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JuicyLucy

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I just think the form factor is way cooler

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Somewhere in this thread I posted a fix to use a traditional bottle
 

theclaw20

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Maybe try the old tube in the new bottle. May have to get you an smjy bottle from somewhere like fasttech. Smaller collar on the bottle itself. Not sure buddy

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Now using the tube and bottle from my s rabbit clone and it's working okay, but I need to get a bottle with an actual seal on it.
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theclaw20

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A lot of conjucture shrouding the branding / manufacturing process.
The 528 die-hards are praising the switch over, likening it to 'more affordable but with the same high quality 528 is known for'
The rest are calling bullsh!t accusing 528 of just re-branding Chinese stuff and Driptech wants no part of it.
We'll never know the REAL story but I'm with the latter. Even though I'm a big Goon fan, Dotmod, etc.. some of these 'American' brands are full of it.
Same ol same ol...

Just like this famous spy pic that was posted awhile back in the Fasttech forum of the soon-to-be-released SJMY (YFTK) ultem squonk, it disappeared and then 'magically' a couple of months later Armageddon released their squonk line.
EXACTLY the same mod.

Edit: all that aside, the Armageddon squonk is a damn fine mod. Bomber hitter.
Likely they saw a good opportunity and ran with it.

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I love mine, but I've had a couple of annoying issues with it. And it's probably just paranoia, but I've become hyper sensitive to this button clicking issue that seemed to not bother me when I was watching a good hockey game though so maybe it's just my mood LOL

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BrewBear

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A lot of conjucture shrouding the branding / manufacturing process.
The 528 die-hards are praising the switch over, likening it to 'more affordable but with the same high quality 528 is known for'
The rest are calling bullsh!t accusing 528 of just re-branding Chinese stuff and Driptech wants no part of it.
We'll never know the REAL story but I'm with the latter. Even though I'm a big Goon fan, Dotmod, etc.. some of these 'American' brands are full of it.
Same ol same ol...

Just like this famous spy pic that was posted awhile back in the Fasttech forum of the soon-to-be-released SJMY (YFTK) ultem squonk, it disappeared and then 'magically' a couple of months later Armageddon released their squonk line.
EXACTLY the same mod.

Edit: all that aside, the Armageddon squonk is a damn fine mod. Bomber hitter.
Likely they saw a good opportunity and ran with it.

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My feeling is that the "brand" name sells their stuff at whatever premium price but some have a back door deal with manufacturer a.k.a. cloner and they get a cut from those sales too. How else do you explain some of the clones hitting the market less than a week after the authentic.
 

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My feeling is that the "brand" name sells their stuff at whatever premium price but some have a back door deal with manufacturer a.k.a. cloner and they get a cut from those sales too. How else do you explain some of the clones hitting the market less than a week after the authentic.

I thought about that too.
And also some obviously don't and are very vocal about it.
For example Billet Box and Svoemesto, on fasttech (the most legit of the Chinese sites as we know) its 'BB' and 'KF' (Kayfun) now.
Around Christmas Svoemesto finally got super aggressive legally thanks to the SXK Kayfun Prime ...which was virtually identical except for a subtle 'SXK' on the base wall of the inside. 'Kayfun' is a swear word on fasttech now!
There was a long ass informative Kayfun thread in the forum there that dated back to like 2014. I'm not even a clone guy but damn that thread was helpful for my authentics over the years.
Poof. Totally gone now.
 

R3alJim Shady

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My feeling is that the "brand" name sells their stuff at whatever premium price but some have a back door deal with manufacturer a.k.a. cloner and they get a cut from those sales too. How else do you explain some of the clones hitting the market less than a week after the authentic.

Anyone ever figure out where thy actually sold that mech Squonk? Looks nice...


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BrewBear

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There was a long ass informative Kayfun thread in the forum there that dated back to like 2014. I'm not even a clone guy but damn that thread was helpful for my authentics over the years.
Poof. Totally gone now.
Hope you have a copy of it!
 

JuicyLucy

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Nope! that was for the bonkers gang. BTW, I'm still waiting to see those Nuppins listed by a certain someone that is getting tired of vaping:drunk:

You snooze you lose Brewski
 

JuicyLucy

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Yeah that was he one I was talking about. Was hoping for the SJYFMYTK version as it would be probably about $80!


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It sure is a fine looking piece though - I sincerely covet it
 

Le Furet

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I didn't see them listed....oh well....

