Squonkers are Bonkers

[f1r3b1rd]

Curious about that sig213bf...
I see that it's 150w mod with a single 20700...
Any idea what sort of batt life one can expect from these little miracle cells?


BAM crew

 

[BrewBear]

Curious about that sig213bf...
I see that it's 150w mod with a single 20700...
Any idea what sort of batt life one can expect from these little miracle cells?


BAM crew

 

[The Cromwell]

There are some great cured meats without a bunch of terrible crap in them

Tonight, am making beef jerky, not cured but naturally dehydrated

Smoked dried salmon!
To die for!

 

[The Cromwell]

Curious about that sig213bf...
I see that it's 150w mod with a single 20700...
Any idea what sort of batt life one can expect from these little miracle cells?


BAM crew

Depends... according to Mooch Ijoy is now wrapping 15 amp cells....
Instead of the ones they originally wrapped Which were 20 or better as I recall?
Made a post in the battery forum on it.

 

[f1r3b1rd]

Depends... according to Mooch Ijoy is now wrapping 15 amp cells....
Instead of the ones they originally wrapped Which were 20 or better as I recall?
Made a post in the battery forum on it.

Oh fuck no

BAM crew

 

[The Cromwell]

Oh fuck no

BAM crew

Yep .

 

[BrewBear]

I think I'll wait a while before considering the Sig BF. It has an "innovative" bottle that at first look (to me) it screams leak city!

 

[The Cromwell]

http://www.vapingunderground.com/th...d-what-cell-they-wrap-for-their-20700.361033/

I am staying with 18650.
The 26650 craze did not work out so well either.

Now when they come up with a 20350 40 A 3000 mah. I will go for that.

 

[f1r3b1rd]

Yeah, I'll stick with the getting the 528 parallel box down the road.
I'm not sacrificing over a shit battery.
Thank you Cromwell!

BAM crew

 

[jasonandsarah]

It's a mech lol


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I know that's why I said it. The person above me said it was regulated. When I posted I knew I should of added in unregulated mech mod.....

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[AndriaD]

Not for the faint at heart...
When it comes to cutting on a $150. mod most people will pass.
Myself, I want to be able to swap batteries without worrying about destroying the wrap.

I made the mod but not with a Dremel tool, the plastic is soft enough that I was able to do it with an exacto knife.
What a difference! The battery is very easy to get in and out now.

From looking at the battery, it looks like the damage was more than likely done inserting the battery not taking it out.

Sent from a Galaxy far far away!

This might not apply, but when I first got my first Minibook, I was incapable of inserting a battery without nicking the wrap -- someone suggested loosening the atty, or inserting the battery before the atty is on the mod -- and that was BRILLIANT! It's MUCH easier to insert the batteries that way, and since re-wrapping those nicked batteries, they've stayed in perfect condition, thx to that one simple alteration.

Andria

 

[The Cromwell]

This might not apply, but when I first got my first Minibook, I was incapable of inserting a battery without nicking the wrap -- someone suggested loosening the atty, or inserting the battery before the atty is on the mod -- and that was BRILLIANT! It's MUCH easier to insert the batteries that way, and since re-wrapping those nicked batteries, they've stayed in perfect condition, thx to that one simple alteration.

Andria

Yeah the 510 pin and the positive pin are the same assy separated with an insulator.

 

[AndriaD]

Might be that a perfume taste is actually how the RDAs enhance or deliver more or more potent flavor to a person. I despite lacking all but a base sense of taste did notice a heck of a big difference coming from tanks to rdas, I like the more flavorful vapor from rdas.

I've used the Magmas a good bit -- they DON'T make the vape taste like perfume, trust me. Which would have nothing at all to do with why I tasted that perfume after I tried that juice that was in the squonk bottle, in my Achilles, and immediately tasted perfume -- there was a trace of SOMETHING in the DB 160 bottle that I identified as perfume -- whether it was some ejuice, or some cleaning product, I dunno, but I tasted it, it had nothing whatever to do with the Magma, which I've used a good bit, and it was horrible.

And yes, vinegar is a very foul and penetrating odor, which is easily absorbed by plastics, and can't then be gotten rid of, by ANY means. I've tried. It's not possible. I use vinegar for cleaning the rainbowed film and hard water deposits from stainless steel, because it's the only thing that really works -- but like other cleaning products, it's not really pleasant to smell, and lovely when you're done with it and can rinse it down the drain -- plastic hangs on to it.

