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I vape my Boreas at 180-250W usually, my Limitless is sitting on my SX Mini Q-Class at 200W as well.
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The Merlin RTA by Augvape and Roxy
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The RX200 has that ramp up in TC..... It ramps automatically from 20 to 200watts depending on your build and temperature setting.... It also sees if you are using Ti, SS,Ni, and changes accordingly....... Amazing what these mods do
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Who owns a modfather rta ?
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I do, I REALLY don't recommend it if you have a Boreas though, not unless you are just aching for bigger builds because it's not nearly as well made or functional as the Boreas.
That's what I wanted to know..... I'm looking for juice capacity..... I like that 10ml tank and 30mm size it's ok.... I love my Boreas, I was looking for something better..... If the Boreas was a 30mm with a 120ml tank...... I would never buy another tank......
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120ml tank, I think that would require something in the 80mm+ range.
I know you meant 12ml though, as-is the Boreas is 8ml's so the 30mm jump for only 2ml's extra capacity and 2mm's more deck space isn't worth it because the Modfather lacks adjustable airflow, it's really poorly made, comes with as few extra o-rings and parts as possible, it's just large and out of place looking on any mod you put it on and overall it's lacking flavor production as well.
I know you meant 12ml though, as-is the Boreas is 8ml's so the 30mm jump for only 2ml's extra capacity and 2mm's more deck space isn't worth it because the Modfather lacks adjustable airflow, it's really poorly made, comes with as few extra o-rings and parts as possible, it's just large and out of place looking on any mod you put it on and overall it's lacking flavor production as well.
Yeah 10ml or 12 ml ....a 30mm Boreas..... Yeah.... Yeah.... Yeah.... Roxy where are you !!!!!!!!!!
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I got my Merlin from the contest today thank you very much Roxy and Augvape, it’s another great collaboration. I put a 24/32 kanthal clapton with 4 mm ID and the air flow reducer out, it’s a very flavorful vape. I didn’t have any problems at all getting it set up, I’m enjoying it as much as my Boreas.
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On the lighter side, that 120 ml tank would look like a baby bottle sitting on your mod.
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Nope won't be doing anything like that.. Heck I haven't gotten the thing to work without leaking yet. One thing I noticed is I can blow a good bit of air through it even with AFC closed. No matter it's parked till the weekend. The Lemo2 will saty in service for now.
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I received my Merlin from the contest this last Friday.
As is my want with brand new tanks (weather or not they need it) I took mine apart, soaked all the pieces in hot soapy water, rinsed well then soaked again in distilled water and then air dried it.
Saturday, I went to build it an sadly no Allen Wrench to be found in the package.
I contacted Roxy and she put the wrench in the mail at once!
Thank you Miss Roxy for the contest and just you being just you!!!!!
Anyway, I built it for the first time today.
The Machining on it is the best I have ever seen.
Incredibly easy to build.
Just a side note.
I watched on video on how to build and install a wick.
The dude actually had calipers to measure the wick before cutting it and placing the ends in the liquid channels.
Did not do that and just eyeballed it and all was well.
Not used to toppers with liquid control so that took me a moment or two to figure out.
Filled from the top and no leaks.
AMAZING Flavor and good vapor (me I am all about flavor) and it is easy on E-Liquid consumption as well.
Now I need to order a spare!
As is my want with brand new tanks (weather or not they need it) I took mine apart, soaked all the pieces in hot soapy water, rinsed well then soaked again in distilled water and then air dried it.
Saturday, I went to build it an sadly no Allen Wrench to be found in the package.
I contacted Roxy and she put the wrench in the mail at once!
Thank you Miss Roxy for the contest and just you being just you!!!!!
Anyway, I built it for the first time today.
The Machining on it is the best I have ever seen.
Incredibly easy to build.
Just a side note.
I watched on video on how to build and install a wick.
The dude actually had calipers to measure the wick before cutting it and placing the ends in the liquid channels.
Did not do that and just eyeballed it and all was well.
Not used to toppers with liquid control so that took me a moment or two to figure out.
Filled from the top and no leaks.
AMAZING Flavor and good vapor (me I am all about flavor) and it is easy on E-Liquid consumption as well.
Now I need to order a spare!
the way I am seeing it to . the jc is so tight that it is useless . on both my merlins .
the only way to adjust it is to turn the tank a little and that created the leaks . or maybe make a little wrench to hold the base (realy thinn part just above the juice control )and then use a screw driver in the air slot for leverage . I also believe the o rings should be a little thicker the are on the marginal size .
in fact one o ring in the package was only 12 mm and had to stretch way to much . the other package had the 14 or 15mm size in it .
so the leaks are not from the air holes they are from the tank to the base seal .
this is not a design flaw but in my opinion a qc issue . which some but not all have .
at least give us the instructions how to take the base apart and fix it .
in the mean time I will try to find better orings for the tank to base seal.
if it is an o ring problem it must be in base esembly ... so far we have not gotten any info to take it apart without damaging the base .
also a slightly beefier o ring might help to seal the tank to the base better .
The fuck? Damn.
I don't but anymore tanks that have an opening on the base between the air and flow control ring and the actual base....it's only a matter of time before the oil begins to seep out between the o-ring down on the base... That happened badly on my VCMT..... That's why I use my Boreas, the crown, and Tfv4.... Everything with o rings on the base it's gone.... I want no oil on my mod, in my pocket and especIally down the 510pin....
