A few weeks ago I received some vapemail that included a item I was very interested in trying the Rocket. I had been reading and seeing quite a few people raving about the vape you can get from a kayfun type and wanted to see for myself. I originally wanted to try the stainless steel kayfun clone but at the time of order they were out of stock. So I figured I could try the lessor expensive Rocket first. And very glad I did. I ordered the chrome colored one but it also comes in blue and fuscia. It comes in a nice presentation box with quite a few spare parts if needed. All for the low price of $12.93. From order till delivery it was 10 days.
$12.93 Rocket Rebuildable Atomizer Kit (5mL) at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping
After arrival I took it apart (pretty good threads) and washed all parts not because of bad smells or dirty but because thats what I do with all atomizers.
Just a word of caution if you also clean first. Be aware that the small oring in the center of the top cap is not securely attached and can fall out and go down the drain so remove and clean separately. I never use the precoiled wick installed on anything so I removed that also. For the next few weeks I proceeded to try many combinations of wick and wire.
Wire 28,30, and 32.(Some people were saying they had problems getting the 28 to clamp down so with all my coils I leave enough to do a complete wrap around of the screw head and then tighten down so have not had any problems.)
I have tried horizontal and vertical coils. On the vertical with wick packed around it. It reminds me of the draw I get from cartomizers in a tank not a big fan so will have to revisit it.
Wick Rolled Cotton,Yarn, Silica (Not a fan), Hemp (Thanks Junquedejour) Still trying to figure out what juices and temps I like with this.
Microcoils, Basic wraps, nano coils.
With all I lay the tails right over the wick holes and add some more wick on top of that (not packed in tight) but pressed in. So far I have not had leaks or any dry hits.
While all have worked great Some are more inline with my personal preferences than others so it pays to experiment. The chimney seems to amplify the flavor quite well.
One thing that was quite a surprise to me tho. When trying it the first day I got a nic buzz! When I first started vaping I tried 36mg, 24mg, and 18mg. The 36mg was giving me a similar buzz. Ended up settling on 32mg and for the past 2 years (When I felt I was ready) have been lowering it 1 or 2mg at a time until now I am at 16 mg. When ever something new comes out you always hear people say what great taste and its making them lower their nicotine level. But this is the first time it has happened to me.
It is not all sugar and spice tho.
One thing I had read about and did not realize just how annoying it could be was that kayfuns tend to whistle on the draw. It has two airholes on the base one straight in threaded with a adjustment screw. And 1 unthreaded at the diagonal. Some people have been able to stop the whistle by using the adjustment screw. I was not one of them. So before I started going at it with a drill I decided to try other things first. This is what works for me.
2mm Frosted Pony Bead Lacing | Shop Hobby Lobby
I had some of this stuff from another project. It slides in tight on the diagonal hole and has a hole in the center. So shoved it in and using nail clippers cut it flush with base. Worked great whistle went away and still able to adjust airflow with other. Although don't use it that way what I found was that if I remove airflow adjustment screw and stuff another piece in there it is at the perfect draw for me. YMMV
Filling
Every video I had seen and post read mentioned that the kayfuns had a fill valve on the base. Except for the Rocket tho. It has a screw plug which I did not know then so had to fill it from the top like others have recommended. It involves filling part way screwing on cap enough to catch threads and flipping upside down and tightening down cap. I never seemed to be coordinated enough to do it that way without some liquid escaping and unable to fill tank.
So I found what works best for me. Build wick and coil moisten with juice. Put rocket together turn upside down remove fill screw. Using a 14 gauge needle (fits perfectly in hole) fill with a bottle or syringe. I am able to get 4.2 ml of juice in. Replace fill screw and turn right side up no muss no fuss and no leaks.
The driptip. It comes with a pretty nice driptip unfortunately it is screw on so you cannot use your own although I do believe you can get a CE4 drip tip adapter cut off the bottom tube and screw it on and put your own on. I do not currently have one so cannot confirm. I did have some old CE4's tho so cut one down and tried it works great for those that do not like metal tips. Thinking a clear CE4 drip tip will look better tho. I will let you decide if you like the look with one of these. Here it is.
One thing some might call a problem is that it creates so much vapor that condensation builds up in the drip tip well and if you vape while in bed it can roll into your mouth so periodically sop up the liquid from the well.
All in all it has turned out to be a great experience. I have been very happy with this buy and will definately buy some more and some stainless steel ones to try. I now see what the fuss was all about.
On a side note I have been using it on a KTS+ while it works great and very comfortable in hand. New chrome Rocket on Old beatup Chrome KTS+ not the best look. So I decided to change up the look. Lately I haven't trusted my judgement on what looks good to me might look tacky to others SO Please leave me some comments on what you think of the new look?