Andria

 

[SirVtHondaGuy08]

Alright I think I’m finally gonna take the plunge into DIY juice, have like $130 worth of flavorings, pg/vg and nic in my cart at nicotine river. Tired of having to always order and wait


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[AndriaD]

Fermented things taste too strong to suit me.

I loved beer and wine... a little too well. I learned a while back that "black tea" differs from "green tea" in that the black tea leaves are actually *fermented*, which is why they're black. I dunno, but I damn sure like black tea a LOT better than green tea!!!

Andria

 

[fartbubble]

Alright I think I’m finally gonna take the plunge into DIY juice, have like $130 worth of flavorings, pg/vg and nic in my cart at nicotine river. Tired of having to always order and wait


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It’s a great move to get into diy. It’s high startup cost and there is a ton of trial & error but it’s a vastly cheaper route to go. Just make sure you have recipes that you can stagger (a couple s&n with a couple that need a week+ steeping).

 

[SirVtHondaGuy08]

It’s a great move to get into diy. It’s high startup cost and there is a ton of trial & error but it’s a vastly cheaper route to go. Just make sure you have recipes that you can stagger (a couple s&n with a couple that need a week+ steeping).

Honestly it wasn’t the cost of premade just that is making me want to, it’s more I’m tired of getting one and hating it. I figure now I can make 10ml of something and if I don’t like it toss it. I literally have a box full of bottles of juice I didn’t like, normally I give it to a buddy who isn’t as financially sound as me so he can’t try random juices like I do.

On average I spend $100+ a month between my adv juice and other random bottles to try so the start up isn’t that bad for me.

 

[The Cromwell]

I loved beer and wine... a little too well. I learned a while back that "black tea" differs from "green tea" in that the black tea leaves are actually *fermented*, which is why they're black. I dunno, but I damn sure like black tea a LOT better than green tea!!!

Andria

But I taste alcohol and it tastes bad.
And hops are bitter as hell to me.

 

[fartbubble]

Honestly it wasn’t the cost of premade just that is making me want to, it’s more I’m tired of getting one and hating it. I figure now I can make 10ml of something and if I don’t like it toss it. I literally have a box full of bottles of juice I didn’t like, normally I give it to a buddy who isn’t as financially sound as me so he can’t try random juices like I do.

On average I spend $100+ a month between my adv juice and other random bottles to try so the start up isn’t that bad for me.

Then yeah, you’ll love it then. And you can hook that friend up with some killer juice on the cheap.

Also, mix by weight. It’s so much easier/faster and the results are easier to replicate. And buy some good brown glass Boston rounds with a dropper.



Edit: other than them sleeving the contact, I still have zero clue on the difference between Armageddon’s V1 & V2 squonker

 

[The Cromwell]

Honestly it wasn’t the cost of premade just that is making me want to, it’s more I’m tired of getting one and hating it. I figure now I can make 10ml of something and if I don’t like it toss it. I literally have a box full of bottles of juice I didn’t like, normally I give it to a buddy who isn’t as financially sound as me so he can’t try random juices like I do.

On average I spend $100+ a month between my adv juice and other random bottles to try so the start up isn’t that bad for me.

Take good notes as you mix especially if you deviate from the recipe.
Most recipes are too high in flavoring for me and I use 1/2 or less of the flavoring as the recipe specifies.

Whatever works for you just be sure and keep notes so you can do it again if you like it.
And you will have failures.
But hang in there.

 

[Train]

Good move!
Tip - if you DO want to cut down that upfront money...

I'd suggest picking a couple recipes you think you'll like - and get JUST the flavors you need to make those!
You can expand afterwards - but people starting sometimes feel they need a whole pantry of flavors to mix from - but then many of those flavors sit.

I actually vape nearly 100% the same flavor all day every day - didn't know I'd want to do that when I started mixing, it just turned out that way. But it means I buy like 6 ingredients in bulk, and have a little collection of flavors i never used, still there from when I started a couple years ago!

Alright I think I’m finally gonna take the plunge into DIY juice, have like $130 worth of flavorings, pg/vg and nic in my cart at nicotine river. Tired of having to always order and wait


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[AndriaD]

But I taste alcohol and it tastes bad.
And hops are bitter as hell to me.

Yeah it's definitely an acquired taste, just as smoking was -- and can be UNacquired, just as smoking has been -- which is why, after asthma inhalers went to the no-CFC "HFA" type, I had to go from generic inhalers, to name-brand Ventolin -- it's the only one that doesn't taste like I'm huffing Golden Grain/Everclear.

