the Aquav2 clone thread

[retic1959]

Aesthetics had a lot to do with my choice. That, durability, afc and ease of filling/re-wicking. I have my drippers for when I want to run dual coils. Personally, I don't like large tanks. You have no idea how I wish they came out with a single-coil deck for the Aqua. My other RTA's are the Erl Prinz, Erl Nano, 3 KFL's and the Subtank Mini. That being said, the Aqua does have it's dripper mode, so who knows, perhaps someday I will build it with dual coils.

Next time I rewick I'll try it in RDA mode just for kicks , I'm running mine with dual 26ga coils at .3 ohms on my copper Stingray , instant fogbank and awesome flavor .

 

[Dusty_D]

Next time I rewick I'll try it in RDA mode just for kicks , I'm running mine with dual 26ga coils at .3 ohms on my copper Stingray , instant fogbank and awesome flavor .

Retic, would you mind taking a pic of how far you have the top screwed down over the air-hole? This goes for anyone else too that would like to post a pic. I'm never sure just how much I need to keep the air-hole open.

 

[retic1959]

Retic, would you mind taking a pic of how far you have the top screwed down over the air-hole? This goes for anyone else too that would like to post a pic. I'm never sure just how much I need to keep the air-hole open.

I'd have to get BK to do it , I'm on a PS3 . but for all intents and purposes it's 98% wide open , just a hairs breadth of the hole is covered .

 

[Dusty_D]

I'd have to get BK to do it , I'm on a PS3 . but for all intents and purposes it's 98% wide open , just a hairs breadth of the hole is covered .

Cool, thanks!

 

[Flavored]

No pics, but I screw the top down about a turn after o-ring contact. Probably no more than 10% of the air hole is covered.

 

[nasca]

I run my dual coil atty's with dual coils and my single coil atty's with a single coil , it doesn't make any sense to me to buy a dual coil atty and adapt it to run in single coil mode . Why not just buy another single coil atty with all the choices that are available . I have my Rose V2's and Kayfuns for single coil use and I run my Aqua V2 and Magma with duals , I like to get the most out of what I've got . I can understand someone that prefers single coil atty's buying an Aqua V2 for aesthetic reasons but I think there are better choices to be had performance wise in that respect . I really don't care what anyone spends their money on or how they use it , it's just my personal opinion .

half as much work, less fuss, more battery life with little sacrifice in flavor and vapor production. the aqua v2 is a versatile tank -- single and dual work great, so it's up to the user to decide. I prefer single coils across the board and there actually arent many RTA's with the full feature set that the aqua v2 has while maintaining a compact and sleek design. I also use 18350 and 18490 mechanical devices and running dual coils limits my build options.

I prefer simple over complicated, all-day battery life vs. changing batteries out regularly, lower wattages, and quick rewicking. But if someone prefers the opposite, the aqua v2 can do that, too.

 

[Waddle]

Well gave it a shot, single coil 26ga - 2.4 mm - 9 wraps - 15 watts. (basically identical to my dual coil builds x 1/2) Plugged the unused channels with rubber o-ring - no leaks so far. Good vapor production.

What I do find is that I must hold down the fire button longer to extract an equivalent amount of vapor, negating any benefit I might receive in increased battery life. Also since liquid consumption is directly proportional to vapor production, this is also negated since I have to consume the same amount of liquid for an equivalent hit. I think if you just lower the wattage in dual coil mode you would produce the same results as in single coil mode.

But I what I do find is the flavor is severely lacking in single mode compared to dual. Have to try it for a couple of builds to see if it's just not this build. However at this point I see no real advantage, for me, in running single coil other than maintenance which is marginal at best.

 

[petemoss]

I'm surprised how open retic and Flavored have their air hole set. I'm getting good results with just 1/8 to 1/4 of the air hole open, which produces a medium-tight draw similar to a Kayfun or the draw on a cigarette. But I'm vaping thick juices - maybe 70-80% VG and need stronger suction.

Single coils work fine for me as I prefer very little throat hit and seldom vape at more than 16 watts. Dual coils would be overkill for me, producing a less efficient vape and wasting juice and battery power. Guess I'm just old school...

 

[Dave_in_OK]

So many different ways this is used it's great as seems everyone can find their sweet spot! Mine is single coil 1.5 ohm with the air hole almost completely closed off.

 

[Waddle]

... Dual coils would be overkill for me, producing a less efficient vape and wasting juice and battery power...

I've read this before, but with all due respect how in fact do dual coils produce a less "efficient" vape or waste juice?

 

[petemoss]

I've read this before, but with all due respect how in fact do dual coils produce a less "efficient" vape or waste juice?

I'm just saying that for my style of vaping (little TH and less than 16 watts), a single coil is sufficient. You may be seeking more vapor and stronger TH and that's fine.

 

[Waddle]

I'm just saying that for my style of vaping (little TH and less than 16 watts), a single coil is sufficient. You may be seeking more vapor and stronger TH and that's fine.

Understood. I just thought your choice of the word "efficient" was a little odd. The Aqua V2 is absolutely "efficient" at producing dense cloud and flavour on dual coils. The only wasted juice I get on dual coils is when I forget to turn the tank upside down when I unscrew it And as long as it's going into my lungs it's never wasted

 

[Flavored]

I'm surprised how open retic and Flavored have their air hole set. I'm getting good results with just 1/8 to 1/4 of the air hole open, which produces a medium-tight draw similar to a Kayfun or the draw on a cigarette. But I'm vaping thick juices - maybe 70-80% VG and need stronger suction.

