Author: pbusardo
From Ville
As a semi-long time smoker, last weekend was my first bar-hopping weekend without my trusty e-cig in my pocket. Times when I were drunk, were the hardest to be without vaping/smoking.
I progressively dropped my nic-levels from 12mg to 0mg finally. Three months on 0mg and now im practically smoke/vape -free.
Just thought I’d share my gratitude with you, who is responsible for about 35% of what happened here 🙂
Keep up your excellent and informative work. World needs more ppl like you…
Ville
From David
Hey Phil, I wanted to email you for several reasons, the most important of
which is to say thank you. I started vaping with Eluma cigs and went back to smoking
because they sucked something awful. I tried several other products, ego style pens
and such, but I did not stick with it until I got my Evic tube mod, after watching
your review. I went through several tanks on that mod ending with a nautilus which I
loved. I have since moved on to sub ohm tanks and direct lung style vaping, but
thanks to your reviews and your advice I have stuck with it for quite some time now.I also wanted to let you know that I now work in my local vape shop as a manager,
and I share your views on this industries importance, and it’s need to grow up a
little bit. The shop I work at, S.I. Vapors in Bradley Illinois is not the only one
in town, but the others sell tobacco and “glass herbal” wares as well, we only sell
vape gear. I constantly hear stories of people who have been ridiculed or belittled
for what they were vaping or what they were looking to purchase in those stores. The
problem we have is that the other shops in town seem to draw that younger, more
abrasive “cool” demographic which forces us to carry some juices I would rather we
not just so we can stay competitive. The main reason this bothers me is that I took
the job not for the money but because I get to help people quit smoking. We have
customers still using ego pens or vision spinners with little Iclear 16 tanks on
them, and I like you could not care less what they vape, I only care that they vape,
and not smoke. I get to come home from work and sleep a little bit easier because I
feel good about what I do. I have customers from 18 to 80+ and I am not fudging that
number at all. The frustration comes from the fact that “cool” kid shops constantly
seem to out do us, from them always seeming to be busier than us or them always
undercutting our prices because of massive mark ups on their other merchandise. I
just wish more people would open their eyes and see what our industry even being
near cigarettes and “herbal” products does. It harms us immeasurably and they don’t
see it. I wish we could open their eyes. All I can do is give good service to every
customer, continue helping people quit smoking, and stay up on advocacy issues. I am
glad that there are guys like you out there who are trying to get the message
across. Please just know that there a lot of us out here who watch your videos, who
love your videos, and who appreciate what you do more than we can ever express. I
hope some day to get to meet you so I can shake your hand and thank you face to
face.Thanks
David
NEW IN THE QUEUE – THE COUNCIL OF VAPOR MINI VOLT – 4/19/16
THE COUNCIL OF VAPOR MINI VOLT
This is the last of the New In The Queue for tonight and the smallest of the devices that have come in, the Council Of Vapor Mini Volt.
Man I like this piece. I love the finish, how solid it feels, and the look.
This one does not have temperature control, but comes in several colors, has an internal 1300 mAh battery, and fires up to 40 watts. Here’s some additional information:
The Mini Volt box mod has quickly grown to become one of the best selling compact mods in stores! It is one of the smallest on the market, but everyone agrees that it packs a punch!
Mini Volt 40W Box Mod Features:
- 1300mAh Battery Capacity
- Dimensions: 35mm * 22mm * 56mm
- Wattage Output Range: 5~40W
- Minimum Atomizer Resistance: 0.2ohm
- Carbon Fiber Grip
- Premium Rubberized Paint Coat
- Ultra-Compact Size
- Three Ramp Modes: Soft, Standard, and Power
- Intuitive LED Display
- Micro-USB Port
- 510 Connection
- Available in Black, Gunmetal, Red, White
NEW IN THE QUEUE – THE ARTERY NUGGET – 4/19/16
They just keep getting smaller.
Here is the Artery Nugget. Although this one it TINY, it has a nice screen, feels super solid, comes in multiple colors, has temperature control, an 18350 internal 1000 mAh battery, firmware upgradeable , and fires up to 50W.
Here’s more information from the site:
Introducing Artery Vapor, a high-end manufacturer, and their debut device, The Nugget!
The Nugget is the smallest 50W box mod on the market! It fits easily in the palm of your hand, but provides more than enough power for any atomizer. Constructed from a zinc alloy, The Nugget has a great solid feel and easy operation. It’s able to prevent dry burns with temperature control functionality when used with nickel or titanium wire, but can also be used as a variable wattage or variable voltage device with any type of wire. 22mm atomizers look perfect on this little box, and fit flush due to the spring-loaded positive pin.
If you’re looking for something small to carry around that has all the power and features of much larger devices, The Nugget is the only option for uncompromising vapers! Artery Vapor is pulling out all the stops to bring you the best devices and atomizers, bar none!
