the Aquav2 clone thread

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roxynoodle

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There's different types?! Mine looks to be a Shark and serial 188. Got it earlier today..

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I thought the first run of 2000 were sharks and the new run is dolphins?
 

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My tracking is still sitting there too, hasnt updated in 7 days, ePacket is usually really really fast for me, mostly under 7 days to my door.
One guy already got his and he ordered way after it got changed from authentic to OEM to 1:1 lol.
My guess is with the holidays its going to be inconsistent with ePacket shipments, my 5-7 day usual will turn into 2+ weeks =(
 
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Got them both yesterday. 1st impression: AirflowAirflowAirflow -- so much more air than the v1. As such, these new Aquas seem to have less of that saturated juicy wetness than their predecessors which I've grown quite fond of. But still wet enough. And tasty. Between the two: The FT one looks better, threads better, came with more spares in a bigger box, has a fancier clear tank and it frickin whistles. Obviously I should've been more diligent cleaning her and reaming out her airways but you know, impatience greed and whatnot. As soon as I'm done tooting out the rest of this tank I'll get to the bottom of her erstwhile respiratory obstructions I'm sure.

Both are natively hybridable on my crappy ZNA clone -- though the ZNeh made this task less than easy, but that is the mod's fault not the Aquas'.

FT Aqua: Serial -- Shark 051
 
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I have two Orchid V4's.. they suck when it comes to filling. The Chimney blocks the fill hole partially, and the plastic clear section further blocks the fill hole from the other side.

Once setup and filled, it's nice to use and performance is amazing, which is why I've ordered a couple of full clear tanks, and a couple of Kayfun top fill caps for them. I should be able to make them work using those.

In their stock setup, they did not impress me at all.
 

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Aaaand while I'm waiting for my aquav2 clone to arrive, I've also plonked down for the kayfun v4 clone from fasttech lol


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I'm holding off on that one for now. I'm seeing folks having some difficulties with the original. Don't even want to contemplate the possible issues with a clone. Kiwi.. you can be the tester. :D
 

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I could not Hybrid mode my FT one to my authentic ZNA yesterday. Should I be able to?! Anyone here know whether the ZNA's threads would allow me to run it in Hybrid mode?

no I don't think so. as far as I know the aqua is 20x1 like GP products, not the same as Z2 threading that Mike uses. the wotofo ZNA has 20x1 threading and is the only version I know of that is :) I hybrid my Heron on my ZNA clone, nice combo :)
 

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I'm holding off on that one for now. I'm seeing folks having some difficulties with the original. Don't even want to contemplate the possible issues with a clone. Kiwi.. you can be the tester. :D

I volunteer as tribute. LOL.

I figured for 20+ bucks, worth a shot. Or even just a quick look. I was THIS close to buying the authentic a few days ago until I found out how they don't give any spares like ORINGs Etc. Shakes head. You won't wanna see me start my rant on manufacturers who do that kinda crap. *looks at ERLK with a dirty eye*


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Yep, I have the Wotofo ZNA clone also, with the 20 x 1 threading instead of the Z2 threading on the authentic.

As for your Orchids, get a kayfun top fill cap from FT. $5 or so. Filling is a breeze. It has two parts. I screw on the bottom part snugly to the tank section. Fingers over airholes, fill gently until I see a little bubble come from the other hole on the top cap. Gently screw on the top part of the top cap (you want to just barely tighten that one so it comes off for refills without the whole thing coming back off.). Flip Orchid over and let go of the airholes. Turn it upright, put on drip tip and vape a few hits. Good to go :). You can leave your drip top on the top most piece when refilling, but I like to wash mine when I refill.
 

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I actually love my Wotofo ZNA. Its perfectly accurate and has an adjustable 510. The build quality is A1. Its the only clone mod I've bought that I've been happy with. If you need a regulated mod with 20x1 threading, I recommend it. You can always put in an authentic DNA and have a great mod for not much money. If my board fries, I will, but for now I'm leaving it because its accurate. It does have a long delay from waking it from sleep, but I just double click, and problem solved.

Let's just say, I love the ZNA clone, but my Hana clones are gutted and being completely rebuilt. Garbage those were. And I sent my Zero clone back for exchange because it went nuts on me after only 5 days. It started outputting so much power I couldn't vape with it. That wasn't the chip because that wouldn't change over time. And I didn't feel I should have to completely rebuild a mod in less than a week of owning it. Anxiously awaiting its replacement and plan to turn it into a DNA40 when I have time.
 

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I actually love my Wotofo ZNA. Its perfectly accurate and has an adjustable 510. The build quality is A1. Its the only clone mod I've bought that I've been happy with. If you need a regulated mod with 20x1 threading, I recommend it. You can always put in an authentic DNA and have a great mod for not much money. If my board fries, I will, but for now I'm leaving it because its accurate. It does have a long delay from waking it from sleep, but I just double click, and problem solved.

Let's just say, I love the ZNA clone, but my Hana clones are gutted and being completely rebuilt. Garbage those were. And I sent my Zero clone back for exchange because it went nuts on me after only 5 days. It started outputting so much power I couldn't vape with it. That wasn't the chip because that wouldn't change over time. And I didn't feel I should have to completely rebuild a mod in less than a week of owning it. Anxiously awaiting its replacement and plan to turn it into a DNA40 when I have time.
I really like my wotofo also. only gripe is that it doesn't fire straight out of sleep :( it drives me nuts! especial;;y after using my rDNA40 (love this thing) i'm thinking about ordering a SX mini chip for the wotofo :facepalm:
 

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I have two Orchid V4's.. they suck when it comes to filling. The Chimney blocks the fill hole partially, and the plastic clear section further blocks the fill hole from the other side.

Once setup and filled, it's nice to use and performance is amazing, which is why I've ordered a couple of full clear tanks, and a couple of Kayfun top fill caps for them. I should be able to make them work using those.

In their stock setup, they did not impress me at all.

How does the aqua v2 clone perform compared to the orchid? I have an orchid and i love the performance of it but the aqua v2 looks like it's much easier to use, fill and build. Mostly interested to know if this has the same flavor, performance, airflow and vapor production as the orchid.
 

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How does the aqua v2 clone perform compared to the orchid? I have an orchid and i love the performance of it but the aqua v2 looks like it's much easier to use, fill and build. Mostly interested to know if this has the same flavor, performance, airflow and vapor production as the orchid.


Flavour, performance etc etc are very similar but then, I'm running identical builds on both of them wicked with the same materials. I've not run either of them with super low ohm coils with full tilt lung hitting, as that's not what I bought these for. I have my drippers for that.

I do find the deck easier to work with on the Aqua, and the overall build quality is a 100 times better than the Orchid V4.
 

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Yes. That's right.....

My Wotofotofoto ZNa clone has 20x1 threading unlike the RealDeal ZNA's, thus the Aqua2 is hybridly threadable. And although this meant that I am unable (and unwilling) to purchase contacts, topcap, and tube upgrades from Zen himself, I can instead use the more readily available and moderately priced (20x1 threaded) hybrid topcap inserts and various 18650 tubes from the various 20x1 threaded mods.
 
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