Andria

 

[BrewBear]

Alright I think I’m finally gonna take the plunge into DIY juice, have like $130 worth of flavorings, pg/vg and nic in my cart at nicotine river. Tired of having to always order and wait


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If you haven't already, check out HIC''s page/thread. A few free recipes and the rest are $5 or less. Good recipes and he will help you troubleshoot in case you have a problem.

 

[SirVtHondaGuy08]

Good move!
Tip - if you DO want to cut down that upfront money...

I'd suggest picking a couple recipes you think you'll like - and get JUST the flavors you need to make those!
You can expand afterwards - but people starting sometimes feel they need a whole pantry of flavors to mix from - but then many of those flavors sit.

I actually vape nearly 100% the same flavor all day every day - didn't know I'd want to do that when I started mixing, it just turned out that way. But it means I buy like 6 ingredients in bulk, and have a little collection of flavors i never used, still there from when I started a couple years ago!

Hahaha I already did that, had like $250 worth of stuff in my cart and realized I didn’t need that much of it for a first timer. So managed to get it down to $130 and figure it’ll be a good start, I’m also a VERY simple flavor guy, single fruits, some fruits mixed together but nothing to complex.

 

[AndriaD]

Good move!
Tip - if you DO want to cut down that upfront money...

I'd suggest picking a couple recipes you think you'll like - and get JUST the flavors you need to make those!
You can expand afterwards - but people starting sometimes feel they need a whole pantry of flavors to mix from - but then many of those flavors sit.

I actually vape nearly 100% the same flavor all day every day - didn't know I'd want to do that when I started mixing, it just turned out that way. But it means I buy like 6 ingredients in bulk, and have a little collection of flavors i never used, still there from when I started a couple years ago!

This exactly -- I always buy 4oz bottles of Shisha Strawberry, DX Bavarian, Vanilla Swirl, and CAP's Sweet Cream, and if I get down to just one bottle of shisha strawberry, I know it's time to order another -- yet I've got probably 50 little 10 ml bottles of this that and the other thing. Sometimes i take a wild hair and mix something different, yeah, like 10 ml of it... then just go back to vaping my strawberry & cream. It's the best ejuice I've ever tasted; why should I vape anything different?

Andria

 

[jcash74]

Alright I think I’m finally gonna take the plunge into DIY juice, have like $130 worth of flavorings, pg/vg and nic in my cart at nicotine river. Tired of having to always order and wait


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You'll never go back my friend, the freedom to make what you want is great! Grab some concentrates when for when you're feeling lazy and you are good to go. Check out diyordie for some great receipes.

 

[BrewBear]

First 10 minutes with the Strike 14 mm.....2.0 mm ID 316L SS 5 wraps on the Pico squeeze. Set on the smallest opening it doesn't feel quite as tight as it should (1.0 mm opening) No time tonight but I'll try different coil position and tighter DT.

 

[f1r3b1rd]

Alright I think I’m finally gonna take the plunge into DIY juice, have like $130 worth of flavorings, pg/vg and nic in my cart at nicotine river. Tired of having to always order and wait


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Good move and congratulations!!
Welcome to the deepest rabbit hole in vaping

BAM crew

 

[The Cromwell]

I keep a spiral bound DIY log with full notes on all my mixes.

Heck I may want to try one again sometime with a different brand of flavoring or something.

 

[~Don~]

Good move!
Tip - if you DO want to cut down that upfront money...

I'd suggest picking a couple recipes you think you'll like - and get JUST the flavors you need to make those!
You can expand afterwards - but people starting sometimes feel they need a whole pantry of flavors to mix from - but then many of those flavors sit.

I actually vape nearly 100% the same flavor all day every day - didn't know I'd want to do that when I started mixing, it just turned out that way. But it means I buy like 6 ingredients in bulk, and have a little collection of flavors i never used, still there from when I started a couple years ago!

Yup after finding some good recipes online of cloned juices I liked it was all large amounts of the flavoring I use the most...every few months it's basically the same Order at nicotine river for me being they are in Cali ...minus the nicotine...Carolina Xtracts for me.




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[JuicyLucy]

Good move and congratulations!!
Welcome to the deepest rabbit hole in vaping

BAM crew

ROFLMAO

Squonk hole is one thing, filling that bottle yourself...oh boy

 

[f1r3b1rd]

ROFLMAO

Squonk hole is one thing, filling that bottle yourself...oh boy

LMAO

BAM crew

 

[SirVtHondaGuy08]

Ordered! Now I gotta try and find a blue raspberry recipe.


