the way and I was doing just that. I have loosened up all caps and am enjoying much better vapes

 

[dwcraig1]

I did finally realize what was causing my burnt hits. Seems I forgot that one does not need to screw the chamber cap down all the way and I was doing just that. I have loosened up all caps and am enjoying much better vapes

It is meant to be adjustable on the TGT2.

 

[chanelvaps]

It is meant to be adjustable on the TGT2.

Yeah..I some how forgot this..

 

[52anddone]

I finally got the last atomizer of the (3) I ordered from FT, (1) UberToot V2, (1) Taifun GT-2-S, and (1) Hurricane (all clones). The Hurricane was Clean, Clean, Clean out of the box and fit and finish are superb. I thought I might give it a try without Ultra Sonic washing, or even a rinse, so that's just what I did. It has to be the Cleanest atomizer I have ever received, EVER !!

So how did it fair against my Taifun GT-2-S clone ? It's nice, to be sure, but NOT as good a vape (flavor wise, or even vapor wise) as my Lemo V1 is, and my Lemo V1's are not as good as my new TGT-2-S (close, but still a second place finish). I wicked the Hurricane the same as my TGT-2-S and there is a distinct difference between the two in both flavor and vapor running the same builds at the same Ω reading and both at 12 watts (my preferred build is 'UD' 30g Twisted Kanthal A-1 @ 1.1Ω-1.5Ω wrapped around a 2.5mm Coil Master using a 7mm wide strip of KGD, Top layer removed). The Hurricane is also more airy with only the (1) smallest hole open than the TGT-2-S is with both the smallest holes open and the 2mm air tube insert installed, in other words, the Hurricane is Not tight enough for me (sounds like a personal problem, I'll see a Priest tomorrow). The TGT-2-S wins on ALL counts. My #1 is the Taifun and #2 is my Lemo V1's (plus the Drops, I have (5) in all).

I guess I will be getting about 2 more Taifun GT-2-S's and maybe another Cuboid (they look good together). I might even try a shorter version of the TGT-2-S, if one is even made that is. I am Sold on the Taifun to be sure.

Thank You ALL for you're posts in this thread, as if it weren't for this thread I would not have even known about this Fine atomizer.

 

[petemoss]

@52anddone: Glad you liked the Taifun GT2. One of my favorites for sure. If you want a shorter version, Fasttech sells a clear bell cap that will replace the stock metal tank. $1.76 Replacement Acrylic Tank for Taifun GT-T V2 RTA - translucent at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping They also come in a five pack.

 

[chanelvaps]

@52anddone: Glad you liked the Taifun GT2. One of my favorites for sure. If you want a shorter version, Fasttech sells a clear bell cap that will replace the stock metal tank. $1.76 Replacement Acrylic Tank for Taifun GT-T V2 RTA - translucent at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping They also come in a five pack.

^^this is how I roll
I buy these: $12.99 Replacement Base + Chimney for Taifun GT-T V2 (2-Pack) - stainless steel at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping and add the acrylic cap above
and sometimes with these: $3.41 Replacement Nano Top Cap for Taifun GT Atomizer - stainless steel at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping
and these: $1.19 PC Replacement Tank Section for Taifun GT - translucent at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

 

[ian91]

I have the same bases and the acrylic cap. Works really well for under $10. I think that it looks a lot better than standard as well.

 

[alexmot]

I'm wondering if someone can point me in the right direction.. I have two (different) Taifun GT clones.

Both have an "issue" with dripping juice out of the air flow holes periodically (I have to blow it out 3-4 time per tank). I've tried more wick, less wick, coil legs up, coil legs down, replaced the o-rings, etc...

I don't think there is any excessive flooding into the chamber -- at least not enough to overflow the top of the airflow hole. What's in the first pic below is after about 3/4 tank and what I believe comes from "coil splatter" as per the little black coil gunk bits sprayed all over the inside of the chamber (it's time to clean this one, I know..).

