Taifun GT Discusion!

[52anddone]

The only Taifuns I have are the GS & GS II, it has more air than either of those but you can dial it down quite a bit. The air on the Kronos comes in from the side like a dripper and not the bottom.

I have never used a Hurricane, always pondered one on FT, but never ordered one.

I have the FT Hurricane and found out that if I close off ALL the air holes that I get about the same draw as my TGT-2-S with the 2 smallest airholes open along with the PTFE 2mm air insert added to the air tube (so the Hurricane has some "Blow-By" issues). So, it will work for me like that, but am thinking of getting a PTFE air tube insert for it also (the Hurricane) and trying that setup and seeing if that works out better for me, I just worry about singeing my cotton with that little of airflow that I like, even at 12-14 watts. The Hurricane wicking setup is about the same as the Taifun is so that's a plus, and it's built very nicely and mine was extremely clean, didn't even have to wash it which was a first for me.

 

[ian91]

I have the FT Hurricane and found out that if I close off ALL the air holes that I get about the same draw as my TGT-2-S with the 2 smallest airholes open along with the PTFE 2mm air insert added to the air tube (so the Hurricane has some "Blow-By" issues). So, it will work for me like that, but am thinking of getting a PTFE air tube insert for it also (the Hurricane) and trying that setup and seeing if that works out better for me, I just worry about singeing my cotton with that little of airflow that I like, even at 12-14 watts. The Hurricane wicking setup is about the same as the Taifun is so that's a plus, and it's built very nicely and mine was extremely clean, didn't even have to wash it which was a first for me.

I have been using the insulator from old Kanger coils to do the same thing as the PTFE tube. I happen to have a lot of them that I never used. Fixed the airflow on my Cthulhu V2, my Crown rba and my Nebula Wine. If you have any old coils, you should look at their insulators. Had to cut mine down depending on the atty.

 

[52anddone]

I can't remember where I saw it posted, so Help me out please, what size and where to get those PTFE air tube inserts for use in the Taifun. My memory is Gone, she's Gone, oh yeah.

Anybody ?? I'll need them for the parts Taifuns I just ordered from FT, the ones chanelvapes & petemoss helped me with.

 

[52anddone]

I have been using the insulator from old Kanger coils to do the same thing as the PTFE tube. I happen to have a lot of them that I never used. Fixed the airflow on my Cthulhu V2, my Crown RBA and my Nebula Wine. If you have any old coils, you should look at their insulators. Had to cut mine down depending on the atty.

Good Idea, I never thought of doing that. I have boxes and boxes of those Kanger coils that I got when I still used (2) AeroTank V1 and V2, and a AeroTank Mega. I will check that out for sure.

 

[52anddone]

I think we posted at about the same time up there ian91. I'm a very slow typer (2 finger still).

 

[ccwaters]

How's the draw on it, compared to the Taifun ? The Hurricane is too airy for my liking.

I have the Shenray version of the Kronos, varies from Open Lung hit, down to zero airflow, has a nice range of options. And with the Nano kit it makes a nice compact but decent capacity atty.

Yes it is a great flavor RTA, I have mine on the iPV D2 and just waiting to get some SS430 to try out in it. Do you put your coil on the side or on top like the FeV?

My first build on the Shenray Kronos was alongside, It has been a while, I don't recall what I didn't like about it, but I do remember I did prefer coil over, FEV style, believe it may have been flavor.

I have the FT Hurricane and found out that if I close off ALL the air holes that I get about the same draw as my TGT-2-S with the 2 smallest airholes open along with the PTFE 2mm air insert added to the air tube (so the Hurricane has some "Blow-By" issues).

Have both the first version listed on FT, and the Tobeco, both of them close up very tight, what I would expect from the single .6mm air hole.


Here was my first build on the Kronos, wicked perfectly, but lacked flavor from what I remember.

 

[52anddone]

I have the Shenray version of the Kronos, varies from Open Lung hit, down to zero airflow, has a nice range of options. And with the Nano kit it makes a nice compact but decent capacity atty.