Mod Specifications:
Model: Nugget
Material: Zinc Alloy
Battery Type: Internal 18350
Battery Capacity: 1000mAh
Maximum Charging Current: 800mA
Size: 55.5mm x 31mm x 22mm
Threading: 510
Positive Pin: Gold-Plated Copper
Output Power: 5W – 50W
Maximum Continuous Discharge Current: 20A
Resistance Range: 0.1 – 3.0 Ohms
Output Voltage: 0.5V – 8V
Temperature Range: 200F – 600F or 100C – 315C
Temperature Control: Nickel (Ni200) and Titanium (Ti 1)
Firmware Upgradable to Stainless Steel Temperature Control Functionality
Power Mode/Voltage Mode: Kanthal, NiChrome, Stainless Steel
Software Upgrade: User-Upgradable via Micro USB Cable
Charging: Micro USB – Vape While Charging
NEW IN THE QUEUE – THE VAPEBERRI – 4/19/16
Well, so much for the Pico being small, here’s the Vapeberri.
It comes in black and red, has an internal 1500 mAh battery, temperature control (another that uses joules), and up to 40 watts.
Here’s some more information from their site:
Vapeberri set out to make a smaller everyday mod for the average user.
The Vapeberri is a tiny stealth mod with 40W of Regulated power down to 0.2 Ohms, and 20J of Temp Controlled power down to 0.1 Ohms. It fits in the palm of your hand (even if you’re not a grown man), and comes in some terrific colors. And it comes with a sub-ohm tank in the package. What’s not to love?
The internal 1500 mAh battery charges quickly, and the included sub ohm tank sips juice from it’s 2mL reservoir while kicking out an admirable cloud.Not into the cloud-chuckin’ scene? Come vape a berri!
Features & Specifications:
- Size: 34mm x 24mm x 65mm
- Color: Black, Red
- Temperature Control: 200°F – 600°F or 100 ºC – 300 ºC
- Output Power: 5.0W – 40.0W or 2.5J – 20J
- Standard Coil Resistance: 0.2Ω – 3.0Ω
- Nickel 200/Titanium Coil Resistance: 0.1Ω – 1Ω
- Battery Capacity: 1500mAh (Internal)
- Spring-loaded 510 Pin
Package Content:
- 1 x Vapeberri 40W TC Mod
- 1 x Vapeberri Sub-ohm Tank
- 1 x USB cable
- 1 x Vapeberri User Manual
- 1 x replacement coil head
NEW IN THE QUEUE – THE ELEAF ISTICK PICO – 4/19/16
So now we begin with the some TINY devices. When I opened the Pico, I thought, wow, that’s adorable. It’s so tiny. By the time I got done with the pile, I thought, WOW, the Pico is HUGE. Watch as this unfolds. 🙂
It comes in multiple colors, uses a single 18650 battery, features temperature control and 75 watts.
Here’s some additional information from their site:
The iStick Pico, just like its name, is preferable, innovative, compact and outstanding (PICO). Powered by single interchargeable 18650 cell, it provides you with 75W maximum output and switchable VW/Bypass/TC-Ni/TC-Ti/TC-SS/TRC modes, With top e-liquid filling design, hidden airflow control and detachable structure, the new MELO 3 Mini is the best match for the iStick Pico.
1× iStick Pico Mod (No Battery) 1× MELO 3 Mini Atomizer 1×EC Head 0.3ohm 1× EC Head 0.5ohm 4× Seal Ring 1×USB Cable 1× iStick Pico Manual 1× MELO 3 Manual Parameter:
Size: 45.2mm*23.2mm*70.6mm
Thread Type: 510 thread
Cell Type: High-rate 18650 cells
(Continuous discharge current should be above 25A)
Output Mode: VW/Bypass/TC(Ni/Ti/SS/TCR-M1,M2,M3) Mode
Output Wattage: 1-75W
Resistance Range:
0.05-1.5ohm (TC modes)
0.1-3.5ohm (VW/Bypass mode)
Temperature Range:
100－315℃/200－600℉ (TC modes)
Color: Grey, Black, White, Silver, Hot Pink.
NEW IN THE QUEUE – HELL’S GATE TOUCH 200W – 4/19/16
Well, I’ve heard a lot of bad about this one, but we’ll give it a shot.
It feels pretty solid with a rubbery surround for grip. The screen looks really nice. Once of the nicest color screen I’ve seen on mods.
They definitely tried to butter me up a bit by including some background screens on it for me. 🙂
Let’s see if the color touch screen is a gimmick or if it actually adds to the experience and control.