I sanded my KTS+ down to brass and the 2 metal tank sections with the final pass with steel wool (Thanks Mattu29 for the tip)
If you decide to do this be careful with tank sections as you sand off the chrome the edges get very sharp.
Here they are.
Thank you for reading and once again please tell me what you honestly think.
$12.93 Rocket Rebuildable Atomizer Kit (5mL) at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping
After arrival I took it apart (pretty good threads) and washed all parts not because of bad smells or dirty but because thats what I do with all atomizers.
Just a word of caution if you also clean first. Be aware that the small oring in the center of the top cap is not securely attached and can fall out and go down the drain so remove and clean separately. I never use the precoiled wick installed on anything so I removed that also. For the next few weeks I proceeded to try many combinations of wick and wire.
Wire 28,30, and 32.(Some people were saying they had problems getting the 28 to clamp down so with all my coils I leave enough to do a complete wrap around of the screw head and then tighten down so have not had any problems.)
I have tried horizontal and vertical coils. On the vertical with wick packed around it. It reminds me of the draw I get from cartomizers in a tank not a big fan so will have to revisit it.
Wick Rolled Cotton,Yarn, Silica (Not a fan), Hemp (Thanks Junquedejour) Still trying to figure out what juices and temps I like with this.
Microcoils, Basic wraps, nano coils.
With all I lay the tails right over the wick holes and add some more wick on top of that (not packed in tight) but pressed in. So far I have not had leaks or any dry hits.
While all have worked great Some are more inline with my personal preferences than others so it pays to experiment. The chimney seems to amplify the flavor quite well.
One thing that was quite a surprise to me tho. When trying it the first day I got a nic buzz! When I first started vaping I tried 36mg, 24mg, and 18mg. The 36mg was giving me a similar buzz. Ended up settling on 32mg and for the past 2 years (When I felt I was ready) have been lowering it 1 or 2mg at a time until now I am at 16 mg. When ever something new comes out you always hear people say what great taste and its making them lower their nicotine level. But this is the first time it has happened to me.
It is not all sugar and spice tho.
One thing I had read about and did not realize just how annoying it could be was that kayfuns tend to whistle on the draw. It has two airholes on the base one straight in threaded with a adjustment screw. And 1 unthreaded at the diagonal. Some people have been able to stop the whistle by using the adjustment screw. I was not one of them. So before I started going at it with a drill I decided to try other things first. This is what works for me.
2mm Frosted Pony Bead Lacing | Shop Hobby Lobby
I had some of this stuff from another project. It slides in tight on the diagonal hole and has a hole in the center. So shoved it in and using nail clippers cut it flush with base. Worked great whistle went away and still able to adjust airflow with other. Although don't use it that way what I found was that if I remove airflow adjustment screw and stuff another piece in there it is at the perfect draw for me. YMMV
Filling
Every video I had seen and post read mentioned that the kayfuns had a fill valve on the base. Except for the Rocket tho. It has a screw plug which I did not know then so had to fill it from the top like others have recommended. It involves filling part way screwing on cap enough to catch threads and flipping upside down and tightening down cap. I never seemed to be coordinated enough to do it that way without some liquid escaping and unable to fill tank.
So I found what works best for me. Build wick and coil moisten with juice. Put rocket together turn upside down remove fill screw. Using a 14 gauge needle (fits perfectly in hole) fill with a bottle or syringe. I am able to get 4.2 ml of juice in. Replace fill screw and turn right side up no muss no fuss and no leaks.
The driptip. It comes with a pretty nice driptip unfortunately it is screw on so you cannot use your own although I do believe you can get a CE4 drip tip adapter cut off the bottom tube and screw it on and put your own on. I do not currently have one so cannot confirm. I did have some old CE4's tho so cut one down and tried it works great for those that do not like metal tips. Thinking a clear CE4 drip tip will look better tho. I will let you decide if you like the look with one of these. Here it is.
One thing some might call a problem is that it creates so much vapor that condensation builds up in the drip tip well and if you vape while in bed it can roll into your mouth so periodically sop up the liquid from the well.
All in all it has turned out to be a great experience. I have been very happy with this buy and will definately buy some more and some stainless steel ones to try. I now see what the fuss was all about.
On a side note I have been using it on a KTS+ while it works great and very comfortable in hand. New chrome Rocket on Old beatup Chrome KTS+ not the best look. So I decided to change up the look. Lately I haven't trusted my judgement on what looks good to me might look tacky to others SO Please leave me some comments on what you think of the new look?
I sanded my KTS+ down to brass and the 2 metal tank sections with the final pass with steel wool (Thanks Mattu29 for the tip)
If you decide to do this be careful with tank sections as you sand off the chrome the edges get very sharp.
Here they are.
Thank you for reading and once again please tell me what you honestly think.