Any ideas or is this just the nature of the beast? I'm almost convinced that this is the result of the coil splatter getting sent down the airlfow plus leftover vapor condensing in the base.

 

[52anddone]

Here's what I just got:
$12.99 Replacement Base + Chimney for Taifun GT-T V2 (2-Pack) - stainless steel at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

$6.65 Replacement Acrylic Tank for Taifun GT-T V2 RTA (5-Pack) 5-pack - translucent at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

and (2) as replacements for the TGT-2-S I already have:

$1.16 Replacement Pyrex Glass Tank for Taifun GT-T V2 at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

do I need anything else to go with this chanelvapes or petemoss (I have 5 extra Taifun V2 Drip Tips already) ??

PS: FT seems to be OUT of this:

$3.41 Replacement Nano Top Cap for Taifun GT Atomizer - stainless steel at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

 

[52anddone]

I'm wondering if someone can point me in the right direction.. I have two (different) Taifun GT clones.

Both have an "issue" with dripping juice out of the air flow holes periodically (I have to blow it out 3-4 time per tank). I've tried more wick, less wick, coil legs up, coil legs down, replaced the o-rings, etc...

I don't think there is any excessive flooding into the chamber -- at least not enough to overflow the top of the airflow hole. What's in the first pic below is after about 3/4 tank and what I believe comes from "coil splatter" as per the little black coil gunk bits sprayed all over the inside of the chamber (it's time to clean this one, I know..).

Any ideas or is this just the nature of the beast? I'm almost convinced that this is the result of the coil splatter getting sent down the airlfow plus leftover vapor condensing in the base.


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I have been making my wick into an "S" shape (coming out of my coil on both ends, with NO wick poking out of the juice slots) and have not experienced any of what I see in you're pic's (it's something to try anyways). I don't see why you're having this problem as the pic's look normal to me, unless,

the o-ring on the chimney that goes into the top cap is worn or ragged and leaks a little and needs to be changed or,
the o-ring at the bottom of the juice flow control chamber is worn and needs changing,
but you said that you have changed the o-rings so, IDK.

The "dripping juice out of the air flow holes periodically" sounds strange to me (the word "periodically" that is). I get coil sizzle on mine, not splatter/popping/spitting or any of that. Could it be just some left over juice from a past flood or over fill or an Oops moment that is taking it's time to work it's way out ? Though the coil does look a bit built up with gunk and could be dripping excess juice down into the air tube.

I have no idea, I'm just rambling, sorry, I tried to help.

Anyone else have any ideas, I'm kind of new to this atomizer myself ??

 

[chanelvaps]

Both have an "issue" with dripping juice out of the air flow holes periodically (I have to blow it out 3-4 time per tank). I've tried more wick, less wick, coil legs up, coil legs down, replaced the o-rings, etc...

This happens to me (juice coming out airflow) when either I make my wick too small or when I lay it on its side

 

[alexmot]

I have been making my wick into an "S" shape (coming out of my coil on both ends, with NO wick poking out of the juice slots) and have not experienced any of what I see in you're pic's (it's something to try anyways). I don't see why you're having this problem as the pic's look normal to me, unless,

the o-ring on the chimney that goes into the top cap is worn or ragged and leaks a little and needs to be changed or,
the o-ring at the bottom of the juice flow control chamber is worn and needs changing,
but you said that you have changed the o-rings so, IDK.

The "dripping juice out of the air flow holes periodically" sounds strange to me (the word "periodically" that is). I get coil sizzle on mine, not splatter/popping/spitting or any of that. Could it be just some left over juice from a past flood or over fill or an Oops moment that is taking it's time to work it's way out ? Though the coil does look a bit built up with gunk and could be dripping excess juice down into the air tube.

I have no idea, I'm just rambling, sorry, I tried to help.

Anyone else have any ideas, I'm kind of new to this atomizer myself ??