Here’s some additional information from the site:
Brand: Hell’s Gate
Name: Hell’s Gate Touch 200W
Resistance: 0.05ohm-1ohm（TC Mode）
0.10ohm-3ohm（VW Mode）
Wattage: 5W-200W, increments 1W
Battery: 2*18650 external battery
Temperature control: 200F-600F/ 100℃-300℃,
increments 10F
Maximum output voltage:12V
Maximum output current:40A
Size:25*52*90mm
Component:
1*User Manual
1*Transparent package
1*Hell’s Gate Touch 200W Body
Characteristics:
3 inches colorful touch screen
Screen background: 4
Record vaping time (S)
Double curved surface
NEW IN THE QUEUE – THE ASPIRE PLATO – 4/19/16
I’ve had this for some time now and it’s one of the pieces we saw when we visited with Aspire in China. Finally have some time to add it to the queue.
This one has an internal tank and coil system and can be customized for the mouth to lung or direct lung experience.
It uses a single 18650 battery (included), has a 4.6ml capacity tank, comes in multiple colors, goes up to 50W, has temperature control, and upgradeable firmware.
Here’s some additional information from their site:
Introducing the Aspire Plato. An all in one personal vaporizer and tank system that fits in the palm of your hand. The Plato brings you temperature control and normal wattage mode up to 50 watts along with adjustable airflow, but that isn’t all. This little marvel also has multiple coil options so whether you enjoy a mouth to lung style or a direct to lung style the Plato has you covered. Simple but Complete!
The Plato includes a Delrin drip tip for use with the subohm atomizer system.
The Plato’s tank system is very convenient. Having two juice ports filling, draining, and cleaning are easy!
The Plato’s adjustable airflow system allows you to dial in your desired amount of airflow or resistance to your liking.
The Plato comes with the Plato itself, 0.4ohm sub ohm coil and 1.8ohm nautilus coil for satisfying bold vapor experience and medium vapor experience,a stainless steel and a Delrin drip tip, an 18650 cell, two extra seals with rubber stops, a micro usb chord, and a key for changing atomizers.
They also have some new starter kits out. 1) They appear to have sent me Dimitris’ K2, 2) My wife has the K3. 🙂
NEW IN THE QUEUE – THE EHPRO BACHELOR TANK – 4/19/16
Someone was JUST asking me about this tank today and looked in my pile and there it was. It’s a single coil tank and looks up my alley so I’ll try to get to this one.
BTW – I’m married, can I still use it? 🙂
Here’s some additional information from the website:
The Bachelor Tank by EHPRO is a rebuildable tank atomizer that is designed for those who enjoy vaping single coil builds. Featuring a user friendly build deck with PEEK insulator, EHPRO has uniquely designed the deck to make installing coils extremely easy. Instead of conventionally inserting your coil leads through the sides of the post holes, the leads are inserted through the top and are clamped down horizontally using the supplied allen key. EHPRO has also implemented a juiceflow control system to prevent leaks while top filling the Bachelor’s 4ml tank.
Features:
- 22mm In Diameter
- Stainless Steel Construction
- Pyrex Glass Tank
- 4ml Tank Capacity
- Easy To Disassemble
- Top Fill Design
- Juiceflow Control System
- Close Before Refilling
- Open After Refilling
- Postless Build Deck Design
- PEEK Insulator
- Designed For Single Coils
- Dual Adjustable Airflow Slots
- 2mm x 7mm Each
Includes:
1x Bachelor Tank by EHPRO
1x Widebore Delrin Base 510 Drip Tip
1x Extra Pyrex Glass Tank
1x Ni80 0.5Ω ROC Single Coil (Pre-Installed)
1x Ni200 0.2Ω ROC Single Coil
1x Bag Of O-Rings, Screws, Allen Key
NEW IN THE QUEUE – WOTOFO SERPENT MINI – 4/19/16
It’s been a while since I’ve posted some New In The Queue and tonight I finally have a chance to organize, sort, take photos, and put them up.
I clearly won’t be able to review all of these, but I can at least share some photos and give you some initial impressions.
Tanks, tanks, and more tanks. How can anyone keep up anymore? The dual coil DL cloud tanks are coming in hot and heavy, but I’ve recently done a comparison in that category so I’m moving onto some different ones. I’ve picked a few out to add to the queue.
This is a cute little tank from Wotofo and I really like the coil mounting system on it. Looks very easy to work with. It’s clearly designed for a larger gauge or clapton type coils, but we’ll see how it does with one of my builds.
Some additional information from their site:
- 22mm Diameter
- Single coil Build Deck
- Leads lay down to Slots
- 2mm Diameter Terminals
- Side Tension Applied
- PEEK Insulator made in Germany
- Single 4mm Internal Bottom Airflow
- Dual Adjustable Airflow
- Single 1.5mm by 10mm Per Side
- Can Throttle Up and Down
- Build Deck Can Be Accessed Without Draining Tank
- Top Fill System
- 3ml Tank Capacity
- Dual Wide Fill Port
- 5mm Bore Drip Tip in hollow design
- Gold Plated 510 Connection
1.Beautiful Mini RTA, Convenient to carry
2. Easy Top Filling
3. Dual Insulated Drip Tip to Minimize Heat Transfer
4. Extremely easy to build deck
5. Replaceable Glass chamber
6. Adjustable post
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