Don't have any Nuppins for ya but I unearthed a couple of THUMP atties in my stash. Still brand new in boxes.
Could be good Catfish (or Brewfish) candidates. Was gonna take em to my B&M guy here but you can have em for $15 a pop if you're interested.
 

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Now using the tube and bottle from my s rabbit clone and it's working okay, but I need to get a bottle with an actual seal on it.
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Seal? If you mean under the cap you can use an oring from something else or plumbers tape to make a couple wraps around enough to seal.

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ben73

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I saw that. Wouldn’t be so bad if it weren’t for the Chinglish in the ugly font on the side accent.


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Yeah i dont know why they have to put meaningless junk writing on them, myself just leave it plain or a pattern maybe small logo
There words of wisdom are meaningless to us

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Ive heard the marvec mech mod tube is supposed to be a good one little similar but different to broadside mod ,
 

BrewBear

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Don't have any Nuppins for ya but I unearthed a couple of THUMP atties in my stash. Still brand new in boxes.
Could be good Catfish (or Brewfish) candidates. Was gonna take em to my B&M guy here but you can have em for $15 a pop if you're interested.
Done deal!
 

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It sure is a fine looking piece though - I sincerely covet it

Just FYI it's a lot better looking in pics.
Still hits like a train but it's not the nice burly ultem 1000, my buddy has one and it feels kinda cheap.
 

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Welp it's been fun Bonks, back on the work train again somethin fierce... leaving for Europe in just 2 months now, commencing tunnel vision again.
A little eye candy before I disappear for awhile, check out the Tiny Volcano...
Dicodes chip and a mess of different options.
This one is gonna be a hotty.
Coming to an uber-secret facebook group near you soon...
o_O

Rock on and keep it Bonky!!
:wave:

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jcash74

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Welp it's been fun Bonks, back on the work train again somethin fierce... leaving for Europe in just 2 months now, commencing tunnel vision again.
A little eye candy before I disappear for awhile, check out the Tiny Volcano...
Dicodes chip and a mess of different options.
This one is gonna be a hotty.
Coming to an uber-secret facebook group near you soon...
o_O

Rock on and keep it Bonky!!
:wave:

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That is beautiful!!

Damn, just when I didn't think I needed anything else lol...

No I don't need anymore mods!
No I don't need anymore mods!
No I don't need anymore mods!

My updated squonk family thanks to many members here! Thanks again guys!
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Mykreign

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Hey y'all, do silver plated contacts tend to arc easier than copper?

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Anyone know? My Armageddon is my only mod with silver plated contacts. It's also the only one that keeps arcing.

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jasonandsarah

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Anyone know? My Armageddon is my only mod with silver plated contacts. It's also the only one that keeps arcing.

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I had this happen to the Armageddon I had and it's kinda stupid. But luckily it's an easy fix, gotta take the contact out and check it right where it makes contact with the 510. There's most likely a spot causing it to arch. I just sanded the whole area that makes contact but if you can feel the spot you might be able to get away with just sanding that one little spot.

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Mykreign

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I had this happen to the Armageddon I had and it's kinda stupid. But luckily it's an easy fix, gotta take the contact out and check it right where it makes contact with the 510. There's most likely a spot causing it to arch. I just sanded the whole area that makes contact but if you can feel the spot you might be able to get away with just sanding that one little spot.

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About a week ago I took the 510 out, sanded that and the contact, Cleaned both with alcohol and qtips, put it back together and applied deoxit gold.

I haven't had any issues with my copper contacts. (11 other mods)

It's already arcing again. Did yours arc from both sides of the contact like this?
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Welp it's been fun Bonks, back on the work train again somethin fierce... leaving for Europe in just 2 months now, commencing tunnel vision again.
A little eye candy before I disappear for awhile, check out the Tiny Volcano...
Dicodes chip and a mess of different options.
This one is gonna be a hotty.
Coming to an uber-secret facebook group near you soon...
o_O

Rock on and keep it Bonky!!
:wave:

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ohhh that tiny volcano is nice.
 

jasonandsarah

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About a week ago I took the 510 out, sanded that and the contact, Cleaned both with alcohol and qtips, put it back together and applied deoxit gold.

I haven't had any issues with my copper contacts. (11 other mods)

It's already arcing again. Did yours arc from both sides of the contact like this?
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This is why I sanded the whole thing. I think the arching problems have something to do with different metals making contact at the same time? That's why I sanded the whole area and even rounded those edges off a little the second time around so there was no sharp points.
Armageddon has basicly admitted they used shitty contacts but didn't fix it so it kinda sucks but sanding off the little bit of silver plating that hasn't fallen off by it self may be the only answer? I had to do mine twice as well and basicly had the same problems as you.

