Tootle Puffers, Part Three! (The Sequel of the Redux)

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I didn't say cheap was bad. If I can find something that's similar to what I already like, then cheap is the ticket. But I'm not going to buy something simply because it is cheap.
So many people have the idea "you get what you pay for.

I gave one example where i thought a " cheap " Atty would be awful. I gave it a Chance and found a diamond in the rough instead of a piece of garbage.
 

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So I find tge cheapest Atty on FT. It was the kayfun Monster Mini V3 with short bell cap for $5.43 ($5.63 last time i checked) started using it.

16 months later i'm still using tge bell cap and barrel (6 months ago switched to a kayfun lite plus V2 base) its all i use, abd most of the Silverplay nano attys i prepped for the vapocalpse have been sold.

I FRIGGIN LOVE my cheap little beastie. In my opinion that is the best Kayfun ever made and have prepped these short Kayfun attys for the vapocalpse.

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I have enough stock of the FT Kayfun Lite Plus parts to last 2 vapocalypses (bases, slam caps, bell caps, chimneys, replacement/fix kits).

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So many people have the idea "you get what you pay for.

I gave one example where i thought a " cheap " Atty would be awful. I gave it a Chance and found a diamond in the rough instead of a piece of garbage.
I've done that before too but..last year I bought a Taifun GT clone from FT. I loved the authentic Taifun that I got out of the classies last year but it wasn't cheap. I saw the clones at FT, cheap, purchased it and it leaks like a sieve. Nothing I did to it, changing o-rings, wicking etc made any difference. It still leaked. I should've saved that $5 towards the purchase of an authentic.
I'm seriously contemplating trying the Kayfuns that you all are using so you see, I don't have a total aversion to cheap. So before I make the plunge, point me to the parts I need, please?
 

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There's a disconnect between cheap and inexpensive. That, and some people were bitten by an authentic carrying a neurotropic virus... yes, they're rabid, and anything - no matter the price or quality - will be frowned upon if not authentic.

My methodology in selecting atties: I but the least expensive, highest quality item I can find. If it breaks, that means it was getting used and is worth replacing, and at that point, I upgrade. I'd rather have a $10 tank giving me grief until I upgrade than an $100 tank gathering dust. This process has served me well in many aspects of my life... just ask my ex-wives lol

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I've done that before too but..last year I bought a Taifun GT clone from FT. I loved the authentic Taifun that I got out of the classies last year but it wasn't cheap. I saw the clones at FT, cheap, purchased it and it leaks like a sieve. Nothing I did to it, changing o-rings, wicking etc made any difference. It still leaked. I should've saved that $5 towards the purchase of an authentic.
I tried a Taifun didn't do anything for me either
 

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Great little Atty.
Yep, we are of the same mind on this one for sure, built exclusively using FT parts.

I stocked up on these KF parts, along with several GP Spheroid V3s (after it fell out of favor) and Erlkonigin nanos as my future supply of my most fav MTL RTAs.
 

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There's a disconnect between cheap and inexpensive. That, and some people were bitten by an authentic carrying a neurotropic virus... yes, they're rabid, and anything - no matter the price or quality - will be frowned upon if not authentic.

My methodology in selecting atties: I but the least expensive, highest quality item I can find. If it breaks, that means it was getting used and is worth replacing, and at that point, I upgrade. I'd rather have a $10 tank giving me grief until I upgrade than an $100 tank gathering dust. This process has served me well in many aspects of my life... just ask my ex-wives lol

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Could not agree more.

I paid $108 for authentic Kayfun Mini V3 abd hated it. I was estatic to sell the dog for $75.
 

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I love my authentic..the clone, not so much. So Kayfuns...help me out. What do I need to order? I can't go wrong with all the recommendations here. :)!
You could start very simply here:

Base:
KFL+
$4.31 Replacement Base for Kayfun Lite Plus - w/ logo / stainless steel at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping
or
KFL
$4.64 Replacement Base for Kayfun Lite Five Pawns - stainless steel at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping
Airflow adjusts a bit different between the two (one on side, one of bottom). Get both since so cheap :)

Slam cap:
$2.31 Kayfun Bell Cap Kit w/ 510 Drip Tip - acrylic at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

I would use this drip tip instead of one with slam cap:
$1.31 Stainless Steel 510 Drip Tip for Kayfun Lite Plus V2 and more - 25.3mm / silver at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

There is a TON more stuff but that is a simple start.
 