Single coils work fine for me as I prefer very little throat hit and seldom vape at more than 16 watts. Dual coils would be overkill for me, producing a less efficient vape and wasting juice and battery power. Guess I'm just old school...

Some of the difference may be that I’m using dual coils, 29g, 8 wraps, 2.4 mm. It has proven to be a great setup for flavor/vapor. I looked at all of mine, and some are maybe closed off 20-25%.

Great tank . . .

 

[jhhollier]

The only thing I don't like is the PC tank. Yeah, you can just pop on the SS tank and use any juice you want but I did so one time and really did not like not being able to see my juice level. I'd have preferred if there was a glass insert to use with the SS tank.

 

[Waddle]

The only thing I don't like is the PC tank. Yeah, you can just pop on the SS tank and use any juice you want but I did so one time and really did not like not being able to see my juice level. I'd have preferred if there was a glass insert to use with the SS tank.

I agree 100%. But supposedly the Aqua SE is on the horizon with a glass tank. It would be nice if they fix that wobble in the tank too!

 

[retic1959]

half as much work, less fuss, more battery life with little sacrifice in flavor and vapor production. the aqua v2 is a versatile tank -- single and dual work great, so it's up to the user to decide. I prefer single coils across the board and there actually arent many RTA's with the full feature set that the aqua v2 has while maintaining a compact and sleek design. I also use 18350 and 18490 mechanical devices and running dual coils limits my build options. I prefer simple over complicated, all-day battery life vs. changing batteries out regularly, lower wattages, and quick rewicking. But if someone prefers the opposite, the aqua v2 can do that, too.

I find my VTC5's last me a day and a half , and that's with a .3 ohm dual coil build in the Aqua , the amount of time y'all spend on blocking channels and airducts , I spend on a second coil , nothing complicated about it .

I'm surprised how open retic and Flavored have their air hole set. I'm getting good results with just 1/8 to 1/4 of the air hole open, which produces a medium-tight draw similar to a Kayfun or the draw on a cigarette. But I'm vaping thick juices - maybe 70-80% VG and need stronger suction. Single coils work fine for me as I prefer very little throat hit and seldom vape at more than 16 watts. Dual coils would be overkill for me, producing a less efficient vape and wasting juice and battery power. Guess I'm just old school...

Pete I have a fairly warm build in the Aqua , it needs the airflow to balance temperature , I vape 100%VG with no wicking issues . I'm coming at this from another angle , I'm not looking to replicate the vape I get from my Kayfuns , I'm looking to surpass it . Same thing with the Rose V2's , a 1.5 ohm build at 15 watts offers little advantage over a Kayfun IMO , but you drop a .4 Gplat or twisted 28ga coil in it and it becomes an entirely different animal , the Rose handles easily what would fry a Kayfun . The Aqua is providing me with a vape I normally have to use a dual coiled Magma to attain , throw in the convenience of a tank and it's truly a game changer .

 

[petemoss]

.... Pete I have a fairly warm build in the Aqua , it needs the airflow to balance temperature , I vape 100%VG with no wicking issues . I'm coming at this from another angle , I'm not looking to replicate the vape I get from my Kayfuns , I'm looking to surpass it . Same thing with the Rose V2's , a 1.5 ohm build at 15 watts offers little advantage over a Kayfun IMO , but you drop a .4 Gplat or twisted 28ga coil in it and it becomes an entirely different animal , the Rose handles easily what would fry a Kayfun . The Aqua is providing me with a vape I normally have to use a dual coiled Magma to attain , throw in the convenience of a tank and it's truly a game changer .

retic, so if I sub-ohm my Aqua2 it will become a "different animal"? I'll have to try it, but not on this new one that's on a 18490 ZNA. My first Aqua is on a VS rDNA, which has a 18650 VTC4 battery. Think I'll twist up some 30 g wire and try a .7 ohm build tonight. Ordinarily I'm not so adventurous but I'm snowed in and getting bored!

 

[retic1959]

retic, so if I sub-ohm my Aqua2 it will become a "different animal"? I'll have to try it, but not on this new one that's on a 18490 ZNA. My first Aqua is on a VS rDNA, which has a 18650 VTC4 battery. Think I'll twist up some 30 g wire and try a .7 ohm build tonight. Ordinarily I'm not so adventurous but I'm snowed in and getting bored! View attachment 417493

It's definitely a different vape , but it might not be for you , at any rate it's fun to play with . Boredom is how I wound up putting a 1.5 ohm coil in one of my Rose V2's , I usually build my Kayfuns somewhere in that range but I run the Rose's much lower . Duals in the Aqua at .7 are quite nice , but I had to go lower to match the vape I get from my Magma .

 

[folkphys]

retic, so if I sub-ohm my Aqua2 it will become a "different animal"? I'll have to try it, but not on this new one that's on a 18490 ZNA. My first Aqua is on a VS rDNA, which has a 18650 VTC4 battery. Think I'll twist up some 30 g wire and try a .7 ohm build tonight. Ordinarily I'm not so adventurous but I'm snowed in and getting bored!
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You gotta hybrid that sucker!

 

[petemoss]

You gotta hybrid that sucker!

huh? I thought the ZNA had weird threads (not 20x1) and wouldn't work!