I haven't tried the "s" wicking yet. And I may swap the chamber cap o-ring again just for good measure.

Fwiw, I generally use 2 ohm coils at 8-9w in this tank with the airflow mostly wide open. Juice is around 60pg/40vg. I do get between 1-2 seconds of sizzle and occasional vapor coming from the air holes (yeah, I need to cut off the power a bit earlier).

It's not a deal breaker as most tanks I've used have some degree of juice build up in the base. I'd just like to understand why they do it, and why it seems more often than other tanks.

Thanks for the input! Going to try the S wick for sure.

 

[alexmot]

This happens to me (juice coming out airflow) when either I make my wick too small or when I lay it on its side

Laying on its side empties the juice collected in the base? Or does it try to drain the tank?

I'm nitpicking on what collects in the base and drains if I blow it out or lay it on its side. Just seems to me like these tanks collect more in the base than I'm used to.

 

[52anddone]

By any chance, are you doing a momentary exhale thru the drip tip just before inhaling ? I have found that when I get tired, like at the end of the day, or I don't watch what I am doing, I'll do a brief exhale thru the drip tip just before I inhale, too many of those leads to juice being blown off of my coil, down into and air tube (on bottom air feed devices like this one) to collect in the base and out the air holes eventually, I really notice it when using my Magma Dripper and have the coil really low, close to the air tube, messy, and think some mistake that for leaking around the airflow adjustment ring on the Magma.

This happens to me (juice coming out airflow) when either I make my wick too small or when I lay it on its side

chanelvapes is right on both counts, some atomizers are worse at doing this than others are.
If there is just a drop or two out the airflow (which still makes a mess) then it is prolly just buildup/condensation in the air passages, but if it is layed on it's side and a lot of juice runs out the airflow holes then it's either a bad seal somewhere or a wicking problem, that's with most atomizers by the way.
I have run about 5-7 tank fulls thru my TGT-2-S since I have received it, with the same coil, just re-wicked about 4-5 times experimenting with different wicking methods and have not lost 1 drop from mine, the only cleaning I did was when I received it and did an Ultra Sonic bath, I just either re-fill or re-wick/re-fill. I mix my own juice and make mine between 50/50 PG/VG up to 65/35 PG/VG, I'm not into 'Clouds Bro' . I Love This Taifun, .

 

[52anddone]

When using my Lemo V1's, I find that after maybe 5 tank fulls, I look into the bottom catch basin, or base/catch cup, and find not as much condensation collected as one might think (and it too is a bottom feed airflow device), that is, unless I slobber into the drip tip for some reason, so I personally don't think condensation plays as big of a roll as some might think. Just my thoughts anyway.

 

[52anddone]

Thank You chanelvapes and petemoss, I can't wait till my order gets here on that Slow Boat.

 

[alexmot]

By any chance, are you doing a momentary exhale thru the drip tip just before inhaling ? I have found that when I get tired, like at the end of the day, or I don't watch what I am doing, I'll do a brief exhale thru the drip tip just before I inhale, too many of those leads to juice being blown off of my coil, down into and air tube (on bottom air feed devices like this one) to collect in the base and out the air holes eventually, I really notice it when using my Magma Dripper and have the coil really low, close to the air tube, messy, and think some mistake that for leaking around the airflow adjustment ring on the Magma.

I don't exhale or blow into the tip. At least not unless I'm blowing the gunk from the air holes.

I re-coiled and re-wicked last night. This time I went with stainless instead of Kanthal and decided to stuff the chamber with cotton to catch whatever splatter might be knocking around in there. I also started to stop firing a second or so before the end of my puffs to suck up any left over vapor. Maybe a bit less dripping, but still dripping.

I'm of the understanding that the base itself can't be disassembled and doesn't have any o-rings or other such nonsense (except on the HotCig clone -- the one I'm not working with at the moment). Is there anything on the regular bases that I might want to look in to?