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I have No leaking issues & there was nothing wrong with my Merlin. I just didn't realize it was a MTL tank & I have plenty of those I wanted more of a DL RTA like my Boreas. Now I have it & loving the Merlin.
Make sure you have the channel in the deck wicked good & close up your JFC. I am running mine about half open / closed
I am using 28/32 SS Clapton wire from advanced Vape Supply & use in in both my RTA's & RDA
The Boreas has a base O-ring. If you want to get rid of it I will take it
So, for anyone that had an issue with their tank and had to contact the vendor, were you asked to split the cost of the item, or shipping? My base arrived with only 3 post holes. 2 weeks ago, I contacted the vendor, and they were to send me a replacement base. I contacted them again and now they're telling me that they're splitting the cost with customers.
That doesn't sound stellar to me! Augvape needs to step up to the plate and make it right for their vendors.
I wouldn't pay any more than shipping, and that would even aggravate the hell out of me.
I wouldn't pay any more than shipping, and that would even aggravate the hell out of me.
They aren't asking me for a lot of money at all, but 2 weeks ago they were simply going to replace it, then forgot me, then said they're asking everyone to do the same - splitting the cost of whatever it is they need to send out. It's just rather frustrating. Yes, I can still use the tank, but that's not the problem here. imo.
That's total BS! I hate when companies pull crap like that.
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I'm sorry, but that is total bull shit! You were sold a defective product, they should replace it for no charge.
I have that wire and don't like it - it does get way too hot too fast!
Totally wrong, most especially as this was clearly a defective base :-(
Minor discrepancies are one thing. But yours was clearly defective and did not meet the published Manufacturer's Specifications.
I don't think you should have to pay a penny. I would contact Augvape and explain the situation and your expectation for them to make it right.
I've spent $500.00 worth of time, on more than one occasion, terrorizing disingenuous vendors over a $20.00 +/- issue, because they need to be held accountable. I was victorious every time, if you consider that winning. ;-}
I don't think you should have to pay a penny. I would contact Augvape and explain the situation and your expectation for them to make it right.
I've spent $500.00 worth of time, on more than one occasion, terrorizing disingenuous vendors over a $20.00 +/- issue, because they need to be held accountable. I was victorious every time, if you consider that winning. ;-}
I'm more frustrated at the principle of the matter than anything else at the moment. Was just hoping to hear anyone else's experience with the same.
Totally agree. It's never about the money. It's the point. Do the right thing for your customers. I had a problem with a vendor from here. The package never showed up and tracking proved it. They wanted me to pay half the shipping to get the package re ordered. I absolutely refused. After 3 days of bullshit the vendor finally did the right thing and refunded my original purchase and sent out my original order 2 day air. It was only a $20 order but it was the point of the matter. I hated that they faught me tooth and nail but I was pleased with the eventual outcome. By the way the original package never showed up and it's been over 2 weeks. Probably floating around in USPS Never Never Land. Vendors, do the right thing for you customers they are the life line of your business.I'm more frustrated at the principle of the matter than anything else at the moment. Was just hoping to hear anyone else's experience with the same.
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I've never had a bottom leak with the Boreas, The Crown, or the TfV4....... Everything else yes.... Specially the VCMT big leaker from the bottom o-ring
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Amen to this!! LOL, maybe one day you'll have double mail
That's pretty much how I do it. Except, I pack with wick all the way down into the cup to get the shape, then lift it up out of the cup, to sit on top of it but so that it's still completely occluded...no leaks for me, and very fast wicking using a very, very thirsty staple coil.
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I has tracking now.
I hope you didn't pay anything.
It was my only option with them, besides waiting on a base from China. Them being buried in work wasn't my fault, but it made me decide to not buy from them again.
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STS sent me a replacement Merlin because the one I bought had a stuck jc. I had no problem paying $3 for shipping since I didn't have to return the defective tank, now relegated to the spare parts box.
I just don't understand why they went from "we'll send you a replacement, email us on Friday (2 Fridays ago) to remind us", to "we're splitting the cost with customers". I really don't think shady is their norm, but the situation does frustrate me.
Wow! Thanks for the heads up. I was going to order a few Boreas and Merlins from them but not now. Think I'm going to go factory direct thru DH Gate like that other member did.
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I think they had quite a few requests for replacement parts that all the shipping was getting expensive.
Sorry Brew, not a valid reason to put it on the customer IMO.
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I'm not frustrated over $3. I'm frustrated over principle. You're a bigger person than I am, because if I had a stuck JFC, it essentially renders the tank useless. I'd want a full replacement and gladly send the one back. I recently purchased a mod from a clearance section of another vendor that said on the clearance page they didn't accept returns. I couldn't use it because it auto-fired. I contacted that place and they even paid return postage for it.
Maybe quality control should pay it then
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Exactly right. I read somewhere else in this thread that they had over 1000 Augvape tanks. Let Augvape kick in the shekels but don't make the customer pay. I agree it is the principle of it.Maybe quality control should pay it then
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Absolutely agree on this one! The base had a clear defect - it wasn't just something vague!
Not good, not good at all to make you pay for a defect like a missing post hole.
LOL I paid for something that didn't exist