My first build on the Shenray Kronos was alongside, It has been a while, I don't recall what I didn't like about it, but I do remember I did prefer coil over, FEV style, believe it may have been flavor.



Have both the first version listed on FT, and the Tobeco, both of them close up very tight, what I would expect from the single .6mm air hole.


Here was my first build on the Kronos, wicked perfectly, but lacked flavor from what I remember.

First version huh, mine just says "Hurricane" and that's all, so don't know, maybe it's a version 1.2 clone ? Mine does not close off the air shut tight, oh well, it is what it is, I didn't realize that there were different versions out there still as I'm new to the Hurricane all together. Now I know.

wait: mine has a FT sticker (kind of like a Holographic sticker that has "FT" on it) and came in a long Black box with "Hurricane" printed in white letters, no paper work (instructions), but did have a SS tank sleeve added in the box. If we should have the same version then it looks like a QC issue on the airflow ring.

 

[ccwaters]

By first version I was referring to listed on FT, but yeah, I think at least two updates on the authentic, not including the various blinged out versions. That is the same Hurricane I purchased from FT, not the best quality, so it does not surprise me it works differently from mine. Tobeco clone is much nicer.

 

[ian91]

I have the Shenray version of the Kronos, varies from Open Lung hit, down to zero airflow, has a nice range of options. And with the Nano kit it makes a nice compact but decent capacity atty.



My first build on the Shenray Kronos was alongside, It has been a while, I don't recall what I didn't like about it, but I do remember I did prefer coil over, FEV style, believe it may have been flavor.



Have both the first version listed on FT, and the Tobeco, both of them close up very tight, what I would expect from the single .6mm air hole.


Here was my first build on the Kronos, wicked perfectly, but lacked flavor from what I remember.

Looks pretty good. I get good flavor from a wick that looks pretty similar. I try to make the hole in the middle as large as I can. That could have been your problem. How big your SS wicks are will also make a difference.

 

[52anddone]

By first version I was referring to listed on FT, but yeah, I think at least two updates on the authentic, not including the various blinged out versions. That is the same Hurricane I purchased from FT, not the best quality, so it does not surprise me it works differently from mine. Tobeco clone is much nicer.

Crap, I thought I had gotten a Good Clone as that's what was listed as the good one over on the Hurricane thread at least. Tobeco, Gottcha, Thanks cc.

 

[52anddone]

NM

 

[ccwaters]

Looks pretty good. I get good flavor from a wick that looks pretty similar. I try to make the hole in the middle as large as I can. That could have been your problem. How big your SS wicks are will also make a difference.

the pic is a little deceiving due to the angle of the shot, plenty of room for air my mesh tubes are always set for max flow without flooding. Pretty much same thing I found with the full size Flash, side mounted coils just didn't have the flavor of over-head. All of my Flash type atties, FEV, FEV2, FEV3, Horizon, Kronos, are semi retired to the atty stand, only one I use regularly is the FEV VS one of my all time favs.

Crap, I thought I had gotten a Good Clone as that's what was listed as the good one over on the Hurricane thread at least. Tobeco, Gottcha, Thanks cc.

The 316SS version is also very nicely done.

 

[52anddone]

The 316SS version is also very nicely done.

I think it did say 316SS in the description now that I think about it.

 

[52anddone]

This is the one I got: $20.14 Hurricane Styled RTA Rebuildable Tank Atomizer - 5ml / 316 stainless steel + PC / 22.7mm diameter at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

I went and dug out my shipping receipt.

 

[ccwaters]

Thats the same as I do, except that Ive been doing my coils at 2.4mm because thats what I do for all my other atties, (habit, I guess)

2.4, close enough, Used to be 2.5 was my most used, but if 3mm will fit I definitely prefer it.

Do you have a TGS 2, (23mm) ? If you do, what size coil would you suggest? I use 80VG so its pretty thick and I have the mesh wicks to feed the wicks.

