True Bagua clone 14500

[Jazzi Mike]

So I initially missed out on the pre-order, but it seems someone must have cancelled theirs, so I bought one from VaporTekUSA. For using a 14500 battery, this guy hits pretty hard. I topped it with my Euforia tank (1.7 ohm) and it puts out some warm vapor.

I have not heard much about these, but Vapor Tek sold out of both these small ones and the ones that take the 18*** batts. They seem to be made by sigelei, who has a hit or miss track record with their mechanicals, but these seem pretty on point. Floating 510 connector, decent threads, etc... The 14500 isn't for everyone since it doesn't have the power to go sub-ohm, but for an out and about APV, this is a great clone. It was a good buy and I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a smaller mod.

 

[fuadali9]

Here is you can find it in stock Bagua Compatible Automatic Electronic Cigarette Battery Tube
Hope it helps

 

[Bmannator]

I got one of these From Taportek also. I'm pretty happy with it. The finish is pretty good. The threads could be a little tighter. A little Nolox really helps. It has a true magnetic switch. And for the money, it's quite a bargain.
I ordered the 18XXX version as well. As long as you don't expect to get the same quality in a $30 clone that you get in the originals, you definitely get your money's worth.
While not everyone is a Sigelei fan, I have several, and I wouldn't hesitate getting another one.
BTW, Fastech has a variation of the 18xxx model for about $20 if you don't mind waiting a couple of weeks. They look to be the same as the Sigelei's.

 

[Jazzi Mike]

I didn't know they had a magnetic switch. I haven't really taken mine apart outside of moving the center pin. There really are not many 14500 mods in the $30 price range, so I took a gamble and that is why I picked out the Bagua clone. Glad to hear the 18*** size Bagua clones are also around the same quality.

EDIT: The 14500 Bagua clones do not have a magnetic switch. That would be pretty neat though.

 

[fuadali9]

I bought it at $20 at chinabuye and it has magnetic switch button and adjustable center pin, also engraved.

for a 14500 battery it hits really hard at 0.9ohms

 

[State O' Flux]

I bought it at $20 at chinabuye and it has magnetic switch button and adjustable center pin, also engraved.

for a 14500 battery it hits really hard at 0.9ohms

So, you're saying that the 14500 Bagua, SKU:28701, at ChinaBuy is a magnetic switch mech?

 

[moxiot]

what batteries are you using for the bagua? i looked at a few threads from candlepowerforums and as per usual the aw seems the safest bet

 

[Rice Noodle]

I bought a Bagua 14500 clone from VaportekUSA also, after they restocked a few. The switch on mine is magnetic. I wanted this size for my small hands.

I wasn't thrilled with the switch at first. It wasn't smooth (sounded like grinding metal), and the throw was too hard. I took it apart and fine sanded the post and the donut thingy the post went into. Tiny metal bits came off-much smoother. While I had it apart, I took the magnets and gently boiled them for 15 minutes. That helped decrease the amount of pressure needed to use the switch. It didn't decrease the magnetic power by much, just enough for better comfort and the mod can still stand on it's own without the locking ring in place. I learned this on another forum.

Overall, I'm thoroughly enamored with this device.

 

[SidVapecious]

anyone having issues with the firing button? mine will missfire and get really hot at the button side.

I took apart the switch and standed the post down. Now its not firing at all. It just gets hot! Whats happening?

 

[articus]

anyone having issues with the firing button? mine will missfire and get really hot at the button side.

I took apart the switch and standed the post down. Now its not firing at all. It just gets hot! Whats happening?

You shorted it?

 

[SidVapecious]

Ok Yeah. I shorted it. But it was because of the "euphoria" tank. I guess the o-ring on the atomizer post sucks. When you tighten the post to the bottom half of the tank it can compress so much that it can touch the metal causing a short. Fixed the atomizer now it stopped electrocuting me.

 

[RANGERmsr]

I got one at VT too. I really like it. The aw imr batts do work the best of the three brands I've tried.

Mine also had a magnetic switch. At first I liked it, but it did seem a little stiff. I dropped it on a hardwood floor, and it broke one of the magnet disks. I found an assortment pack of springs at Tractor Supply, and sized one up. I did have to cut the length. It sits on a flat surface without firing ( it does "wobble" a little bit ), and it fires smoother now. I like it better with a spring, but thats just me.

 

[chaze]

I have the FT 18350 clone and it's a spring button (FYI). Not really pocket friendly due to its weight. And the button assembly frequently comes apart when unlocking. Guess I need some thread lock (only solution I've read about so far). Otherwise, it's solid.
Glad to see this post. Putting my order in now. =)

 

[chaze]

Purchased from CB. It took about 30 days. It's not great. The button is tricky. I had a ss mini vivi nova tank that sorta matches. Even with a plastic tank, it's twice the weight of my ego+evod. My Nemesis clone beats it in style and function so the Bagua stays in my bag as backup.

 

[RANGERmsr]

I got one from CB too. I have two of them now. I use them mostly at home, attached to a V6 rda. It works great for testing new juice, or for dripping at the desk.

I have been using an RH sprite more lately

I find the build of the sprite is better, as well as the performance (air flow control on sprite). I still like my bagua clones though.

 

[labin]

A bit of an old thread. The Sprite is btw a clone of the HC Designs Mert 14xxx (of which I own two and, ahm, well.. beautiful mods, but rather finnicky and the button is less than low maintenance). Best mod I've had in this category is the new Nemi (Nemesis Mini by Atmomixani), which I'm sure will be cloned soon too, alas.