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I love my authentic..the clone, not so much. So Kayfuns...help me out. What do I need to order? I can't go wrong with all the recommendations here. :)!
Short Kayfun parts

https://m.fasttech.com/products/3023/10011913/2065700-replacement-screws-for-kayfun-v4-5-pack
Spare screws for trapping leads.

https://m.fasttech.com/products/3023/10006430/2066601-rubber-o-ring-seals-for-e-cigarette-20-pack
Spare O rings for Kayfun and Orchid bases

https://m.fasttech.com/products/302...lacement-acrylic-bell-cap-for-kayfun-mini-rta
Short bell cap

https://m.fasttech.com/products/3023/10009156/2056700-spare-parts-kit-for-kayfun-lite-plus-v2
Spare parts for Kayfun lite plus V2
The base i use

https://m.fasttech.com/products/302...lacement-five-pawns-styled-chimney-for-kayfun
Barrel and Nano chimney for Kayfun. You will only use the barrel

https://m.fasttech.com/products/3023/10009156/2019500-replacement-base-for-22mm-kayfun-lite-plus-v2
The Kayfun base i use for MTL.

https://m.fasttech.com/products/302...placement-base-for-kayfun-monster-mini-v3-rta
Kayfun Monster Mini V3 base if you want a direct lung vape. I have both kinds of bases.

https://m.fasttech.com/products/302...lacement-acrylic-bell-cap-for-kayfun-mini-rta
LOT of 5 flat top bell caps

Here is the base and parts i use. All from FT.
 

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Thank you both!!! After reading the raves about this tank here I can't wait to get started!!
 

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I posted tge complete list of parts i use.

Fyi sone people have issues with the 5 pawns Kayfun base
 

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Thank you both!!! After reading the raves about this tank here I can't wait to get started!!
You're certainly welcome Lynn.

I am NOT the only person to sell ocf large portions of their vapocalpse stash for this little Atty.

This is the ONLY Kayfun i know that yoy can pull the build deck to rewick or rebuild without dumping the eJuice.

Tge barrel screws directly into threads at the top of the bell cap.

If you tighten the barrel tightly to the bell cap it wont come off with the base. I have been using this little bell cap day in day out for 16 months i have not once had my Juice spill in the 100+ times i have re wicked.

Yoy can also bottom fill without using tge fill port on tge bottom. Also the airflow adjustment on the bottom can be adjusted fron a very tight draw to a restricted Lung hit.
 

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@ToolmanTexas and @Two_Bears I have added everything y'all listed to my wish list so when I go to purchase I'll have it. Thanks a bunch!!
My pleasure.

I use it every day and it lies on its side in my pocket.

In 16 months i may have had it leak 1 ml. Always because i didn't tighten the bell cap properly

It may leak if you change elevation but i usually stay around 3,600 feet elevation.
 

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My pleasure.

I use it every day and it lies on its side in my pocket.

In 16 months i may have had it leak 1 ml. Always because i didn't tighten the bell cap properly

It may leak if you change elevation but i usually stay around 3,600 feet elevation.
I don't think I'll be changing elevations unless I drive 4 hours to the mountains. It's pretty flat here.
 

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I'm having issues with my Eleaf Pico. I purchased it as a preorder when it first came out, maybe a year and a half ago and I use it every day. Lately though the battery won't register, the mod won't fire etc... If I unscrew the battery cap then screw it back on it will work. I've cleaned the contacts on both the mod and the batteries I use. Any ideas?
 

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I'm having issues with my Eleaf Pico. I purchased it as a preorder when it first came out, maybe a year and a half ago and I use it every day. Lately though the battery won't register, the mod won't fire etc... If I unscrew the battery cap then screw it back on it will work. I've cleaned the contacts on both the mod and the batteries I use. Any ideas?

I'm having issues with my pico too. Everything will be fine then I go to add juice and suddenly it doesn't work. I'm totally perplexed!
 
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