I have a 3mm in my GSL right now, seems to do pretty well. I used to build smaller coils, but with how atomizers have changed over the last year or so minimum build is 2.5mm, If I cannot fit at least a 2.5 I'm just not satisfied with how it vapes. I've always been max VG, I have a slight PG sensitivity, anything over 50/50 will irritate my throat to the point of discomfort. Minimum I do now days is 80VG

Ive been using the GSL and slimmer GS2 since they came out. The GS wicks perfectly, but my larger GSL seems to sometimes seem like its almost gurgling or almost slightly dry. ITs perfect most of the time.

Thanks CC

Not had any real issues with my GSL, though I do think the bigger the tank gets, the more critical they are to being correctly wicked. I do build my 23mm FEV style with the coil over the top of the screws, and short fluffy tails, and the mesh just pressed lightly into them, but with enough pressure to press them slightly into the screw heads seems to be more consistent that way. The 19, and 22 don't seem as fussy.

 

[ccwaters]

This is the one I got: $20.14 Hurricane Styled RTA Rebuildable Tank Atomizer - 5ml / 316 stainless steel + PC / 22.7mm diameter at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

I went and dug out my shipping receipt.

Don't have that one, though it seems to be pretty decent from all accounts. Guess it doesn't close off as tight as some of the others. Mine are always wide open.

 

[anavidfan]

2.4, close enough, Used to be 2.5 was my most used, but if 3mm will fit I definitely prefer it.


I have a 3mm in my GSL right now, seems to do pretty well. I used to build smaller coils, but with how atomizers have changed over the last year or so minimum build is 2.5mm, If I cannot fit at least a 2.5 I'm just not satisfied with how it vapes. I've always been max VG, I have a slight PG sensitivity, anything over 50/50 will irritate my throat to the point of discomfort. Minimum I do now days is 80VG



Not had any real issues with my GSL, though I do think the bigger the tank gets, the more critical they are to being correctly wicked. I do build my 23mm FEV style with the coil over the top of the screws, and short fluffy tails, and the mesh just pressed lightly into them, but with enough pressure to press them slightly into the screw heads seems to be more consistent that way. The 19, and 22 don't seem as fussy.

Thanks CC Im gonna try out a thicker coil. It might be that I dont have enough fluff/ wick under the mesh tubes and when I do the wicks longer and sort of tuck it under the mesh smashes it down too much occasionally. Its a great atty, with great tastes and looks great on my 23mm devices such as my PAPs X's and the Taifun Skarab.

 

[ccwaters]

Something I noticed with mesh tubes, might be just my imagination, but I seem to get more consistent wicking when the mesh tubes "float" what I mean by this is when I roll my mesh they are loose enough that the act of expansion of the cotton can be enough to push them up. I always try to roll them for as nearly friction-less fit as possible. Tight enough that they seal the hole, but loose enough they slide easily.

I'll often push them in place, and when I refill the act of cotton expansion has pushed them up slightly. might be worth a shot.

Skarab has been on my list for a while now

 

[anavidfan]

Something I noticed with mesh tubes, might be just my imagination, but I seem to get more consistent wicking when the mesh tubes "float" what I mean by this is when I roll my mesh they are loose enough that the act of expansion of the cotton can be enough to push them up. I always try to roll them for as nearly friction-less fit as possible. Tight enough that they seal the hole, but loose enough they slide easily.

I'll often push them in place, and when I refill the act of cotton expansion has pushed them up slightly. might be worth a shot.

Skarab has been on my list for a while now

thanks again

 

[h00ligan]

Something I noticed with mesh tubes, might be just my imagination, but I seem to get more consistent wicking when the mesh tubes "float" what I mean by this is when I roll my mesh they are loose enough that the act of expansion of the cotton can be enough to push them up. I always try to roll them for as nearly friction-less fit as possible. Tight enough that they seal the hole, but loose enough they slide easily.

I'll often push them in place, and when I refill the act of cotton expansion has pushed them up slightly. might be worth a shot.

Skarab has been on my list for a while now

Sorry I must have missed this portion. What device are you using mesh in? I scrolled back but can't place the origin or an image if you posted one. I'm a fan of mesh and hair curious if it's the gt2 you used it in as I can't figure how mesh would work well in that.