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Mykreign

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This is why I sanded the whole thing. I think the arching problems have something to do with different metals making contact at the same time? That's why I sanded the whole area and even rounded those edges off a little the second time around so there was no sharp points.
Armageddon has basicly admitted they used shitty contacts but didn't fix it so it kinda sucks but sanding off the little bit of silver plating that hasn't fallen off by it self may be the only answer? I had to do mine twice as well and basicly had the same problems as you.

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When you did it the second time, did it fix it for good? Or didn't you sell yours?
 

jasonandsarah

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When you did it the second time, did it fix it for good? Or didn't you sell yours?
Yeah I sold it but I don't think it ever did it again. I used it for a good couple weeks before I sold it and it didn't arch at all. You could contact Armageddon but they're just gonna offer you to send it in and do the same thing you can do yourself. I'd save the shipping money and get better contacts.

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ben73

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Ooh , v3 Pelso just arrived
Still awaiting the top caps and delrin tips ect from Bulgaria.
Looks to have the clapton clamps already in box although i did order some from KHW
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An the little hex socket to swap posts around
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ben73

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Welp it's been fun Bonks, back on the work train again somethin fierce... leaving for Europe in just 2 months now, commencing tunnel vision again.
A little eye candy before I disappear for awhile, check out the Tiny Volcano...
Dicodes chip and a mess of different options.
This one is gonna be a hotty.
Coming to an uber-secret facebook group near you soon...
o_O

Rock on and keep it Bonky!!
:wave:

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That stab with diodes chip looks sweet as , these are going to be hard to find im guessing if FB only but could be the nicest reg sqounker yet

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jasonandsarah

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I have the triple very well made and yes the only flaw is the bottle other than that its a very good solid mod

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I've heard there's a bunch of problems with the clone. Not that I'm super surprised I mean when you take a mod that's already kinda cheap and clone it bad things normally happen. (IMO!)

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ben73

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I've heard there's a bunch of problems with the clone. Not that I'm super surprised I mean when you take a mod that's already kinda cheap and clone it bad things normally happen. (IMO!)

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Its the button but can buy the buttons for them to replace it for 5£
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ben73

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Ooh , v3 Pelso just arrived
Still awaiting the top caps and delrin tips ect from Bulgaria.
Looks to have the clapton clamps already in box although i did order some from KHW
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An the little hex socket to swap posts around
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Read the revo wicks is supposed to be a quick Wicking material for Sqounkers an RDA,s but leaks for RTA,s so thought would give it a try.

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Mykreign

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Yeah I sold it but I don't think it ever did it again. I used it for a good couple weeks before I sold it and it didn't arch at all. You could contact Armageddon but they're just gonna offer you to send it in and do the same thing you can do yourself. I'd save the shipping money and get better contacts.

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I contacted them via FB messenger, they replied a couple times and then ignored me.
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They read that message at 9:04am.
 

jasonandsarah

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I contacted them via FB messenger, they replied a couple times and then ignored me.
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They read that message at 9:04am.
Yeah I talked to Ariel directly but all he offered was to send it in to have them "fix" the contact. I knew from our talk that meant clean, polish and alcohol just like they told you to do. I asked if he could send me better contacts and he said only the ultem has full silver.
I honestly think they just went to cheap on the contacts. Even on the v2's after they knew about the problem. Kinda put me off from Armageddon and that sucks because I used to like them a lot.

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Mykreign

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Yeah I talked to Ariel directly but all he offered was to send it in to have them "fix" the contact. I knew from our talk that meant clean, polish and alcohol just like they told you to do. I asked if he could send me better contacts and he said only the ultem has full silver.
I honestly think they just went to cheap on the contacts. Even on the v2's after they knew about the problem. Kinda put me off from Armageddon and that sucks because I used to like them a lot.

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it does suck. basically we paid $100 for plastic. Then you get to buy your own contacts and 510.
 

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Well at least I know it's not something i'm doing. Makes me feel a little better.
My Ultem arcs but I figured that was typical of silver contacts but I'm new to this whole thing. I just clean with q tip and rubbing alcohol. But didn't know Ultem version had pure silver vs plated. I guess with pure the arcing is conductive I read earlier? Still I clean it regardless.

I don't want to put no ox id somewhere that close to a squonk bottle to help prevent arcing lol. Maybe I'm being paranoid but that sounds like cancer to me if I over did it like my clumsy ass usually does and some got its way into my vape.

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