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[BrewBear]

An addendum to the Strike post. The coil I had was at 0.34 ohms and on the Pico, it was a bit too hot. Changed it with a 28g SS 2.0 mm I'D (the largest diameter coil that would fit) 5/6 wraps at about 0.46 ohms. Much better.

 

[SirVtHondaGuy08]

Good move and congratulations!!
Welcome to the deepest rabbit hole in vaping

BAM crew

Lol hopefully the misses doesn’t hate me to much since I’m starting another hobby.

 

[JuicyLucy]

Lol hopefully the misses doesn’t hate me to much since I’m starting another hobby.

Nah, it's the same hobby. DIY will save you money - so it can spend the savings on more bf mods, atomizers and $25 squonk bottles

 

[jasonandsarah]

Ordered! Now I gotta try and find a blue raspberry recipe.


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If you find a good one let me know please

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[f1r3b1rd]

Lol hopefully the misses doesn’t hate me to much since I’m starting another hobby.

Doubtful, just buy her a puppy.... Misseses love puppies

BAM crew

 

[C3scott]

Some of the hit that shit reviewers intrigue me with the juices but I haven’t bought juice for over 1+years. Carolina nic for me too.

 

[~Don~]

Lol hopefully the misses doesn’t hate me to much since I’m starting another hobby.

Remember any time you order something for you, when its delivered there is something for her, she will never be upset.


Wife: What is that?

You: DIY

Wife: What is this DIY you speak of?

You: Btw this came for you

Wife: forgot about the DIY..."Thanks Babe"

You: Win!

 

[fartbubble]

Wish I could make up my mind if I want any of these never normal Entheon caps. The colors I really would want I have no mods that would go with them (purple & neon green) and the ones that could go with what I have (clear & ultra) are eh

 

[JuicyLucy]

Remember any time you order something for you, when its delivered there is something for her, she will never be upset.


Wife: What is that?

You: DIY

Wife: What is this DIY you speak of?

You: Btw this came for you

Wife: forgot about the DIY..."Thanks Babe"

You: Win!

I have utilized that strategy

 

[Le Furet]

Wish I could make up my mind if I want any of these never normal Entheon caps. The colors I really would want I have no mods that would go with them (purple & neon green) and the ones that could go with what I have (clear & ultra) are eh

I was on the fence too, but I jumped down. They'd be so much better in my opinion if they were like the Bells or the Viksets and didn't have the drip tip all molded in. Dillon's caps are great but I really dig switching up my tips.

 

[fartbubble]

I was on the fence too, but I jumped down. They'd be so much better in my opinion if they were like the Bells or the Viksets and didn't have the drip tip all molded in. Dillon's caps are great but I really dig switching up my tips.

Yeah, think I’m going to end up passing. Buying caps for an rda I don’t have yet is going to do it. May not even like it so superfluous add ons are a tough pill

 

[Le Furet]

FYI got an email from my guy at Asmodus, maybe y'all knew this already but the new Spruzza squonker has a touch screen, same platform as the Minikin2

 

[Le Furet]

Yeah, think I’m going to end up passing. Buying caps for an rda I don’t have yet is going to do it. May not even like it so superfluous add ons are a tough pill

Good call methinks, those caps will be around mate, he does batches all the time.
The BellCaps and the Viksets are 'buy now or wait a lifetime' though!

 

[Passafire]

FYI got an email from my guy at Asmodus, maybe y'all knew this already but the new Spruzza squonker has a touch screen, same platform as the Minikin2

That thing is a giant piece of fail. It's like $160, it's huge, has a pump that will ultimately fail, and only holds 6ml.

 

[Le Furet]

Also, For you accessory lovers (lookin at you @JuicyLucy !) they have a small stash of Nick Ricotta's beauty ring / drip tip sets on the Drip Factory Labs website. Nick is super backed up and the word isn't out yet, jump while you can!

 

[Bardiel003]

Wish I could make up my mind if I want any of these never normal Entheon caps. The colors I really would want I have no mods that would go with them (purple & neon green) and the ones that could go with what I have (clear & ultra) are eh

I joined never normal for there colored caps. But I ended up getting a glow in the dark beauty ring (choker is what they call it lol). Waiting on bells caps group to make one for the entheon. Iam waiting for the Haku an hadaly caps to come in and dammit how long will Haku send me an invoice already Oo! Lol

 

[Le Furet]

That thing is a giant piece of fail. It's like $160, it's huge, has a pump that will ultimately fail, and only holds 6ml.

Totally agree. They lost me at 'pump' ..Not my speed at all but just sharing some news while I'm on here for a minute..
; ))